Marines drive Reds from hill near demilitarized zone
Marines shelled a North Vietnamese command post near the demilitarized zone in a valley a mile and a half south of the zone. The attack involved mortars artillery and napalm with US and South Vietnamese forces claiming multiple enemy casualties and a sustained ground sweep in the Pleiku City region.
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Saigon
Demilitarized
Viet Nam
7The
Central Highlands
U.S. 25Th Infantry Division
Pleficu City
Hatfield Backs 12-Mile Offshore Fishing Bill
Governor Mark Hatfield urged President Johnson and 12 state governors to back a 12 mile offshore fishing limit as part of a U.S. fisheries bill. He argued the measure is a crucial step toward protecting fishermen, despite broader wartime confusion and conflicting government signals. Fleet air strikes near Thanh Hoa and coastal targets were noted while debates continued in Washington.
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Astoria
Ore
UPI
Mark Hatfield
Johnson
Qui Nhon
U.S
Aix
Hatfield
North
Viets Nam
Coral Sea
Oris
14Iland
Ters
Cuba Claims U S Air Raid In Cuba
Cuba says a U S sourced plane dropped three bombs on its north coast with one exploding. no casualties or damage were reported. A Miami exile group claimed responsibility for the attack. The Cuban Armed Forces Ministry issued a brief statement broadcast by short wave noting the locations Nuevilas in Camaguey and Porto Tarafa.
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Miami
Fla
Cuban Armed Forces Ministry
United States
Cuba
Nuevilas
Camaguey
Porto Tarafa
Governors pressed Johnson on inflation curb plan
Eleven governors met with President Johnson at the White House to urge action on inflation. Governor Romney of Michigan, a 1968 GOP contender, criticized administration economics and said he would cooperate in trimming spending. Reed of Maine called the session excellent and said Johnson would provide guidelines for state level economizing on highways, schools, and bonds to prevent the economy from heating up.
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Washington
George Romney
Michigan
Johnson
Romney
White House
John H. Reed
Maine
Reed
Younger to Evaluate Watson Probe Data
Los Angeles District Attorney Evelle J Younger said he would promptly assess evidence in the investigation of Los Angeles County Assessor Philip M Watson. He expects state attorney general records in days and will seek a statement from Watson as Atty. Gen. Lynch’s office plans to question the assessor, with a grand jury meeting anticipated next week.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Evelle J. Young
Philip
Watson
Younger
State Attorney General's
Thomas €. Lynch
New York
Lynch
Joseph A. Ball
Poverty Bill Voted by House
The House pressed ahead with poverty legislation approved under a $1.6 billion authority since 1966-67, sticking to the President’s $1.75 billion budget while instituting tighter administration. Changes include limits on local antipoverty salaries, a ban on political activity, and a stronger push on job training and preschool projects.
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House
Bishop Pike Faces New Heresy Charge
Rt Rev Henry J Loutut of South Jeutut and other bishops file charges against Bishop Pike alleging heresy and violation of the ordination rite. The action is pursued across multiple sees including Albany and Long Island with prior similar cases known. Mother's meeting and classified ads reference youth items and solicit resignations or trials.
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Henry J. Loutut
Episcopal
South Jeutut
Florida
Pike
Long Island
Montana
Georgia
Albany
Upper South
Caro
James A. Piscelina
Dallas
Tex
Chicago
California
Kentucky
Cali
Tampa
Fila
Space walks may be cooled by ventilated suit system
Moscow reports scientists advised reducing cosmonaut overheating risk during long space walks. Nine experts recommended a ventilating system to keep body temperature below 98.6 degrees. The proposal suggests the cooling unit could remove 25 to 40 percent of heat from the spacesuit.
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Russ Moscow
Navy faces officer experience gaps in surface and sub fleet
Navy figures show 4,500 experienced officers and a surplus of junior ranks in surface and submarine lines. Officials warn total strength meets quotas but qualitative readiness lags due to lack of experience aboard destroyers and cruisers. Some planners note WW II-era success with young ensigns and doubt creation of a surface line officer school.
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Navy
Defense Department
Civil Service Pension Hike Tied to index rise
The Civil Service Commission said more than 750000 retirees would gain a cost of living adjustment next January if the consumer price index reaches 113.6 for September and October. If approved, the increase would first appear in February 1 checks for January annuities.
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Washington
Civil Service
Civil Service) Commission
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