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May 18, 1970

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CAMBODIAN FORCE SAID TO REASSERT HOLD ON KEY CITY

By Unknown Author

About 100,000 S Vietnamese troops, aided by US mil elements, reptdly launch another thrust into Cambodia across Vinhte Canal in Mekong Delta; seek hq of N Vietnamese div; operation may relieve pressure against Lon Not Govt in Takeo Prov; S Vietnamese Cambodian operations not affected by 24-hr cease-fire to be observed in S Vietnam on Buddha's birthday; US command lists materiel captured in US and S Vietnamese operations; map

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POLICE SCORNFUL OF LEARY'S ORDER

By Robert D. McFadden

most policemen, int at random, are scornful and hostile towards Leary's directive; denounce it as unnecessary, illegal and ineffectual; say they will rept corruption only to their immediate superiors

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MISSILE SITE WORK BY U.A.R.REPORTED ALONG SUEZ CANAL

By Richard Eder Special to The New York Times

Israeli mil sources say UAR has been attempting to build reinforced missile sites along Suez Canal; say intensive Israeli air campaign across canal has been aimed in part at halting or slowing construction of sites; rept bldg efforts began about 6 or 7 wks ago, when USSR began taking active role in air defense of central UAR; SAM-2 missile sites Israelis destroyed in canal area late last yr are adaptable for use by SAM-3 missiles; missiles can be quickly installed once such sites are fortified; Israeli sources are confident that air strikes have held progress on sites to minimum; speculation that SAM-3 missiles, along with their USSR crews, will be installed at canal noted; USSR pilots are expected to join in their defense if such systems are set up at canal; Israelis see bldg efforts as UAR attempt to press USSR to increase its involvement and to test Israeli reaction; Israel repts 2 air strikes on canal positions; repts all its planes returned safely; UAR claims hitting plane with AA fire; Israel also repts 2 extensive arty exchs at canal; repts 2 soldiers hurt; UAR acknowledges that Israeli planes sank UAR destroyer during attack on Ras Banas; Israeli attack last wk on Lebanon's Arkub region illus; map

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of May 13, 1970, covering May 18, 1970.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Deja Vu by Crosby| Stills| Nash & Young

    Deja Vu

    Crosby| Stills| Nash & Young

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    7
  2. 2
    Album cover for Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel

    Bridge Over Troubled Water

    Simon & Garfunkel

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    14
  3. 3
    Album cover for McCartney by Paul McCartney

    McCartney

    Paul McCartney

    Last week
    14
    Peak
    3
    Weeks
    2
  4. 4
    Album cover for Hey Jude by The Beatles

    Hey Jude

    The Beatles

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    9
  5. 5
    Album cover for Band Of Gypsys by Jimi Hendrix

    Band Of Gypsys

    Jimi Hendrix

    Last week
    15
    Peak
    5
    Weeks
    3

Notable Births

Javier Cárdenas (presenter)

1970Javier Cárdenas, Spanish singer, television and radio presenter[†]

Francisco Javier Cárdenas Pérez is a Spanish singer, television presenter, and radio presenter.

Tina Fey

1970Tina Fey, American actress, producer, and screenwriter[†]

Elizabeth Stamatina "Tina" Fey is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer. Known for her comedic roles in sketch comedy, television and film, Fey has received numerous accolades, including nine Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards as well as nominations for a Grammy Award and a Tony Award. She appeared on the Time 100 list of the 100 most influential people in the world in both 2007 and 2009 and was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2010.

1970Tim Horan, Australian rugby player and sportscaster[†]

Tim Horan AM is a former Australian rugby union footballer of Irish descent, raised in Queensland. He played for the Queensland Reds in the Super 12, and represented Australia. He was one of the best centres in the world throughout the 1990s due to his attacking prowess, formidable defence and playmaking ability. He became one of only 43 players who have won the Rugby World Cup on multiple occasions.

Billy Howerdel

1970Billy Howerdel, American guitarist, songwriter, and producer[†]

William L. Howerdel is an American musician, best known as a founding member, guitarist, backing vocalist, songwriter, and producer for the band A Perfect Circle, as well as for his former solo project, Ashes Divide. Howerdel has recorded six studio albums across his career: four with A Perfect Circle, one under the moniker Ashes Divide, and one under his own name.

Vicky Sunohara

1970Vicky Sunohara, Canadian former ice hockey player[†]

Vicky Sunohara is a Canadian ice hockey coach, former ice hockey player, and three-time Olympic medallist. She has been described as "the Wayne Gretzky of women's hockey" and is recognized as a trailblazer and pioneer for the sport. In 2020, Sunohara was named to "TSN Hockey’s All-Time Women’s Team Canada," in recognition of her status as one of Canada’s best female hockey players of all time. She was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2025.

Historical Context for May 18, 1970

In 1970, the world population was approximately 3,694,683,794 people[†]