Pueblo crew release talks reported by Kyodo and Mainichi
Tokyo reports from Seoul say the United States and North Korea agreed to release the entire Pueblo crew after the U S admitted the ship was inside North Korean waters when seized by four torpedo boats near Wonsan. Four crewmen were said wounded and a sailor killed. Panmunjom talks reportedly ongoing with no U S confirmation.
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Tokyo
UPI
Kyodo
Maiichi Shimbun
Seoul
United States
North Korea
Pueblo
Wonsan
Panmunjom
U.S
State Department
Washington
House
Garald R. Ford
Johnson Administration
Offensive could be beginning in Vietnam battles
U.S. and allied forces face fierce house to house fighting in Hue and Saigon as Viet Cong and North Vietnamese attacks surge. Marines gain blocks in Hue while Viet Cong seize police stations in Saigon Cholon fighting escalates. Ky warns new assaults possible and drafts are planned as heavy air raids target Hoa Lac and Thai Nguyen.
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Saigon
UPI
Hue
Cholon
V.C
Cholon Quarter
U.S
Khe Sanh
Dmz
Hill 861
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Hoa Lac
Thai Nguyen
Hanoi
Nguyen Cao Ky
North Vietnam offensive eyed as Hue Saigon battles rage
The piece notes a long awaited North Vietnam assault in the upper South Vietnam region with fighting continuing in Hue and Saigon while U.S. allies seek control. It mentions hopes for a swift victory and possible peace talks. It also reports North Korean tensions easing with Pueblo possible release and acknowledgment of the Navy ship’s intrusions. The Pennsylvania State Constitutional Convention resumes work ahead of a February 29 deadline to revise the state constitution.
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North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Pennsylvania
Palmer wins Desert Classic playoff in dramatic finish
The Desert Classic ended in a sudden death playoff with Arnold Palmer tying Deane Beman on the 90th hole and beating him in the second playoff hole. The report notes political overtones and hints at possible tax implications.
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Arnold Palmer
Young Deane Beman
Two Fire Chiefs Quit Banquet After Hulmeville Blaze
Langhorne Fire Co banquet guests included two chiefs Albert Tomlinson of William Penn Fire Co and George Shaffer of Penndel Fire Co who responded to a warehouse fire on Bellevue Avenue Hulmeville at 8 p m. The blaze destroyed a large vacant warehouse owned by Joseph Smith of Langhorne Gardens. It took about thirty minutes for William Penn Parkland Penndel and Newport fire crews to control the fire.
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Langhorne Fire Company
Washington Crossing Inn
Skyline
Albert Tomlinson
William Penn Fire Co
George Shaffer
Penndel Fire Co
Bellevue Ave
Hulmeville
Langhorne Fire Co
William Penn, Parkland, Pennde
Newport Fire Companies
Joseph Smith
Langhorne Gardens
Sunny Skies Lift Mood In Local Forecast
Bright conditions transform a dreary Monday in Lower Bucs with temperatures in the low 40s. The outlook calls for milder weather Wednesday and no rain until late in the week. Friday showers total .52 inches, completing February’s rainfall. normal February rainfall is 2.59 inches.
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Bucs
Mail Boxes Destroyed In Upper Makefield Vandalism Spree
A wave of vandalism swept Upper Makefield overnight with youths destroying mail boxes tearing them from ground and dumping garbage along a seven mile area. Over 20 residents reported damaged mail boxes on Taylorsville Road Washington Crossing Road and River Road plus destroyed signs at Colonial Country House and Palmer's Pharmacy. Police say the act occurred between 2 and 4 a.m. and ask anyone with information to call Bucks County Radio Distatch at WI 5-3000. No damage total reported.
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Upper Makefield Township
Taylorsville Road
Washington Crossing Road
River Road
William Kershaw
Bucks County Radio Distach
WI 5
Overseas travel tax proposal targets seven dollar daily spenders
Treasury Secretary Henry H. Fowler urged Congress to approve a graduated overseas travel tax to curb the US deficit from outbound tourism. The plan taxes seven to fifteen dollars a day at 15 percent and all spending above fifteen dollars at 30 percent, applying to 1968 and 1969 travel seasons and expiring in 1969.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson Administration
Congress
Treasury
Henry H. Fowler
House
Ways and Means Committee
United States
Weekend sports round up with Arnie's Army and Flyers
Local pages report a busy weekend with Arnie's Army marching and the Flyers riding high. The 76ers are on a winning streak, Roberto Clemente receives a vote of confidence, and Ben Borowsky is honored with a presidency at a major wrestling meet.
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Arnie
76Ers
Roberto Clemente
Ben Borowsky
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