A Touch Of Viet Nam In Louisiana
Soldiers headed to Viet Nam learn in a short La training regime at Fort Polk. Veterans praise the morale boost and realism while critics say the program lacks nuts and bolts and real combat drills. Instructors pressure recruits as they practice ambush and village simulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Viet Nam
FT. Polk
U.S. Army
Thomas Mattison
Hackettstown
N.J
Hal Moore
1St Cavalry
Viet’ Nam
Conrad Strawsberry
3Rd Brigade
United States
Ft. Bragg
82Nd Airborne Division
Era Of Farm Surplus Over, Humphrey Says
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey told the Mid-Continent Farmers Association the era of farm surpluses is ending and reserve acreage will come out of moth balls next year. He urged higher production to feed a growing world and support exports and aid for developing nations. He cited four years of excess demand for wheat and feed grains and minimal soybean carryovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Hubert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
Mid - Continent Farmers Association
Wheat and soy stocks to fall below reserve level warns official
An official warns that by year end wheat and soy stocks will drop below desired reserves and milk production remains insufficient. The remark highlights supply concerns in the agricultural sector.
Uncles Corner readers ask about gems and lightning ideas
Cherilynn Rachel saves the column and asks which gems are most valuable. The Cullinan diamond, given to King Edward VII, weighs about 1.3 pounds and was cut into parts. Luanne Lavergne wants stories on famous people and inventions. Dan Thomas asks if lightning contains solid material, concluding electrons exist in solids liquids and gases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherilynn Rachel
Edward VII
Great Britain
Luanne Lavergne
Dan Thomas
Refugees Report Dogs Used By Cuban Patrols
Two Cuban refugees in Miami report police dogs aiding military patrols on the Varadero Beach coast. They recount arrests of 17 would be defectors and describe dog bites as part of the crackdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Varadero Beach
Cuba
Oscar Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Jesus Pujol
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Ruud
West Ave
Jackson ST
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Appleton
Wisconsin
40 and 8 Society
American Legion
United Front
40 And 8
William Emanuel
Tomah
State Legion
Arthur Griebling
Milwaukee
Arthur Jacoby
Uncle Ray's
Publishers Newspaper Syndicate
Schneider
la Crosse
3Rd St
Sun
WED
Clearance
Losey Blvd
Hwy
National Food
Meadow Gold
Shasta
KRAFT
WELCH
IGA
Sauerkraut
Can
van Camp
Ajax Laundry
AJAX
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