Attack on Khe Sanh Perimeter Hurled Back
North Vietnamese forces assaulted the Khe Sanh Combat Base near dawn, penetrating the wire ring before being repelled with at least 70 enemy dead. U S Air Force B 52 bombers supported ground troops for the first time in the war, while a twin engine cargo plane crashed during takeoff and firefighters were wounded by mortar fire. The attack marked the heaviest ground assault against the Marine and Ranger position to date as tens of thousands massed nearby.
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Khe Sanh
Vietnam
U.S. Air
U.S. Marine
South Vietnam
U.S
David Lownds
Plantation
Fla
Mander
Rangers
Vietnam Today Offensives Hit Saigon Economy Hard
The four week communist offensive worsens inflation, raises government spending, and complicates tax collection in South Vietnam. While essentials remain available, distribution is strained in cities like Hue. Security uncertainty could trigger political backlash and heavier economic damage, with corruption feeding through civil service salaries and limited incentives. Continued coverage.
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William L. Ryan
Peter Arnett
Saigon
South Vietnam
Hue
U.S
Firepower For Freedom New Jersey Readied For Battle
AP dispatch from Philadelphia notes USS New Jersey undergoing $27 million reconditioning at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. 2000 workers toil as Capt J Edward Snyder Jr, 43, aims to mount nine 16 inch guns for shore bombardment near Vietnam by September. Snyder proclaims lone mission is to provide powerful firepower with 1400 crew, trimming nonessential chores to meet readiness.
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Philadelphia
New Jersey
J. Edward Snyder Jr
Philadelphia Naval Shipyard
Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Jeds
Cities Stockpile Weapons for Riots Ahead of Summer
Washington reports across many cities police are arming for riots with armored vehicles helicopters and high powered rifles. they hire civilian reserves train sharp shooters and deploy undercover agents as prep measures while governors mayors and police chiefs vow firmness and seek funds for riot training and equipment ahead of summer unrest.
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Washington
America
Associated Press
Watts
Newark
Detroit
Los Angeles
Daryl Gates
Owever
Thomas Reddin
Monroe County
Oakland County
S. Jerome Bronson
James G. Littleton
Tampa
Paul Antinori
Michigan
George Romney
Romney
Thce
Chicago
James B. Conlisk
Report on Civil Disorders Prompts Two-City Society Warning
Washington AP report on the presidential commission noting America is moving toward two separate, unequal societies. It blames white racism and calls for massive spending to create millions of jobs and housing, overhaul welfare, and raise taxes if needed to prevent further violence and segregation.
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Washington
America
Commission On
Johnson
White House
Congress
George H. Mahon
D-Tex
House Appropriations Committee
Commis
Sion
Nnle
Newark
Detroit
Late-Winter Storm Hits Northeast With Snow and Winds
A severe late winter storm swept the northeast bringing heavy inland snow and coastal gale winds. Atlanta saw 24 degrees, New Orleans 30, while New York City faced power outages and widespread traffic delays. Schools closed from Boston to Virginia, with 6 to 12 inches expected in several areas and trains slowed by the storm.
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Appalachians
New England
Georgia
Tennessee
North Carolina
Virginia
Washington
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Maine
Harrisburg
Alabama
Atlanta
Birmingham
New Orleans
Baton Rouge
Great Lakes
Pellston
Lower Michigan
Cut Bank
Mont
Forevers
Fla
Long Island
New ‘York
Nassau County
New York City
Queens
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Viola Lee
Mary Millner
Jennie Currier
Shirley Bessey
Lee
Alphonse Dion
John Hinkley
Amy Clark
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Snyder
Pennsylvania
Big Gun
Phillippe
Elm St
Biddeford
A&p
Biddeford & Saco
Maine Linoleum Co
Alfred St
Conseil Chagnon Hall
Adams Street
Sam’s
Faprar Brown
Elm ST. Biddeford
Bill Brill
Jobes
Tories
Saco
Mary & Bob’s Restaurant
Scarborough
General Electric
RCA
RCA Victor
Main Street
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Diemakers
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