Light Brigades Begin Combat Role in Viet Nam
US Army introduces new light infantry brigades to Vietnam, led by the 199th Light Infantry Brigade from Devens Massachusetts. These units, streamlined with reduced heavy gear, include extra military police and intelligence detachments, rely on air mobility, and feature helicopters for support while eschewing armored personnel carriers.
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Senators Sign Troop Reduction Resolution
Washington D C Thursday Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield said nearly a third of the Senate has signed a resolution urging a substantial reduction of U S troops in Europe. Senator Kuchel warned the measure could confuse allies and foes and signal a shift away from using troops as Europe’s first line of defense.
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Monks Halt Girl's Try at Immolation
A girl about 13 attempted self immolation near An Quang Pagoda in daylight Wednesday but monks stopped her. The event occurred as Buddhist leaders met to discuss future strategy amid anti government protests that have seen eleven Buddhists burn themselves to death since last spring.
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Senate unit approves handguns bill in push for tighter sales
Washington Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill to restrict mail order handgun sales. The move favored rival legislation by Senator Roman L. Hruska over the administration-backed Dodd proposal, as Dodd abandoned his bill to seek committee approval.
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Soldier who froze under fire faces stockade and Fort Leavenworth
18 year old Pvt Edward Conners, a 7 foot tall paralyzed by fear in combat, pleaded guilty to disobeying orders after freezing while a squad mate was killed. He faces two years in the stockade and possible discharge, with a wife and baby at home and pay forfeiture. His court martial notes him lacking nerve but many say the Army should consider his age and training needs.
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North Vietnamese Official Visits Moscow for Talks on Cooperation
A high ranking North Vietnamese official returned to Moscow for the second time this month to pursue expanded economic cooperation and trade. Officials said talks would resume after his earlier arrival en route to Communist East European countries seeking aid.
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Guide Killed in Alaska Plane Crash Near Kenai Peninsula
A renowned big game guide was killed Wednesday in a light plane crash near Alf Agashik Lake on the Kenai Peninsula south of Anchorage. Fellow guides and authorities investigated the crash site as weather conditions were reported challenging. The victim, identified as Alf Madsen of Kodiak, was among the region’s best known for guiding big game hunts.
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