23 Jun 1972
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1972
Page
1
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan reports North Vietnam faces pressure from rivals and allies as events push a possible peace deal. The regime fears a world shift could compel concessions while U S diplomacy and Nixon’s approach shape leverage amid Soviet and Chinese expectations.
North Vietnamese forces pressed new assaults on South Vietnam’s northern defense lines as the heaviest B 52 bombing of the war pounded the region. The South Vietnamese command reported 49 NVA killed and one tank destroyed in three dawn to dusk fights, while 5 ARVN troops died and 22 were wounded. B 52s dropped about 2,500 tons of bombs across the northern front, targeting troop positions and supply caches along the My Gahn River line north of Hue and west toward the Shaw Valley near the Laotian border. U.S. mining and air power continued to disrupt North Vietnamese logistics amid talks of a broader withdrawal and potential spoiling operations.
Heavy rains from Tropical Storm Apres expected across the Northeast Friday with showers in the Southwest and central Rockies. Cooler conditions projected in most areas.
The Associated Press reports mutual shelling and air strikes along the Israel Lebanon frontier as both sides blame each other for starting exchanges. Israeli planes hit targets near Mt Hermon and in southeast Lebanon while Lebanese forces and guerrilla groups report casualties and village damage. International diplomats urge restraint as Cairo Agreement tensions resurface.
McGovern, close to securing the Democratic nomination, will tour Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Little Rock, Atlanta, Washington and Richmond to prove strength in the South and energize fall campaign. Humphrey delays in New Jersey due to rain. California court battles over delegates continue. IRA ceasefire promises under pressure as violence persists in Northern Ireland.
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Washington report details a Democratic telethon plan to raise funds and reduce debt ahead of a convention, featuring brief appearances by presidential hopefuls including George Wallace. The event, organized by John Brown, aims to finance party needs with entertainment to appeal to voters, promising two to three minute candidate slots and light fundraising pitches.
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