South Vietnamese Forces Push Near Cambodian Border
South Vietnamese infantry with armored support launched a counteroffensive 55 miles west of Saigon to reclaim an outpost overrun earlier this month. The assault aims to block Viet Cong and North Vietnamese thrusts from Cambodia into the western Mekong delta amid air and artillery strikes and occasional fighter losses.
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Winchester city study praises services amid calls for reform
A five month management review of Winchester municipal operations finds overall strong performance and citizen confidence. It recommends a $19,008 implementation cost to yield up to $350,907 annual savings, plus organizational restructuring to fix fragmentation and improve use of personnel and facilities.
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Border War Eases Into Shelling Along Israeli Lebanese Border
The war along the Israeli Lebanese border shifted to shelling exchanges as Palestinian guerrillas trained in Syria moved into Arkoub in southern Lebanon to bolster defenses. Israel shelled Metulla for the second night. no Israeli casualties were reported. Al Yom said PLA units arrived in Arkoub and Arafat reportedly visited Beirut. WAFA claimed he canceled a Damascus meeting with King Faisal to take charge of Arkoub defense.
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Man Risks Life to Rescue Child at Subway
Everett Sanderson, 34, jumped onto a New York City subway platform when four year old Michelle DeJesus slipped toward the tracks as a train approached. He pulled her to safety just as the car passed by inches from his feet and people helped him to the platform. Michelle was treated at Metropolitan Hospital and found unharmed.
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IRA Cease-Fire Ends With Bomb and Shooting in Belfast
Bomb explodes and gunfire erupts across Northern Ireland marking the end of the Christmas cease-fire. A British soldier is wounded. police report multiple incidents at Belfast army posts and roads as the Provisional IRA refuses to extend the truce.
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Front Royal Charter Revisions Move Forward in House
Charter changes for Front Royal advance to final reading as the measure tweaks town elections and term dates. A separate report outlines a study recommending against consolidating Front Royal with Warren County unless urban population and density criteria are met, while annexation and other local bills gain traction.
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Andy) Guest Jr
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