U.S. claims 583 Reds killed in two Viet operations
U.S. officials report completion of two hunt and destroy missions in South Vietnam. Manhattan killed at least 191 Communists with 47 U.S. dead and 327 wounded. Malheur killed at least 392 with 51 U.S. dead and 285 wounded. An Air Force jet and a Marine helicopter were downed. Colgate operation in Hue reports 19 killed. Mortar shelling hits USMACV compound. one American wounded.
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Iron Curtain Guards Moscow Embassy Protesters
A solid three deep wall of 5,000 soldiers and police blocks Arab demonstrators from the U S embassy in Moscow while protests over alleged American involvement in the Middle East war unfold. About 2,000 Arab students confront the heavy defenses during a 20 minute rally.
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Nasser resigns then recants amid Cairo turmoil
President Gamal Abdel Nasser announced resignation over Egypt’s war setbacks, accepting full responsibility. National Assembly and cabinet rejected the move. Nasser indicated reconsideration and planned talks with parliament. Mass protests and sirens followed as officials backed keeping him in office.
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Nuclear stalemate may anchor Mideast peace path
United States and Soviet Union hold key to solving Mideast tension through broad agreements. A Russian American pact to halt arms shipments to Jews and Arabs could anchor broader security pacts and help implement internationalization of Jerusalem with access to holy shrines. The U.S. backs limited border changes and guarantees for passage, canal use, and Strait of Tiran and Gulf of Aqaba access, while opposing major territorial gains.
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