South Vietnamese Invasion Deepens Forest of Darkness Fight
South Vietnamese 7th Division troops invaded the MeKong Delta forest known as the Forest of Darkness, claiming 96 guerrilla deaths in the first assault in 14 months. Six government troops died and 16 wounded as U.S.-assisted forces entered the 40 mile jungle. A helicopter was shot down wounding an American crewman.
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Saigon
UPI
U.S
Mekong
U Minh Forest
Okinawa
Nixon
U.S. 9Th Infantry Division
South Vietnam
Laos
Quang Ngai City
Qui Nhon
U.S. Navy
Cua Viet
Demilitarized Zone
Hanoi
South China Sea
North Vietnam
Senate Tax Reform Senate Finance Committee Plays Court of Appeals
The Senate Finance Committee, led by Sen. Russell Long, reviews the House tax reform bill, softening provisions amid opposition from business and banking groups. Hearings ran from mid September to early month with hundreds urging reform but seeking changes.
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Wilbur Mills
D-Ark
House
Ways and Means Committee
Russell B. Long
D-La
Senate Finance Committee
U.S. Senate
Long
Court of Appeals
Credit Card Heist Threatens Western Christmas Shopping
Thieves stole cards and validation machinery from Addressograph Multigraph Co in Sacramento. Printed cards from major brands including Montgomery Ward and banks were found. police fear planned use during the Christmas rush. Departments heightened checks, requiring photo ID alongside cards.
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Montgomery Ward
San Francisco
Florida Starts Suits Against Mafia Firms
Florida Attorney General Earl Faircloth announces 21 civil lawsuits in circuit court to shut down mob controlled businesses. The actions target 15 Miami resort motels valued at over 40 million dollars, plus the Bonfire Restaurant in North Bay Village and a North Dade sports information service. The aim is to remove corporate charters and halt operations, using civil powers against organized crime.
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Miami
UPS
Florida
Earl Faircloth
Faircloth
United States
Bonfire
North Bay Village
North Dade County
Meyer Lansky
Lansky
South
Robert Shevin
Shevin
Czech Sailor Seeks Political Asylum After Jumping Ship
UPI report from San Pedro recalls Jiri Vokrovalik, 26, a Czechoslovak sailor who slipped ashore from the freighter Vitkovice and seeks asylum. He will face an Immigration Service hearing while jailed. authorities note the ship left for Peru after docking in Los Angeles. The case underscores Cold War era refugee actions and U.S. asylum procedures.
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San Pedro
Calif
UPI
U.S. Immigration Service
Vitkovice
Jiri Vokrovalik
Peru
Los Angeles
Allan Juhl
Immigration Service
Vokrovalik
United States
Nixon Aides Forecast Unemployment Rise Ahead
Nixon aides warn that unemployment will climb next year as inflation woes linger. At a Business Council meeting in Hot Springs officials from government and big business predicted strikes and slower activity despite anti inflation steps. Labor Secretary Shultz highlighted a wage push as a catalyst for industrial conflict while economists cautioned that consumer prices may keep rising briefly before the downturn solidifies.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
Business Council
U S Bishop Attacked By Laymen s League
Vatican City reports that the Catholic Laymen s League attacked Cardinal John F. Dearden of Detroit during the World Synod of Bishops meeting. The handbills accused him of opposing the 1968 encyclical on birth control and anti Catholic actions in Detroit.
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U.S
Vatican City
UPID
World Synod of Bishops
Rome
John F. Dearden
Detroit
Catholic Laymen’s League
Dearden
U.S. Catholic Bishops Conference
Renato P. Varani
Pope Paul
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Addressograph Multigraph Co
Nevada
Howard Jernigan
Sacramento Police
Califor
Nia
Prague
Boston
New England
U.S. Weather Bureau
Curia
Paul VII
St. Peter’s Square
Amnes
Ic Business
Bennington Banner
Main St
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Banner Publishing Corporation
United Press Internaional
Vermont
Heritage House
North Benn. Rd
Hanson
Walbridge
Arlington
Main Street
Shea
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