Surrounded Unit Calls In Napalm Strikes In Vietnam War
In the central highlands during Operation Paul Revere a U S Cavalry unit of about 150 men from the 1st Division fought 500 North Vietnamese troops in the Ia Drang Valley. Surrounded on three sides the Americans called in artillery and napalm, driving the enemy from the field as they pursued them. Nine Communists were killed and five captured. American casualties were described as moderate with no full tally available. About 15 000 allied troops were engaged. Near Phuoc Vinh U S 1st Infantry Division soldiers killed five Viet Cong in a firefight while a Phantom jet was shot down with both crewmen killed, marking the 120th fixed wing loss in South Viet Nam. The air war losses included seven U S planes in one day, the heaviest single‑day loss to date. A spokesman declined to confirm specifics under revised policy.
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Moving Closer To Mars Life Testing Parachute Designs
U S moving closer to Mars life test as a rocket driven aero shell is lifted by balloon to 130000 feet and launched horizontally to test a new parachute system for a Martian atmosphere. Four designs, including a ring-sail and cross formed rings, will be tested through 1967 while a 600 pound capsule carries instruments to seek life. staged from a Voyager orbit in 1973.
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Johnsons Honeymoon In Bahamas At Capri Corn Villa
Patrick and Luci Johnson Nugent honeymoon in the Bahamas at Capri corn villa near Nassau. They traveled from New York on Pan Am with six other couples, and were unrecognized by most. A waiting limo carried them to the $250,000 villa as media noted their discreet arrival.
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Airline Crash Secret May Hinge On Tape
Investigators learned that one of two recording devices possibly holding clues to the Braniff crash was burned beyond use in the Saturday night disaster near Falls City Nebraska. The jet plunged into a soybean field killing 42.
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Labor Airlines Urged To Talk
The Labor Department summoned union and management negotiators to resume talks on the month-long airline strike as Congress debates legislation to end the walkout. AFL-CIO machinists and five airlines United Eastern National Northwest and Trans-World were to meet in joint sessions, marking the first talks since the July rejection of a White House settlement.
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Safe reported stolen in Decatur burglary
Police investigated a Saturday night theft at Ernest Bender’s residence at 2006 College Street in Decatur. A 200-pound safe and nearly $1,000 in coins and notes were taken while a gold wrist watch and money on a daughter's dresser were left undisturbed.
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Wallace 68 Plan May Aid Johnson in 1968 Race
Washington ap Republicans fear Gov George C Wallace could aid President Johnson in 1968 if his wife Lurleen Wallace becomes Alabama governor next January signaling a Wallace presidential bid. Wallace’s 1964 bid and strong showings in Maryland Indiana and Wisconsin are cited as indicators of his potential influence.
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Markets At A Glance New York stocks fall amid slow trading
Markets at a glance show New York stocks lower in slow trading. Cotton climbs while Chicago wheat weakens on liquidation. Corn and oats hold steadier with mixed moves. Soybeans firm to higher with August showing strength. Hog prices hold at top near 27 dollars. Slaughter steers rise up to 27.25 dollars.
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OBrien Urges Vi et Nam Backing By Campaigners
Postmaster General Lawrence F. OBrien tells Democratic congressional candidates to campaign in full support of the presidents Viet Nam policy. He says the President is in good shape and stronger than in 1964 in many areas and cites polls and conversations nationwide. The remarks were given in an Associated Press interview.
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Whites jeer marchers in Chicago housing protest
About 1,500 civil rights demonstrators marched through a hostile crowd of around 2,000 in Chicago's Northwest Side and Cragin area seeking open housing. Police protected the integrated group as rocks and firecrackers were hurled. several whites resisted and were detained. The march halted twice for brief prayer in front of two churches amid a summer rain.
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Prince Sihanouk hints Viet Cong may hold peace key
New York Times reports Prince Sihanouk suggests Viet Cong could be the pivotal factor in Viet Nam peace, an interview summarized by Harrison E. Salisbury on page A-5. Jack Gould notes Ford Foundation plans for a communications satellite system to fund educational video, seen as boosting the medium. Portugal's Salazar Bridge highlighted as Europe’s largest engineering feat.
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Federal crime proposed for outside agitators enters areas to stir violence
Washington AP reports the House was urged to pass a bill making it a federal offense for any outside agitator to enter designated areas with the intent to incite racial violence, signaling a nationwide effort to curb civil unrest.
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Man on Death Row Pleads for Mercy in Alabama
Alabama defendant Alan Devine awaiting execution for the killing of Elba policeman Herman Driggers pleaded with Governor George Wallace for mercy. Devine said he was not a premeditated murderer as he sought clemency.
Unemployment Drops as Job Market Reaches New High
The Labor Department reported the nation's total employment rose to an all time high of 76.4 million in July while the jobless rate slipped to 3.9 percent. The figures indicate sustained strength in employment with more Americans working across sectors and duties.
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