Vietnamese Fight Near Cheo Reo Faces Fierce Clash
A large government task force fought Viet Cong forces 200 miles northeast of Saigon. An airborne Viet Cong unit linked with threatened posts, and radio contact was restored with a key group. The battle involved paratroopers, infantry, and allied advisers with no confirmed casualties.
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Saigon
Viet Nam
Cheo Reo
Pleiku
U.S. Air Force
Phu Bon
Thuan Mong
173Rd
U.S. Airborne Brigade
D Zone
Five Marines Die in Chu Lai Search Sweep in Viet Nam
A Marine spokesman said five U S Marines were killed and six wounded during a day-long search sweep in the Chu Lai area 53 miles south of Da Nang. Fourteen Viet Cong were killed and 43 suspects were captured as part of the operation. The unofficial US death toll reached 440 since December 1961.
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U.S
Chu Lai
Viet Nam
da Nang
Testimony weighs Communist role in Dominican uprising
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan analyzes evidence on Communist involvement in the Dominican Republic rebellion that began April 24. He notes active participation by communists without clear proof they sparked or fully controlled the revolt, detailing lists of alleged leaders and the roles of PSP MPD and 14th of June.
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Johnson
Dominican Republic
United States
William L. Ryan
Dominican Republican
Washington
William L. Ryan Washington
U.S
Castro
Cuba
Red
Santo Domingo
Reid
Popular Socialist Party
PSP
MPD
Army Worm Outbreak Feared In Maine Fields
University of Maine Extension warns of a potential army worm buildup in York County and central to southern Maine during the week of July 12. Farmers should inspect fields daily and spray if worms are found, as grain corn and hay fields are favored. Fully grown worms measure about 1.25 to 1.5 inches and move in large groups, having caused crop damage last year.
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Alfred
York County
University of Maine Cooperative Extension Service
Maine
Expanded Attack Strategy Apparent in Viet Nam Conflict
The United States appears to have broadened its attack strategy against Viet Cong forces in South Vietnam. A paratrooper strike near Da Nang was approved by President Johnson on Westmoreland and Vietnamese officials’ advice, signaling a potential expansion of U.S. ground combat actions with Vietnamese forces under formal limits.
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Washington
United States
Viet Nam
U.S
Saigon
William C. Westmoreland
Johnson
Westmoreland
State Department
White House
da Nang
Fied
Baker
Walter Jenkins
Jenkins
Reynolds
Austin, Tex
Chuckle Jokes About Weight Tied to Slow Fasting
A humorous quip notes that many women are overweight because they are too slow at fasting, attributed to TM WRR Gen. Fea. Corp. humor column.
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WRR
Fea. Corp
Senate to Make Baker Probe Report Public
The Senate confirms the Bobby Baker investigation report and recommendations will be released. Democrats and Republicans split on findings but agree on safeguards against conflicts of interest for senators and Senate staff. The probe followed Bakers resignation on Oct 7 1963 amid outside business questions.
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Washington
Senate
Bobby Baker
Baker
John J. Williams
Johnson
Committee
Homestead Closing Scheduled by Biddeford Mayor
Biddeford mayor Edward F. Gaulin says the city homestead will close today under ordinance. All eligible residents are placed and will be cared for by the welfare department. He commends Elizabeth Dean Pauline Berry Laurianne Grover for arranging a prompt transition. final disposal to be decided by the committee on public property.
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Biddeford City Homestead
Edward F. Gaulin
Gaulin
Welfare Department
Elizabeth Dean
Pauline
Subway Toll Of Injured Reaches 130
BERLIN AP A subway train plowed into the rear of another near West Berlin today injuring 130 with no deaths reported. It was Berlin s worst subway accident since 1908 when 17 were killed and 21 injured. The crash occurred about 300 yards from Zoo Station, the busiest downtown hub. Unofficial reports said one train stalled in the tunnel when the collision occurred.
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Berlin
West Berlin
Zoo Station
Youth Found Safe After Casco Bay Dive
A 17 year old, Paul W. Holman, was found on Upper Goose Island after falling from a punt in Casco Bay. He swam to the island while en route to harvest sea moss and was located by searchers on Tuesday.
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Harpswell Center
Casco Bay
Paul W. Holman
Upper
Goose Island
Holman
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