American Forces Press On In Vietnam Campaigns
Americans used helicopter and aircraft assault Southeast of Saigon near Ham Tan in Phuoc Tuy Province with heavy casualties reported by government troops. In the Mekong Delta 600 Vietnamese troops were airlifted by 25 U S Army helicopters for an attack on Viet Cong forces 110 miles southwest of Saigon, meeting heavy fire but claiming 14 guerrilla deaths while ground units reported seven enemy killed.
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White House says no Viet Nam settlement negotiations
AP report notes the United States not authorized to negotiate on Viet Nam and Lt. Gen. Nguyen Khanh hands over command to Maj. Gen. Tran Van Minh before departing for the United States. Khanh expresses gloom about South Viet Nam prospects as Johnson aides narrow voting legislation to two main proposals. Snow and severe winter weather sweep the eastern half of the nation with sleet and cold winds.
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Obituary for Claude B. Waddle of Hope and Hempstead County
Claude B. Waddle aged 84 longtime resident of Hope and Hempstead County died today in a local hospital. Survived by one daughter Mrs. Paul McClellan of Hope three sons Howard and David of Hope and Paul of Shreveport one brother George Waddle of Hope two sisters Mrs. Lillian Briant of Hope and Mrs. Edna Linaker of Baton Rouge La. Services are Friday at 2 from the Waddle home with Rev. J D Montgomery and Rev. Robert Moore officiating burial under the direction of Herndon Cornelius Funeral Home at Rose Hill Cemetery.
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Space Glider Abandoned at Sea After 30 Hour Search
After a 30 hour hunt the Air Force gave up on the Polka Dot space glider. Officials believe it sank in the Atlantic though radio beacon signals suggested partial life for about 20 hours. The six foot glider launched Tuesday testing materials for future manned ships and landed in the Atlantic 2750 miles southeast of Cape Kennedy.
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Police say they know who killed Malcolm X
Police indicate a suspect is identified in the Malcolm X murder case and promise a breakthrough soon. Security is tight for Elijah Muhammad and the Black Muslims at a Chicago convention with police and guards.
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Pay Raise Negotiation Drama From The Boss
New York AP recounts a comic office scene in which Jack Crestfall pleads for a raise. The boss, JP Grasper, skeptical but swayed by hinted risk and Crestfall’s effort, grants a modest five dollar increase.
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Cigarette Tax Debate Moves Amid Revenue Talks
The cigarette tax would trim consumer cost to just under one cent a pack, with estimates of $1.5 million in new annual revenue for the general fund. Officials discuss pushing a two cent tax in the Senate, while Faubus promises priority for higher education funding from new money. other measures eyed include boosting driver license fees and a two percent share of the West Memphis dog track parimutuel pool for state projects.
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Southeast Arkansas Fair and cold into Friday
The forecast calls for fair weather across Southeast Arkansas with continued cold tonight and lows between 12 and 20. Friday should be warmer but still cool with highs from 40 to 48.
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Weather forecast for Missouri and Arkansas regions
Forecasts for eastern and southern Missouri show snow ending today in the southeast with fair to partly cloudy conditions elsewhere. Cold today with highs around 20 east and upper 30s southwest. tonight lows from 5 below to 5 above east and 5 to 15 above southwest. Friday expected fair and warmer. Arkansas remains fair and colder today with highs in the 20s north to 30s south and lows from 5 to 15 north and 15 to 25 south. Friday also fair and warmer.
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Friday Weather: Warm Tonight Then Cold Front Looms
Fair and warm conditions tonight with temperatures rising to the high 40s in the southwest and mid 30s elsewhere. Friday brings a warmer day with highs in the upper 40s to near 50, followed by a freeze across most sections as night temperatures fall into the mid 20s to mid 30s.
Mrs Johnson to Award Diplomas to Vista Volunteers
Pam ela E Teggartz, 22, of Milwaukee, one of 19 Vista graduates, will receive a diploma Friday from Mrs Lyndon B Johnson in St Petersburg Florida. She will be assigned to duty in Yell County Arkansas. Teggartz, Lewis and Clark College graduate, plays piano and tutored eighth graders.
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Arkansas Parimutuel Split Bills Face House Senate Clash
Discussion focuses on changing state shares of betting pools at dog and horse tracks. Admin proposals seek six to seven percent state take and 83 to 84 percent bettor share, with Van Dalsem favoring eight percent for dog tracks. Senate supports school aid spending requirements for teachers.
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Rescue Team Leaves Granduc Mine Camp
A rescue crew of 54 men departed the Granduc mining camp 30 miles north of Stewart after avalanche danger rose due to heavy snowfall on surrounding mountains and glaciers. Evacuation of the site was ordered.
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Faubus Campaign Pledge Tied to Teacher Salary Increases
Signed pledge links districts to use new state funds for promised teacher salary increases from Faubus, tied to last fall's electoral push.
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