Men of B Company Finish Viet Nam Tour After Fierce Battle
In D Zone Viet Nam near Song Be River the 178th Airborne Brigade’s B Company fought a VC stronghold. Captain Ronnie L. Brownlee directed rescue from a tree while medics treated the wounded in a bomb crater. Evacuation proceeded as C Company reached the scene.
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Castro indicates break with China over alleged imperialism
Fidel Castro announced Cuba may sever diplomatic ties with Communist China accusing Beijing of imperialist campaigns and economic aggression. He criticized rumors of internal opposition while defending Cuba’s stance and signaling possible limits on Chinese officials and equipment in Cuba following China’s rice supply dispute.
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Marines rule out extending Far East duty tours
The Marine Corps announced no plan to extend overseas tours beyond the 13 month limit. Spokesmen said rotations are by individual replacement rather than whole units as a 4000 man brigade in Vietnam reaches its one year in country.
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Jungle fortress under siege by jets and armed helicopters
Evening bombardment saw jets and armed helicopters alternating with artillery against Viet Cong positions. B Company pressed through dense jungle terrain still far from home.
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