WWI Vets Urge Controls on Viet Nam Demonstrations
WWI veterans at Platteville district fall conference voiced opposition to antiVietnam demonstrations and urged controls. La Crosse Barracks 1650 members backed a resolution calling Congress to extend education and veteran benefits to those serving in Viet Nam.
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Platteville
United States
Viet Nam
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Washington, D.C
Congress
Auxiliary
John Kocian
Milwaukee
Kocian
Thomas H. Babb
Reedsburg
Herman Losching
Feeder Cattle Shipments Rise In Eight North Central States
Washington AP reports September feeder cattle and calves entering eight North Central states rose 5 percent from a year earlier to 906000 head while stockyards moved 298000 head. Third quarter totals show declines versus last year with lighter sheep and lamb shipments. Inspected stocker cattle through public stockyards reached 682000 in September, up 12 percent, and sheep and lamb yard movements totaled 190000.
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Washington
North Central States
Agriculture Department
Minnesota
Iowa
South Dakota
Stretchout In Viet Nam Commitment Seen
General Harold K. Johnson, Army chief of staff, warned that a decline in hostilities would not trigger a rapid phasedown in U S forces in Viet Nam. He cautioned against expecting quick success and cited Korean War lessons suggesting a prolonged American commitment.
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Washington
Harold K. Johnson
Army
Viet Nam
The
Association of the United States Army
Johnson
Birth rate in U S shows drop in August
The Public Health Service reports both births and birth rate fell in August. An estimated 335000 babies were born, down from 350000 a year earlier. The August rate was 20.3 per 1000, vs 21.6 last August, and the 12 month rate ended August stood at 20 per 1000, down from 21.3.
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Washington
Public Health Service
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