Lost Aircraft Were Latest in Asia Fight
In Saigon Viet Nam two Douglas Skyraiders downed by Communist fire highlight the air war. The Skyraiders, improved versions from a Navy line, were brought in four months ago to reinforce lighter B26 bombers and 28 fighter bombers in the Viet Cong war. The single engine two seater planes carry atomic bombs, cruise at 365 miles an hour, and can lift 10 500 to 12 000 pounds of ordnance.
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Viet Reds Claim Downing Of Two U S Planes
Viet Cong guerrillas 125 miles southwest of Saigon shot down two U S Air Force Skyraiders. One American and one Vietnamese crew listed as missing. The planes trained Vietnamese pilots and bore Vietnamese markings. Bien Hoa Province area reported unrest with possible broader labor strikes.
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Nuclear use orders said to exist for NATO commander
Two magazines report current authority allows U S field commanders to use tactical nuclear weapons in emergencies. Time and U S News and World Report say Johnson’s admin has already delegated such power under prior presidents, tied to debates over Goldwater’s proposal to place NATO supreme command under presidential delegation amid wartime crisis.
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