Hunger strikes and battles deepen Vietnam crisis
The week sees nine U.S. deaths in combat in South Vietnam amid a terrorist bar bombing injuring Americans and 12 Vietnamese. Buddhist leaders begin a hunger strike against the Huong government as five Viet Cong attacks injure or kill soldiers, with U S and Vietnamese casualties reported across Long My and Dinh Binh provinces.
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Army reorganization aims for quick rollout plan details
McNamara proposes a broad defense streamlining including a Defense Contract Audit Agency and senior military attaches abroad. Congress would oversee funding and policy, with Thurmond and Hebert signaling inquiries while reserves face consolidation into the National Guard and fewer drill-ready divisions.
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Ding Dong Texas town tale ends with historic bell
In 1962 the town Ding Dong gained its name from a two bells sign painted by Colin Hoover after Z O Bell and I V Bell moved to the area. Charley Hold, longtime handyman and Bell ally, recalls building a nearby house and running the store until recently. The Ding Dong store now hosts weekly prayer meetings and Annie rings the old bell.
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Mixing with crowds at office parties advice from Chicago
UPI reports novice secretaries should mingle in crowds at Christmas parties to avoid trouble with men. Phyllis Curry of a leading temporary office service offers a checklist to prevent embarrassing situations, urging caution for staff. American Motors plans a new fastback model next spring, the Marlin, aiming to broaden the Rambler image for younger buyers.
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Burton Benjamin shaped reporting beyond World War I era TV
Burton Benjamin, longtime executive producer of World War I and The Twentieth Century, began as a United Press sports writer in 1939. Ed Sullivan hosted his own TV show performing as singer dancer actor and as Red Skelton's Deadeye clown character.
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Judge Orders Hatless Exit in Rogde Burglary Case
In Minneapolis Judge John A Weeks dismissed a man for wearing a hat in court. The defendant George A. Rogde, on trial for burglary, did not respond when summoned, prompting the prosecutor to identify the hat-wearer as Rogde. Rogde is to return to court Monday.
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Rogde
Mariner 4 Bypasses Meteors on Mars Flyby
Pasadena California UPI reports America's Mariner 4 space probe successfully dodged a meteor shower during its 325 million mile Mars approach. Scientists announced the milestone Saturday as the craft continued its image taking mission to the red planet.
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Dynamite Found Near United Nations Area Amid Bomb Blast Ties
On Manhattan's East Side a rain soaked dynamite bundle with two blasting caps was found in a garage at First Avenue and 33rd Street. Bomb squad removed it to Fort Tilden as investigators probe links to a bazooka attack amid UN General Assembly activity.
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Che) Guevara
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If Antarctic Ice Melt Drowns Cities
United Press International reports that if all Antarctic ice melted ocean levels would rise about 100 feet flooding coastal cities including New York Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro according to Science World.
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