Allies Launch Largest Mekong Delta Sweep Against Viet Cong
Allied forces led a massive 10 000 man operation in the Mekong delta southwest of Saigon with U S Command reporting 200 enemy killed. Air power struck Hanoi area targets while ships and pilots pursued Viet Cong bases as Johnson weighs peace gestures.
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Edwin Q. White Aigon
Mekong
Saigon
U.S
Coronado
Hanoi
Pominal
North
Washington
New Jersey
Johnson
A Shan
South Vietnam
Laos
Air Force Thunderchief
Bac Giang
Son Tay
Thun- Seo Record Force
Battleship New Jersey Ordered to Active Duty
Secretary of Defense McNamara ordered the battleship New Jersey reactivated for Vietnam war duties. The ship could be in action by next April, enhancing U S firepower with nine 16 inch guns and a 1 400-man crew after a nine month refit and shakedown en route to the combat zone.
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YY Ashington
New Jersey
North
United States
Iowa
Wisconsin
Missouri
Vietnam
North Vietnam
Navy
McNamara
U.S
Southeast Asia
Pentagon
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USDA weighs Lubbock as spot cotton market site
The Department of Agriculture says it is considering Lubbock as a replacement for Galveston on the list of bona fide spot cotton markets used for futures contact settlement. If approved, only a small share of traders would be affected among fifteen designated markets nationwide.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Lubbock
Galveston
Rainfall and Heat Patterns Across the South Plains
A weather summary notes scattered showers and a cool front cooling South Plains temperatures while heat remains in other Texas areas. Forecasts predict a 10 percent shower chance today with weak fronts moving south, possible thundershowers through Thursday and under half inch rainfall expected. city observations include Dalhart Amarillo Perryton and Lubbock with varied rainfall.
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South Plains
Texas
West Texas
Friona
Hale Center
Kress
Lockiney
Sudan
U.S. Weather Bureau
Minnesota
Kansas
Colorado
Panhandle
Dalhart
Amarillo
Perrysee
Milwaukee riots flare as federal troops pull out
Amid nationwide tensions, Milwaukee endures another night of violence with sniping and arson in the inner core as federal troops withdraw from Detroit and Atty. Gen. Ramsey Clark denies politicization of federal actions. Police halt six cars at 35th and Vilet. Brinks armored car counters snipers. a factory fire is started by a Molotov cocktail near police posts. Guardsmen respond with a .50 caliber gun to deter unrest.
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Avalanche-Journal Wire Services
ASON
Milwaukee
White House
Washington
Detroit
Motor City
Ramsey Clark
Michigan
Johnson
35Th
Vilet
6Th
Wright
Brinks Inc
State Street
33Rd
34Th Streets
5Th
15Th
Fond du Lac
National
Prayer for Comfort and Healing for the Ill
A today's prayer asks God to ease the pain of the ill and weary and to bless those who aid the sick. It expresses comfort, support, and reliance on divine aid for both patients and caregivers.
Railroads Win Emergency Freight Rate Increase of 300 Million
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a roughly 3 percent rise in railroad freight rates, totaling about 300 million dollars annually. The decision, unopposed, argues the hike supports price stability and reflects modest gains on key raw materials, with full effects delayed at least ten days after tariff details are filed.
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Ashington
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Two Dimmitt Sailor Dies In Forrestal Fire Tragedy
Dim mitt native George E. Wall 22 and Snyder high school graduate Jerry Paul Rogers 23 were among killed on the USS Forrestal when a fire swept the carrier off Norfolk. Pentagon lists two Texans among dead and five missing as relatives recall the crash and first Vietnam deployment.
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Dimmitt
Snyder
Forrestal
Pentagon
U.S. Naval
George E. Wall
Fred E. Wall
Jerry Paul Rogers
Tonkin Gulf
Vietnam
Rogers
Navy
Snyder High School
Al-Anon Focus Expands In Three Part Series
A three part Women's News series begins on Page 2 Sec B exploring Al-Anon the counterpart to Alcoholics Anonymous. It surveys how spouses children and other family members cope with an alcoholic in the household and the aid Al-Anon provides.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Al-Anon
A. A
Lunar Orbiter 5 Launch Aims for Moon Survey
Orbiter 5 blasts off on a precise 250187 mile path to enter an egg shaped lunar orbit at 1244 p m EDT Saturday. The 860 pound craft to map Apollo landing sites and seek signs of volcanic activity while completing the lunar chart work.
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United Fresh International
Ape Kennedy
Earth
Clifford Nelson
Survey 4
AVNA
Nelson
Atlas
Agena
Orbiter
Reese AFB funds approved by House in 1968 Military Construction
The House approved 3.795 million dollars for Reese AFB as part of the 1968 Military Construction Authorization, earmending about two million for a hospital and related facilities. An additional 2.236 million was approved for Webb AFB at Big Spring for hospital and medical facilities.
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Reese Afb
House
Senate
House Armed Services Committee
Washington
Reese
Webb Afb
Big Spring
Two Seriously Injured Crash North Of New Deal Fatal To Lockney Laborer
Lockney laborer Pedro Gonzales died at Methodist Hospital after a head on collision two miles north of New Deal on U S Highway 87. His 10 year old son Victor and Paul Collins of Lubbock were seriously injured. Kenneth Anthony noted Gonzales attempted to pass a semi in a two lane construction zone while Collins swerved to avoid collision.
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Lockney
New Deal
U.S. Hwy
Pedro Gonzales
Methodist
Victor
Paul Collins
Lubbock
Kenneth Anthony
Gonzales
Sir
Collins
30Th St
Anthony
U.S. 87
Animal Warden Faces Charges Over City Funds
Robert Fisher Lubbock animal warden is charged with misappropriation of more than 50 dollars after a routine audit. The 36 year old, address 3704 Auburn, was arraigned and held on a 1500 bond. Bolingers and Segars audit firm noted by city officials plans for a special report ahead of year end. Fisher headed the five member animal central department for several years.
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Robert Fisher
Lubbock
Animal Central Department
Fisher
Auburn
McCloskey
Bat City
4 Com
Alevel
Bolingers and Segars
Weather notes show mild 90s with variable winds
A fragment notes temperatures around the 90s and 60s with light to variable winds. The terse forecast suggests warm daytime readings and lighter air movement without strong gusts.
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