Vietnam War Briefs with Air Losses and Peace Talks
American Marines reported killing at least 106 Communists near the DMZ below Da Nang, while 13 Marines died and another wounded in an accidental mine blast. A U.S. C47 was shot down near Da Nang. Near the Cambodian border, parachutists overran Communist bunkers with an underground complex. USS Fechteler engaged shore batteries near Quan Nai. U.S. planes hit rail facilities and warehouses near Vinh. U Thant proposed a Viet Nam peace plan. Johnson and Ky offered counter proposals. Senate report cites air munition shortages in Vietnam, denied by McNamara. Torrey Canyon, ablaze, likely sank after bombings and salvage risk.
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Florida GOP gains in state election and Rhode Island contest
In Rhode Island Democrat Robert O. Tiernan clung to a slim margin over Republican James Diprete in a special congressional race as 1,809 absentee ballots awaited final tally. Final results gave Diprete 54,918 to Tiernan 35,288 with third candidate Rev. Albert W. Perry at 3,054. In Florida, Republicans secured a two party legislature, Kirk hailed it historic, with party wins projected for 20 Senate seats and 40 House seats while Democrats held 28 Senate and 76 House seats.
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Feet Trouble Triggers Army Court Martial Case
Army Pvt Shalom A Muailem of Brooklyn NY faced insubordination and willful disobedience charges after resisting corrective braces for a foot deformity and a walking habit. He arrived at Fort Leonard Wood on Jan 6, complained of foot trouble, and was deemed fit for duty by a medical board despite braces and inserts.
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Muailem
Ft. Leonard Wood
Brooklyn, N.Y
Leonard Wood
Muallem
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