Yanks Beat Off Cong Attack Near Tay Ninh
American infantry with armored vehicles repelled an estimated 800 Communist assault early today on an artillery base near Tay Ninh City, about 53 miles northwest of Saigon. The battered force retreated from the city outskirts after penetrating the suburbs during an ongoing engagement that began Wednesday. Farther north along the Cambodian frontier, heavier fighting erupted Thursday.
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Tay Ninh
Cambo
Battle Near Loc Ninh Claims 113 Communist Kills
U S Army 1st Infantry Division reports a day long clash with about 1 500 Communist fighters near Loc Ninh resulting in 113 enemy dead, 14 American soldiers killed and 60 wounded. American forces received tank, jet, and helicopter support. fighting lasted about 13 hours before withdrawal.
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Loc Ninh
U.S. 1St Infantry Division
War Toll Drops as U S Reports Weekly Casualties
The report shows 195 Americans killed and 1,400 wounded in the week ended last Saturday, with 1,664 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong killed. South Vietnamese losses were 375 killed and 1,081 wounded. Since 1961, 27,704 Americans have been killed and 173,189 wounded. Allied forces have killed 392,585 communists in the same period.
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Saigon
Vietnam
U.S
Communist Drive in Laos Hinted by U.S. Sources
U S military sources say indications of a possible Communist offensive in southern Laos could occur before the end of the monsoon next month. One American official warned it might come next week or next month, or perhaps not at all, but the indicators exist.
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Laos
U.S
Dubcek Speech Canceled Amid Prague Tension
A nationwide radio telecast by Alexander Dubcek was canceled an hour before air after a Central Committee phone call. The speech signaled continuation of post January liberalization policies despite Soviet occupation and Moscow agreements.
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Alexander Dubcek
Czechoslovakia
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Moscow
U.S
Herbert Reis
U.N
Reis
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L. I. Mendelevich
Nixon Humphrey clash over nuclear treaty ratification
Washington reports a split on postponing the nuclear nonproliferation treaty vote. Senator Gore urges Nixon to testify before the Foreign Relations Committee while Nixon favors postponement. Vice President Humphrey presses for immediate Senate ratification and cites risks of delaying arms control efforts.
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Nixon
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Humphrey
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Goldwater Campaign Opens With Warning of Anarchy
Prescott Arizona Barry Goldwater launches his general election bid from the Yavapai County courthouse voicing fears of rising crime and anarchy. Milwaukee George Wallace promises to restore order amid protests. Washington hearings reopen on Fortas nomination with LA vice officer as first witness. New York mayor faces school strike as Ocean Hill Brownsville district resists community control. House approves 72.2 billion defense bill with Vietnam share. Budget director cites possible deficit if 10 percent surcharge extended.
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Barry Goldwater
U.S. Senate
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Goldwater
New York
John V. Lindsay
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Brownsville
Actor Talman's Posthumous Warning on Smoking Dangers
William Talman of Perry Mason fame dies of lung cancer and records a posthumous American Cancer Society PSA urging people not to smoke. He describes decades of smoking three packs daily and pleads to quit to spare his six children a similar fate.
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Talman
American Cancer Society
Goodell Sworn In as New York Senator
Charles E. Goodell was sworn in as New York's junior senator, succeeding Robert F. Kennedy. The 42 year old Republican congressman from Jamestown said he entered the job with great humility and noted Kennedy's unique talents. Gov. Rockefeller selected him to fill the vacancy after Kennedy's assassination last June 4.
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New York
Robert F. Kennedy
Robert Kennedy
Goodell
Jamestown
N.Y
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Kennedy
Noted Builder Atkinson Dies at 93 in Los Angeles
Pioneer contractor Guy F. Atkinson founder of Guy F. Atkinson Co. died after heart attacks at a Los Angeles hospital at age 93. He built the Mangla Dam in West Pakistan and oversaw projects including Grand Coulee, Hansen, Mud Mountain and McNary Dams.
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America
Los Angeles
Guy F. Atkinson Co
Mangla
West
Pakistan
Johnny Reb Threat Letters Trigger Secret Service Arrest
Secret Service agents in Chicago arrested 57 year old dishwasher John Ribovich on threats against President Johnson. He allegedly mailed 30 letters, two signed Johnny Reb and Name Not Necessary, traced by fingerprints.
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Chicago
Johnson
John Ribovich
Johnny Reb
Ribovich
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