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REPUBLIC MAIL Today's chuckle The average bachelor would get married if he could find a girl who loves him as much as he does. Phoenix weather Generally fair with some high cloudiness. High near 112, low 75-80. Yesterday's high 114, low 77. Humidity: high 37, low 6.

Details, Page A-15. The A 83nl Yar, No. 50 Phoenix, Arizona, Wcilnesday, July 5, 1972 Telephone: 271-8000 (Six Sections, 106 Pages) 10 cents rizona Republic Russian asks HP 9 in Vie enter uan troops delayed by search and rescue operations that Sovict-buiit MI interceptors downed two Air Force F4 Phantoms on June 27 southwest of Hanoi. Two crewmen were rescued and two are missing, the command said. The loss raised to (ifl the number of U.S.

planes downed by MIG's during the war, and American forces have downed 149 M'iGm. the command said. Since the resumption of lull-scale bombing over North Vietnam on April 0. 53 American planes have been downed over the north and 50 airmen are missing, the command said. On the southern front, the South Vietnamese command claimed that 132 North Vietnamese troops were killed in fighting along the border with Cambodia 50 miles west of Saigon.

Six South Viet "If they decide to put all their people Quang Tri and stand and fight, it's going to lie rough." he said. North Vietnamese troops to the rear of advancing forces kept up pressure the western defenses of Hue. 30 miles southeast, and shelled the former imperial capital for the third day in a row. Four 122mm ariiliery rounds crashed into the city and military spokesmen in Saigon said three civilians were killed and seven wounded. Far to the south, a major battle was reported at Kompong Rau in the Parrot's Beak area of Cambodia.

South letnamese spokesmen reported 123 enemy killed at a cost of 18 government troops killed and 5fi wounded. Saigon also claimed enemy were killed along Highway 13 north of the Continued on Pace A-2 J. 3K irr-a wrs he Ah Associated Press SAICrON Government paratroopers penetrated the city limits of Quang Tri City yesterday, but the success of their northern counteroffensive was marred by an accidental U.S. air attack that killed 11 South Vietnamese marines and wounded 30. Thirty miles to the south.

North Vietnamese gunners shelled the old imperial capital of Hue again last night and attacked the western defenses of the city. The Saigon command said one soldier was wounded in the shelling of Hue, and 67 North Vietnamese were killed when the ground attack was repulsed 10 miles to the southwest. Two South Vietnamese troops were reported killed and 12 wounded in the battle. The command announced in a report Nixon inviles world lo share bicentennial Associated Press SAN CLEMENTE. Calif.

President Nixon invited the world in a holiday broadcast yesterday to come to America during its bicentennial era and "share our dreams of a brighter future." In the nationwide radio address from the Western While House. Nixon spoke of plans for the nation's 200th birthday celebration in 107ii and said Americans should use the occasion to "prove or.ee again that the spirit of "7fi is a spirit of openness, of brotherhood and of peace." The President specifically suggested that business and industry attempt to cut the costs of travel, lodging and meals, and that air carriers and shipping lines explore ways of offering inexpensive transportation. "Let us be known throughout the world as the 'Land of the Open the chief executive sail. He voiced hopes that "millions upon millions of visitors" from around the world would respond to his invitation to come to the United States during the bicentennial era. Nixon said one "compelling reason for this invitation to the world relate; to our hopes for genuine and lasting peace among nations." We are aware that a real structure of peace cannot be build on good will alone," he said.

"Its foundation must be the resolution of those basic national differences which can lead to war." namese soldiers and 27 wounded. were reported killed On the northern front, the South Vietnamese paratroopers found at least 20 North Vietnamese defenders killed, and recaptured a dozen artillery pieces as they penetrated the city limits of Quang Tri. Allied sources said several hundred airborne troops staged a lightning assault against enemy defensive strongholds ami set up their own defensive dispositions at nightfall, a half mile from the city center. The government announced two towns in the area were reoccupied. The government flag was raised during the afternoon at Mai I.inh, a district headquarters 1.2 miles southeast of Quang Tri, but considered within the city limits.

ing to ring the replica which was presented to Stories and photos on Nations, like individuals, stand a better chance of working constructively together if people on both sides can learn to respect one another as fellow human beings. Our invitation to the wunri can contribute significantly to that crucial process." discussion of said. North Korean Second Vice Premier Park Sung-Chul traveled to Seoul in late May for further talks. Lee told a news conference he had contacted Kim Young-Joo and asked to meet him in March because of serious clashes late last year had increased tension to the point where it was feared war might break out again. The North Korean Central News Agency said in a broadcast monitored in Tokyo the principles agreed on wert originated hy Kim Il-Sung and called the agreement a "brilliant victory" for the North.

