Viet Cong claim far higher kill figures than Pentagon data
A captured South Vietnam document cited Viet Cong leaders saying 88,000 Americans were killed in the first nine months of 1966. Pentagon data show 3,558 U.S. deaths and about 41,000 Communists killed in the same period. The discrepancy suggests VC deception and ongoing pressure despite Allied gains.
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South Vietnam
Hanoi
Pentagon
U.S
Vietnam
Communist Military Organization
Central Office
Saigon
Casualties Rise in Red Attack Across Vietnam War Fronts
The U.S. Air Force and Navy jets struck targets around Hanoi and near Thai land bases, with Marine units sustaining heavy losses. Reports cite 44 Marines killed and 140 allied wounded, plus 14 civilian deaths among South Vietnamese. North Vietnamese losses climb, while B52s target six mile buffer near the DMZ and Khe Sanh area.
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Hoa Lac Mig
Hanoi
Enterprise
Thaiphone
South Vietnam
Leatherneck Square
Demilitarized Zone
Bid Tate
U.S
Khe Sanh
Teacher Pay Stirs Debate In Texas Legislature
Senators approved a one year spending bill 22 to 7 and added amendments raising general revenue to 437.7 million dollars. The Senate then took up a proposed teacher pay raise providing about 55.5 million for public school teachers' salaries starting Sept 1. Critics said the plan was half a loaf and a cheat to Texas teachers while supporters argued the rise would attract new teachers despite objections.
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Senate
Chaim
Texas
Ptouse
Texas State Teachers Assn
Debate Shapes Final Appropriation Vote In Texas Senate
Five hour debate ended with a 21 to 8 vote on final passage of a one year appropriation bill amid resistance to a biennial plan. Sen. Dearsey Hardeman of San Angelo challenged constitutionality, while amendments added 1.7 million and defeated 18 million in potential increases. Major talks included a $15 million teachers request by Sen. Wilson and a $2 million construction shift by Schwartz. page six for full coverage.
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Gav
John Connally
Dearsey Hardeman
San Angelo
Hardeman
Sens
H. J. Blanchard
Lubboeck
A. R. Schwartz
Galveston
Don Kennard
Fort Worth
W. E. Berry
San Antonio
Jim Bates
Edinburg
David Ratliff
Stamford
George Parkhouse
Dallas
Lubbock
Charles Wilson
Lufkin
Schwartz
Psychiatrists Most Prone To Death by Own Action
A study reported psychiatrists have the highest rate of death by own action among doctors, at about 10 per 100000 per year. Severe depression and role conflict were linked, with seven cases showing depression and requests for help, and one suicide in a psychiatrist's office.
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John Barbour
DeSele
DeSate
Veterans Administration Hospital
Albany
Nsw
Aronson
Albany Medical College
American Psychiatria Assa
Turbulent Weather Hits Gulf Coast Tornado Strikes South Texas
A tornado confined its damage to Falls City near San Antonio with porch damage and wrecked antennas. Marble hail hit George West and Pettus while golf ball sized hail and heavy rain lashed the Corpus Christi area. Texas weather cooled on the Plains with warm, dry conditions predicted to midweek and temperatures reaching into the 90s.
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South Texas
Gulf Coast
Corpus Christi
Galvadan
Palolla
Falls City
Sean
San Antonio
George West
Pettus
South Plains
Lubbock
County commission considers plea for more suit serving deputies
County Commissioners weigh expanding deputy staffing to increase service coverage. The proposal aims to boost enforcement presence, speed up legal process, and improve filings across jurisdictions as they review budget implications and staffing needs.
Prayer for peace and trust in a weary world
A Reader prays to the Lord of life asking for mercy and guidance. The plea seeks universal trust in God as the path to peace on earth, addressing the lonely, desperate, and anxious amid global confusion.
Students Evicted From Rayburn Amid Vietnam Draft Protest
Capital Police forcibly removed about 40 college protesters from the Rayburn Building as they attempted a self-organized hearing on the draft. Over 600 others remained behind police lines two blocks away before the group moved to Lafayette Park. The incident ended without injuries or arrests.
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Associated Presa
Ashington College
Othe
Rayburn
New York
Massachusetts
Lafayette Park
White House
House Armed Services Committee
James M. Powell
Capitol
Capitol Grounds
Hies
Jared Israel
Tharvard University
Powell
Committee Staf
Israel
New York Evening Paper Market Shifts After WIT Closure
Grand Central Station crowds note a void after the Friday death of WIT. The Post plans to add 200000 copies to its 400000 daily run as 40000 Philadelphia Bulletins appear at the Grand Central newsstand. The Daily News and New York Times weigh evening editions as they boost morning output to meet demand.
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Grand Central Station
Birzest City
World Journal Tribune
The
Post
Manhattan
WIT
Grand Central
Philadelphia
Daily News
New York Times
Tate
New York
Supreme Court rules gir
The Supreme Court in a 7-2 decision shields certain girlish magazines and spicy paperbacks from obscenity prosecutions under the First Amendment. The ruling overturns state obscenity rulings against 10 magazines and two paperbacks, with Justices Harlan and Clark dissenting.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Swank
Gent
Modern Man
Bachelor
Harlan and Clark Lee High Court
Connally Vetoes Regents Bill for West Texas State University
Gov. John Connally vetoed the bill moving West Texas State University Canyon from the Board of Regents to a separate governing board. He cited concerns over proliferating boards hindering a coordinated state higher education system and future excellence.
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Austin
John Connally
Wiedsupe
West Texas State University
Canyon School
Board of Regents
State Senior Colleges
Phice
Connally
Guard Eyes Viewers Get Eclipse Tips
The Texas Society for the Prevention of Blindness warns against viewing the sun during the eclipse today. It urges using a pinhole viewer, with a cardboard setup, to project the sun’s image safely. Sunglasses or smoked glasses offer no eye protection for direct sun viewing. The eclipse will be visible nationally from 8:21 to 9:19 a.m.
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Texas. Society For the Prevention of Blindness
Truman Birthday Fete Issues as He Skips Party
At 83.1T S too much for him. Friends gathered to honor Truman but he stayed away asking to conserve energy for writing. Henry J. Talge, the host, canceled the event by Truman’s request. Mrs. Truman noted he looks better in person than in photos. The birthday tradition with White House calls was paused this year.
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Harry FL Rosenthal
Jas City
Truman
White House
Henry J. Talge
Johnson
Washington
Nwuman
Legislature bans secret meetings in Texas history
Texas lawmakers pass the first bill prohibiting government bodies from holding secret meetings. The House approved 44 to 0 and the Senate 28 to 0 after amendments. Applies to state agencies, county courts, city councils, and many boards with penalties for participation. Exemptions include hiring deliberations and security-related discussions.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
House
Senate Killy
Senate
Billy Williamtsean
Tyler
James Shdet
Naples
Don Cavness
Bi Rapp
Raymondville
Renimng
SAO
Weather Map Page 4 A Lubbock Vaicinins Tu
A variably cloudy day and night with mild warmth. Winds southwest at 15 to 25 mph. Highs in the towns and lows tonight near the low 50s.
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