Viet Hero Faces Mandatory Retirement After Promotion Rejections
Lt Col Charles A House, veteran of 25 years, told AP he will be retired as he was passed over twice for promotion to colonel. He also confirmed a reprimand for talking to newsmen about the Ashau battle where he earned the Navy Cross. He recalled leading a five day retreat under Viet Cong attack and a later helicopter rescue. Sonny Jackson posted a .292 batting average, a club best for a Houston Astros player last season.
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Revenue Move Is Questioned In Kansas
At a board hearing in Topeka Sam Brookover questioned the timing of a Kansas Revenue Department plan to cut withholding from 15 to 10 percent of federal withholding. He noted Jan for the full year's benefit and warned political timing could affect Governor elect Docking and 1968 election dynamics. Democratic lawmakers warned it might be a Republican trap ahead of Docking's inauguration.
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American pilot guides burning plane from village
Capt. William T. Ebert of Glendale California ejected seconds before the burning twin engine plane exploded near Volkartshain Hes sian village. Spec 4 Kenneth G. Bakes of Flint Michigan suffered minor injuries as both men escaped. The plane from the 122nd Aviation Company at Hanau crashed after the evasive action.
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Actor Don Adams nose injury during Get Smart fight
In Hollywood an actor accidentally broke Don Adams nose while filming a fight scene for the television series Get Smart. Adams, who plays agent Maxwell Smart, was treated by a private physician and described the pain.
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