Laffey and Becton: A Destroyer’s Battle at Okinawa
In April 1945 the USS Laffey and Commander Becton faced a mass kamikaze assault off Okinawa as Japanese planes swarmed the picket line. Laffey took multiple hits, losing its rudder and sustaining severe damage, with crew battling fires and continuing to fight despite the peril.
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Laffey
Normandy
Cherbourg
Pacific
Leyte
Surigao Straits
Becton
Izena - Shima
Buckner
Calvin Cloer
Calvin
U. S
U. S. Navy
Snn
Tenth Army
Navy
Okinawa
Samuel Morison
Treaty Language Shifts Over Centuries From Latin to French
A historical note traces treaty practice from Latin as the primary diplomatic language through the 18th century when French became standard. It discusses how modern treaties now use the languages of the signatory nations, reflecting evolving diplomatic norms.
American Motors 1967 Cars Embrace Now Innovations
The 1967 American Motors lineup promotions highlight innovations for now including six cylinder acceleration, 343 cu in Typhoon V-8, true six seat convertibles, side Wink lights, rally signal lights, and a single unit body with four-link rear suspension. Safety features include energy absorbing steering column shoulder belt anchors and four way flashers. Deep-Dip rustproofing and Ceramic-Armored exhaust emphasize built in quality. See your American Motors Rambler dealer today as the sole new car dealer in town.
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American Motors
Rambler
American Motors Corporation
Viet Nam Factor Weighs on NC Democratic Leaders
In North Carolina Democratic and Republican leaders see Viet Nam as a key concern for voters ahead of the November elections. Nixon campaigns in Asheboro for Jim Gardner while Harold Cooley emphasizes domestic issues. Robert Bingham leads in the Ninth District race as Viet Nam remains central but not fully on party platforms.
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William A. Shires
Raleigh
Viet Nam
Congress
North Carolina
North Carobe
Tles
Nixon
Richard M. Nixon
Asheboro
Jim Gardner
Gardner
Harold Cooley
Robert Bingham
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USN
Jim Bishop
U. S. Corsairs
Treaty
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Shires
Southeast Asia
Washington
4G Johnson
Ing
Johnson
Harold Howe II
America
THE
Piedmont
North Main Street
High Point
Friends
Nabors
Jim Nabors
Andy Griffith
Tennessee Ernie Ford
Shirley Jones
CBS
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