Vietnam refugees in Ben Suc show “showcase village” failure
Eighteen months after burning Ben Suc and relocating 2800 people to Binh Hoa hamlet, U.S. sources say about half the refugees are Viet Cong or pro Communist and many have returned to Ben Suc underground. Officials still plan more village destructions in the area despite the setback.
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U.S
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Marines Begin Rapid Exit From Khe Sanh Base
U S Marines work by night and day to clear Khe Sanh within a week. Bulldozers raise red dust while air force planes drop flares as they salvage usable sections of the airstrip and move equipment to Landing Zone Stud. The base, once deemed indispensable, will be abandoned for a mobile striking force to counter intensified enemy attacks.
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Three Lubbock Little Misses Vie For State Honors
In two day preliminaries 10 finalists perform at 2 p.m. in Lubbock Theatre Center with three Little Miss contestants vying for Our Little Miss and Miss La Petite titles. Winners earn state pageant eligibility and a top talent honor will be awarded.
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New UN Pact Takes Effect Upon Ratification
The United Nations reports that the International Covenants outlining political economic social and cultural rights will take effect once 35 nations ratify them. The agreement aims to standardize fundamental rights across member states and influence national policies globally.
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