She Didn't Seem Like A Girl
A Marine unit’s medic Chapelle, 47, died in Vietnam while serving with courage without privilege for her sex. Henri Huet witnessed her last hours as she joked to face danger and dig foxholes before mortars missed. Huet reported the events in a briefing to AP.
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George Esper
DA Nang
South Viet Nam
U.S
Chapelle
Moeroree
Miss Chapelle
Central Highlands
Associated Press
Henri Huet
Huet
Ambush Near Frontiers Leaves Casualties in Vietnam
Troops describe an ambush three miles from the neutralist Carodia frontier in South Vietnam. North Vietnamese troops were struck by ten antipersonnel mines as they moved under moonlight. An American helicopter was shot down with four crew rescued, and about 15 other helicopters took heavy fire before the North withdrew. Lt. Col. John D. Stockton was present.
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Robin P. Mannock Duc Co
South Viet Nam
Ie Ghee Maen
Carodia
Princess Margaret Heads to United States on Visit
Princess Margaret leaves London for her first U S visit after two false alarms and a 17 minute delay caused by an anonymous telephone caller. The Queen's sister travels aboard a British jetliner bound for America amid security checks and anticipation of public reception.
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London
Margaret
United States
Queen Elizabeth
America
Royal couple seen off as they depart for United States
The royal party left for New York where the princess, 35, was to land at JFK and then continue to San Francisco arriving about 9 p.m. EST. Among witnesses at London airport were the Earl of Westmoreland and U S Ambassador David Bruce. Lord Snowdon also visited.
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London
Earl of Westmoreland
U.S
David Bruce
New York
John F. Kennedy
San Francisco
Lord Snowdon
Lindsay's Win Elevates Kennedy In New York Democratic Role
The article reports that Kennedy rose to a top position in New York Democratic leadership after a strong election showing, aided by presidential endorsements. It notes Kennedy's close ties with party figures like John Burns and his assistance to Beame, amid broader implications for Rockefeller's re election bid.
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Lindsay
Kennedy
N.Y
Democratic Organization
John F. Kennedy
Senate
New York
Abraham OD
O’connor
GOP
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Council
Beame
Johnson
John Burns
Americans Ambush Viet Cong Near Cambodian Frontier
U S Army 1st Cavalry Division ambushed a North Vietnamese column near the Cambodian border on Wednesday night. U S airlifted reinforcements repelled four counterattacks with light American casualties reported. At least 20 North Vietnamese were killed on a jungle trail toward Cambodia. A U S fighter bomber was shot down over North Vietnam and presumed lost. B 52 bombers from Guam pounded a Communist storage area.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
1St Cavalry Division
Cambodia
Plei
North Viet Nam
Guam
Federal Farm Programs to Be Studied
President Johnson announced a thorough study of federal farm programs after signing a four year omnibus agriculture bill affecting major commodities. The measure includes a four billion dollar 1966 crop year package and creates commissions to assess rural welfare and foreign trade, with aims to reduce grain costs and surpluses in cotton and tobacco by 1970.
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Johnson City
Tex
Johnson
Congress
Texas
White House
Collins Aikman plant contract ends month long strike
At Collins and Aikman plant in Albemarle North Carolina labor and management reach a settlement after a month long strike. Associated Press reports the contract offers gains and a path forward though both sides incur costs. Industry buyers and national auto interests monitor the agreement.
Klan Front in Jonesboro Tied to Civic Club Activities
Congressional investigator said the Clayton Civic Club in Jonesboro Georgia acted as a Ku Klux Klan front claiming aid to the sick. Fred Hand identified as president told IRS agent the club had 85 members with five dollar dues. The witness also said a Klan school taught explosives at a local farm and the group held judo and karate classes twice weekly.
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Manuel
Wells
Robert L. Bing
Cyclops
Jonesboro
Jonesboro Klan
ASK ANDY Column Promises Answers for Curious Kids
A playful feature invites youngsters to send questions to Andy the elf who provides clear, thoughtful replies. He tackles topics often missed in standard texts, especially in fast-changing science areas, with plans to visit schools and engage children in word enjoyment.
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Andy
Gonpceteclopedia
Ask Andy
Pri
Refugee Settlement Discussed by Government Officials
Washington officials discuss Cuban refugees under the pending program. Antonio Miccocci, staff adviser for 4% years on the Cuban issue, notes relatives will likely join countrymen already settled in areas like West New York, New Jersey, across the Hudson from Manhattan.
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Washington
Antonio Miccocci
Micocci
West New York
N. J
Hudson River
Manhattan
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the Earl of Snowdon
John D. Stockton
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Mike Rouse
Albemarle, N. C
Blackwell
Gytions
Klan
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