Single Digit Fidgets Is Viet War Malady
In Saigon veteran writer Bob Considine details a psychological strain nicknamed single digit fidgets among U.S. troops in Vietnam. Soldiers fret over leaving time, seek R and R opportunities, and endure seven day weeks of duty with a visible end in sight. The piece mixes observation, morale notes, and wartime context with references to generals and election questions in South Vietnam.
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Morse Seeks U.N. Action on Vietnam in Senate Push
Senate debates Morse resolution urging President Johnson to ask the U.N. Security Council to call for a cease-fire in Vietnam. Fulbright plans hearings, but fate uncertain as critics weigh risks of pledges for any Security Council action. Morse argues U.N. action may not yield quick results but deserves a chance while contrasting South Vietnamese role.
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Area Ten Community College Sees 904 Enrolled After Late Registrations
Cedar Rapids area ten community college closed late registrations for full-time day programs. Enrollment reaches 904 students with 479 in liberal arts and 425 in vocational technical programs. Classes began September 5.
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Portland Girl Sentenced to Help Mental Patients
A Portland judge placed 19 year old Marla Dawn Martinovitch on five years probation for illegal narcotics possession, requiring her to spend school vacations aiding the Oregon State hospital psychiatric unit. The judge said the approach aims to rehabilitate narcotics users toward constructive lives.
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Auto Production By Firms Listed
Detroit AP reports on Automotive News figures showing last week’s auto production by makes and the 1967 cumulative output compared to the previous year.
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Viet Vet Stuck In Own Chimney
Beaverton Oregon AP report Private Monty Brownlee 17 home from Vietnam chased Viet Cong through tunnels became stuck in his chimney. He climbed to the roof dropped down blocked by bars and was rescued by three firemen using a rope. His friend Charles Moen 16 fell from the roof and was hospitalized.
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