U S Forces Ambushed Near Saigon By North Vietnamese Troops
Near Saigon 600 North Vietnamese troops ambushed 160 U S Army 1st Air Cavalry soldiers, with 25 killed and 52 wounded after a four hour battle. Other clashes north of the capital wounded 18 Americans as U S forces pressed a drive to clear the area. Ship mines failed to cause casualties in Saigon channel. New Jersey fired on DMZ positions, ending a period of quiet along the line. Infiltration estimates for November dropped to 6,000–7,000 from 20,000–30,000, informing war negotiations in Paris.
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UPD
U.S
U.S. Army
1St Air Cavalry Division
North
Vietnam
1St Air Cavalry
New Jersey
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
Hanoi
Paris
Senate hearing cites carmakers profits from repairs
Norman Bennett of the Society of Automotive Engineers testified to the Senate Antitrust and Monopoly subcommittee that cars are engineered to boost repair profits. He cited vulnerable components and costly bumper damage, arguing such design is unnecessary and inexcusable.
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Washington
UPI
Norman Bennett
Society of Automotive Engineers
Senate Antitrust and Monopoly Subcommittee
Philip A. Hart
D-Mich
Bennett
Auto dealers blamed for high repair bills and scams
Sen Hart says Americans spend 20 to 25 billion yearly on car repairs while 29 billion goes to new cars as high speed selling boosts profits from servicing. Bennett warns speed increases wear and repair costs, and subcommittee hears dealers push new cars at low profits, relying on shady schemes and “necessary evils” in auto service. Leonard of Hofstra calls auto service a jungle for consumers.
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Bennett
Detroit
William N. Leonard
Leonard
Hofs
Plane Hijacked By Cuban Refugee
A Cuban hijacked a National Airlines jet en route from New York to Miami forcing it to fly to Havana with 35 aboard. The hijacker wore a gray suit and carried a pistol and grenade, kept the crew at gunpoint, and ordered the plane to refuel at Key West before continuing to Cuba. Cuban authorities allowed the crew to return to Miami with the passengers awaiting a refugee airlift. The hijacker identified as Eddie Cantera, 33, had a history of job loss in the Miami area. Captain James W. Sims, 37, and stewardesses assisted during the tense stopover in Key West.
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Miami
UPD
United States
National Airlines
Havana
New York
Everglades
Miami International Airport
Eddie Cantera
Mirta Fonollar
James W. Sims
Sims
Key West
Polly Acay
Infiltration Drops in November South Vietnam War News
U S reports indicate North Vietnamese infiltrations into South Vietnam fell to 6 000 to 7 000 in November the lowest since 1968 A dramatic drop from March to September levels of 20 000 to 30 000 suggests a return to 1967 figures Heavy rains on the Ho Chi Minh trail and battlefield losses may explain the decline. officials caution against assuming a lasting deescalation The balance remains about 100 000 Nort Viet forces in South Vietnam with replacements likely 8 000 to 10 000 monthly to maintain strength
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UPD
South Vietnam
Hanoi
North Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Laos
U.S
South
Bennington Banner Advertising Rates and Contact Info
The Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sundays and holidays at 425 Main St Bennington Vermont. It lists home delivery options and subscription rates for local Vermont and U.S. readers, with 3 months 6 months and 1 year plans and respective prices. Delivery is by carrier or motor, and the newspaper is a member of United Press International.
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Main St
Bennington
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Banner Publishing Corporation
United Press International
UPI
Vermont
U.S
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