US Seeks Allied Help in Vietnam May Expand Troop Roles
Washington presses Australia New Zealand Korea and Thailand to commit more troops as United States plans to increase manpower in Vietnam. Sources say new American forces may total 33000 to 90000, lifting US count to about 580000 amid allied weariness over overcommitment. Prime Minister John Gorton stated Australia can supply 8300 troops, the cap of its contribution.
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Washington
APL
United States
Vietnam
Australia
New Zealand
Korea
Thailand
John G. Gorton
U.S
Manchesters Lead in Primary Shows McCarthy Attracts Votes
On election eve the industrial city of Manchester shapes the statewide result as Johnson and McCarthy run close. Johnson supporters influence some McCarthy votes with claims his peace candidacy harms the Vietnam effort. Governor King and Senator McIntyre cite the issue as pivotal to the outcome.
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Johnson
Margit
McCarthy
New Hampshire
John W. King
Thomas J. McIntyre
DNHL
U.S
Vietnam
King
Hatnai
Imajor
Honored Marines Cited as Examples
President Johnson cited two Marines for valor in Vietnam as examples of how Americans should respond to war policy criticism. Maj. Modrejewski and 2nd Lt. McGinty were praised for extraordinary bravery in 1966 actions, providing ammo and directing artillery under heavy fire near an isolated battlefield.
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UPI
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Vietham
Johnson
Teurage Sa
Dean Rusk Johnson
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
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Spme
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Tunl. Modrejewski
Robert
J. Modrejewsk
Annapolis
John J. McGinty
Laurel
Bay
Aly
SAP
Laurel Boy
S.C
White House
Vietnam
Robert J. Madrzejewski
Center
Deserter Returns to US Stirs Military Briefing
Pvt. Ray Jones of Pontiac Michigan surrendered to U S Army officials in Germany saying he wants to return to the United States. Two other AWOL soldiers turned themselves in to the SS after brief stays in Sweden. In Stockholm the U S embassy arranged their return. France granted residence permits to three more American soldiers deserting bases in Germany in protest of Vietnam.
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Dell City
Okla
Vietnam
Een
France
Jones
Hijacked National Airlines jet to Havana with 58 aboard
A National Airlines DC8 carrying 58 passengers was hijacked by two Latin Americans in Tampa after leaving San Francisco. They forced the plane to Havana and held a crew hostage, with one captured passenger claiming abduction. The aircraft returned to Miami seven and a half hours later. Six U.S. servicemen were separated and harassed by Cuban officials. Named suspects Jésus Armentero Ramon Donate and Alberto Carvagna boarded in Tampa and did not return.
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U.S
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Ben
Mexico
Tampa
Jésus Armentero
Ramon Donate
Alberto Carvagna
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Houston
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Tarmna
Pasadena Board Deliberates Bond Issue After Dissent
Pasadena officials debate bond funding with speakers pressing for 19 to 28 million, opposing the 6.8 million plan. Board dwells four hours, considering adding an elementary school and portable classrooms while maintaining one piece ballot.
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de Jong
Robert PB. Langdon
Muir Pta
Sam Sheats
John Benton
Benton
John Welsh
Harry Sheldon
Pasadena Chamber of Commerce
Pasadena
Que Warman
Ruth Christy
Paul B.J. Salman
Steve Salistan
Welsh
Washington School
Joseph Engholt
Muir High
San Welsh
Weather and You Tail Length in Rats and Climate
The article explains how rat tails adapt to climate, with Texas rats having long tails to dissipate heat and New York rats showing shorter tails for insulation. It notes heat management and sweat gland differences, and compares other animals’ adaptations like rabbits ears and birds feathers.
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Texas
New York City
Winter storm ravages Atlantic region with heavy snow
A powerful late winter storm swept from the southern Plains to the Atlantic Seaboard, causing widespread disruption. Snow drifts reached up to eight feet in parts of Oklahoma and Arkansas, with flights canceled and schools closed. Heavy snow also hit Indiana, Ohio, Maryland, and New England, while Vermont and Maine issued warnings. The storm halted mail delivery, disrupted highways, and caused airport shutdowns from Rochester to New York City.
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Ozarks
Air Forest
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University of Arkansas
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Rochester
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Mohawk Airlines
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The Independent Volume XRXV No 14 Hatch 31 1968
A garbled OCR page from The Independent notes daily notices and advertisements. It mentions a schedule of runs through Friday, with terms about paid blanks and Superior order, plus stray references to dates and locations.
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Hatch
Cid
Lurleen Wallace Hospitalized After Abscess Drainage
Lurleen B Wallace, undergoing cancer surgery a few weeks earlier, was operated on again to drain a newly formed abdominal abscess. Doctors reported the 30 minute procedure satisfactory with conditions not critical though a hospital bulletin warned risks remain for several days. The abscess followed intestinal blockage from prior radiation therapy at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston which had killed the tumor despite complications.
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Ala
Ioo
Lurleen B. Wallace
Dodgis
Govarnor
MTD
Anderson Hospital
Houston
Tex
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