Memories Flood In From Battle of Bulge Reporter
A veteran recalls the Battle of the Bulge memories in Belgium near Spa and Verviers. He describes German commando infiltration in American uniforms, close calls, a P-47 mission with Col. Ray Stecker, and Eisenhower’s praise. The piece ends with the narrator admitting fear after thirty years.
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London
UPI
Spa
Verviers
Belgium
St. Louis
Chicago
Ath
Indians to receive high coal royalties in new contract
The Crow Indians secure the highest coal royalties in America under a contract with Westmoreland Resources approved by Interior Secretary Morton. The deal pays an initial 1.7 million dollar down payment and 200 dollar per member to 5,700 tribal members, with royalties set at eight percent of market value or 40 cents per ton, currently about 44 cents per ton. The tribe can veto coal sales to gasification plants within 50 miles and may buy Sarpy Creek mining land from Westmoreland after mining ends.
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Billings, Mont
Westmoreland
Training of Viet Pilots Canceled at Fort Rucker
The Army canceled the South Vietnamese pilot training program at the Army Aviation Center in Fort Rucker Alabama after funding cuts. Only 162 graduates of the two year course had completed the program out of a 380 goal. Maj General William Maddox addressed the final class at graduation ceremonies praising efforts and dedication to the Vietnam cause.
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FT. Rucker
Ala
Army
Army Aviation Center
Congress
William Maddox
Comander
Vietnam
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