Marines and South Vietnamese Enter DMZ In New Clash
U S Marines and South Vietnamese infantry crossed into the demilitarized zone near Con Thien and Gio Linh in the first DMZ incursion since the bombing halt. Reports say 3 North Vietnamese killed in an eastward clash, with no U S casualties by afternoon.
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Saigon
U.S
Demilitarized Zone
Johnson
Con Thien
Dmz
Gio Linh
Third Marine
North Vietnam
Hearings Planned on Job Discrimination by Federal Agencies
A special House committee led by Rep. William Ryan will hold hearings next month to probe alleged failures by federal agencies to act against job discrimination. The panel will examine agency actions and possible remedies.
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Washington
UPI
House
William Ryan
D-N.y
Hint Saigon Talks Boycott Nearing End
An envoy from Saigon was seen in Paris ahead of Vice President Ky arrival signaling Saigon’s boycott of the talks may end. If all goes well by next week Saigon could join a resumed negotiating process with the United States North Vietnam and the National Liberation Front following an imminent agreement on Saigon’s participation.
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Paris
Saigon
South Vietnam
Washington
Thieu
U. S
North Vietnam
Viet Cong
National Liberation Front
Hanoi protests alleged U S attacks in violation of bomb halt
North Vietnam accused the United States on Tuesday of naval and air attacks on its territory, saying the strikes breached a ceasefire pledge. The Paris AP dispatch notes Hanoi officials denounced the incursions and demanded adherence to agreed terms.
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Paris
North Vietnam
U.S
Mystery Ky official aids weekend reception talks
Informants said a high ranking Ky official arrived over the weekend to arrange reception and accommodation details. The South Vietnamese mission withheld his name for security reasons and he is to return to Saigon in two days.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
U. S
NLF
Death Silence of 16 Year Old Refugee at Border
Bavarian border police report a 16 year old East German escapee cried for help after two mines exploded on the East German side of the border near Coburg. An East German ambulance arrived but the boy showed no sign of life and was carried away.
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Coburg
Germany
Building Trades Invitees Debate Racial Policy Letter Cedar Rapids unions plan open letter on apprenticeship inclusion
Cedar Rapids building trades unions with 1200 members, none of them Black, will debate Tuesday an open letter admitting past discrimination and announcing a Dec. 5 Jane Boyd Community House meeting. Area Ten Community College and the state board oversight shape the plan to recruit minority applicants and detail five apprenticeship programs.
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Cedar Rapids
Jane Boyd
Area Ten Community College
Building Trades Council of
State Board of Public Instruction
Area Ten
ORC&B Members Back Merger Plan With Broad Rail Union Support
Clyde F. Lane says the ORC&B merger plan passes 75 percent in his Cedar Rapids based union of 20 000 members. With 63 percent tallied 8610 favor 2689 against 303 spoiled ballots, the consolidation includes four unions and would form the United Transportation Union by January 1.
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Order of
Clyde F. Lane
Orc&b
Cedar Rapids
Lane
The
United Transportation Union
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Switchmen’s Union of North America
France to cancel 1969 atomic tests and cut Concorde budget
France's 1969 atomic test program in the South Pacific will be canceled and Concorde costs reduced as part of austerity to save the franc. Premier Couve de Murville announced cuts totaling 11.7 billion francs to 6.354 billion, trimming military outlays and adjusting taxes to offset revenue losses.
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Paris
France
South Pacific
Maurice Couve de Murville
Couve de Murville
National Assembly
Charles de Gaulle
Great Britain
Germany
Europe
Sealing of Mine Trap Ruled Out
In Mannington West Virginia the Consolidation Coal Co president said the deep mine housing 78 trapped workers will not be sealed despite the ongoing fire. He warned no escape avenues will be cut and air flow will not be halted unless needed. Senator Nelson criticized the UMW and the bureau of mines over safety lapses. In Blacksville 170 Eastern Associated miners walked out over dusting safety violations.
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Mannington
W. Va
Consolidation Coal Co
John Corcoran
Corcoran
Washington
Nelson
D-Wis
U.S. Bureau of Mines
Coal Industry
United Mine Workers
Bureau
Hijackers Flock to Cuba Then Vanish From View
More than 30 hijackers diverted airliners to Cuba this year and surrendered to Cuban security officials. They reportedly settled into communist society with jobs and housing, while others with murky backgrounds remain under surveillance. Swiss officials say they have heard nothing further from arrivals.
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Havana
Cuba
U.S
ICC Grants Interim Rail Freight Increase Across Most Commodities
The ICC approved a 3 to 10 percent interim freight rate rise on most goods, with grain iron steel scrap and pig iron excluded from the higher rate. The final ruling will follow later, and the move aims to offset rising operating costs while allowing refunds if warranted.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Kaier
Loan to Turkey Aims to Curb Opium Production
Ankara reports a U.S. loan of 3 million dollars to Turkey to control opium cultivation and distribution. The 40 year loan with 10 year grace carries 2 percent during grace and 2.5 percent afterward to help farmers switch from poppies. It is estimated that up to 75 percent of heroin smuggled into the United States comes from Turkish poppy fields.
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Ankara
Turkey
U.S
U.N
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