Go-Slow Strike Cripples British Railroads
A go-slow by engine drivers crippled rail traffic across Britain. Freight and passenger trains were canceled as brakemen rode in rear cabs. up to 25 percent of services could be scrapped. Traffic surged on roads with commuters car pooling into city centers.
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Tiger Attack at Creek Injures Marine Veteran Hunter
A Marine veteran, Shepherd, encountered a tiger in a creek while on patrol at Con Thien. The animal charged after him but fled after a brief struggle, leaving Shepherd with an eight stitch wound and a strong odor of the animal. He remains quiet about the incident, noting the tiger’s bold move and his own earlier hunting and fishing hobbies.
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British Legislator Sir John Hobson Dies After Surgery
London AP reports Sir John Hobson aged 55 former attorney general and MP died Monday following brain surgery. The lawmaker served in the house of commons and had held prominent ministerial roles.
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Philippines seeks U S help to curb smuggling
Manila reports the government will seek aid from American officials and military to stop smuggling from U S bases. The anti smuggling committee cites blue seal tax exempt cigarettes and high value items leaving bases untaxed and says base commanders should report pilferage and smuggling without delay.
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Eviction Notice Broadcast by Chief Urulu on KCRG TV
Chief Urulu serves eviction notice on the men of McHALE'S NAVY Monday at 6 00 PM on KCRG TV Channel 9.
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Pentagon buys chaff to foil North Vietnam radar defenses
The Pentagon expands countermeasure chaff stocks to disrupt radar guiding North Vietnamese anti aircraft guns. Navy orders over 1 million dollars in chaff canisters this year with planned 3 million more by next summer. Air force usage rises sharply as regimes prepare for intensified bombing in March.
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Pentagon
North Vietnam
U.S
Navy
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