Regimental battle on Michelin plantation near Saigon
Viet Cong forces attacked a Vietnamese regiment on the Michelin rubber plantation 45 miles northeast of Saigon. U.S. advisers may have suffered casualties as air and ground forces fought the biggest action in weeks with heavy losses on both sides.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
U.S. Navy
Air Force
Michelin Rubber Co
Vietnam Nam
Theese
Ia Drang
Phu Yen
War toll and global shifts shape holiday week news
The Ia Drang Valley battle ends with 240 Americans killed and 470 wounded while North Vietnamese losses exceed 2,000. Gen Westmoreland warns of a growing Viet Minh regular presence and a long, costly conflict. Congo's Mobutu proclaims himself president, canceling elections for five years. Rhodesia's independence sparks Sabotage fears and UK plans for possible RAF action. Princess Margaret reflects on a sad moment during a US visit. UN committee backs a world disarmament conference with Red China invited, US voting in favor. Muhammad Ali battles a challenger as coverage continues.
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Ia Drangl
South Viet Nam
Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh
North Viet Nam
United States
Westmoreland
Ia Drang
Leopoldville
Joseph D. Mobutu
The
Congo
Joseph Kasavubu
Kasavubu
Moise Tshombe
Tshombe
Rhodesia
Ian Smith
Britain
London
Royal Air Force
Zambia
Kariba
Victoria Falls
Smith
Princess Margaret
Lord Snowdon
United Nations General Assembly
China
General Assembly
The American Standard of Living Debate
A brief satirical note cites the American standard of living as the key factor in judging the country. It references a corporate trademark and reflects recurring concerns about national prosperity.
Augusta family nets Maine trophy deer and bear
Kenneth Nichols and his three sons from Augusta gain recognition after Pete Nichols shoots a 265 pound deer in Rome Maine while Kenneth Jr. previously took a 300 pound black bear that is now housed in the State House Museum. Pete and Kenneth Jr. qualify for The Biggest Bucks in Maine Club.
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Augusta
Maine
Kenneth Nichols
Nichols
Department of Economic Development
Peter
Rome
Pete
Kenneth Jr
Ken
State House
Ken Jr
Dennis
Kenneth Sr
Marine Corps
Cherry Point
N.C
Cony High School
Call On LBJ Peace Marchers In Washington Today
Thronged in Washington today, marchers urged President Johnson to reveal North Vietnamese peace feelers. SANE leaders said the administration rejected offers without informing the public, while organizers planned to deter Viet Cong flags and barroom visits during the nonviolent protest.
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Washington
Viet Nam
Johnson
Norman Thomas
U.S
White House
Washington Monument
National Committee For A Sane
SANE
Sanford Gottlieb
Walter Teague
New York
National Liberation Front
South Viet Nam
Youth Against War
St Francis College to Dedicate Hall in Honor of Decary Brothers
St Francis College to hold a hall dedication to honor Msgr Arthur Marie Decary and Rev Zenon Decary. Ceremonies begin with 6 pm mass at the college chapel led by Fr Lucien Chabot. A dedication banquet follows at 7 pm in the college cafeteria.
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St. Francis College
Father Decary
Arthur-Marie Decary
Zenon Decary
Sain Laurent
Montreal
Decary
Biddeford
St. Andre’s Parrish
Msgr
St. Andre's
St. Andre’s
Stella Maris
St. Andre’s Home Hospital
Notre Dame Hospital
Luci M. Chabot
O. F
St. Joseph's
Frederic Belanger
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Chatauguay
Quebec
Clae
Gardner Ward 5 Candidate Announces Bid in Biddeford
Lionel J. Gardner of 351 Elm Street Biddeford announced his candidacy for Ward 5 council. He supports Republican mayoral candidate John Xaphes. Gardner is a Bruce Shoe Co. plant engineer born in Caribou and a Gale's Business College graduate. He has lived in Biddeford 19 years, is married to Diana Pelchat of Saco, and they have two children Paul 17 and Clara 7.
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Lionel J. Gardner
Elm St
Biddeford
John Xaphes
Gardner
Bruce Shoe Co
Caribou
Gale’s Business College of
Augusta
Diana C. Pelchat
Saco
Paul
Clara
GOP In Saco Sees Demos Decline Open Candidates Night
Saco Republicans led by Brendan Twomey fault Democratic rivals for declining to participate in an open candidates night after the Jaycees voted to proceed. Democratic chair Samuel Gagnon cited a busy schedule and an upcoming campaign calendar as reasons, noting the Democratic headcount opens December 1 and a December 8 meeting follows. The death of Charles Mistos, who planned to run for school committee, further disrupted plans.
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Brendan Twomey Chiirman
Saco Republican City Committee
Jin
Saco Jaycees
Twomey
Philip Graves
Bryce ‘Milne
Jaycees
Seap
Samuel G. Gagnon
Democratic City Committee
Gagnon
Charles Mistos
Reed to Confer on Orono Special Election
Gov. Reed plans talks with Orono town officials to arrange a special election to fill the vacancy from Rep. Keith H. Anderson resignation, who served as House assistant majority floor leader.
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Augusta
Reed
Orono
Keith H. Anderson
House
Determined Miner Waiting For Rise In Price Of Gold
Martin Duffy, 67, keeps the Florence Mine near Goldfield Nevada in top shape after 26 years of waiting for higher gold prices. The former Esmeralda County official and state senator notes the mine produced 9 million dollars at its peak, though no ore has been mined since 1939. His wife Ruth calls him a determined Irishman.
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Nev
Martin Duffy
Duffy
Florence
Los Angeles Times
Charles Hillinger
Semichost
Esmeralda
Las Vegas
State Senate
Ruth
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