U S Forces Advance in River Delta Fight
U S paratroopers push west from Saigon as Viet Cong withdraw into marshy Plain of Reeds area near the Cambodian frontier. U S 173rd Brigade reports 11 Viet Cong killed, 7 captured, 402 detained. Vietnamese troops claim 125 guerrillas killed. U S captures rice stores and other supplies.
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173Rd
U.S
Saigo
Derrain
Bao Trai
Ary
Binh Mir Hantbod
Tare Duone
Tion
Sailes
Saigon
Ong
Miliokesamian
Delta
Rec
Hanoi
Mekong
Pastear
Defense chief orders shift in steel contracts to curb prices
Secretary Robert McNamara directed defense buyers to move future structural steel orders away from Bethlehem Steel and other firms that raised prices to suppliers with no increases. The move follows Inland Steel’s price rise and aims to secure lowest cost, potentially affecting existing contracts as officials study outcomes. Bethlehem remains the main steel source for the Defense Department, with about 320000 tons yearly shaping the market.
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Washington Lap
Robert
McNamara
Bethlehem Steel Corp
Defense
Secretary of Defense
Arthur Sylvester
Inland Steel Go
Ode J Fets
Defense Department
Sylvester
Bethlehem
Walliack
Mekong Delta sees first American foray in Viet Nam war
AP correspondent Peter Arnett reports on U S paratroopers entering the Mekong Delta, facing deep mud, sniper fire, and slow advances as fighting with Viet Cong escalates. Army units, including the 17th Airborne Brigade, encounter dense cane and canals while weighing high assault versus holding zones for the night.
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Enitor
NOTH
Mekong Wella
Viet Nam
Peter Arnett
Peter Arnett Bao Trai
U.S
Zone QD
Delta
Dela
Transit Strike Shuts NYC Streets Triggers Emergency Measures
New York plunged into transit chaos as a two day strike by bus and subway workers crippled city traffic. Mayor Lindsay ordered driving bans for nonessential trips while extra trains and buses ran, schools closed, and emergency parking rules activated. Union leaders and transit officials argued over wages and benefits, with a court show cause hearing looming for strike leaders. The disruption, affecting 74 million daily riders, is projected to cost stores and services tens of millions.
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Braghiy
Lindsay
Autome Iilos
Thearey A. Barnes
Manhattan
Bam
Manhatttan
Barnes
Afl-Cio
State Supreme Court
Coost
Subway
A. Ty
Transport Workers Union
Amalgamated Transit Union
Transit Authority
Furniture Executive's Body Found In Mountain Crash
A young sales executive named David Brown of Hickory was found dead Monday after a private plane crash in the south slope of Barrett Mountain, spanning Alexander and Catawba counties. The Barter Disen Cory of Hackebam, S.C. represented by Brown. search involved Federal Aviation Administration officials. The wreckage covered about 1040 by 140 feet with a white Piper Commander plane identified. pilot info referenced.
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Hickory
Barrett
Mounfain
Alexander County
David Brown
Vickory
Cory
Thackebam
S.C Mitre
Eprawa
Akon
Andrew Miller
Federdl
Hiekspel Meivete
Northwest Hit by Heavy Snow and Cold Wave
The Associated Press reports heavy snows and arctic temperatures sweeping the Northwest. Snow covered western Oregon mountains while Montana east of the Continental Divide faced a cold wave. Strong winds affected most Northwestern states as rain fell in parts.
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Associated Press
Northwest
Oregon
Montana
Continental Divide
Pope Paul holds talks with advisers on Viet Nam peace
Washington reports say Pope Paul VI expressed hope for continued peace efforts after Tres ident Johnson met top advisers and UN ambassador Goldberg. Bill Moyers noted no optimistic signs, while Johnson weighs Europe trip plans as Vietnam policy dominates morning sessions at the White House.
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Washington
ATP
Julitson
Viet Nan
Paul VI
United Nations
Arthur J. Goldberg
Vhe Pope
White Horse
Bill DL Moyers
Wrry
Moyers
Jwhnson
Europe
Juhinson
Viet Nam
Bethlehhem Steel Corp
Johnson
Whomas
White House
Governor Forms Anti Klan Committee in North Carolina
Governor Van Moore announces a state anti Klan committee led by Malcolm Seaswell to expose membership lists and curb violence. The group will investigate and pursue justice, with Seaswell warning the Klan to stop violence as hearings resume in Washington.
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N.C
Ralpigi
North Caroling
van Moore
Lis
Malcolm Seaswell
State Board of Elections
North Carolina
Seavell
J. Robert Jones
Grand Dragon
United Klans of America
Gav. Mayore
House Committee On UN - American Activities
Dan Moore
KKK
North
Caroina
Fle
anti-Klan Committee
Committee On UN American Activities
Klansville
USA
Fener
Washington
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Telavision
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Albuquerque
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Dexter
Indochina
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New York City
York Gap
New York
Padi
Television Gariy
Cherry
Joe File
Todkey Michael
Toadan
Nathaniel Tucker
Iine
Strom
Tixlay O
East Elmhurst
Furniture Executive
Paul
Ratlareps
Waens Seawell
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