South Viet troops recapture Kontum in major victory
A 2,000-man South Vietnamese force, backed by U.S. helicopter gunships, recaptured Kontum, clearing the city of North Vietnamese pockets. Spokesmen reported 166 NVA killed and all resistance wiped out by mid afternoon. The action followed a prior success at Phu My as U.S. fighter-bombers hit railways and waterways across North Vietnam.
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Nixon dispatches Connally on world mission
President Nixon sent former Treasury Secretary John B. Connally on a worldwide mission to meet leaders in 15 countries across the Far East South Asia and Europe then returned to the White House for a rainy three day break before resuming work. The trip signals Connally as a prominent emissary and a possible future running mate as discussions about 1972 intensify.
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Jet training halted at Tucson airport
The Tucson Airport Authority votes to suspend Continental training flights at Tucson International Airport, citing noise lawsuits and urging federal standards. Lufthansa plans fall restart. suspension costs about 300000 dollars annually in fees. Sunnyside School District has lawsuits pending against the TAA and Arizona Air National Guard.
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Arizona
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Palme at UN environment conference accuses US of ecological warfare
Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme used a UN environment conference to condemn the Vietnam War as ecological warfare. He cited indiscriminate bombing and herbicides, calling the issue an outrage needing urgent international attention. Maurice Strong proposed a new UN Environment Agency with a $200 million budget, higher than Nixon’s figure.
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Maurice F. Strong
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