Allies Launch Major Offensive Near Khe Sanh and Danang
Thousands of allied troops swept mountain valleys and jungle footholds near Khe Sanh and northwest of Saigon Danang in new offensives to disrupt enemy attacks. Marines and US and South Vietnamese infantry found little resistance but uncovered enemy munitions stockpiles. Four American aircraft were shot down in three days. one killed and six wounded among Americans and South Vietnamese. Marines redeployed to Khe Sanh after a weekend assault, following intelligence of North Vietnamese moves but facing little opposition.
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Saigon
Khe Sanh
Dan Nang
U.S
North Vietnam
Tractor Upset Kills Sigourney Girl 17
Roseann Snakenberg 17 of rural Sigourney died Sunday in a tractor overturn on the Clubb farm near What Cheer. Francis Clubb 16 was injured with a crushed leg and remained in serious condition at University hospitals, Iowa City. Rosary services precede burial at Pleasant Grove cemetery with rites at St Mary’s church.
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Roseann Snakenberg
William Snakenberg
St. Mary’s
Francis Clubb
Clubb
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Sigourney High School
Miss Snakenberg
FHA
St. Mary’s Church
James Kobs
Marengo
Rodger Aller
Barbara Jean
Eugene
Roger
Joseph
Mary Sonday
Harper
Pearl Adam
Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Reynolds Chapel
Nixon charges Democrats dampen voluntary effort in U S
In a nationwide radio address Nixon said Democrats drain the federal treasury to soothe conscience and stifle the spirit of voluntary American work. He argued personal, voluntary effort must be restored to solve economic and social problems and cited a poll showing millions ready to contribute hours weekly.
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UPI
Richard Nixon
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Michigan
Illinois
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Pennsylvania
Texas
Nixon
Campaign HQ quip warns against pie in the sky promises
A congressman's campaign headquarters lampoons rival pledges as pie in the sky and warns that such promises would spend voters' money. The sharp quip frames the election as a test of fiscal responsibility and honesty.
Humphrey Attacks Rival Tactics In Pennsylvania Swing
In Erie and two other Pennsylvania stops, Hubert Humphrey criticizes Nixon and Wallace for using fear and slick ads. He argues the public will choose a President based on trust and substantive issues, condemning Nixon on desegregation, Fortas, the nuclear treaty, and Vietnam silence.
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Hubert Humphrey
Pennsylvania
Nixon
Wallace
Supreme Court
Abe Fortas
Benton County Democratic Chairman in Alaska
Gazette Associate Editor Frank Nye continues a county election series on page 5 with details on Benton election trends and the chairman’s whereabouts. The seventh installment outlines local dynamics and prospects for upcoming votes.
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Benton County
Alaska
Gazette
Frank Nye
Three Injured After Fog Collision In Iowa
Two young Marshalltown women died in a fog bound crash at the Blairstown corner on highway 30. A survivor, critically injured and unconscious at St Luke's hospital, was among three injured from Marshalltown plus Cedar Rapids residents Mrs Jannie McNiel 82 and her daughter Mrs Edward Mahnke 50. A semi truck was involved.
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Iowa News
Marshalltown
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Jannie McNiel
Tenth Street NW
Edward Mahnke
Avenue NW
Tigers Rally Past Cardinals 5-3 in World Series Game Five
Detroit built a three run rally in the seventh inning to overcome St. Louis 5-3. McAuliffe struck out in the third inning and the Tigers held their slim lead to secure the win.
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Detroit Tigers
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St. Louis Cardinals
World Series Play-by-Play Highlights Cardinals Edge Tigers
In a tense game, St. Louis leads 3-0 after Cepeda's two run homer and Brock's earlier double. Detroit fields and offense reply with multiple hits and tactics, including Kaline and Horton triples, but St. Louis maintains low-error defense and clutch plays as Lolich relieves. (Continued: Page 3, Col. 3.)
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Maxvill
Stanley
Briles
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Cash
Shannon
Horton
Northrup
Cepeda
McCarver
Kaline
Brock
Javier
Freehan
Flood
Wert
UCS Drive Extended One Week in C R
Cedar Rapids news notes UCS campaign extended one week as World Series sideshow draws attention. Chairman George Lowe reshuffled the lineup and moved the victory dinner to Oct 17. Funds reach 602216 dollars, 62.6 percent of goal with 47 percent of accounts completed.
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UCS
C.R
United Community Services
George Lowe
Lowe
UCL
Tigers
Cardinals
Clifford to visit West Berlin to pressure Soviet stance
Defense Secretary Clark Clifford plans a West Berlin visit during a NATO meeting in Bonn to signal U S resolve to defend Western rights in the encircled city. He will inspect U S forces and tour Berlin as part of maintaining a large European troop presence amid rising Soviet activity.
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West Berlin
Soviet Union
U.S
Clifford
NATO
Bonn
Berlin
East Germany
Robert
McNamara
Nikita Khrushchev
Czechoslovakia
Pentagon
Gen
Earle Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Germany
Europe
Congress
Czechoslovak leaders may resign over Kremlin treaty
Prague sources say Alexander Dubcek and three other Czech communist leaders could resign within 48 hours in protest of a Kremlin treaty legalizing Soviet occupation. Possible resignations include Premier Oldrich Cernik and President Ludvik Svoboda, while Gustav Husak may abstain.
Johnson Sets Demo Appeal on NBC Radio
President Johnson will speak on NBC radio Thursday night on behalf of the Democratic party and its candidates. It is the first national radio appeal of the campaign. The tape-delayed 6:45 p.m. CDT address will run about 10 to 15 minutes and is sponsored by the International Ladies Garment Workers' Union.
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Johnson
National Broadcasting Co
Democratic Party
White House
International Ladies Garment Workers’ Union
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