Vietnamese War Briefs From Saigon Fronts
Vietnamese reports describe VC mine and rocket activity around Saigon and the demilitarized zone. U.S. forces uncover rice caches totaling over 54 tons in contested areas near the Cambodian frontier, with medical supplies and villagers’ use amid government-controlled zones. Casualty counts include seven Viet Cong killed, three U.S. soldiers, and a Viet Cong paymaster captured with eight guards. Troop patrols seize weapons, detonators, and explosives from enemy positions while ground fighting dwindles after repeated attempts to strike US outposts.
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U.S
Due Apa
Saigon
Sonetone introduces the smallest in ear hearing aid
Elmsford New York special report describes the Sonatone Sonet hearing aid worn entirely in the ear with no cords or tubes. Free plastic replicas are offered for demonstration as part of a 37 year research effort. Readers may request a replica by mail with name address and state. The piece also notes a Viet Nam war front line update and a basketball anecdote about George Mikan.
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Elmsford
N.Y
Sonatone Corporation
Sonatone
Greensboro
Masonic Temple
Bidz
Danville
Stewart interview on Soviet use of force and Britain’s Europe policy
In a wide ranging interview, Stewart discusses Russia’s readiness to use force, Britain’s aim for a united Europe, and the goal of joining the Common Market. He credits de Gaulle with blocking entry, cites uncertain French policy, and notes Britain’s stance on China. Trade with China is seen as unstable amid the Cultural Revolution and foreign exchange shortages.
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Nigeria
France
de Gaulle
Europe
Charles de Gaulle
China
Britain
Biafra Fight Persists as World Hopes for Political Solution
The Biafran secessionists press on with renewed vigor as Nigerian forces report heavy fighting to control routes to Umuahia and Ikot Ekpene. Rolf Steiner declares 15,000 men in guerrilla camps. Gowon seeks unity, opposing a federation, while Awolowo is seen as a potential political fulcrum.
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Ikot Ekpene
Umuahia
Oguta
Whi
Thiala
Aba
Owerri
Obilagu
L Yakubu Gewon
Nigeria
United Nations
Gowon
Ojukwu
Obafemi Awolowo
Jobs program debated as budget binds wartime era economy
The administration faced a setback as the full Labor Committee stalled amid other business and absenteeism. Senator Mansfield delayed action on a jobs amendment linked to a manpower program, while Clark pressed for either a large 10.3 billion plan or a scaled 1.5 billion two year version. The measure would create hundreds of thousands of jobs in private and public sectors, channel half through states, and target schools hospitals safety conservation and recreation. Clark notes 12 million Americans are under or unemployed.
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Full Labor Committee
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Mansfield
Clark
Spy Ring Leaders Named In Havana Case Trial Ordered
Interior Ministry says 18 prisoners handed to Havana Revolutionary Tribunal for trial. Leaders identified as Jorge Fernandez Trujillo aged 45 and Ramon Sanz Cao aged 24. Ring allegedly received 4000 dollars to organize the operation and later more funds from an unidentified CIA agent. Transmitters and equipment seized from Sanz Chao home in a Havana suburb. Trujillo has prior jewelry and money dealing record.
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Jia
Washington
State Department
Interior Ministry
Havana
Trimunal
Jorge Fernandez Trujillo
Ramon Sanz Cao
CIA
Sanz Chao
Trujillo
Odrinex Fat Loss Pill Ad From Johnson's Drug Store
An over the counter fat loss pill named Odrinex is advertised with a money back guarantee. The note claims no thyroid or digitalis content and promises weight loss with easy to swallow tablets. Price listed as five dollars with mail order and drugstore return options.
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Bys Johnson's Drug Store
S. Main
Ste
Riverside Drive
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Deon Afann
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da Nang
Noame
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Louisville
George Mikan
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Mikan
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Russia
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Northside
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Suicegood
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Fimerican Nationa Bank and Trust Company
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