Viet Cong presses assault in Iron Triangle fighting
Heavy fighting raged as Communist forces attacked American infantry in the Iron Triangle north of Saigon. The US Army reported a platoon suffering severe casualties, with other incidents including a downed C123 plane near Laos, a Marine bombing misfire injuring 12, and air operations over North Vietnam. Separate dispatches note Pope Paul II urging peace talks and a shift in Sino Maoist power affixing Heilungkiang, plus a Prague court jailing an American for subversive activity.
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FCC freezes ITT ABC merger approvals vote
The FCC in a 52 vote froze until March 6 its approval of the International Telephone & Telegraph and American Broadcasting merger. The department was given two weeks to present evidence on potential damage to broadcast competition. Parties to the $3 billion merger have until Feb 23 to file supporting information.
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Crash Kills Fourth Navy Blue Angels Pilot near El Centro
The crash during a training flight killed Lt Frank Gallagher and another unnamed Blue Angel captive in the desert near El Centro. The aircraft disintegrated on impact forming a 40 foot circle. A second pilot was to be questioned today as investigators examine the accident details.
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Kansas Legislates Against Prostitution in Short Grass Country
A Kansas House debate on a proposed law to prohibit prostitution drew witnesses including Jane Bee and Miss Dee. The bill aims to curb urban and rural discrepancies, with critics calling it class legislation targeting non urban areas. NBC analyst Chet Huntley commented on Barry Goldwater’s election-night claims. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip plan a Canada visit from June 29 to July 5, announced by Prime Minister Lester Pearson.
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