Vietnam troop strength dips below four hundred eighty thousand
American forces in Vietnam fall to 479,500 as withdrawals continue for the fifth straight month. The drop comes after a 60,000 reduction this year and a peak of 543,400 last April. Command reports low enemy activity but Viet Cong attacks persist in the Mekong Delta and near Cam Ranh Bay.
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Saigon
Vietnam
U.S
Nixon
South Vietnam
Cam Ranh Bay
Mekong
Long An
Salegon
Teenager Walks From Sea To Sea Across Continent
John Mayeux, 19, journeyed from Virginia Beach to Venice California over 123 days. He spent about 350 dollars and slept in motels, private homes, under trees, or as a guest in barns. He took only three short rides and said his draft status limited promotions at work, prompting the bold trek.
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Los Angeles
John Mayeux
Atlantic
Pacific
Venice
Virginia Beach
Mayeux
Alexandria
Jalis
Mexia Wreck Injures Two In Canton Street Crash
Two Mexia residents were injured when a 1967 Pontiac driven by George Fitch was rear ended by a 1969 Chevrolet driven by Roy Mack at Milam and Canton Street. Mrs Fitch complained of neck and back pains while Joe W Gamble had cuts on chin and lip. General Mexia Hospital treated all involved. Officer Joe Teel investigated.
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Milam
Canton Street
George Fitch
Joe W. Gamble
General Mexia Hospital
Corley- Porter
Fitch
Gamble
Albert Leonard
Roy Mack
Mexia
Joe Teel
Northside Baptist Plans Witnessing Training Session
The Northside Baptist Church will start its second witnessing and visitation training Sunday December 7 at 5 p.m. in the church auditorium, announced Rev Wayne Black shear pastor. All members and visitors are encouraged to attend.
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Northside
Northside Baptist Church
Wayne Blackshear
Mexia Christmas Parade Features Santa Ride and Festivities
Santa Claus rides the Mexia Christmas parade on Friday in a Chamber of Commerce float. The event begins at 9 90 at the First United Methodist Church with the route along Commerce Street to Main. W R. Tommy Thompson leads as parade marshal with Jesse Edwards and Derry Bish as co chairs. The Mexia High Black Cat band and Mexia Junior High band perform as floats, cars, and bands decorate the route while local stores stay open after the parade for Christmas shopping.
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Santa Claus
Old St. Nick
Trade Development Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
First United Methodist Church
Commerce Street
Main
W.R
Tommy) Thompson
Merchal
Jesse Edwards
Derry Bish
Woodrow Perkins
Mera
Local Nations Guard Company
Carryin
My Es
Mexia High School
Joe Tom Haney
Mexia
Tommy Jared
Santa
Mexican Christmas Camelot Display Draws Mexia Crowds
Mary Pool of Mexia creates a sprawling Christmas scene in Ferguson Motors showroom. Santa in a red suit and gold crown presides over a castle built from discarded boxes and glass, with elves, deer, willow trees, and props crafted from egg cartons and household items.
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Peggy Wright
Mexia
Mary Pool
Ferguson Motors
Santa
J. D. Pool
Mary
Guy Durham
Groesbeck
D.C. Peters
Chester
Texas
Camelot
Riley
Charlie Ingram
Groes+beck
Milton Ferguson
Nancy
J.D
Pool
Site
Lite
Elmer's
Fair And Mild North Central Texas Weather Note
Fair tonight and Tuesday with milder temperatures and a slight warming trend. Low temperatures range from 38 to 47. A rubber company in Akron Ohio has built a total of 299 nonrigid airships since 1917.
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Texas
Akron
Ohio
My Lai Soldiers Recount Point Blank Killings
Veterans recount the My Lai massacre as Lt. Calley faces court martial for the 1968 killings of 109 Vietnamese civilians. Witnesses describe orders, fear, and civilians mistaken for enemy, while Bailey seeks the right to televised recollection.
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Michael Bernhardt
My Lai
Bernhardt
Life Magazine
Set
Charles West
Ernest L. Medina
West
Medina
F. Lee Bailey
Ft. Benning
William L. Calley Jr
Bailey
Columbus
Ohio
Nixon
Senate
House Armed Services Committees
Army
White House
Ft. Dix
Five Mexia Boys Arrested in Alcohol Case
Five Mexia teenagers were arrested Sunday for minors in possession of alcohol. An officer-led stop followed a car at speed. One boy was jailed for intoxication. the rest posted bond after being charged with possession and consumption.
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Albert Leonard
Walter van DeWegh
Allen Caldwell
One Month Old Girl Undergoes Successful Heart Operation
Massachusetts General Hospital reports baby Annie Mary Flanders of Waltham weighed five pounds two ounces at surgery last March. The infant became the smallest patient to survive a heart lung machine assisted cardiac operation, performed during profound heart failure. Doctors noted infants with similar conditions often die, while the machine aided a wall movement restoring circulation.
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Boston
Massachusetts General Hospital
Mary Flanders
Waltham
Ann -Mary
NGH
Allan Goldblatt
Ann Mary
W. Gerald Austen
MGH
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Spec
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Briegade
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Gibbs Memorial Library
Jack Davis
Life
Hst
Citizens Advisory Committee
City Commission
Mexia City Hall
Malcolm —_Lauderdale
Fort Smith
Blake Smith
Ina
Johnson County
Tuneaha
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