American Company Loses 76 Men in Central Highlands Clash
In Dak To, 270 miles north of Saigon, an American infantry company from the 173rd Airborne Brigade suffered 76 killed and 24 wounded after a seven hour crossfire with North Vietnamese forces. The unit, largely new replacements, faced a trap on a forested ridgeline as two lead platoons were isolated. Air strikes were limited. B52s bombed the area as helicopters and fighter-bombers supported remaining troops.
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Meredith Resumes Symbolic March in Mississippi
James Meredith returns to Mississippi to begin a 10 day symbolic march along U S 51 toward Jackson, aiming to inspire courage among African Americans and challenge fear of voting. Sheriff Lee Meredith plans no escort. Gov. Johnson assigns two highway patrol cars to protect the marchers.
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Tax rebate ends up a liability in Attleboro
Frederick Coughlin’s Massachusetts income tax return shows a rebate of one cent due. He displayed the check and noted the state spent five cents on postage while his bank charges 10 cents to deposit, making the cost to him nine cents.
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Frederick Coughlin
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