Air War Against North Vietnam Falls Short of Objectives
A Washington analysis based on Pentagon goals finds the U. S. air war about ten months in is far from a successful fulfillment. Despite heavy losses, Communist forces in the South grow stronger and may gain up to four divisions. Indications point to intensified North Vietnam bombing and more jet sorties, with additional U. S. losses. Critics urge broader strikes to cripple North Vietnamese capabilities.
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Fred 8S
Hoffman
Washington
U. S
North Viet Nam
U.S
South Viet Nam
Hanoi
Ft Bragg Announces 1700 Man Army Call Up At Once
Ft Bragg N C with 1700 man levy affecting all units but mainly 880 to be ready by December 14 and 820 by December 20. The 18th Airborne Corps will select individuals by MOS. JFK Special Forces Center not heavily affected. Transportation delays may shift departure dates. Secretary McNamara signaled continued troop deployment in Viet Nam. Current U S strength in Viet Nam around 165000 with possible rise toward 300000.
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FT. Bragg
N. C
Ft. Et
Continental Army Command
South Viet Nam
John F. Kennedy Special Forces Warfare Center
C. E. McCollum
18Th Airborne Corps
Ft. Monroe
Viet Nam
U.S
Travis Air Force Base
California
Robert S. McNamara
Saigon
United States
Viet Cong Attacks Resume as McNamara Visits War Zone
The Viet Cong renewed ground assaults after a brief lull during McNamara's visit. A major buildup of U S and South Vietnamese forces appeared likely. The Enterprise left the Philippines for combat duties with the 7th Fleet, escorted by the Bainbridge. In the Mang River area 200 militia were overwhelmed near An Khe with moderate casualties. No American troops fought. Air and naval strikes followed.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Robert S. McNamara
U.S
McNamara
Guam
North Viet Nam
Enterprise
Philippines
7Th Fleet
Ora
Viet Nam
Big E
Bainbridge
An Khe
U.S. 1St Cavalry
Mang River
Air Orce Navy
October Living Costs Hit All Time High
Washington AP reports the October consumer price index rose to 110.4 with gains in housing clothing transportation and medical care while groceries fell. The biggest rise came from new car prices up 1.2 percent as dealers offered fewer concessions at the start of a new model year.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Arindex
Chase
Attack Not Expected Chinese Troops Probe Indian Frontier
An AP report from New Delhi says Chinese forces are probing the Himalayan frontier amid tensions with India. Analysts warn of potential use of Pakistan as a pressure point and describe growing Chinese military activity along the disputed border.
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India
Himalayan
New Delhi
Africa
Asia
Pakistan
Moore urges equal opportunities and unity in North Carolina
Gov Dan Moore presses for equal opportunities across public and private sectors while stressing progress in human relations. He cites bombings in Charlotte as a challenge but urges unity and lawfulness and outlines Good Neighbor Council goals on study of human relations, communication, employment, youth training, and official cooperation.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Dan Moore
North Carolico
State Good Neighbor Council
Charlotte
Id Aig Pon Aranhnt
Weecastsntornaien Ee
State Council
Moore
Americans Say They Were Treated Well During Captivity
Two U S soldiers Claude McClure and George Smith said they were well treated during nearly two years in Viet Cong custody. They blamed Saigon for harsher treatment and cited protests in the United States. The men appeared in Phnom Penh after crossing the border and facing possible harassment at home.
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Phnon Penh
Cambodia
George E. Smith
Chester
W. Va
Claude E. McClure
Phnom Penh
Chattanooga
Tenn
Saigon
McClure
America
U. S
Smith
Viet Nam
United States
SD Ileus Ane
Viet Cong
Heart specialists urge less home extension phone use
Dr Paul A. White and Dr Stebbins argue that pampering housewives with multiple home extension phones deprives them of exercise. They say unused exercise harms heart and artery health and trim hips, criticizing a New York Times letter promoting the slogan Save 76 miles with an Extension Phone.
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New York
Paul Ae
White
New York Times
Drs. White and
Stebbins
Gemini 6 and 7 set for rendezvous at Cape Kennedy
Cape Kennedy officials say Gemini 6 and Gemini 7 must launch quickly to meet in orbit. Flight director Christopher Kraft and launch director Jack Albert cite 50 50 odds for Schirra Stafford to reach space in time to rendezvous with Borman Lovell as teams prepare the Titan 2 boosters.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
Lady Luck
Christopher Kraft
Air Force
Jack Albert
Walter M. Schirra Jr
Thomas P. Stafford
Borman
Lovell
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