North Vietnam Raid and Marine Clash Near Con Thien
U S Navy ships attacked Cam Pha North Vietnam in a rare raid while Marines defending Con Thien repelled a 3 000 strong North Vietnamese force. At least 141 enemy dead reported. U S casualties 34 killed 185 wounded. South Vietnamese also fought nearby as North Vietnamese assault continued.
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Saigon
U.S. Navy
Cam Pha
North Vietnam
Pentagon
U.S
Con Thien
Demilitarized Zone
Space probes land after perilous missions in space
In Pasadena two space projects succeed despite glitches. Surveyor 5 lands gently on the Moon, saving the mission after a helium leak threatened braking and guidance. Biosatellite 2 returns with plant and frog experiments, hailed as an unbelievable success by scientists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
U. S
Pacific
Space
Earth
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Surveyor Project
Howard Haglund
Surveyor 5
Surveyor Program
Ager
Ben Milwitsky
Milwitsky
Bom
Hawaii
C.J. Lyon
Dartmouth College
John Tremor
Ames Research Center
Kennedy pushes three bills to curb cigarette industry
Senator Robert F. Kennedy proposals aim to extend warning requirements, regulate broadcast advertising, and impose a sliding tax to promote lower tar and nicotine cigarettes. He argues self regulation fails and cites health risks from smoking, while a cancer society official notes life expectancy losses for smokers.
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New York
Robert F. Kennedy
N.Y
Senate
Kennedy
Federal Communications Commission
E. Cuyler Hammond
American Cancer Society
Hammond
Cancer Society
Society
Beulah Aims Fury Toward Voodoo Island
Hurricane Beulah battered the Dominican Republic with 125 mph winds and projected westward toward Haiti. Forecasters warned of heavy rains and massive flooding across the Massif du Nord region, with residents urged to take precautions against dangerous tides and floods.
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Miami
Fla
Beulah
Dominican Republic
Haiti
Barahona
Caribbean
Inez
Massif du Nord
Port Au Prince
Havana
Chloe
Doria
Atlantic
Virginia Capes
iChloe
Robert H. Simpson
National Hurricane Center
Dr. Simpson
Cuba
Lwo
President's Daughter Engaged to Marine Captain Robb
Washington AP A White House wedding in early December is planned for Lynda Bird Johnson and Marine Capt. Charles S. Robb. The engagement ends speculation over the president's daughter's romantic life. Robb, a Marine officer, is to go to Vietnam in February and they met at the White House where he served as a military social aide.
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Washington
White House
Lynda Bird Johnson
Charles S. Robb
Yooung
Texas
Johnson
LBJ
Lynda
Johnsons
Milwaukee
Wis
Robb
George Hamilton
Hamilton
Vietnam
Fire Fighters Convention in Maine a Big Success
The Maine State Federation of Fire Fighters convention in Biddeford and Saco drew thousands for a parade and a two hour long tour of events. North Yarmouth Water Department won water battles four years running while Box 61 Portland Fire Buffs Club claimed two parade trophies.
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Maine Federation of Fire Fighters
Biddeford
Saco
Maine
State Federation of Fire Fighters
Saco Armory
Twin - City
North Yarmouth Fire Department
Portland Fire Buffs Club
Portland
Defenders Drum and Bugle Corps of
South Portland
Box 61
Andrews Post Sabres
Forest City Vanguards
Biddeford Fire Department
St. Louis
Thornton Academy
Caribou
Smokey the Bear
James Cha
North
Frank Perkins Jr
Eiedeford
Ruel Ricker
Vietnam War News At A Glance Highlights Pivotal Strikes
U S planes hit North Vietnam port and rail targets in renewed bombardment. South Vietnam elects a president who favors U S heavy combat role. Romney maintains Vietnam stance amid critics as Washington plans end-of-year events. Coast Guard seeks greater minority enlistment. Hurricane Beulah blamed for deaths threatens Dominican Republic and Haiti.
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Associated Press
U.S
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
George Romney
Vietnam
Washington
White House
Lynda Bird Johnson
Charles Robb
Congress
U.S. Coast Guard
Beulah
Dominican Republic
Haiti
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Richard J. Spath
Dr. Spath
St. Francis College
Stella Maris Hall
Ladies’ Guild
Spath
Harold D. Carroll
Annette M. Ross
Hoi An
Haiphong
WRR
Fea, Corp
SUN. Thruthurs
Jack's
Elm St
Pepperell Square
Saco Valley
Yarmouth Fire Department
Luci
Patrick J. Nugent
James S. Robb
L’union
St. Jean Baptiste
d'Amerique
Conseil No
Adams St
Sam
Alfred St
Delorge Baking Co., Inc
Beacon Ave
Biddeford, Maine
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