Bombing Halt Leaves Vietnam War Murky Aftermath
One month after Johnson halted all attacks in North Vietnam peace talks remain distant and the war outlook is uncertain. Communists appear tougher, while a lull causes a sporadic but deadly toll of about 150 American and 175 South Vietnamese soldiers weekly. Enemies regroup near the Cambodian border and the 17th parallel DMZ as supply moves rise through Laos and the Ho Chi Minh trail.
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Air Force
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Thailand
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National Liberation Front
U S Troops Break Viet Cong Stronghold In Mekong Delta
U S and South Vietnamese forces launched a two week sweep along the Mekong Delta border near Cai Ly and the Cambodian frontier. Helicopters parachuted in as 83 Viet Cong were killed and 93 captured in caves and bunkers after a six hour battle. American forces reported no casualties. The operation aimed to pin down guerrilla positions in an open coastal plain environment.
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Worst U S Disaster In 17 Years At Mountaineer Mine Tragedy
Families of 78 men killed in the Mountaineer Coal Co mine tragedy in Mannington West Virginia grieve in silence as officials seal the mine and monitor for further explosions. The 99 men working there were reduced to 21 confirmed dead with the possibility of more fatalities. Community areas near Mannington and Farmington hold vigils while relatives cope with the long wait for news on the fate of trapped workers.
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Incerted. Co
Eawns Mountaineer
Two Policemen Die as Suspect Is Charged in Maryland
SEAT PLEASANT Md AP Two police officers Pvt Robert Yeszer ski aged 23 and Pvt William Clements aged 24 were shot to death while impounding a disabled car. Willis Underwood 58 was wounded and charged with murder after a scuffle. Underwood also known as Willis Washington faced two murder counts. The incident occurred near Washington DC as officers tried to tow the car for illegal parking.
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Robert E. Yeszerski
Prince George's County
William R. Clements
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They Laughed As Paris Imposed Exchange Controls
Paris authorities imposed new exchange controls last week triggering laughter from some, but enforcement tightens travel. Police searches delay planes and disrupt schedules as tourists and residents face tighter rules to curb flight of capital. Incoming tourists face checks and missed appointments amid stricter measures.
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French Money Controls Tighten Against Travelers
The French government reimposed exchange controls to defend the franc, reinforced by 1050 riot police at borders. Long queues formed as passengers and travelers faced limits and confiscations, with plans to deter foreign currency leakage.
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France
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France-Sair
Coeds Move Into Stanford Fraternity Lambda Nu
Stanford University allows 20 female students to move into the Lambda Nu fraternity house ending its all male status. The coed residents, selected from over 100 applicants, will share meals and activities with the brothers while maintaining a separate wing. Some brothers resist, but campus officials frame coed living as a successful extension of Stanford’s housing model.
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Chicago
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Joan Lamaysou
San Carlos
Jess
David Heacock
Minneapolis
Soviet Move To Counteract France U.S. Ties Amid Crisis
Paris reports say the Soviet Union plans steps to counteract improved U.S. French relations by reassuring De Gaulle and offering greater economic cooperation. The timing coincides with France’s financial troubles and a move toward closer ties with the United States and NATO after earlier French independence moves.
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de Gaulle
Ing
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Urals
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Four Rescued After Night Afloat In Lifejackets
A family of four was rescued after spending over 13 hours afloat in lifejackets in four foot seas off Miami. The 210 foot Coast Guard cutter Diligence spotted them within 150 yards but darkness delayed rescue. They were flown to Miami and taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital in satisfactory condition. Survivors were James C. Jones, 33, Robie Jones, 20, Larry Jones, 14, and Raymond Jones. The family had been aboard a converted military crash boat Macendonian during a holiday cruise. the oldest son was from a previous marriage that had just ended in divorce.
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Fla
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Jackson Memorial Hospital
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Robie
Larry Jones
Raymond Jones
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Mrs. Jones
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Detecting early larynx cancer by listening to patients
Boston AP reports doctors expect to detect early signs of larynx cancer by listening to patients uttering ah sounds. A $283,000 Public Health Service grant funds a joint study by Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Situation, Inc. Neck microphones record speech for computer analysis. researchers hope for early detection, radiation and treatment advances.
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U.S. Public Health Service
Massachusetts Eye and Bar Infirmary and Situation, Inc
Lesington
Thomas Tf
Crystal of Signation
Weather summary for Virginia and North Carolina
Virginia Sunday fair with 30s temperatures and warming Monday. Rain chances in western and southern areas. North Carolina Sunday cool with scattered light rain possible near mountains. Mon to be warmer with variable cloudiness and showers in the mountains. Low temperatures 33 to 43. Winds calm to light.
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