Intense Communist Attacks Hit Three South Vietnam Areas
Communist forces struck three critical South Vietnam zones with heavy mortar attacks, fighting Marines near Con Thien and Da Nang as U.S. losses rose to 25 dead and 134 wounded. North Vietnam casualties were tallied at 38 killed with 1,641 Communist bodies reported on Dak To. Foreign air operations continued with 757 U.S. aircraft downed in the North over three years.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
U.S
North Vietnam
Con Thien
Demilitarized Zone
da Nang
Dak
Dmz
Leathernecks
Banking Leaders Back Dollar Defense At Frankfurt Meeting
Bank chiefs from seven nations form the international gold pool and pledge full support to defend the dollar against gold speculation. They say they have enough gold reserves to guarantee the 35 dollar per ounce rate and invite others to help stabilize the exchange markets amid Britain’s pound devaluation.
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Washington
International Gold Pool
United States
Frankfurt
Germany
Great Britain
Florida sheriff hunts trio in nail to tree case
Sheriff Heidtman led a three-day, 1 600 mile pursuit across Chicago Indiana and Detroit to capture Donald Mangy Graves Joe Super Squirrel Sorsby Jr and John Crazy John Wables for aggravated assault and conspiracy in the nail to a tree attack on Christine Deese. Governor Kirk condemned the defendants and warned clubs they are not welcome in Florida.
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Frank Murray
Associated Press
West Palm Beach
Fila
William Heidtman
Chicago
Indiana
Detroit
Heidtman
Florida
Claude Kirk
Natty
Crazy John
Squirrel
Kirk
Donald “Mangy” Graves
Joe “Super Squirrel” Sorsby Jr
Houston
John “Crazy John Wables
Warren, Mich
Christine Deese
Palm Beach County
Christine
Norman “Spider” Risinger
Tampa
Fla
Frank
Frank” Link
Jess
Calif
Arnheiter Denies Navy Relieft Charges as False
Lt. Cmdr. Marcus A. Arnheiter, relieved from command of the USS Vance in 1966, says four Navy charges are false and seeks a full court of inquiry. He accuses the public portrayal of his guilt as character assassination while criticizing the Navy findings on false position reports and discipline aboard ship.
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San Rafael
Calif
Vietnam
Marcus A. Arnheiter
Navy
Washington
Treasure Island
Arnheiter
U.S.S. Vance
Paul R. Ignatius
Cmdr. Arnheiter
King plans nationwide civil disobedience in Washington
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and about 80 top lieutenants map a week long strategy session to plan nonviolent protests in Washington next spring. Proposed actions include a tent in across from the White House and sit downs in lawmakers offices to pressure Congress for broader reforms.
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Frogmore
S.C
Martin Luther King Jr
Washington, D.C
White House
King
Congress
America
Tom Offenburger
Offenburger
Atlanta
Washington
Vanessa First American Opera Shines at Salzburg Festival
After premiering at the New York Metropolitan Opera House, Samuel Barber's Vanessa was performed at the Salzburg Festival in Austria, becoming the first American opera to receive this honor.
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New York Metropolitan Opera House
Samuel Barber
Vanessa
Salzburg
Austria
Super Water On Emulsion Promoted for Convalescents
Convalescents recovering from colds and minor ailments on regular high calorie diets may benefit from Super Water On Emulsion. The product is recommended in egg nog milk shakes custards puddings and high calorie drinks. Available at Mann Drug with recipes included in every package and tablets also offered.
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Mann Drug
California Man Follows Doctors Advice For Treating Piles
A California man reduces piles by following medical guidance. The treatment shrinks the bulge and relieves pain in most cases, according to the report.
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California
Millbrae
Cal
C. H. Wahl
Safe Driving Message Promotes Highway Safety
A public service line urges every driver to strive for safe driving actions to reduce accidents and injuries on roads nationwide. The statement emphasizes individual responsibility and collective safety for all users of highways.
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Laos
South
Panhandle
Air Force
Marine
Southern ‘Christian Leadership Conference
Dr. King
Paul Owen
C.L.A
S. Main
Prudential Insurance CO. OF America
OF AM. Edi Tft
High Point Enterprise
N. Main
Nelson Brumfield
Mgr
Maker
North Main
South Main
Randolph
Thomasville
Main's Drug Store
Bankamericard
Drive-In Cleaners
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