Viet Cong strike Pleiku with mortars and infiltrators
Viet Cong shelled Pleiku in the central highlands and sent a death by own action squad into the city to attack a government radio station. Government troops repelled the assault, killing three infiltrators as the city, previously overrun in January, faced fresh fighting amid ongoing air actions against a North Vietnamese armored column.
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John Lengel
Associated Press
Saigon
Pleiku
Central Highlands
Pleiku City
U.S
North Vietnam
Red River
Abrams as Westmoreland successor eyed in Vietnam mission
Senior officers expect Army Gen. Creighton W. Abrams to succeed Gen. William C. Westmoreland as U.S. commander in Vietnam. President Johnson could delay decision or bypass Abrams for other options as he weighs strategy and timing.
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Fred S. Hoffman
Washington (Ap
Army
Creighton W. Abrams
William C. Westmoreland
U.S
Vietnam
Johnson
Abrams
Westmoreland
Abram
Pentagon
Westmoreland Promotion Sparks Recall Claims
AP reporting Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr says General William C. Westmoreland’s promotion to Army chief of staff is a recall in practice. Schlesinger criticizes Westmoreland’s Vietnam policy as disastrous and says he should have been recalled long ago.
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Philadelphia
Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr
John F. Kennedy
William C. Westmoreland
Schlesinger
Johnson
Westmoreland
U.S
Vietnam
New York Democrat
California
Kennedy
Humphrey
Bobby
Ronintlane Se Outdoor Davidson Firstion Service
Outdoor Davidson Firstion Service listed with contact number 353 4623 in an advertisement fragment.
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Jon Ronintlane
Outdoor Davidson
Misordered sheet music request from Jubilee Enterprises Inc
A reader seeks help after ordering sheet music from Jubilee Enterprises Inc in Pensacola Florida mid December and receiving no reply to a follow up letter. The company reportedly still tries to obtain the copy and will send the remainder once available.
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Inis
North
Cicero Ave
Chicago
Jubilee Enterprises Inc
Pensacola
Fila
Mickie Carner
Lawrenceburg Monument Co
Lawrenceburg
Tenn
Jane Aldridge
Moulton
Carrie Matthews Center Honors Local Civic Leader
The city will honor Carrie Matthews by building a community center at 6th St and Memorial Dr NW with a gym meeting rooms and recreation programs. Officials say the project, costing about 175000 dollars, reflects her work with Sterr’s Day Care Center and local civic groups.
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Brotherhood
C. M. Matthews
Decatur
6Th St
Memorial Dr
League of Women Voters
Alabama Association For Children Under Six
Carrie Matthews
the Center
Kennedy Says He Is In Race To Stay
Senator Robert F. Kennedy said he is in the presidential race to stay and that nothing President Johnson might do in Vietnam will force him out. He emphasized he is involved now and will continue through the campaign.
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Joseph E. Mohbat
Associated Press
SAN Francisco
Robert F. Kennedy
Johnson
Vietnam
McCarthy Warns Young Supporters Against Provocation
Senator Eugene J. McCarthy urged his Wisconsin supporters to avoid demonstrations that could discredit the cause. He said students are not hecklers and have studied the issues, while UW Chancellor Sewell apologized for the rough reception of Secretary Freeman. The Wisconsin primary is April 2, with Johnson’s campaign increasing pressure.
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Harry Kelly
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Eugene J. McCarthy
McCarthy
Madison
Freeman
University of Wisconsin
William Sewell
Wisconsin
Johnson
Vietnam
Hubert K. Humphrey
Housing and Urban
de- Lee Gene
Wallace's 61 Convention Votes Highlight Wallace's Standalone Bid
A New York Times survey of 2,576 of 2,622 Democratic convention votes shows Johnson at 1,725 votes, Kennedy and McCarthy at 790, Wallace at 61. Johnson dominates the South, while Kennedy-McCarthy lead in New England and the Pacific. Wallace runs on his own ticket with some Southern support.
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Warren Weaver JR
New York Times News Service
Washington
Johnson
Robert F. Kennedy
Eugene J. McCarthy
New York Times
Kennedy
McCarthy
George C. Wallace
Alabama
District of Columbia
Guam
Puerto Rico
Canal Zone
Virgin Islands
New York
California
South
Wallace
North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida
American Independent Party
Mississippi
Owever
New England
Pacific States
Kennedy- McCarthy
New Hampshire
Powell Returns Home Amid Rainy Harlem Rally
Adam Clayton Powell, returning from the Caribbean, is mobbed and cheered in a rain soaked Harlem parade. He signals possible plans to retake his Congress seat and declares support for a strong civil rights stance amid calls for action against opponents.
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Gil Scott
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
Adam Clayton Powell
Bimini
Harlem
Powell
Congress
LBJ
Washington
County Campaigns Focus on Food Stamp Issue Ahead of May Primary
Candidates in rural Morgan County race highlight support for the Federal food stamp program as the May 7 Democratic primary nears. Voter registration has surged with 800 new registrations since March 4 and up to 1,200 more expected before the primary. Campaigning remains minimal, mainly posters and handouts, amid a political dispute over board actions.
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Board of Revenue and Control
Sam McClendon
Roberts
McClendon
Morgan County Board of Registrars
Howard University ends five day siege with handshake compromise
Several hundred Howard University students left the campus administration building after a five day sit in. The board of trustees agreed the student government would handle charges against 39 students charged with disrupting the Charter Day ceremony and no charges would be filed against others. The university will reopen Monday and a committee will address additional demands including a Black Awareness Institute a student judiciary and an all black convention of college students.
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Washington
Howard University
University
Kenneth Clark
New
Guaranteed Frigidaire Service Robinson Furniture Ad
The Robinson Furniture Company offers guaranteed Frigidaire service on Second Avenue. Contact 353-2370 for appliance repairs and support.
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Frigidaire Service Robinson Furniture Company
2Nd Ave
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