Kham Duc Siege Puts North Vietnamese Pressure on Saigon
North Vietnamese forces attacked the Kham Duc Special Forces camp, killing at least 185 South Vietnamese troops and family members. Twenty five Americans died with 125 wounded during evacuation, as 1,700 defenders were lifted out. Four American planes and five helicopters were shot down, and seven provincial capitals faced harassment. In Saigon area, 15 civilians and others were killed, 37 wounded, as mortar and rocket fire hit. Allied forces claimed 111 enemy casualties in two battles near the capital with no American deaths and 15 injuries.
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Laotiah Bedar
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Kham Duc
Saigon
Mekong
Litary
Cholon
Traffic Fatality Attributed To Unclear Driver Destination
Troopers said Dutton resided where he was struck and his destination at the time remained undetermined. The ninth traffic fatality in the county this year.
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Dutton
Changes Continued From Page 1 On City Government
The article discusses the shift to mayor council government in Decatur with a new strong mayor and five at large council members. It notes uncertainty over a regional Point Mallard Park development and possible delays due to potential federal or state action. Salaries and term rules are outlined, with a ward option and seven council seats debated.
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Point Mallard Park
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Decatur
U. S
Laos and Cambodia Neutrality Backed by UN Role
In a call for strict adherence to the 1962 Laos neutrality agreement and respect for Cambodia's territorial integrity, the speaker urged that any policing be conducted by a strengthened International Control Commission.
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Laos
Cambodia
Allen Allen Ties Selden to Washington Crowd in Senate Bid
Allen argues his U S Senate run contrasts with the Washington crowd linked to Selden a 15 year U S Representative. He vows to stay loyal to Alabama voters whether in Washington or at home.
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Allen
Selden
U.S
Washington
Senate
Alabama
West Virginia Primary Sparks GOP Nomination Clashes
Humphrey appears set to win the Republican gubernatorial nomination over Cecil Underwood. Attorney General Robertson clings to a slim lead against Democratic chairman Sprouse. John Rockefeller Jr. dominates the Democratic bid for West Virginia secretary of state.
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West Virginia
Arch A. Moore Jr
Cecil H. Underwood
Donald Robertson
James M. Sprouse
John
Jay” Rockefeller
City vote favors change amid mixed reactions and resignations
Complete returns show 2,523 for change and 1,485 against. Mayor J Gil Blackburn may not run under the new system. Commissioner Melvin Gunthorp criticizes governance and urges public involvement, while Melvin Ozier concedes defeat and contemplates the future.
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Melvin Ozier
J. Gil Blackburn
Gunthorp
Terry
Ozier
Nelson rises from teller to State National Bank head
Nelson, once a Cullman branch teller at a Hartsel native bank, progressed to lead State National Bank of Alabama. The institution ranks among the state's top five banks with fourteen North Alabama offices.
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Hartselle
Nelson
Stateational Bank of Alabama
Alabama
North Alabama
Adecessor
State National
Cuttlefish Change Color Fast Then Ink Follows
A cuttlefish can alter its color in two thirds of a second according to the National Geographic Society. If camouflage fails its relative, a squid and octopus family member, ejects a brownish black ink screen for defense.
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National Geographic Soc
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