Two Marines Escape Viet Cong Captivity In Jungle Flight
Cpl. Steven D. Nelson and Lance Cpl. Michael R. Roha, held two weeks by North Vietnamese near Da Nang, fled through jungle barefoot after their outpost was overrun. They reached U.S. positions two days later and prepare to return home early. Nelson learned his earlier death report was a misidentification.
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DA Nang
Vietnam
U.S
Steven D. Nelson
Elkhart
Ind
Lance
Michael Robert Roha
National City
Calif
United States
Roha
Nelson
Chua Luu
Push Tourism and AMLA Told To Boost Alabama Visits
Martin J. Darity, director of the Alabama Bureau of Publicity and Information, urged Alabama Mountain Lakes Association members that tourism needs to identify where the action is and how the fun industry relates to it. He noted state growth in tourism, recent accomplishments, and the need to keep visitors longer while warning that super highways may cut potential dollars.
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Alabama
Martin J. Darity
Alabama Bureau of Publicity and Information
Alabama Mountain Lakes Association
Darity
Belk Hudson May Open At Temporary Site By Friday
Belk Hudson department store manager E. O. Miller says a temporary location could be ready soon possibly by next Friday. He searches for space with Fred Reid of the Downtown Business Association coordinating options and expects an insurance estimate today.
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Belk Hudson Department Store
E. O. Miller
Fred Reid
iBusiness Association
Miller
Markets At A Glance Stock and commodity report
New York stocks higher with fairly active trading. Cotton higher as markets stay quiet. Chicago wheat higher on short covering. Corn mixed with good demand. oats mixed with light trade. Soybeans higher with strong demand. Hog prices steady to 25 cents slower with 5,000 receipts. Slaughter steers steady to 25 cents lower with 6,000 receipts. Top prices listed.
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New York
Chicago
U S Warns North Korea Over Pueblo Trial
Washington warned North Korea against trying the Pueblo crew as criminals and asked the Red Cross to seek their freedom. President Johnson discussed options with advisers as UN diplomacy continues to pressure for release of the USS Pueblo and its 83 crew.
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North Korea
Pueblo
Washington
U.S
International Red Cross
Mansfield warns against rash act over Pueblo seizure
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield of Montana cautioned against a rash act that could provoke another Asian war after the seizure of the USS Pueblo. In other news the Southeastern Conference relaxed limits on grants, boosting football and basketball awards from 140 to 150 per school.
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Washington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Tampa
Fla
Southeastern Conference
Harris Reelected Morgan County United Fund President
Sen. Bob Harris was reelected president of the Morgan County United Fund at the annual meeting. Clarence Hieserman and Bill Sexton were reelected as first and second vice presidents, Mrs. Ernestine Ling as secretary, with George Nancarrow and John Wilks added as third vice president and treasurer. The campaign fell about 15000 short of its 268000 goal, but Harris called the results remarkable amid economic uncertainty. Awards were given to Black-Chandler Hospital of Hartselle and Goodyear Co.
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Morgan County
Bob Harrris
Morgan County United Fund
Clarence Hieserman
Bill Sexton
Ernestine Ling
George Nancarrow
John Wilks
Sen
Harris
Black-Chandler Hospital
Hartselle
Goodyear Co
United Fund
Bob Harris
Billy Smith
United States seeks UN Security Council action on Pueblo ship return
Ambassador Goldberg asked the Security Council for an urgent meeting to press the immediate return of the Pueblo, its 83 crew, from North Korea. He warned a grave threat to peace from North Korean actions and indicated North Korea possibly could join the debate.
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United Nations, N.Y
United States
Pueblo
U.N. Security Council
Arthur J. Goldberg
North Korea
Goldberg
Washington
Johnson
Agha Shahi
Pakistan
Council
Shahi
South Korea
U.N
Security Council
Some State Men Among Call Up Force
Reservists in Georgia South Carolina Tennessee and Alabama called to active duty report to their unit today between 9 am and midnight. Spokesman for the 445th Military Airlift Wing at Dobbins Air Force Base Marietta Ga named nine affected units including 918th Military Airlift Group and 918th Aerial Port Flight. Officials said North Alabama men likely involved but would not identify them. Lt Col A G Thompson said the Wing is fully combat ready and expected to function immediately.
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State Department
North Korea
Johnson
United Nations
United_ Nations
Navy
Moscow
Llewelyyn ‘Thompson
Andrew A. Gromyko
Georgia
South Carolina
Tennessee
Alabama
445Th
Dobbins Air Force Base
Marietta
445Th Military Airlift Wing
U.S. AF
North Alabama
A. G. Thompson
Cash paid for your Silver Certificate
Radio Shack advertises cash payment for Silver Certificate currency up to January 26 offering $1.30 per unit. It targets collectors and locals seeking quick exchange in a period context.
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Ycock Radio Shack
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James J. Britton
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Denver
140Th Tactical Fighter
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Furniture Co
Charles Storer
Associated Press
Quickies
Ken Reynolds
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