Twenty Four Green Beret Prisoners Escape Through Jungle
U S officials say twenty four survivors of a Green Beret camp overrun by the Communists climbed through dense jungle to freedom after being inexplicably released from a North Vietnamese prison camp. They were among 59 prisoners freed from a secret camp. fate of 35 remained unknown. The group were part of about 200 soldiers captured at the A Shan Special Forces camp on March 12. American helicopters had previously rescued 184.
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A Shan
Comms Free 24 Prisoners and U.S. War Casualties Reported
A mass release coincided with Saigon reporting more than 850 American servicemen killed or wounded in the week ending Nov 26. U.S. figures show 143 Americans killed in combat and 709 wounded, with 2 missing, raising total U.S. deaths to 6,192 in Vietnam. South Vietnamese losses totaled 159 killed and 41 missing. Communists reportedly suffered at least 1,422 killed. More Viet Cong soldiers surrendered in November than ever before.
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Firebrand Savio Leads New Revolt on Berkeley Campus
Six thousand students rallied in the rain at Sproul Hall demanding the university meet their demands. Mario Savio urged coercion of the administration as classes were disrupted and some were cancelled amid sit ins and arrests following clashes with police at the student union.
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Sproul Hall
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Navy
Hughes Privacy Plea Highlights Nevada Welcome
A Nevada columnist defends Howard Hughes right to privacy amid national speculation about his health and whereabouts. The piece lauds Hughes as a foremost industrialist whose ventures in Hughes Aircraft, Hughes Tool Co, space research, and medical philanthropy benefit the nation. The Sun urges respectful coverage and notes Hughes seeks seclusion after media intrusion.
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Vegas Teens Gather For Youth Forum
A record 759 students from 10 Clark County high schools attend the 11th SUN Youth Forum at the Convention Center. Sessions include a lunch break in the Gold Room at 11:30 and resume at 12:30 with an entertainment interlude at 3 featuring Woody Allen and others.
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Weather recap with cooler temperatures and wind shifts
The report notes mostly cloudy skies with southwest winds at 15 to 25 mph. Today's high near 45 and low around 60 with sunrise at 6 33 and sunset at 4 26. Yesterday reached 67 with a 40 low and noontime humidity about 41 percent.
Overbillings for Phones Tangle Las Vegas Claims
City of Las Vegas awaiting a conference with Central Telephone officials over a $32,263 overcharge. Refund efforts stalled as a Public Service Commission hearing for Central Telephone is delayed.
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City Demands Refund Overcharges From Central Telephone
The SUN reports new overbilling figures tied to August charges by Central Telephone, with $11,360 admitted and an $1,200 undercharge added. City Manager Art Trelease refuses a blanket release and seeks $11,360 credit or payment, plus legal interest, until all overcharges dating to the billing error are repaid. Monroe Ltd. uncovered the latest overcharges for the city.
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Central Telephone
Art Trelease
Perennial Colorado River water feud flares again
During the Colorado River Water Users Association meeting in Las Vegas the nationwide dispute flared as Arizona and California clashed over allocation and control of river supplies. Joseph Jensen of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California rebutted Douglas J. Wall of the Arizona Interstate Stream Commission amid ongoing tensions among basin states.
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Albuquerque
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Federal skim hearing extends as Nevada gamblers probe widens
A federal grand jury questioned Desert Inn pit boss Sam Solomon and nine others from three Las Vegas resorts as the skimming investigation into casino profits continues. Solomon reportedly invoked the Fifth Amendment after a brief two minute appearance. other witnesses from Riviera Fremont and Desert Inn testified for lengthy sessions with next sessions anticipated.
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