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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1969
Page
3
American casualties rise while light Vietnamese losses are reported. U S forces repelled rocket attacks from inside the DMZ near Cua Viet and a nearby enemy firing position drew returns from a US destroyer. The 22nd DMZ assault since May underscores ongoing hostilities. Bradley appeals for calm after criticism.
In a high turnout city election Yorty, 59, surged past Bradley ending a bitter campaign. Yorty praised supporters and vowed to make Los Angeles “a greater city” in the next four years while Bradley defended his record and rejected accusations of anti police conduct.
Seaman Apprentice Richard E. Keyes of Athens is aboard the U S Coast Guard Cutter Sebago visiting Hong Kong where the crew donated blood to the British Red Cross Society. The Sebago, homeported in Pensacola, Fla, forfeited a day of liberty for the drive. Michael A. Eaton, USN, from Hartselle, was advanced in Vietnam with Navy Mobile Construction Battalion 121 as part of the Seabees second combat deployment. Airman First Class Robert J. Reid of Vinemont is on duty at Bien Hoa AB Vietnam with a Pacific Air Forces unit after stints at Tyndall AFB Florida.
Interior Communications Electrician Second Class George T. Nethery USN son of Dr and Mrs S J Nethery Jr of Belle Mina and husband of Mrs Patricia J Nethery of 12700 Littleton St Wheaton Md returned to Norfolk Va aboard the attack aircraft carrier Forrestal The Forrestal returned to its homeport from a nine month deployment with the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean While deployed Forrestal was the mainstay of the Sixth Fleet's carrier stri king force and participated in numerous Fleet and NATO exercises to maintain a peak of combat readiness It visited port cities in France Italy Turkey Greece and Spain
The article notes Yorty’s maverick stand within the Democratic Party and urges stronger pressure on Hanoi. It cites his two terms in the California Assembly and his reputation as a political contradiction. It covers Agriculture Secretary Hardin opposing subsidy limits and seeking a fall funding plan. The House advances a $1.5 billion package for school lunch and needy food programs while rejecting a bid to bar rural farm support that discriminates based on race.
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