American GI's Press Hunt in Vietnam Yields Little
In South Viet Nam central highlands and Zone D B, thousands of U S combat troops pressed a Viet Cong search with meager results. U S jets shot down two enemy aircraft. pilots ejected and were rescued. Ground actions yielded 90 guerrilla fatalities, with 16 Viet Cong killed and 56 captured in Soui La Tinh Valley. Multiple U S and allied units reported sporadic contact, ambushes, and scattered fatalities as operations continued in the Tron Triangle and surrounding regions near Saigon.
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North Viet Nam
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J. 8. 1St Infantry
U. S. 1St Airborne Brigade
Qui Nhon
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Binh Duong
Air Force
Pin Yen
Senate Set To Approve A Year Farm Program Unprecedented Payments
The Senate prepared to pass a four year farm bill with direct subsidies to cotton growers and price supports across dairy, wheat, feed grains, rice, and wool. The measure, tied to a Johnson Administration plan, would set cotton support near 21 cents a pound and offer subsidies for acreage reductions. The dairy program would be permanent unless Congress acts.
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More Cuban Refugees Head Toward Florida
Two more boatloads of Cuban refugees were guided toward Key West by the Coast Guard while U S officials awaited word from Fidel Castro on an orderly migration. Granma reported 18 aboard Shark and F546 though the Coast Guard cited 23. Six boys await refugee processing in Florida as officials in the south press for limits. Gov Haydon Burns said south Florida with about 100000 Cuban exiles has all it can handle and supported the open door policy.
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Camario Oa
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South Florida
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Burns
UN secretary proposes record 120 million U.N. budget
United Nations Secretary-General U Thant proposed a record 120 million dollar budget for U.N. operations in 1948 and urged voluntary contributions to cover a current deficit. He noted only about half of the organization’s estimated 1085 expenses have been covered in the first nine months and said borrowing from special funds was necessary to meet payroll and daily costs. Thant appealed for further gifts to liquidate outstanding obligations and cited staffing needs for the U.N. Conference on Trade and Development.
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Leader Of Coup Attempt Captured In Indonesia
Jakarta radio says the coup leader Lt Col Untung was arrested in central Java with civilian help. The army says 90 percent of Untung’s five battalions have given up or been captured. Communists fled to central Java hills, while Col Latif was captured in Jakarta after being shot in both legs. Police say about 1,000 Communists arrested in Jakarta as anti Communist drive continues.
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Malaysia
Jakarta
Radio Today
Indonesia
Java
Untung
Tegal
Central Java
Sukarno
Radio Jakarta
Col. Latif
Radio Malaysia
Radio Djambi
Sumatra
Djambi
Radio Medan
Indonesian Communist Party
Communist Party
U.N. Urges Britain to Use Force If Rhodesia Declares Independence
The United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution with 107 votes to 2 and one abstention urging Britain to use force if Rhodesia proclaims independence. U.S. Ambassador Goldberg warned such a move would be rebellion, while the trusteeship committee backed the plan by a wide margin.
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N.Y
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South Africa
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Asam
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Rhodesia
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Arthur J. Goldberg
United States
UNC Chancellor Sees Law Repeal Hope Amid Campus Debate
UNC Chancellor Paul Sharp told University Day listeners that he trusts the public’s good sense to repeal statutes like the Speaker Ban law without naming it. He warned against political intrusion in university life, saying such efforts can jeopardize balanced academic freedom.
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N.C
University of North Carolina
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Hiram College
Ohio
Rhodesia PM Predicts Independence by Christmas
Prime Minister Jan Smith returned to Salisbury amid cheering in rain and said Rhodesia was an even bet for independence by Christmas. He indicated no immediate unilateral declaration, adding that a decision as soon as possible would be in Rhodesia’s interest.
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Rhodesia
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Johnson walks outside hotel room after surgery
President Johnson, following doctors orders, walked outside his room for the first time and ate solid food as he continues to recover from gall bladder surgery. Press secretary Moyers said he remains in hospital, progressing on schedule with two visitors allowed if needed.
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