Air Team Rescues Downed Jet Pilot in North Vietnam
Lt. Kenneth D. Thomas Jr. was rescued after a 24 hour search in rugged mountains 75 miles north of the 17th parallel. A force of 30 aircraft and 40 airmen coordinated hoists from a narrow canyon as Thomas crawled to safety. The mission, part of a high risk air rescue effort, involved the Jolly Green Giant helicopter crew and Skyraiders nearby to counter enemy fire.
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Saigon
Air
Kenneth D. Thomas
North Vietnam
Thomas
Mount Auburn
Ill
Magia Pass
17Th Parallel
Cowell
The
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
NSF
Iowa City
Two Nations Science Foundation
University of Iowa
Department of Physics
Astronomy
Richard R. Cerlsar
Edward B. Nesor Raymon Carpenter
Edwin Norbeck
Margaret Waggoner
Nelson
John S. Neff
David C. Henry
Philadelphia
2.C. Saverne Kellerman
Butler
Air Force
Wyn Deporter
Memphis
Tenn
3Rd Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Group
William E. Cowell
Kailua
Hawaii
Auction Clock Sells for 28000 Guineas in London
A clock found in an English country home attic sold at Christies for 28000 guineas about 82320 dollars. It was bought by Frederick P Victoria of the Antique Porcelain Co. of America who said it may ultimately join the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New Years.
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London
Christie's
Frederick P. Victoria
The
Antique Porcelain Co. of
America
Menopolitan Museum of Art
30 Percent of Mexican Women Convicts Linked to Drug Deals
Fragmentary AP rewrite notes that 30 percent of Mexican prison convicts were tied to drug traffic some serving for theft crimes against health or homicide. Christie’s reports a Chantilly porcelain piece from 1740 drew a price over twice the previous record, while a Lenain clock measures 19 inches high.
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Chantilly
Christie’s
Mexico City
Estienne Len
Christie’s Furniture di
Rector
John Floyd
Devonshire
Lady Margaret Fortescue
Castle Hill
Jefferson High Students Return After Hair Trim
Three Jefferson and Washington high school pupils disputed dress rules over long hair. After suspension and talks with Dr. William Gearhart, Dick Douglas Tom Hawkins and Jimmy Carroll trimmed their hair and were readmitted. Hawkins complied first, all cited music careers with a New York recording session planned.
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Jefferson High School
Dick Douglas
Tom Hawkins
Jimmy Carroll
the Untouchbles
William Paxson
Gearhart
Hawkins
Howard Williams
Douglas
Carroll
Williams
Washington and Jefferson High
New York
Washington High School
Jefferson
Walter Hansel 66 Manchester Councilman Dies
Walter Hansel 66 lifelong Manchester resident and Third Ward councilman and building contractor died Tuesday at an Iowa City hospital. Survivors include wife two daughters Arlene Draisch and six grandchildren, two sons, a sister and a brother. Services Friday at 2 p.m. buried in Oakland Cemetery.
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Tae Gavelie
Manchester
Walter Hansel
Third Ward
Iowa City
Hansel
Manchester Enterprises
Arlene Draisch
Iowa Falls
Dale Hansel
Wiesbaden
Germany
George L. Hansel
Verona
Wis
Virgil Renfrew
Roy
Jesup
London
Gill Bahnenkamp
Oakland Come
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William Gear
Hart
Charlie
Duan
Doan
Softie
Tabby
McCall's
Woerderhoff
Third Avenue SE
Third Avenue
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