The agreement, Lee said, was a move from "a confrontation without dialogue into a confrontation with dialogue." Warning against haste, he said, "This is a hard dialogue, maybe harder than war." Lee said no definite date had been set for formation of the coordinating com they Republic photo by Vince Kermiti government. The tyke was unable the clapper far enough to ring. Two little jiirls stand in the rotunda of the State Capitol, one pulling at the lanyard try- delay chess match Associated Press REYKJAVIK, Iceland Now it's Boris Spassky's turn to say no and the world chess championship is off again. The Russian titleholder launched his counterattack yesterday with a stern protest, sonic sharp criticism, a walkout and a demand for a two-day postponement of the start of the match with American Bobby Fischer. Fischer slept through it all.

lie had arrived in the morning from New York and went straight to bed to rest up for the first game, set for 5 p.m. When Fischer woke up he found that the title series was put off until tomorrow at the earliest. It was to have begun last Sunday. Summing up the day. Max Euwe, president of the International Chess Federation, said: "When Spassky is here Fischer doesn't come.

As soon as Fischer comes, Spassky runs away." The Russians turned up in force at noon for what was to be a drawing to decide who would play white, and have the first move, in the opener. They refused to draw with Fischer's second, a Roman Catholic priest, the Rev. William I.omhar-dy. and read a statement calling Fischer's delaying holdout intolerable. They protested Fuwe's decision to tolerate it.

When Fischer ailed to appear as he should have, Kuwe allowed him until noon yesterday to show up in Reykjavik or forfeit his shot at Spassky. Fischer's refusal to come by Sunday was based on a dispute with the organizers over money. The argument was settled Monday when British financier James Slater offered to sweeten an already record pot with a donation of 50.000 British pounds about $130,000. Fischer said he would play. The Russians said yesterday that Fischer had violated the rules of the match.

They wanted an apology. Kuwe reported they had some harsh words for him as well. "I'm a bad boy." the 71-year-old Dutchman said with a smile. Spassky read his statement from what looked like an official document in Russian. It created the impression that he was acting on Moscow's orders.

A dispatch by Tass. the official Soviet news aeeney, said Spassky had demanded that the International Chess Federation- known as FIDE fake some punishing measures against Fischer on the grounds that he had violated the rules for the match. It did not specify what sort of measures should be taken. Asked about the Tass report, Fuwe said no formal request for punishing measures had been received. Besides, he said.

"What should I do? Put him in the corner'?" Hiring the days of dispute and had teivpcr which preceded Fischer's arrival. Spassky had been the picture of courtesy and understanding. When approached by newsmen he had no bad words for Fischer, a man he respects as a chess player. All he would say was that, "I came to play." There was another indication that Spasskv's moves were being plotted in Moscow. Atter an attempt to come to tevms with Fischer's people at a private meeting yesterday af Continued on Page A-4 Japan sets 17 United Press International TOKYO a i Tanaka.

who worked his way up from farm boy to a powerful pro-American politician, became the new Japanese prime minister today. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party held a special convention to elect Tanaka new-party president, the post that automatically carries with it the premiership. Tana- Tanaka ka's election came on the second ballot. He polled a majority vote of 282. Mai Linh and Mai Lang, fi miles southeast of Quang Tri, were the fir.st of 14 towns that fell during the three-month-old enemy offensive to be recaptured by government forces.

South Vietnamese marines were reported on the eastern flank of the 20.000-man government drive were within 4 miles of the city. Their officers predicted could be in Quang Tri in a day if ordered. Elements of the airborne troops moving up Highway 1 toward Quang Tri encountered the first bunkers in what was believed to be a heavy line of fortifications around the city. One U.S. airborne adviser, Capt.

Gail Furrow, 32. of Urbana. Ohio, said: "The enemy appears to be pulling back, but we're encountering resistance nearly every treelinc. every village of the Liberty Bell, the state in 1960 by Pages A-4 and B-l The President said he would be sending formal and official invitations to governments around the globe welcoming all people to visit the United States "as laws and circumstances permit." After observing that America has been peopled by immigrants from many unification mittee which he and Kim Young-Joo will head. North Korea has remained more tightly closed to the western world than any of the other Communist nations.

The first sign of a thaw came last August when the Red Cross organizations of North and South Korea began talks aimed exclusively at reuniting the estimated 10 million separated families. Yesterday's communique promised positive cooperation to seek "early success" of the Red Cross negotiations. Lee acknowledged at his news conference that South Korea would have to modify its tough anti-communist laws and readjust its institutions to accommodate the new relationship. But he said South Korea still maintained that unification could be reached only by a general election under supervision of the United Nations. North Korea has consistently rejected all U.N.

moves as "outside interference." a dispute over preferential hiring of Indians at power plant. Page B-l. Page Page 11 Food News 1-22 8 Movies 6- 7 8-23 Obituaries 7 11 Opinion A 7 Astrology-Bridge Classified Comics Crossword Dean 7 Radio Log 9 1 Sports 1- 5 3 TV Log 8 6 Weather A 15 10 Women 1- 4 DearAbby Editorials A Financial Today's prayer Our Lord, Forgive us wherein we have failed to meet the challenge that comes to us. Strengthen us for the business that faces us. Amen.

in the on the federal to swing South Koreans cool lo United Press International SEOUL Stunned South Koreans reacted cautiously today to the announcement that North and South Korea had agreed in secret negotiations to search for peaceful reunification of the bitterly divided nation. The action, that represented the most significant initiative between the Koreas since the end of the Korean War nearly 20 years ago. took even high ranking diplomats by surprise. In the Philippines. Thailand.

