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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1967
Page
3
Lt Gary Rasser and four wounded men fought through three North Vietnamese encirclements along the Cambodian border. Bullets ripped his helmet and glasses as a squad leader strangled an enemy and a comrade stabbed another. Rasser pressed on, saying the group might break through again.
State Department officials told a House subcommittee that North Vietnam recalled ambassadors for a high level policy review. Reports describe a fierce clash near the Cambodian border where a 1,000 strong North Vietnamese force overwhelmed an American company, with 35 killed and 31 wounded. Lt. Col. Corey Wright praised his men for fighting through, while Rasser recalled dire conditions and attempts to regroup and return home.
Bellmore merchants join the community to present Vietnam veterans with $25 U.S. Savings Bonds. Joseph Rutkoski, president of the Bellmore Chamber of Commerce, says the bonds show local support though not to be overvalued. The piece also recounts a veteran’s wartime escape and a Red Cloud Nebraska native lieutenant expected back in the field in Vietnam.
U S Marines near the DMZ face heavy artillery and mortar barrages from North Vietnam. Outposts around Dong Ha endure days of fatigue and fear as casualties mount and morale sinks. Marines cope with sleep deprivation, limited showers, and the grim motto What an absurd way to die reflects their frustration.
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