Thien Taps Gen Khiem As Premier In SAIGON
In Saigon General Tran Thien Khiem, a vigorous former ambassador and deputy premier and interior minister, was named premier by President Nguyen Van Thien. Khiem, viewed as the cabinet’s strongest figure, succeeds Tran Thien Khiem in the post.
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Nguyen van Thien
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Khiem
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Huong
Thieu
Nguyen Cao Kyl
Associated Press
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Neo Dinh Diem
Nguyen Khanh R
Khenh
China
Kheim
U.S. Army Command and General Staff School
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Khem
US Troops Reach Downed Helicopter Crash Site Hill 102
U S troops seized Hill 102 south of Da Nang after four days of blocking fire to reach a downed helicopter. About 250 Marines moved onto the knoll as battles continued nearby with North Vietnamese forces, including heavy shelling and enemy bunkers. Casualties cited include at least 22 enemy and one American dead in clashes near the site, with hundreds of North Vietnamese killed in the wider action and American losses mounting.
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U.S. Army Engineers
Couple dies in wedding rehearsal car crash
Sandra Kelm, 24, was killed and Joseph Klaus, 24, injured when their car struck a tree Friday night near Lockport after leaving a wedding rehearsal. The couple had planned to marry on Saturday.
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Til
Sandra Kelm
Joseph Klaus
Deadly Camille Disaster Toll Mounts Across States
Associated Press reports Camille left nearly 400 dead and hundreds missing with property losses in the hundreds of millions. Mississippi coastal coordinator Nap Cassidry cites 315 dead and many more feared buried in beach sands. Virginia Governor Mills Godwin notes at least 60 dead and over 110 missing in western counties, while Nelson County area bears severe impact.
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Arab Mosque Fire Arrest Sparks Regional Fury
BEIRUT officials say protests spread across the Arab world after a mosque fire in Jerusalem at Al Aqsa and an Australian-linked arrest in New Bedford. A sheep shearer Rohon William Rohen, 26, was held 116 days for investigation. Severe floods and storms in Virginia, Cuba, and Mexico displaced tens of thousands, while Hurricane Camille caused widespread damage and deaths across Oaxaca and surrounding areas.
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Strike at Amana Voted Seeks New Negotiation Meeting
More than 1,000 Amana Refrigeration workers at the Middle Amana plant voted overwhelmingly to strike when the current contract expires at midnight Sunday. A Sunday meeting was set to try to settle, time and place pending. The union seeks a $1.50 per hour raise over 20 months plus expanded medical and vacation benefits.
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Credit Cards for Tax Payments Begin Next Week
AP reports in Tucson that Pima County will start allowing property tax payments by credit card next week. The change aims to ease payments and speed processing for taxpayers.
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Pima County
Czechoslovakia imposes harsh new anti unrest laws
Prague reports Rammed through fierce measures to curb anti government activity as rioting flares in Brno and Prague. Tanks deployed and curfew imposed after protests. Up to three months jail fines up to 400 dollars and penalties include exiling critics and dissolving unions and groups.
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Baby Born With Bullet in Head in Waynesville
In Waynesville North Carolina a baby was born with a pistol bullet in the head after a pistol discharged accidentally by a Talker. The pregnant mother Glenda Messer 19 was struck on the right side and delivered a five pound boy several weeks early. The neurosurgeon said the bullet was not deeply embedded and removal not required. mother in good condition.
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N.C
Glenda Messer
U S Discusses Cuts in Thailand Based Air Base Use
Washington reports say the United States may run air operations against the enemy in South Vietnam from only two of six Thai bases if a general force reduction proceeds. Officials in Bangkok will review reductions as Thai Foreign Minister Thanat Khomay signals readiness to discuss Washington’s contingency plan.
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Thailand
Ameren
Ami
Bangkok
W.S
State Department
Thanat Khomay
Teonard Unger
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Thanat
Dog Hero Back on the Job Seeks Return to Duty
AP reports Josh a German shepherd wounded five times protecting owners Roos during a grocery robbery. Despite two embedded bullets, he returned to work after three days near death and weeks of veterinary care. Roos credits the dog with saving their lives as one robber was captured and convicted.
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Josh
Uie
Ruth Roos
Roos
Rapounit Purebred
Rime
Ana
Fires rage across Southern California forcing hundreds from homes
In remote brushland across San Diego and San Bernardino counties flames drove about 400 residents from northern San Diego as fires scorched tens of thousands of acres. Camp Pendleton near the Western White House sparked the largest blaze, with others threatening Fallbrook El Cajon and rural areas. No injuries reported. Red Cross aiding evacuees amid record heat and low humidity.
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Red Cross
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Peru seizes more property from U S oil firm
Lima AP dispatch reports Peru's revolutionary government expands seizures by taking over International Petroleum Co assets including refinery wind oilfields and U S owned operations. Headquarters tank farms retail outlets and vehicles are being expropriated amid ongoing nationalization drives.
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