Peking's Asia Asia editor series on China's rise and fears
New York Times assistant editor reports from a round of interviews across Asia assessing China’s rapid power growth. Experts differ on timing for nuclear capability and delivery systems, with warnings of a possible 10 to 50 year horizon and concerns over US reaction and risk of nuclear conflict.
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The
New York Times
Asia
China
New York
Lo Wu
Hong Kong
Amur
Black Dragon River
Siberia
Two More Friendly Villages Attacked In Viet Nam
Two more apparently mistaken Allied air attacks hit friendly villages in South Viet Nam. In Mekong Delta five villagers killed and 15 wounded. in the demilitarized zone four villagers killed and 35 wounded. US claims no planes in area. ground fighting near Plei Me sees light American casualties.
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South Viet Nam
Saigon
Mekong Delta
Demilitarized
Viet Nam
Mekong
Demilitarized Zone
U.S
1St Cavalry (Airmobile) Divison
Chu Pong
Plei Me
No Defeat In Viet Johnson Says Victory In Sight
President Johnson, after talks with Gen Westmoreland at the LBJ Ranch, declares American and allied troops will not be defeated in Viet Nam. He says a Communist takeover is impossible, but warns no quick victory or fixed troop number, while Westmoreland says more troops will be needed.
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Johnson City
Tex
Johnson
William C. Westmoreland
Viet Nam
Westmoreland
U.S
LBJ Ranch
Jefferson County businessmen seek NFL franchise after Houston Oilers game
A group of Jefferson County businessmen said they are actively seeking an American Football League franchise citing the record crowd at the Houston Oilers versus New York Jets game. In Andalusia, Alabama, Mabel Bullard was indicted for possession of stolen property after she had pressed a criminal charge against Covington County District Attorney Ed Brogden leading to impeachment proceedings.
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Birmingham
Jefferson County
Andalusia
Ala
Covington County
Retired Minister's Wife Fatally Struck In Street Incident
An elderly Moulton Heights woman, Annie Lou Coffey, 67, died after stepping into the path of a 1957 Pontiac driven by Annie W. Burt while crossing near her home in Decatur. Mrs. Coffey, wife of retired Baptist minister W. W. Coffey, was pronounced dead on arrival at Decatur General Hospital after the 7 40 a m collision.
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Moulton Heights
Annie Lou Coffey
W. W. Coffey
Decature
Decatur General Hospital
W. B. Ferguson
Arnie W. Burt
Dee Bater
Decatur Pilot’s Plane Downed in Vietnam War Mission
Air Force Captain Richard L. Penn Jr., son of Decatur residents Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Penn, suffered minor injuries when his aircraft was hit by ground fire during an operational mission over North Vietnam. He sustained forehead cuts and minor burns and bruises to his chest and back but was not hospitalized. The telegram, received by his parents, notes he was otherwise in good condition.
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Air Force
Richard L. Penn Jr
R. L. Penn
Decatur
Penn
Markets At A Glance Slumps and gains across commodities
New York stocks soften amid moderate trading while grain and livestock futures show strength. Wheat and oats rise in Chicago with general buying support. corn is strong, soybeans mixed. Hogs advance 25 to 50 cents to a high of 27.25, slaughter steers steady to two cents higher at 27.50.
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New York
Chicago
Light Election Turnout Seen for City Commission Vote
Probate Judge T. C. Almon predicts only about 4,000 voters will turnout in the city commission election, citing public lack of interest. About 14,000 citizens are eligible. Polls open 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with seven candidates competing for a three-year term. a runoff, if needed, on Sept. 6. The winner will replace Commissioner Wilson Morgan.
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T. C. Almon
City Commission
Almon
Herbert
Hub) Gardner
Bill Landers
William Lindley
Charles Martin
Melvin Ozier
George Royer
Gene Shelton
Wilson Morgan
Lunar Orbiter camera tests for moon images debut
In Pasadena officials report Lunar Orbiter tested from a 117 mile lunar orbit showing model moon photographs stored in the craft. Transmitting system working well as launch nears. If successful, the 850 pound craft will snap real photos around midday Thursday and televise them to networks that night.
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Pasadena
Calif
U.S
Lunar
Orbiter
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Lawrence Voters To Decide On Two Issues In November
Lawrence County voters face two local referenda in November after a special session passed measures. One asks to transfer the county road building program to the state and the other proposes a two cent hike in the sales tax on a package of cigarettes. State Sen. Bob Gilchrist said the bills were amended by him before Senate approval and noted the road measure mirrors statutes governing 13 other counties. He also said a proposed inferior court was killed due to financial concerns. Gilchrist also sent Rep. Edsel Moore a letter outlining his positions.
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Lawrence County
Bob Gilchrist
Sen
Gilchrist
Edsel Moore
Senate
State Highway Department
Moore
Rep. Moore
Sen. Gilchrist
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