February 17, 1968

enemy forces withstand bombardment and tear gas in their hold on large sections of Hue; allies gain another 1 and 1/2 blocks; US marines sight tanks near Conthien; details on fighting in Hue; US continues strikes against enemy at Khesanh; Amer forces move deeper into Mekong Delta; fighting in other areas reptd; Maj Gen J J Tolson says 2d major attack on Quangtri is imminent; map

Comr Barnes repts Mayor Lindsay has ordered extension of towaway program, with parking fines raised $10, to 72d-96th St area, starting 1st wk in Mar; NY Auto Club scores move

Pres Johnson denies use of nuclear weapons is being considered, news conf

52 Harlem residents, including 40 children, who moved from unheated homes to 142d St armory during Jan cold spell, resist orders to move to new qrs Relocation Dept found for them; Community Council on Housing advised them to stay until guaranteed suitable housing; Community Council Asst Dir Sims protests to city officials; all efforts to evict families, including attempted child-neglect suit, have failed

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