August 21, 1970

Reorganization of naval forces in Atlantic Fleet jams more sailors and their families into southern part of state than area can house; at least 55 families unable to find homes have been scattered through pub and private campgrounds in area and waiting list of 931 families indicates that makeshift living is widespread around Quonset Point Naval Air Station; wives and naval officials comment

Laird says avg monthly number of B‐52 sorties will be cut to 1,000; Pentagon spokesman says cut coincides with reduction in US forces and increased number of raids being flown by S Vietnamese Air Force

Cambodian bn, reptdly outnumbered 2 to 1, battles to turn back Communist force at Puk Rusey, 7 1/2 mi from Pnompenh; losses on both sides reptd heavy; Communists reptdly ambush 4 taxis on Route 1, 18 mi SE of Pnompenh; map

US agrees to supply Cambodia with small arms and mil equipment valued at $40‐million; pact signed in effort to bolster Lon Nol Govt; aid to cover fiscal yr ending June 30, '71; pact in effect turns down larger Cambodian request for about $500‐million worth of heavy mil equipment; US Cong members to be briefed on pact details

Sen Muskie suggests some localities might have to limit or ban autos to meet natl air qualities standards his air pollution bill would require Fed Govt to establish by Jan 1 '75