Military abandonment of Khe Sanh shifts Vietnam strategy
AP analysis traces U S reluctance to hold Khe Sanh citing psychology fortifications and mobility warfare. Officials from the Joint Chiefs of Staff say the base's evacuation marks a shift for the five province I Corps region and signals a new approach to defense and airpower.
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Washington (Ap
Joint Chiefs-of- Staff
Khe Sanh
South Vietnam
U.S
1St Corps
Nixon Sees GOP Differences As Infinitesimal At Miami Conference
Richard Nixon said pre convention splits among Republicans are infinitesimal and attacked Democratic rivals for the November race. He warned Eugene McCarthy against trips to Paris, cited risks to Vietnam talks, and said Hubert Humphrey cannot unite the Democrats. Governor Nelson Rockefeller and Governor Ronald Reagan had some backing within the party. State GOP leader William Murfin estimated 85 percent of the delegation supports Nixon.
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Warren Man Sentenced Five Years for Beating Death
Paul E. Soyars 46 was convicted of second degree murder in the fatal beating of David Hudson Frazier 59 at Soyars apartment near Front Royal Warren County. Frazier died between 6 and 9 p.m. after a fight sparked by an accusation of stolen billfold containing 98 dollars.
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Warren County
Paul E. Soyars
David Hudson Frazier
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Soyars
Here
Police Patrols Maintain Calm In California
In Richmond California heavy patrols kept calm after two nights of racial unrest sparked by a teenager being shot while fleeing a suspected stolen car. Police said the youth refused to stop during the pursuit and was wounded. The report notes nearby residents uneasy as officers responded to the incidents and maintained order. The passage also briefly mentions a note on ocean sunfish potentially reaching a ton in weight and 11 feet long.
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Richmond
Calif
Commerce chief cites fewer package sizes in market reform
Howard J. Samuels said eleven industries agreed to reduce package sizes from 289 to 104 under the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act. He told lawmakers no extra enforcement power is needed to meet goals as manufacturers show progress and the department cites broader market impact. Atty. General Ramsey Clark noted rising use of electronic bugging devices despite new authority. Capital quote cites a defeat on firearms legislation.
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Washington (Ap
Ramsey Clark
Clark
Washington
Commerce Department
Howard J. Samuels
Congress
Treasury reports silver redemption nears one hundred ten million
Capital Footnotes notes that silver certificates no longer in circulation were redeemed for 110 million dollars in the 12 months before last Monday. The Treasury reports the figure as part of the ongoing redemptions. Spokesmen for 11 major airlines warn to the Civil Aeronautics Board that large equipment outlays create financial strain and may impair their chances.
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Associated Press
Treasury
Civil Aeronautics Board
Shriners Hold Ceremonial Martinsburg Parade
Osiris Temple of the Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of Wheeling conducts its Spring Ceremonial in Martinsburg with a glittering street parade and all uniform units taking part. Shrine hospitals have aided more than 152 000 crippled children in 46 years.
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W. VA
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