Nixon authorized secret Laos cross border operation Dewey Canyon 1
President Nixon personally approved a secret cross border Marine Corps operation into Laos two days after his inauguration in 1969. The mission, part of a larger assault near Ashan Valley in northern South Vietnam, involved about 1,500 Marines and produced heavy casualties. Official figures listed 458-67 killed and 391 wounded in South Vietnam, with survivors noting high losses in Laos. The operation, code named Dewey Canyon 1, remained tightly kept secret while public testimony linked similar covert actions and raised charges of a broader hidden war.
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Washington
Nixon
Marine Corps
Laos
Ashan
South Vietnam
Adm
Thomas H. Moorer
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Senate Armed Services Committee
Cambodia
U. S
Saigon
United States
New York Times
Melvin R. Laird
Price Hikes Across Country Anticipated
Washington faces end of price freeze with broad relief for small firms and a 30 day review for large companies. Prices may rise as rules Phase 4 loosen controls—beef price limits end Sept. 12 while petroleum remains frozen for a week. Wage rules permit modest increases but enforcement is flexible.
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Edwin L. Dale JR
New York Times News
Washington
John T. Dunlop
Cost of Living Council
Dunlop
Millionaire Glenn Turner seen at Boll Weevil Classic
Multi millionaire Glenn Turner head of Koskot Interplanetary Inc attends the Boll Weevil Classic at the Southeastern Horse Center to watch his sons Johnny and Richard race mini bikes. He announces plans to introduce a new bike and build 2000 mini bike courses in America within two years aimed at children five or six, while noting his legal battles and legacy.
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Glenn Turner
Southeastern Horse Center
Johnny
Richard
Koskot Interplanetary Inc
Turner
America
aSsomanwan Wagn Cure Trvscal Network
South Carolina
Privilege Clash Over Nixon Agnew Immunity Sparks Debate
President Nixon seeks to shield himself with executive privilege, while asserting it does not extend to Vice President Agnew amid a federal probe. U.S. Attorney Beall has asked Agnew for bank and tax records from 1967 to present, and Agnew’s team has not decided whether to comply.
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Norman Kempster
Washington Star-News
Washington
Nixon
Spiro T. Agnew
White House
Agnew
Gerald L. Warren
Judah Best
J. Fred Buzhardt
Warren
New York
U.S
Osasarl
Privilege Hamburgers Open at New Decatur Location
Privilege on Page A-11 announces C F Penn Hamburgers now open at 121 E Moulton Street in downtown Decatur with a new address and updated outlet details.
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C.F. Penn Hamburgers
E. Moulton Street
Decatur
First American police guard formed in New Amsterdam
On this date in 1658 a watch of eight men was established in New Amsterdam becoming America’s first police force. Weather outlook mentions possible rain 50 percent today and 20 percent tonight with highs around 90 and a low of 73. Plus Tennessee Valley slogan mentions living there.
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New Amsterdam
America
We Now Service All Makes Major Appliances Ad
Robinson Furniture on Downton Second Ave Decatur announces service for all major appliance makes with the contact number 353 2370.
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Robinson Furniture
Downton Second Ave
Decatur
Buckle Up Passenger Restraint System Previewed by Chrysler
Chrysler unveils its 1974 model passenger restraint system with interlock in Kansas City. The device requires buckling before starting and includes a tattletale buzzer to enforce the sit buckle and switch sequence, aiming to deter tampering. If a front passenger exists they must buckle too before operation.
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Kansas City
Chrysler
Daily Want Ad Sells Toyota in Decatur Paper
Bobby Huff of Routon Drive sold his 1972 Toyota using a low cost Decatur Daily Want Ad and attracted 17 additional responses. The ad promises fast results, urging readers to place a 3 line 10 day notice for only $4, with office hours listed for submission.
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Toyota
Bobby Huff
Routon
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Seymour M. Hersh
New York Times News Service
Harold E. Hughes
Lowa
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Hughes
Adm. Moorer
Senate
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Debbye Whitehead
Eye
Debbye
J.T. Whitehead
Mary Carter
Rogersville
Florence State University
Tony Estes
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Lee Glenn
Dave Edwards
Lawrie
Athens
Tennessee Valley
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Dial
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