Commandos Return to Bases After Rescue Attempt
US officials report some Green Berets returned to bases in Laos or Thailand after the failed Son Tay rescue plan. Helicopters from Nakhon Phanom or Udorn likely supported the raid, with two downed choppers and about 100 troops involved.
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Thailand
Saigon
U.S
North Vietnam
Nakhon Phanom
Hanoi
Udorn
Air Force
Son Tay
Fort Bragg
N.C
Pope Paul VI Begins 10 Day Asia Pacific Tour
Pope Paul VI departed Vatican City for a 10 day journey through eight countries in Asia and the Pacific amid questions about his health and criticism from some Roman Catholics. He waved to about 500 in St. Peter’s Square and called the trip an order of the Lord.
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Paul VI
Asia
Pacific
St. Peter's Square
Rome
Emilio Colombo
Pontiff
Vatican
Eugene Cardinal Tisserant
Paul C. Marcinckus
Senator Scott asks board for hearing on Alamance race
State Senator Ralph Scott petitioned the North Carolina Board of Elections for an urgent hearing over its actions in the Alamance County state Senate race. The board previously voted to discard 32 paper ballots cast outside polling places and to recount, prompting Scott to allege illegal actions by Lowe's attorney and lack of notice.
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Ralph Scott
State Board of Elections
State Senate
Alamance County
Scott
Hubert Lowe
Lowe
N.C. Board of Elections
Alamance County Board of Elections
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Alamance County Board
Phage Ex Ve
State Elections Board
Brock
Alamance
Alamance Board
Hemric
Hickel’s Interior firing sparks mixed conservation reaction
Morton praises Hickel while nominating Fred J. Russell as acting secretary of the Interior. Critics say Hickel fought for the environment, but supporters note his resource focus. Controversy and shifting views mark the cabinet shakeup as Morton shapes the department’s direction.
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Hickel
Fred J. Russell
California
Interior
Senate
Alaska
Washington
Nixon
Interior Post
Senate Interior Committee
Gaylord Nelson
D-Wis
Henry S. Reuss
House Conservation and Natural Resources Subcommittee
President’s Council On Environmental Quality
Russell E. Train
Robert Cahn
Hick SF
MacDonald
Ted Pankowski
Natural Resources Council of America
Pan
Laird Reveals Raids Details and Hanoi Understanding
Defense Secretary Laird described raid rehearsals at Eglin AFB Florida and noted North Vietnamese missile responses while lawmakers pressed on the Hanoi understanding. He cited talks with Clifford Vance and Rusk, saying the agreement’s form remained unclear and tied to Nixon’s aid request.
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Laird
House Committee
Eglin Air Force Base
Fla
Son Tay
Hanoi-Haiphong
Hanoi
Haiphong
United States
Vietnam
John V. Tunney
D-Calif
Demilitarized Zone
U.S
Johnson
Defense
Clark Clifford
Paris
Cyrus Vance
Dean ‘Rusk
North
Clifford
Vance
Nixon
Nixon promises Hickel not to attack future remarks
An informed source says Nixon pledged not to disparage Hickel again, while Hickel reportedly promised to refrain from criticizing Nixon in the future, indicating a tense political exchange within the administration. The remarks suggest ongoing friction despite assurances.
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Raiders Return to N C for Thanksgiving
The 102 Green Berets who aided a secret raid into North Vietnam returned to Ft Bragg for Thanksgiving. Wives and children greeted them at Pope AFB after three C123 aircraft carried them home. Col Arthur Simmons led the mission. Gen Leroy Manor received honors at the White House ceremony.
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N.C
U.S
North Vietnam
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