Tank Battle Near Quang Tri Claims 10 Enemy Tanks
AP report from Saigon shows a renewed North Vietnamese drive on Quang Tri with a tank engagement five to six miles north of the city. South Vietnamese and U.S. forces claim gains elsewhere, while heavy casualties are tallied: 1,149 South Vietnamese dead and 3,376 wounded last week. 10 Americans killed, 8 missing, 78 wounded.
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Saigon
Quang Tri
Demilitarized Zone
USS
Associated Press
Lynn C. Newland
Quang
U.S
No Republicans Seek County Posts In Silver Bow Nomination
Silver Bow County ends filing for the upcoming primary with two new candidates for county and township posts and withdrawals. Democrats Walter I. Smith and Bill Neary filed for county commission and clerk respectively, while several incumbents run unopposed. Contests emerge in South Butte Township, with two to be elected as justices and constables facing challengers.
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Walter I. Smith
Bayard
Panion
Bill Neary
Walkerville
Stephen Shugrue
Georgia Moran
J. J
Buzz
Winston
Justices of the Peace
Silver Bow Township
J. J. “‘Leal” Healy
Jim “Corky” Corkish
South Butte Township
Hanford Toppar
Evan Thibodeau
Matt Vucurovich
Apollo 16 splashes down after 1.2 million mile Moon mission
Apollo 16 astronauts John W. Young Charles M. Duke Jr and Thomas K Mattingly II return to Earth aboard the Casper after a highlands lunar sample mission. Nixon praises their skill and awards promotions as the crew adapts to recovery.
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Splis
South Pacific
Moon
John W. Young
Charles M. Duke Jr
Thomas K. Mattingly II
Lunar
Earth
Young
Casper
Nixon
Key Biscayne
Fla
Duke
Mattingly
Air Force
Navy
Kleindienst Cleared Again for Attorney General Post
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Richard G. Kleindienst for a second time to be attorney general by a 14 to 1 vote sending the nomination to the Senate floor with a con firmation recommendation. Edward M. Kennedy pressed a fight on the floor, while Kleindienst defended reopening hearings over ITT antitrust suits and a memo linking them to a convention pledge.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Richard G. Kleindienst
Senate
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Kleindienst
International Telephone & Telegraph Corp
John N. Mitchell
ITT
Page four drills set for Saturday competition here
Page four teases a drill team contest to be held locally this Saturday. The brief note hints at upcoming performances and local audience interest.
Governor hopeful Warren McMillan files for GOP nomination
Warren McMillan a Manhattan tavern owner and rancher filed Thursday for the Republican nomination for governor at the Montana secretary of state office paying 250 dollars. He billed gambling as the main issue and urged legalized gambling to boost economic growth and tourism.
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Helena
Warren McMillan
Manhattan
Terry
Frank Murray
Murray
Secret talks urged as North Vietnam and U S resume peace discussions
North Vietnam signaled talks on the Vietnam War were probable after a bargaining session that saw mutual charges of aggression. U S envoy Porter pressed Hanoi to end the invasion and withdraw troops, while North Vietnam denied the claim and accused the U S of aggression.
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Paris
South
Nguyen Minh Vy
North Vietnam
Staten
Politburo
le du Tho
Hanoi
Tho
Henry A. Kissinger
Nixon
U.S
William J. Porter
Porter
South Vietnam
United States
Washington
Xuan Thuy
Vietnam
Muskie withdraws from primary campaigning but stays in race
Senator Edmund Muskie withdrew from active campaigning in Democratic primaries as defeats hurt his campaign. Supporters largely back his bid while privately some question a compromise role at the Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach this July.
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Washington
Sen
Edmund
Muskie
Miami Beach
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Hubert H. Humphrey
George S. McGovern
Ohio
John J. Gilligan
Great Falls City to Postpone Layoffs Amid Revenue Talks
Great Falls officials delayed up to 300 city employee layoffs planned for May 1 to mid May after a meeting with department heads. Aldermen consider three revenue moves including a passenger air tax, abolition of the city Fair, and refunding warrants to cover deficits. Weather outlook shows 32 to 68 degrees with light showers possible.
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Great Falls
John J. McLaughlin
Ager Lou Fontana
Fontana
McLaughlin
C.M. Russell
Welfare levy change eyed by Montana lawmaker
Sen John L Luke McKeon D Anaconda told a legislative welfare subcommittee that a statewide 12 mill welfare levy is inevitable to fund both welfare and schools. He cited court trends and urged equal protection across counties, noting Madison County lacks food stamps while others receive them.
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Helena
John L.luke McKeon
D-Anaconda
Legislative Council
McKeon
Council
Seitontana
Cascade
Deer Lodge
Silver Bow
Mineral
Madison County
Montana
Butte
Anaconda
Robert L. Woodahl
de McKeon
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