Marine Fights Up Hill 861 in Bloody Vietnam Clash
UPI reports Pfc William Marks survived a brutal hill assault near Hill 861 after four comrades fell, as Leathernecks endure fierce fire and mud churned slopes. Sixty seven Marines killed or wounded cite the heavy fight and counterattacks.
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NASA Delays Saturn 5 Test Flights Likely Into Summer
NASA announced lengthy delays for the first unmanned Saturn 5 test flights aimed at lunar missions. The initial unmanned flights slip from spring to summer, with sources noting no launch before August. The setback follows the Apollo 1 fire and will not worsen the overall Apollo timetable.
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Allies Plan Major Troop Reductions in West Germany
London based reports indicate the United States will cut 10 000 to 12 000 troops from West Germany this year, with Britain trimming about 6 000 soldiers. The pact requires NATO and WEU approval, and aims to ease currency pressure from stationed forces.
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Dirksen Hospitalized With Pneumonia In Washington
UPI reports Senate GOP leader Everett M Dirksen of Illinois is hospitalized at Walter Reed with infectious pneumonia. Doctors say he is responding to treatment and likely will stay about a week longer, followed by three to four weeks of convalescence.
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