Viet Cong To Release Three GIs
The Viet Cong indicated it would free three American soldiers as a sign of lenient policies. Identified by Army serials, the men are Spec. 4 Willie A. Watkins, Pfc. James H. Strickland Jr., and Pfc. Coy R. Tinsley, all with the American Division. The release timing and place were not specified. U.S. Command noted 497,300 U.S. troops in Vietnam as of Oct 23, after ongoing withdrawals under Nixon’s plan to reach 60,000 fewer by Dec 15.
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Saigon
Liberation Radio
U.S
Willie A. Watkins
Sumter
S.C
James H. Strickland Jr
Dunn
N.C
Coy R. Tinsley
Cleveland
Strickland
Que Son
196Th Light Infantry Brigade
U.S. Command
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
U.S. Defense Department
North
Watkins, Strickland
Tinsley
New York
Hanoi
William Kunstier
Kunstler
Paris
David Dellinger
Bernard C. Davis
Chicago
Davis
Del
Vietnam
Nixon
Rhodes Unveils Ohio Mental Health Plan With New Centers
Gov. James A. Rhodes announced a four point program expanding state local partnerships to bring mental health care near residents. It includes seven new geriatric centers costing 31 million, three children's psychiatric hospitals at 13.5 million, and razing 13 old hospital buildings in 1970 with construction starting 1971.
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Columbus
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Athens
Rhodes
Worthington
George T. Harding Sr
General Assembly
Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction
Toledo
Massillon
Dayton
Longview
Cincinnati
Hawthornden
Northfield
Athens Mental Health Center
Columbus Children’s
Glenn weighs money and organization in Senate bid decision
John Glenn told the Ohio Newspaper Women's Association that money and organization are the main factors in deciding whether to seek the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate. He plans to announce a decision in early December after saying his government views are generally acceptable to the public. Ohio Historical Center completion is delayed by labor problems and now slated for completion by the 1970 Ohio State Fair, more than a year late.
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Mansfield
Ohio
John Glenn
Women's Association Saturday
U.S. Senate
Glenn
Columbus
Ohio Toll Hits 34 as Weekend Traffic Deaths Rise
AP reports Ohio's traffic toll climbed to 34 deaths from Friday 6 p.m. to Sunday midnight as roads worsened. The piece notes the surge in fatalities across the state and mentions the weekend's grim tally.
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Associated Press
Ohio
Synod Ends with Two Recommendations Adopted
Vatican City AP Pope Paul VI closed the second world synod of Roman Catholic bishops by adopting two recommendations to share bishops more in papal authority and promised maximum consideration for the remaining proposals. He also emphasized ongoing reform and collegial dialogue within the church.
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Synod of Bishops
Vatican City
Paul VI
Rome
Pickets at GE plants as 147000 workers strike nationwide
Pickets set up at GE plants across the nation as unions representing 147,000 workers strike for higher wages and cost of living protections after GE rejected binding arbitration. The coalition led by IUE AFL CIO and UE seeks a 30 month pact with raises and a cost of living escalator.
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New York
General Electric Co
United States
Labor Coalition
International Union of Electrical Workers
Afl-Cio
United Electrical Workers
United Auto Workers
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Lynn
Pittsfield
Mass
Schenectady
Elmira
Syracuse
N.Y
Bridgeport
Scott predicts large armed forces cuts before 1972 election
Senator Hugh Scott says U.S. armed forces could be cut by about one third before Nixon faces re election in 1972. He also forecasts a withdrawal of about 300000 American troops from Vietnam without a clear timetable. Scott spoke during Nixon's Camp David period and amid debate over Vietnamization and withdrawal pace.
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Senate
Hugh Scott
U.S
Nixon
Pennsylvania
Vietnam
Scott
Camp David
Washington
Catoctim
Maryland
New York
Jacob Javits
Javits
United States
South Vietnam
Johnson
Talks on Arms Limitation Face MIRV Curb Debate
Washington sources indicate the United States may push to curb warhead loads on Soviet missiles in any broader arms agreement. Melvin Laird warns Moscow’s large warhead capacity gives it a strategic edge, as Helsinki talks begin on November 17 to negotiate limits and verification hurdles for MIRV testing and overall nuclear balance.
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Washington
United States
Russia
U.S
Melvin R. Laird
U. S
Soviet Union
Laird
Helsinki
Finland
William P. Rogers
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San Diego
Washburn
3Rd Marine Regiment
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Athens Center
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Norway
Jan Tinbergen
Netherlands
Academy of Sciences
Greens
Glouster
Toledo Rockets
Kent
Cakehedies
Holzer
Gallia County
Eeueeeter Editorial
Eeeeer
Eeeee
Sports Television
Ccsess« WO Cae
Defense and Aerospace
Nion
Roman Curia
Dean Acheson
Acheson
ABC
Maurice N. Eisendrath
American Reform Judaism
Belgrade
Okucani
Yugoslavia
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