Australia and Indonesia the move was welcomed as a step toward a lasting peace in Asia. But the Nationalist Chinese government warned it had learned from its own experience that Communists are "never sincere" in negotiations. Some South Koreans expressed hope. Others were cautious about the chances of a detente. The countries have been split since Soviet troops moved into the "The United States is doing everything in its power to lay down that kind of foundation for peace." Nixon said, citing his trips to Peking and Moscow and his quest for nucieai' arms One of the best ways to reduce the danger of war and enhance the qualny of peace is through Nixon said, adding: North in 101.) at the end of World War II.

The ensuing war ended in an armistice but no peace treaty. In the announcement, made simultaneously esterday in Seoul and the North Korean Capital of Pyongyang, the two countries pledged neither would attack the other and they would continue dialogue a North-South coordinating committee to prevent the oiitlnvak of any unexpected military dashes. It was disclosed a hotline already had been installed between the two capitals. One phone is in the office of the Director of the South Korean Central Intelligence Agenc'. Lee llu Kak.

and the other is in the office of the Director of North Korea's Organization and Guidance Department. Kim Young-Joo. Lee and Kim. a younuer brother of North Korean Premier Kim 11-Sung, began the arrangements for the secret negotiations which opened with Lee's visit to Pyongyang May 2. the communique premier 1 elected to the top party post, and the premiership, by defeating foreign minister Takeo Fukuda in a runoff election.

The showdown battle between the two was called because Tanaka. Fukuda and two other candidates faiied to set a majority vote of 239 on the first ballot. Tanaka. dubbed a "computerized bulldozer" because, of his quick action and his adroitness in mathematics, was born in Niipata. the area widely known in the late Yasunari Kawabata's "Snow Country." but came to Tokyo in his teens to work his way up in construction business and become a millionaire.

Among the 470 delegates to the extraordinary convention at Hibiya Public Hall in downtown Tokyo was outgoing Premier who until the election was the party leader. lands, Nixon said the bicentennial era is a time to say to the world's nations: "You helped to make us what we are. Come and see what wonders your countrymen have worked in this new country of ours. Come and kt us say thank om. Come and join in our celebration of a proud past.

Come and share our dreams of a brighter Filipino leftists bomb police in riot United Press International MANILA About 2.000 leftist '-'ilipino youths protesting what they called the "hypocrisy" of Philippine American Friendship Day esterday hurled fire and shrapnel bombs at police guarding the approaches to the U.S. Embassy. At least 27 persons, including sien polk emen. were reported injured in the fighting triggered by youths' demands to be permitted to demonstrate jn front of the unbas.sy. Most of the casualties were -ed by small "pillbox bombs, in a weapons filied with gunpowder naili and broken glass which explode on impact.

The youths, led hy the Movement for a Democratic Philippines, coordinating arm of about 40 left-wing had inarched from various points in the city. They were soaking wet from a brief but heavy dow npour when they arrived near the embassy. At the corner of the bayfront Roxas Boulevard and R. M. Kalaw Street, the group was stopped by about 100 policemen behind wooden barricades set up 100 feet from the embassy compound.

Th youths demanded that they be allowed to demonstrate in front of the embassy. Deputy Police Chief James Barbers refused, and after a 15 minute f'iscus: ion with the group's leaders said, "Go ahead, if that's what you want Barbers, who was injured in the explosions, ordered his men to pull back. But the banner-waving youths lifted the barricades chanting, "Embassy, embassy" then bombarded the police ith small bombs. The steel-helmeted police fought back with tear gas and shots into the air, finally dispersing the youths. strongly I inside The Republic BELFAST WARNING Leaders of Prot- Navajo Tribal Council to resoh Navajo Tribal Council to resolve estant militants in Belfast warn they'll shoot back if British troops fire on them in any future confrontation.

Page A-2. HIJACKER 'RITES' Youthful demonstrators in Miami Beach conduct a mock funeral for Vietnamese who was slain in Saigon whiie trying to hijack an American airliner. Page A-8. CONDEMNED The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People adopted a resolution condemning Nixon for anti-busing stand and divisive policies Page A-10. TRUMAN Former President Harry-Truman's condition remains satisfactory and he continues to take medical tests at hospital.

Page A-21. HIRING DISPUTE-Salt River Project officials have made a proposal to the A total of 476 party delegates cast their ballots in the election in which Tanaka and three others fought in a bid to succeed Premier Eisaku Sato. 71, who announced his retirement June 17 after holding office for a record seven years and eight months. Tanaka, who was born on the "wrong side of the track," is the first politician without a college degree to become Premier in modern Japanese history. Tanaka 's victory meant there will be very little change in U.S.

-Japanese relations although his conservative party undoubtedly will make strenuous efforts to improve relations with China in this new era of co-existence between East and West. The minister of international trade and industry, considered a youngster at 54 in the Japanese political world, was 1.

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