Viet Cong Attack on Si This Vietnamese Hospital
Viet Cong attacked the hospital run by Dr. Patricia Smith near Kontum in central highlands, killing a patient and wounding four, kidnapping a nurse and two Montagnard male nurses. Five male nurses escaped. Dr. Smith and several volunteers hid as attackers searched for her. The hospital, a Montagnard center, housed up to 140 beds with many outpatients. A touring American doctor praised its cleanliness.
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Kontum
Vietnam
Patricia Smith
Seatte
Ati
Kortum
Central Highlands
Dr. Smith
Te Creek
I Cerman
Resaie Rule
Smith
Kentun
Cap
John Griffin
Bethesda
Kuntum
Griffith
Smith's Hospital
South Vietnam
Johnson Proposes Health Budget to Curb Drug Costs
President Johnson urged Congress to restrain medical costs in a broad health program. He called for increased federal funding to aid poor women with birth control and maternal child care, while outlining limits on drug payments and a national drug compendium for consumer and professional use.
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Washington
Johnson
America
Congress
Senate
U.S
Hell of a Mistake Debacle in Viet Cong Ambush
Gen. Mearns criticized Company C for lacking flank and forward security during a sweep near an ambush site. Capt. Gore's three platoons were surprised by Viet Cong, with 4 soldiers killed and 28 wounded in about eight minutes. Sgt. Hettinger organized survivors, while wounded riflemen recalled rapid fire from RPGs and AK47 rounds as comrades were killed or mortally wounded. The unit recovered, artillery support arrived, and 36 Viet Cong were reported killed, though the company suffered significant losses and questioned leadership decisions.
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Willie L. Gore
Southport
N.C
Gore
J.C. Frank J. Hettinger
Monterey
Calif
Gen. Mearns
Mearns
Plan for Ghettos Police Training Bill in California
Sacramento report says Assembly Speaker Jesse M. Unruh proposes a two year pilot program to train 49 patrolmen in central city law enforcement. Police departments may detach officers for special training to improve relations with minorities, with trainees assigned to disadvantaged ghetto areas chosen by a special commission.
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Sacramento
Assembly
Jesse M. Unruh
Reagan Says Romney Exit Could Harm Republican Campaign
Sacramento Governor Reagan warned that Gov George Romney's withdrawal from the GOP presidential race may harm intra party debate and reduce contest. He noted Romney’s exit could affect Nixon’s path and questioned Rockefeller's entry while reiterating his own status as a favorite son candidate for California's June 4 primary.
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Sacramento
Upi
Reagan
George Romney
Michigan
San Diego
Romney
Richard M. Nixon
Guy
Nelson Rockefeller
Ragan
Rockefeller
California
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Beech
Col
REDS
Viet Hospital
Patricia South
Seattle
AP Wirenhols
LBJ
Gon River
Charlie
Spec
Matty Shoehilalker
New Bethlehem
Hex
Taining
Federal Savvnes OF
Long Beach
Fis
Henlock
al Dor
Feller
GOP
California and Pacific Southwest Recreation and Fark
Govenor
East Artesia
Imme
Lamewood Blvd
Hursday Sy
Erpaeh
Our
Penney’s
Penncrest
Pine Ave
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