Howton's C-123s Carry The Goods in Vietnam
Lt. Col. Harry Howton commands the 311th Air Commando Squadron in South Vietnam. His C-123s fly missions to resupply isolated outposts, evacuate wounded, and drop troops and cargo, including livestock, amid nightly flare illumination and enemy fire. He has flown 380 missions since October, earning the nickname Harry the Horse.
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Birmingham
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Harry the Horse Praises Pro Team Amid 105 Missions
After completing 105 missions in a 20 day span, he commends the crew for their professionalism. He says the people are the best in the world and every member is a true pro.
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Border Clash Drives Indonesians Back Across Sarawak Line
British security forces repelled a large group of Indonesians sent toward Sarawak and Indonesian Borneo, pushing them back over the border amid renewed border tensions.
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Malaysia
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Indonesian Borneo
Dirksen Enters Hospital Again
Washington AP reports Senator Dirksen Republican party leader said he would enter Walter Reed hospital Monday for another checkup. The move comes as he continues health-related absences from Congress.
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Cartwheels Will Roll This Week At Denver Mint
AP reports the Denver mint will begin producing silver dollars this week. Superintendent Fern Miller noted preparations and a weekend stomach upset causing a delay. A discharge from a want ads listing is mentioned in the fragment.
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Denver Mint
Fern Miller
Hospital report after week of tests following upset
The hospital notes a patient spent a week there for tests after another upset on March 1.
Civil War expert to speak at Cedar Rapids dinner
Expert on the Civil War Will Long address Cedar Rapids Civil War Roundtable at the Roosevelt Hotel Monday. He discusses bonding capacity of about 20 million with 13 million outstanding leaving 7 million available and its tax impact. Public invited. reservations 364 3630 by Saturday.
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Cedar Rapids
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Chicago
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American Peoples Encyclopedia
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Cambodia seeks U.N. move to Geneva over policy stance
Cambodian Prince Sihanouk demands the United Nations relocate its headquarters from Phnom Penh to Geneva. He accuses the United States of racist leadership and challenges America's Mon policy, urging a shift in international influence.
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