North Vietnamese push toward Long Cheng Lao base
North Vietnamese troops pressed toward the Long Cheng base near Vientiane as commandos probed defenses. Shelling damaged the airstrip, killing three Lao government soldiers and wounding others while Meo refugees streamed from the area. Cambodian fighting near Penh Chhork and cease-fire plans were also noted.
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North Vietnam doubles antiaircraft strength near Laos passes
Pentagon sources say North Vietnam has more than doubled the number of surface to air missile battalions and high caliber antiaircraft guns guarding supply routes into Laos and passes from Vietnam. Four U S Phantom jets were downed last weekend in Laotian airspace near key passes.
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Unemployment In Virginia Rises Amid Strikes
The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry reports unemployment rose to 3.4 percent mid November from 2.9 in October and 3.2 a year ago. About 65,800 people were unemployed, up from 58,700 last year, with most laid-off railroad workers rehired and December expectations positive.
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