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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1968

Page

2

Fighting Intensifies Near Saigon Amid Guerrilla Assaults

UPI reports risen combat around Saigon with Communists claiming many casualties in weekend clashes. US 9th Division forces killed 31 guerrillas south of Saigon while South Vietnamese troops sealed 32 more to the north. A separate blast at Cu Chi wounded four girls and killed three soldiers. US aircraft targeted supply lines as North Vietnam faced air strikes and a missing pilot after a Thunderchief was shot down near the border.

Saigon UPI South Vietnam US Army Washington U.S North Vietnam Panhandle Dong Hoi South Vietnm 9Th Division 25Th Infantry Division Cu Chi Gia Dinh Hanoi New Jersey

Washington Window Inauguration Costs Soar to New Heights

In a paired dispatch from Washington and Manila UPI reports rising costs for the U S presidential inauguration with a $324 439 expenditure projected for Capitol Plaza seating and TV facilities while inflation and contingencies drive up the price from four years ago A separate Manila brief notes the non combat Philippine Civic Action Group reducing from 2000 to 1500 personnel due to budget pressures.

Washington UPI Richard Nixon Hubert Humphrey George Wallace Andrew Jackson Capitol Building House of Representatives Chamber Jackson Martin van Bureau Capitol Plaza Manila Vietnam Philippine Civic Action Group Philag

Rose Kennedy proposes living memorial for RFK in Detroit

Mrs. Rose Kennedy announced a living memorial for her assassinated son Senator Robert F. Kennedy while in Detroit to address a meeting. She spoke of aiding underprivileged youth, noted her daughter Rosemary’s mental retardation, and praised progress in treatment and training for the mentally disabled. She honored Rep. Joseph M. Snyder for pushing measles immunization into Michigan school code.

Detroit UPI Rose Kennedy Kennedy Rep Joseph M. Snyder D-St. Clair Shores Snyder Joseph P. Kennedy Jr Rosemary Michigan

Hanson Walbridge announces interior remodel at service building

Dean Hanson reports improved private family room chapel seating and lounges as the community growth continues. Restrooms were expanded and privacy for those making arrangements increased while the tradition of The best in service at the most reasonable cost remains. Watch next Saturday's Banner.

Dean Hanson

Campaign Roars Into Final Week By United Press International

United Press International notes the 1968 presidential campaign in its final week with rival appeals from President Johnson and leaders in the Nixon Humphrey race. Eisenhower writes Nixon urging unity crime and foreign policy action while Johnson decries inaction and predicts Humphrey will win on November 6. Nixon defends firm Vietnam policy while Humphrey argues against political manipulation of peace talks. Wallace attacks eastern money and aims for a congressional bid, as Muskie and Agnew campaign on strategy and public tone. LeMay asserts potential quick victory in Vietnam if pursued.

White House Washington Eisenhower GOP Richard M. Nixon Vietnam Johnson New York Nixon Republican Party Hubert Humphrey United States Russia America Congo Japan Richard Nixon South Vietnam Akron Ohio Humphrey New York Times Spiro T. Agnew Maryland Agnew Times the Times George Wallace Montgomery Ala Edmund S. Muskie Didate Oregon Washington State San Francisco Polack Curtis E. LeMay Wallace

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