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Lubbock Avalanche Journal in Lubbock, Texas

30 Dec 1969

Page 5

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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

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Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

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Dec 30, 1969

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5

Unwelcome Christmas Guest Strikes Britain Doctors and Industry

A Hong Kong flu outbreak in Britain crippled hospitals and factories with 364 deaths in four weeks. Nurses and ambulance crews fell ill, many wards closed, and emergency measures spread from London to Scotland and Wales as workers stayed home and services slowed.

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London Britain Health Ministry Hong Kong British Industry Confederation Cardiff Wales Hursing Royal Gwent Hospital Newport Scotland Aberdeen
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Nine Years Of Fighting In Vietnam Near End In 1969

The United States closes 1969 with about a 35 percent drop in battlefield deaths from 1968, while South Vietnamese casualties rise as they assume more of the burden. Navy Admiral McCain warned of a possible North Vietnamese offensive around February 10. American troop strength falls to 475,000 with 50,000 slated for withdrawal by April 15.

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