Intensified Clashes Reported in Central Highlands
U S and South Vietnamese commands reported intensified Communist probes and clashes in the central highlands and 1st Corps area south of the DMZ. The highlands face a looming offensive as monsoon rains drench the jungle. Forty three Reds were killed in the 1st Corps area in a series of small, stiff firefights.
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U.S
Saigon
Central Highlands
1St Corps
Demilitarized Zone
Binh Dinh
U.S. 1St Cavalry
U.S. Command
South Vietnam
Zeckendorf's Empire Falls as Prices Decline
Big Bill Zeckendorf loses ground as Webb & Knapp bankruptcy deepens. Caplin appointed trustee plans liquidation or revival, while Zeckendorf faces mismanagement suits and asset selloffs. Military brief notes U S and South Vietnamese actions with casualties and ongoing clashes near Da Nang and the demilitarized zone.
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John Cunniff
New York
Big Bill Zeckendorf
Zeckendorf
United Nations
Los Angeles
Denver
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Chicago
Webb & Knapp Inc
Webb & Knapp
Closing Arguments Mark Fraud Trial Over Allied Insurance Case
In Bismarck two defendants were absent due to illness as closing arguments wrapped a 13 week fraud and conspiracy trial of American Allied Insurance Co. Prosecutor Foley argued about a multi million dollar theft while defense attorney Oliver urged doubt from pressed evidence. Minnesota official Cyrus Magnusson was hospitalized during proceedings and described as in good condition after a prior fainting incident.
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Highlands
Kontum
Laos
Bismarck
N. D
American Allied Insurance Co
Frank Oliver
U.S. District Court
U. S. Atty
Patrick Foley
Minneapolis
Minnesota Insurance Commis
Sioner Cyrus Magnusson
U.S
Fair trade liquor prices eyed by interim commission
An interim commission will study fair trade pricing for liquor amid debate over artificial high prices. The issue references law designed to curb underselling by large operators, the restricted product scope for liquor dealers, and Wisconsin’s broader retail approach. A workable solution is sought for the next legislature session.
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Wisconsin
U.N. Debate Shows Bad Manners Amid Israeli Arab War Talks
At the United Nations General Assembly during the second day of debate on the Israeli Arab war, diplomats displayed rancor and rudeness. Kosygin criticized Israel and the United States in a one sided, often dramatic speech while Eban rebutted, accusing Kosygin of untruths. Thant accused Eban of missteps over peacekeeping troop withdrawals, and diplomats walked out mid speeches as a common tactic.
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James Marlow Washington
U.N. General Assembly
Alexei N. Kosygin
Moscow
Israel
Assembly
United States
Hitler
Abba Eban
Kosygin
U Thant
Butt Thant
U.N
Eban
Thant
Egypt
Gamal Abdel Nasser
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