Viet Cong Routed in Dong Xoai Battle Heavy Losses
Dong Xoai battle ends with heavy casualties on both sides. U.S. reports 3 dead, 15 wounded, 15 missing, including eight missing crewmen from two helicopters. About 150 civilians killed, U.S. and Vietnamese air strikes claimed large enemy toll, area left in ruins.
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Saigon
Viet Nam
Dong Xoai
U.S
Harvey E. Steward
Huntsville
Ala
118Th Aviation Company
Dong Xoai Grong
Cao van Vien
Sister says Cubans plot to oust Castro amid riots
A Fidel Castro sister testified to a House subcommittee that senior Cuban officials plot to topple the Communist leader. She cited riots across the island suppressed by authorities and described her role in supporting her brother's rise to power and factions within the regime.
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Castro
Washington
Fidel Castro
Juanita Castro
Cuba
House
Miss Castro
100 Year Old Hotel Fire Kills Two
An early morning blaze swept a century old hotel across from the main fire station. First alarm sounded at 2 36 a m and firefighters contained the flames by 5 a m. Police report 12 people were inside, including a 93 year old woman found trapped. investigators suspect the fire started on the second floor of the wooden structure.
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Aeontenential
Gostanthe Takaiation
Inv Gators
Gemini pilots describe four day space flight and EVA
Houston report details James A. McDivitt and Edward H. White recounting the four day Gemini mission. McDivitt calls Gemini a livable craft for four days while White praises the EVA and discusses outside work during a televised briefing at the space center.
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Harold Williams
Houston
Tex
James A. McDivitt
Edward H. White
McDivitt
White
The
Space Center
Senate Bills Measure To Divide Franchise Tax
The North Carolina Senate sidelined a House passed plan to raise cities and counties share of the state franchise tax. The bill would shift funds from state utilities tax to local governments and faced opposition from Gov. Moore. The measure would cut across six percent tax on utilities and shift 1 percent to counties and 3 percent to cities, costing about 18 to 19 million dollars biennially.
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Senate
Raleigh
North Carolina
Gov. Moore
Ceive
Jennings G. King
Scotland
Ed Kemp
Guilford
Tom White
Lenoir
Finance Committee
Medical School Bill Approved for East Carolina College
The North Carolina House approved a bill to create a two year medical school at East Carolina College by an overwhelming margin. It moves to the Senate for confirmation of a House amendment. The amendment states that if the school is not accredited by two national agencies by January 1, 1967 the State Board of Higher Education will decide whether the school should be established.
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Raleigh
East Carolina College
Senate
East Carolina
State Board of Higher Education
Dong Xoai Aftermath Shocks Vietnam Town
Descriptions of Dong Xoai detail about 150 civilian deaths and extensive destruction as government troops battle Viet Cong. Survivors include two American advisers and Lt. Frank Peterlin of Oglesby Illinois, with many wounded and debris scattered.
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Viet Nam
Dong Xuai
Dong Xoai
J.g
Frank Peterlin
Oglesby, Ill
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Horst Faas
Edwin E. Willis
D-La
Joe
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