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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1968

Page

5

Call-Up Expands U S Reserve Air Power After Pueblo

The call-up of 14 787 Reservists marks a move to bolster U S air power and readiness. Air National Guard units plus Naval and Air Reserve squadrons add about 372 aircraft and nearly 14 800 personnel to the regular forces.

Hanson W. Baldwin N. Y. Times New York Times News Service New York U.S Joint Chiefs of Staff United States Vietnam Europe Korea U. S Robert S. McNamara Washington Pueblo Khesanh Japan Tactical Air Command Navy Mediterranean Atlantic Air National Guard Naval Reserve Air Reserve

Mood for Hanoi Eased for Tet Festivities Begin

Hanoi eases as Tet nears with evacuees returning for family reunions and children on leave. Authorities urge simple, economy minded celebrations while continuing anti aircraft vigilance. They promote tree planting and festive decor despite food limits and travel woes.

Hanoi North Vietnam Agence France-Presse Ho Chi Minh

Air Of Crisis In Washington Over Pueblo Incident

James Reston reports Washington debates a possible escalation after the Pueblo capture. Intelligence shows no evidence of a second Korea front and no basic shift in war plans. A 14 600 reserve call up could aid diplomatic efforts but Viet Nam pressures loom.

James Reston New York Times Washington U.s.s.pueblo North Korea Asia Korea Pueblo U.S Vietnam Khesanh America Laos Afghanistan Persian Gulf Mediterranean

Chest X Rays See Everything

An article urges Americans to get periodic chest X rays to guard against tuberculosis cancer and other respiratory diseases. It notes mobile X ray units require only a brief visit and may reveal unexpected items such as bra fasteners and a pistol.

San Jacinto TB and Respiratory Disease Association Houston del Borer World Book Science Service

Readers respond on defense, mail delays and holiday aid

A 1968 letter from Chester Bryant urges duty on the balance of payments and defense measures, predicting military cooperation but noting potential home front frictions. Decatur readers also question mail delays and praise the Salvation Army Christmas program for aiding the needy.

Barrett Shelton Decatur Daily Decatur Ala Shelton U.S Europe Johnson America Decatur Decatur Daily Johnston St. S.E. Decatur Alabama Salvation Army Army John Tracey

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