Battle updates Near Saigon as Duc Lap siege ends
Reports detail a major assault near Saigon with allied forces breaking a siege at Duc Lap to rescue 600 Green Berets and Montagnard mercenaries holding off 4,000 North Vietnamese. Casualties ran heavily on both sides as air and artillery supported operations, with six U.S. helicopters and a fighter jet shot down and 1011 enemy killed in the broader engagement.
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U.S
Duc Lap
Air Force
Navy
North Vietnam
Transnorthern
Long Tou River
Saigon
7Th Fleet
Boston
da Nang
Joint Vietnamese U S Briefings To Begin This Week
South Vietnamese and United States military commands announced plans for joint news briefings beginning later this week. Separate press conferences have been held, with occasional conflicting reports.
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Lay
Curbs Fought By Television News Directors
The Radio Television News Directors Association urged President Johnson to lift limits on news access at the Democratic National Convention. Networks appealed to ease floor camera restrictions, while correspondents protested 55 floor passes, with 25 issued to radio and TV staff. Party officials cited amphitheatre crowding as a factor. Roberts warned the restrictions hurt democracy and sought an equitable sharing plan, sending copies to Humphrey and Bailey. The network leaders met convention officials, but access remains unresolved.
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Chicago
Johnson
Meaty Hile
International Amphitheatre
J. W. Roberts
Freedom of Information
Roberts
Hubert H. Humphrey
John M. Bailey
Democratic National Committee
John Criswell
Leonard Relasch
Tity
Delay Ordered In Opening of Bassick High
Shortage of electricians plus material delays slowed Bassick High opening plans. Lyons of Lyons and Mather architects noted O and G Construction is pressed to finish as NORCIS COMP divisions continue through fall. Aiming for four hour class days for a month, superintendent Silverstone allowed only half, while contractor and clerk of the works McCartney reported about 100 workers on site amid other project delays.
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O and G
Norcias Com Pariions
Lyons
Lester St. Silverstone
John J. McCartney
McCartney
Toby Vers
Winthrop
Supt
Silverstone
Arthur A. Lunin
East Side
Daniel Antineozzi
Milford Youth Charged After Stratford Motorcycle Crash
A Milford youth, Patrick A. Brenna, 17, of 43a Hlousatonic Drive, Milford, was charged with failure to drive right after his motorcycle skidded and struck a car on East Main Street in Stratford yesterday. Brenna, driving west on Ferry Boulevard, failed to negotiate a turn onto East Main Street and hit a car driven by Patricia Fabian, 28, of 58 Dewey Avenue, Milford. He was taken to Milford Hospital and released after treatment.
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Milford
East Maintreet
Stratford
Patrick A. Brenna
Ferry Boulevard
East Main Street
Patricia Fabian
Dewey Avenue
Mileford
Mileford Hospital
Security Tight as Connecticut Delegation Heads to DNC
CHICAGO The full Connecticut party to the Democratic National convention traveled to the International Amphitheater amid heavy security. Delegates left the Pick Congress hotel in three chartered buses with a police escort, passing a South Side streetscape lined with blue helmeted officers. A sparse crowd waved as the convoy moved past, with signs referencing a prison escape from Bridgeport. Police reported a facility check at the P. T. Barnum project near the arena. Robert James, 16, was detained after authorities found him at his mother’s home and later handed to jail guards. Three prisoners, Marvin Hopkins, Robert C. Bones, and Cecil Ferguson, were later reported missing from a recreation area, with officers pursuing leads.
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International Amphitheater
Pick Congress
Bridgeport
Sec
State Correctional Jail
Convention Hall
P.T. Barnant Project
Connecti- Police
Robert James Cut
Smith
the & Gold
Sali
CIA
William Shins
Uest
Anna Marie Abbamonte
Cat Bielle
Sul
Marvin Hopkins
Carroll Avenue
Robert C. Bones
Cecil Ferguson
Stamford
New York City
Aig
Portu guese enclave promotes drive safely posters
A red safety campaign in the Portuguese enclave features Communist posters urging citizens to drive carefully. Pro Communists who gained concessions from authorities last year backed a traffic safety drive, highlighting a long noted zeal for public order.
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MACRO
UPS
Changs of Buen Owen Security Checks at Convention Entrance
Delegates arrive in a parking lot as guards screen credentials on elastic cords and disc cards. Inside the hall, a machine prints blue light validation for access and exit. John Bailey notes past lax passes and says security is tighter now, while Batley adds his own remark.
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Changs
Buen Owen
John Bailey
Mr. Batley
Bikini and Enyu Resettlement Near in Marshall Islands
MAJURO Marshall Islands AP The Bikini people near return home as a ship heads to Kill 130 miles away to collect Bikini leaders for resettlement planning on Bikini and Enyu. The voyage marks a new chapter after 22 years since displacement for atomic test fallout recovery with AEC Interior and Defense teams aboard to assess housing debris cleanup and crop planting needs.
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Majuro
Marshall Islands
Bikini
Trust Territory
Kill
Enyu
Ask
Crossroads
Johnson
United States
U.S
Mexico Expects Two Million Visitors for Olympics
Mexico forecasts about two million visitors for the Olympic Games in October. Officials from national tourism and sports bodies project strong attendance, citing existing travel routes and hotel capacity to accommodate fans and delegations.
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Mexico
Moving Van Missing With Furniture Load
A trailer loaded with household furniture valued at 5000 dollars disappeared from West End Movers at 706 Howard Avenue. The 1981 tractor with trailer was last seen parked in the firm lot on Sunday. ignition keys were in the rack. Delaware license plates were on the vehicle. Detective Dominic Castelli quoted a company spokesman.
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West End
Howard Avenue
Dominic Castelli
Delaware
Council Approves Police Pact Amid Opposition
The Common Council approved a new police contract and a $17.57 million municipal bond issue with Harris Trust, amid Brown’s potential minority report. The bond funds finance school facilities redevelopments and sewer work while a new clerical position is created in Purchasing. The police deal, negotiated previously, sets a five eight hour day cycle with three days off and includes pay raises totaling about 24 percent over three years. Police Supt Walsh calls it morale boosting and efficient.
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Brown
Common Council
Harris Trust and Savings Bank
New York
Givil Service Ofice
Curran
Patral Divisio
Comiplaint Bureau
Comitact
Police
Joseph A. Walsh
Jhoast
Palleamen
Girl 6 Injured In Easton Delaware Road Crash
A six year old girl was seriously injured in a head on collision on Delaware Road near Easton. Karl Soderlund was taken to St. Vincent's hospital after surgery for severe cuts. Mrs. Soderlund and two children were treated and discharged. Elaine Souza 16 and Douglas Penn 18 were occupants of the other car with no serious injuries reported. Police investigated and no summons issued pending further inquiry.
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Talliston
Delaware Road
Karl Soderlund
Edward A. Soderlund
Vista Drive
St. Vincent's Hospite
Soderlund
Karl
Schuyler Sherwood
Anthony Csanadi
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