Heavy Battles Across Northern Vietnam Kill 330 Enemies
Allied forces report 330 enemy dead in clashes at both ends of South Vietnam's northern frontier. U S B 52 strikes near Khe Sanh total 1.5 million pounds of bombs in ten raids. U S fighter bombers fly 187 sorties while a Marine landing team and South Vietnamese rangers reinforce at Khe Sanh and along the Cua Viet River.
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Reuther Plans Private Caucus on AFL CIO Leadership
Auto Workers President Walter Reuther calls a New York meeting for March 8 with several union presidents to air bitter charges against AFL CIO leadership. He hints at a possible 1.5 million member split from the 14 million member federation amid reform demands and a potential convention.
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Romanian Quarrel Threatens Communist Summit
Budapest reports Romanian sources warn Romania may boycott a Soviet bloc summit in Sofia next week if Soviet and Chinese criticism continues. Delegates walked out of a world Communist meeting, signaling possible refusals to cooperate with some Communist nations.
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FANS PLAN ROAD TRIP FOR HANDLEY HARRISONBURG GAME
Fans drive to Charlottesville for the Handley Harrisonburg tourney game tonight at 9 45. Roads report almost no snow on Rt 522 after Sperryville with early departure advised. Birthday note for Puppy owned by Miss Byron Kibler of Boyce.
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Virginia Senate Moves To Break Logjam In 60 Day Session
The Virginia General Assembly enters a busy stretch as the Senate and House push measures from the opposite chamber. Key actions include the Godwin administration budget bill at 3.11 billion, the abolition of the Virginia Commission on Constitutional Government, and restoring statewide compulsory school attendance. The House backed the budget with 87 to 7, a fast-track Saturday session was held, and the governor signed an 8 percent cap on home mortgage loan interest with an emergency clause. The Senate also approved higher truck speeds on four-lane highways while keeping 45 mph on shorter roads.
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Contaminated Snow to Be Returned from Greenland Crash Site
The Pentagon will remove radioactive snow from a Jan. 22 B 52 crash near Thule Greenland. Project Crested Ice will ship the contaminated snow to the United States for disposal in sealed containers after thawing. Denmark cooperates with the effort and the tonnage remains undetermined.
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Handley Wins 53 43 to Reach Northern Regional Final
Handley rode a methodical offense and stifling defense to beat Varina 53 43 and advance to the Northern Regional 1-B final at the University of Virginia. Coach Jimmy Omps’ Hilltoppers face Harrisonburg at 9 45 tonight in University Hall for the regional title.
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Snow Clearing Forecast and School Plans Amid Snow Drifts
Theena predicts clearing tonight with fair Sunday and temperatures mid 30s to low 40s. Thursday snow and wind caused minor highway accidents with no injuries. Area schools likely reopen Monday unless weather changes. 85 percent of primary and 98 percent of secondary roads plowed. Winchester adopts Emergency Snow Plan A with chemical treatment of select streets.
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Allies claim over one thousand killed in three operations
AP reports that Australian New Zealand and South Korean forces say they killed more than 1,000 Communists since mid January. Australian and New Zealand troops killed 200 Red Troops in Operation Coburg in Bien Hoa province with 18 deaths in allied ranks. South Korea's Tiger Division said 218 North Vietnamese were killed in Operation Vulture Fierce Tiger near Qui Nhon since February 21, with 21 infantry, an armored company, 13 captured enemy soldiers and 96 weapons seized. Casualties for Korean and allied forces were light.
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Riot Commission Finds Plan Unrealistic and Costly
House critic Rep George H Mahon calls the President's Commission on Civil Disorders plan unrealistic and financially reckless, warning costly programs could harm rather than help. Other lawmakers praise the report urging jobs housing and education while Southern Republicans condemn the cost and feasibility.
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LBJ Sees Strays Returning to Demo Fold at Beaumont Dinner
President Johnson told a Beaumont audience that Democratic strays will return to the fold once a nominee is chosen and urged open arms for them. He defended Vietnam policy, praised space goals, and highlighted funding shifts as he spoke at Rep. Jack Brooks' testimonial, after visiting the Manned Space Flight Center in Houston.
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California Tops List of Convicted Draft Dodgers
California leads in draft law convictions with 170 or 23 percent of the national total of 789 convictions in the year ending June 30. New York and three smaller states followed. California’s large youthful and transient population, plus many college students, partly explain the figure. Average sentences rose to 32.1 months from 26.4 in 1966 and 21 in 1965.
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Hopes Dimmer for Peace In 2 Teacher Strikes
Widespread strikes in Florida and Pittsburgh show limited progress toward settlement. Florida officials oppose a county level bargaining plan as 60,000 teachers walk out, affecting over half a million students. Pittsburgh teachers strike amid court bans and closed secondary schools through next week.
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Social Security Checks Rise Thirteen Percent Nationwide
More than 20 million Americans start receiving fatter Social Security checks as Congress raises benefits by at least 13 percent. The program grows by 2.9 billion dollars for 1987, with average couples moving from about 145 to 265 dollars monthly and maximums increasing for couples and singles.
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