Air Force Officer Dies in Viet Nam Combat
Edwin Gerald Shank Jr a 27 year old Air Force officer died in action March 24 after serving in Viet Nam since October He wrote letters to his wife describing harsh conditions and escalating losses including crashes and limited aircraft Shank was among more than 130 servicemen killed in actual combat in the war and his plea urges stronger U S action or withdrawal the LA C column notes personal opinion not official policy
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City to raze 13 substandard buildings in Long Beach
Long Beach bids on a slum-clearance project to demolish 13 old substandard structures near West Beach and the Los Angeles River. The $13,790 bid by Sav-On Salvage Wrecking Co will remove ramshackle apartments and homes, with salvaged materials to go to the contractor.
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Truman Birthday Tribute Tells of 60 Years of Leadership
The article covers former President Harry S Truman being honored on his 60th birthday with more than 200 attendees, including peers, clergy, and former officials. It notes greetings from President Johnson and telegraphs from Eisenhower and Hoover, plus light anecdotes about Truman’s wit and Old Testament quips.
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