Negro soldiers prove themselves in Vietnam battles
In May 1966 near Saigon the Bronze Star recipient Joey Williams aided wounded comrades under heavy fire. In 1968 he rioted in Memphis after service. Buddy Warrick earned the Vietnamese Silver Star for bravery in central Vietnam and helped calm rioting in Providence. The piece contrasts Black soldiers’ equality in the Army with racism at home, noting Black service members’ high combat representation, including 25 to 45 percent in elite airborne brigades.
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New York
UPI
Saigon
Joe Williams
Williams
First Infantry Division
Joey
Buddy Warrick
Vietnam
Warrick
Buddy
196Th Light Infantry Brigade
James
Buddy) Warrick
Providence
R.I
South Providence
United States
Defense Department
Pfc
Milton Olive
Joseph W. Dalton Jr
Schenectady
N.Y
Westmoreland
Michael Baker
Chicago
First Cavalry
Baker
Joey Williams
Big Business Flourishes In Stolen Credit Cards
Hartford report details credit card fraud losses estimated at 20 to 30 million annually. Lipson of American Express outlines how stolen cards circulate to organized crime, pricing, and key U.S. trouble spots. He urges laws and owner vigilance with tips on safeguarding cards and reporting losses.
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Lipson
United States
Canada
Boston
New York
Chicago
Miami
Philadelphia
Washington
San Francisco
Seattle
Vancouver
Montreal
San Juan
American Express
Diner’s Club
Robert J. Vicino
Bristol
Connecticut General Assembly
Secret Service
Nassau County
America
Wrong End Maneuver Leads to Fine for Helmet Law Violation
In Honolulu, Allen Salsbury, 23, was fined 25 dollars after a circuit court ruling. Judge Tom Okino rejected his claim that his helmet was securely fastened with a chin strap to his knee, under a new state helmet law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
UPI
Allen Salsbury
Circuit
Tom Okino
Salsbury
Mt Anthony district bids for renovations at junior high
The Mt Anthony Union District School Board invites bids for plumbing and general contracting renovations to the Mt Anthony Junior High at 640 Main St Bennington with completion by August 30 1968. Bids due by July 3 1968 2 00 p m at the Junior High office. The board may accept reject or waive bidding informalities in the public interest. William Castle chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Board of
Mt. Anthony Union
Main St
Bennington
William Castle
Mt. Anthony Union District School
You Your Child and School Kindergarten Set Stage For Childs Success
Education specialist David Nydick notes kindergarten as the first real exposure to school. Planning ahead helps children, parents, and teachers ease transition, with orientation, routes, and positive attitude shaping future success. Parents should address concerns directly with staff and involve PTA if needed.
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Ann
PTA
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Army
Don
Joey) Williams
Memphis
Tenn
Maine
Beale Streets
National Guard
Banner Lodge
Moodus
Connecticut Hotel
Pownal
Arthur E
George P.N
Hibbard A. Coleman
Jennie Beecher
Lyons District
Wi Ford
Main St. Bennington
Chevrolet
Cambridge
Walter L
Barber, Inc
Pontiac
Bennington Rd
Vermont
Berkshire Sports Car, Inc
M.G
Dastsun
Mercedes Benz
State Rd
North Adams
Mass
Green Mountain Park
Joseph Cantonese
Volkswagen
Yamaha
Call
Williams & Bugbee, Inc
E. Main St
Griffin’s
Hurley Bros
155 North Sh
Klara Lantz
Cadillac Inc
Rupert Young
Clarence Morse
Richard R. Miner
Manchester Center
Milton Mackey
No. Bennington
Stan
North St
Johnson Oil CO
Or Adams
Rock of Ages
Barre Guild
Harold W.humphrey
Beech St
DIAL
Temple Bros., Inc
Rutland, VT
Rte
Bennington Town Line
Bennington Drive-In
Baptist Church
Beagle
North Bennington
Herbert Douglas
Sunflower
Old Bennington
Four Chimneys
Reward
Automotive Agencies
Mercury
Wilson Ford, Inc
Toyota
Spike
S. Call
Professional Services
Old Town Nursery
Frost's
June L. Moses
R.E
A.L.A
North Main Street
Rutland
Brattleboro
Massachusetts
Charles VM. Schultz
Sophie
Sieve Canyon
Mom and Dad
BY Miko Canif
Steve
Nazi
ANTI
Hitler
Hans Vwarz
Swwitzerland
Blondie
By Ckie Young
the Society For the Preservation OF the
Johnny Hart
Heart of
Juliet Jones
Julie
By Stan Drake
MR. Davey
David Nydick
Education
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