Viet Cong attack near Saigon raises Vietnamese and U S losses
Reports from Saigon describe Viet Cong ambushes on water and land killing at least 11 policemen in the demilitarized zone near the 17th parallel. Three young government workers were executed in a Saigon suburb. U S losses include three American planes in three days, with two pilots missing from an A4 Skyhawk and an F4 Phantom. The 101st Airborne killed six Viet Cong near Tuy Hoa as paratroopers captured a Viet Cong supply setup and a carrier pigeon.
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Peter Arnety
Saigon
Ateast
17Th Parallel Demilitarized ‘Zone
U.S
North Viet Nam
7Th Fleet
Ranger
Qui Nhon
1St Cavalry
Airmobile
101St Airborne
Tuy Hod
Quang Ngai
Quang Tri City
Contempt charges indict seven Klansmen in Congress case
A federal grand jury indicted seven Ku Klux Klan members including Imperial Wizard Robert M. Shelton for contempt of Congress after they refused to supply records subpoenaed by the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Others named include James R. Jones of North Carolina and Robert E. Scog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ku Klux Klan
Robert M. Shelton
Congress
House
House ‘Committee
Shelton
Tuscaloosa
Ala
United Klangs of America
James’ R. Jones
North Carolina
Grand Dragon
Robert E. Scog
Gin
South Carolina
Scoggin
Spartanburg
Jones
Granite Quarry
Dorsett
Greensboro
Hudgins
Cary
N.C
Kornegay
Rayleigh
Plywood Plant Is Destroyed in Williamston Fire
A fire destroyed much of the Williamston Plywood Co. plant on Tuesday night, with about 125 workers out of work. Assistant Fire Chief Darrell Taylor said flames spread quickly as crews fought the blaze, causing an estimated loss of 500000. Restoration plans look to a rapid rebuild with a steel structure and limited operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamston, N.C
Williamston Plywood Co
Darrell Taylor
Taylor
Sarah Manning
McNamara Sees Viet Nam Buildup Peak This Year
Secretary McNamara told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that enemy troop buildup in Viet Nam should peak by year’s end. He warned a China war risk remains possible, while insisting the U S will not pursue an open ended major land war in Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viet Nam
Asia
McNamara
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
McNamara Defends Viet Nam Troop Increase at Hearing
Defense Secretary McNamara faced an irritated committee hearing as Clark praised him as calm and effective yet unconvincing. He outlined a 20,000 man force increase in Vietnam and warned the war could widen if treaty commitments create risk. He projected about 70,000 more Vietnamese troops by end 1966, totaling 670,000, with allied forces countering enemy buildup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNamara
Clark
U.S
Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
United States
North Viet Nam
Chaiman
Jd. W. Fulbright
D-Ark
Aerosol Plant Destroyed by Explosive Fire in Wilson
A massive fire at Wilson Aerosol Inc destroyed a 22,000 square foot building and its contents with damage cited at 200,000 plus. Owner John Bulla estimated 70,000 for inventory and 130,000 for equipment. no injuries reported. Fire Chief Tyrus Bissett said the blaze spread quickly due to exploding cans. boiler fault suspected. Firefighters contained the fire within hours, aided by nearby air company structures. Roy Baker, company employee, escaped unharmed after assisting with a fire extinguisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
N.C
Wilson Aerosol, Inc
Tyrus Bissett
John Bulla
Bulla
Bissett
Roy Baker
Firsmen
Baker
McNamara Admits Some Ideas Have Failed To Measure Up
Washington AP defense secretary Robert McNamara acknowledges some war concepts and methods have failed to meet Vietnam demands. He says new methods require policy and habit changes, though he did not specify problem areas. He clashed with reporters over critics including Sen. Stennis on a volatile news conference.
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Washington
Defense Roberts
McNamara
Pentagon
Defense Secretary
Viet Nam
U. S
United States
Southeast Asia
Student Says Speaker Ban Will Be Tested In Court
In Chapel Hill AP reporting a student body leader Paul Dickson III of Raeford NC declared the speaker ban on campus would be tested in court He described the fight over free speech as a test of the constitution and academy rights The scene drew a large turnout and Wilkinson on campus controversy moves to legal action with university officials advising caution
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Chapel Hill
Carolina
Alspoke
University of Northsover
United States
University of North Carolina
Paul Dickson III
Raeford
N.C
Carlyle Sitterson
Univer ‘Ic
Re- Dickson
Frank Wilkinson
Dent
Stu
Dickson
Buibding
Cecepus Secur
Pres University
Wilkinson
Wilkinews
Nkrumah Heads Guinea and Ghana in Dual Presidency
In Addis Ababa AP report roving ambassador Abdullaye Diallo says Kwame Nkrumah replaced Sekou Toure as president of Guinea and now leads both Guinea and Ghana. Toure stepped down and Nkrumah’s combined rule becomes effective immediately. Guinea will not attend GAU meetings with the new Ghana regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Guinea
Abdullaye Diallo
Kwame Nkrumah
Sekou Toure
Ghana
Diallo
Toure
Nkrumah
Africa
Organization of African Unity
Diatic
Tanzania
Mali
Nkraumah
Conakry
Moscow
Cold War GI Bill Signed By Johnson At White House
President Johnson signed the Cold War GI Bill into law in a White House ceremony, noting unanimous Congressional passage. The measure creates a permanent program of education benefits, housing loans, and limited medical care for veterans with over 180 days of service since Jan 31, 1955. Costs are estimated at about 350 million first year, rising to 500 million by year five, with education payments beginning June 1 and other benefits effective immediately.
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Joe Hall Washington
Johnson
White House
Congress
Iam
Ralph Yarborough
D- Tex
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Bridgeport
Conn
Ho Chi Minh
Bong Son
8Th Cavalry
Ley
Leo
Robert G. McNamara
China
J. W. Fulbright
Joseph S. Clark
D-Pa
Defense
Robert McNamara
Clark Mollenhoff
Cowles
Cyrus Vance
Mollinhoff
Mollenhoff
John C. Stennis
D-Miss
Cowles Publications
Arti
Cles
TFX
Mallenhoff
Fra Wilkinson
WK Stents
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