Lavelle admits ordering unauthorized strikes in Vietnam winter
Former General John D. Lavelle told a House committee he ordered air strikes against North Vietnamese targets last winter to halt Hanoi's buildup. He said he would do it again with better reporting, while Air Force Chief Gen. John D. Ryan cited mission violations leading to Lavelle's firing.
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Nixon
Car Inspection in Denmark and Sweden rules noted
Danish owners of pre 1962 cars must report annually for inspection. Officials estimate accidents could drop up to ten percent. In Sweden, cars over five years old are required to undergo annual checks.
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War planes hit targets above the DMZ in Vietnam strikes
U S war planes bombed stockpiles above the DMZ in North Vietnam and struck zones around Dong Hoi and Quang Tri. A U S OH6 helicopter was shot down near Hue with one missing and one wounded. Command tallies show 68 Americans killed and 121 missing across March to May with air losses rising.
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Book Program In Full Swing In Lubbock Schools
The Summer Reading program in Lubbock Public Schools is in full swing with over 250000 library books awaiting reading. Young readers began checking out last week and first week circulation reached 2480. More than 3000 students borrowed books. The program runs two days weekly in elementary libraries with secondary libraries open daily at Coronado Atkins Alderson Matthews and Wilson.
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