US Planes Renew Attack In North Vietnam Saigon
US fighter bombers renewed attacks on North Vietnamese missile sites in relief of ground action in South Vietnam where nine Americans were killed and 39 injured in a 24 hour period. The raids marked the fifth such attack in a week as radar tracked American jets over the Laotian border. Separately, a South Vietnamese Cambodian task force advanced toward Route 4 from Kompong Som, with Saigon claiming control of Stung Chhay pass and both sides pressing toward Pich Nil. Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Malik said Jakarta would use all diplomatic channels to aid Cambodia, without military agreement.
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Saigon
U.S
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
Stung
Chhay Pass
Kompong Som
Pich Nil
Jakarta
Adam Malik
Indonesia
Pentagon says Army faces thousands of manpower shortage
Washington reports indicate the Vietnam war effort has left the Army short by thousands due to fewer draftees than expected and slower withdrawals after the Cambodian incursion. The 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg, once at high readiness, now struggles to field two of three brigades, while other divisions in the U.S. and Europe also run below strength.
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Washington
Pentagon
Vietnam
82Nd Airborne Division
Ft. Bragg
N.C
Jordan
82Nd
United States
Europe
Back-To-Work Order Ignored in New York Police Strike
In New York City a back-to-work order failed to end a three day patrolmen job action over pay. About 76 percent did not perform normal duties, hours billed as 25 000 officers faced slow response while essential services remained. Mayor Lindsay and Police Commissioner Murphy voiced concern over safety with overtime and talks planned to resolve the parity dispute.
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New York
John V. Lindsay
Patrick V. Murphy
Lindsay
Patrolman's Union
State Supreme Court
Michael Cood
Edward J. Kiernan
Patrolman's Benevolent Association
Eddie Sheets Dies at 62 Rites Pending
Funeral services for Eddie Sheets of Monroe Street are pending at Arnold funeral home. A Yellow Cab Co. driver since 1957, he died unexpectedly at Audrain Medical Center yesterday after a brief admission. Born August 5, 1908, he is survived by a brother Harold Sheets of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
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Eddie Sheets
Monroe St
Arnold Funeral Home
Mr. Sheets
Audrain Medical Center
Yellow Cab Co
Finley Bus Lines
Harold Sheets
Wisconsin Rapids
Wis
Missouri cold snap expected through Wednesday
The National Weather Service forecast Missouri will see frigid nights with lows from near 0 to the 10s in the north and teens to 20s in the south. Daytime highs will range from the upper teens to low 20s in the north and low 30s in the south with a chance of snow early tonight and clearing Sunday morning. Clear to partly cloudy skies follow with little precipitation through Wednesday. Friday highs ranged from 15 at Kirksville to 44 at West Plains, with Kirksville reporting a 5 degree low and Joplin 26 during the night.
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Kansas City
Missouri
National Weather Service
Kirksville
West Plains
Joplin
Don’t put off till tomorrow by then it may be against the law
Adams County Wisconsin Times-Reporter notes a warning that delaying action could become unlawful, urging prompt compliance with regulations or deadlines cited in public guidance.
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Adams County
Wis
Times-Reporter
Robertson Wins In Corn Profit Contest In Audrain County
Robertson wins first prize in the third annual Audrain County Corn Profit Contest with a profit of 104.43 per acre on 130.6 bushels. Edwin Davis places second with 85.75 per acre on 143.6 bushels, and Robert Schutte third at 66.61 per acre on 102.9 bushels. Fourteen entries averaged 103.7 bushels and 98.22 cost per acre, with an average profit of 54.29. Prices set at 1.47 per bushel and land charges equalized. The event, held at the 4-H Center, noted yields trending down from 1968.
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Audrain County
Wayne Robertson
Dale Schnarre
Robertson
Cargill
Edwin Davis
Robert Schutte
Schnarre
C. T. Lierheimer
Gerald Schutte
Carl Ahrens
James
Tom Bass book project seeks barnyard memories and notes
Viking Publishing Inc. and Bill Downey plan a book titled The Great Tom Bass about Audrain County horse shows. Downey, a Santa Barbara News Press reporter, has been in the area gathering recollections with five days remaining for sources and anecdotal material. Downey can be reached at The Ledger newsroom.
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Tom Bass
Audrain County
Viking Publishing Inc
New York
Bill Downey
California
Santa Barbara News Press
Downey
Boone County
Ledger
Dan Devine Leaves Missouri for Packers Coach GM Role
St. Louis Cardinals executive Bill Bidwill said Devine's move from the University of Missouri to the Green Bay Packers as coach and general manager surprised team management. Bidwill noted the front office expected Devine to stay at Columbia and says they would have spoken if possible.
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ST. Louis
Dan Devine
University of Missouri
Green Bay Packers
St. Louis Cardinals
Bill Bidwill
Bidwill
Devine
Columbia
Charley Winner
Manson Case Deliberations Near End After Trial
Los Angeles AP reports the Sharon Tate murder jury deliberated seven months into the trial, after closing summaries. Charles Manson and three codefendants face first degree murder and conspiracy charges with Linda Kasabian as a key witness whose testimony required corroboration for any accomplice finding.
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Los Angeles
Sharon Tate
Charles Manson
Manson
Vincent T. Bugliosi
Bugliosi
Manson testifies but withholds remarks as jury remains out
Manson chose not to testify in the presence of the jury and declined to repeat remarks for them. If convicted of first degree murder the same jury would decide death or life. The 12 jurors stay sequestered for penalty phase with 30 to 40 witnesses subpoenaed by the state. The defense chief says a lengthy penalty case would mirror the state's in length.
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Manson
Paul Fitzgerald
Vandals strike Masonic Lodge temple in broad daylight
Police report vandals smashed windows at the Daniel S Burroughs Masonic Temple on Boulevard and Webeeepene then knocked out a west door window. They scattered groceries and debris, and tossed silverware in the kitchen. No money or upstairs rites were disturbed. Officer Robert Greene said the act was done for fun. Reverend John Harmon alerted police at 9 05 a m. Norman Genthon is grand master of the lodge. The late Captain Burroughs left funds for the building in 1944. the temple was completed in 1955 and is a local landmark.
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Daniel S. Burroughs Masonic Temple
Temple
Boulevard
Daniel S. Burroughs
John Harmon
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
Norman Genthon
Lodge
Greene
Burroughs Masonic Temple
Robert Greene
Richard Vance
Elephant Snatches Paycheck At Philadelphia Zoo
Petal the 15 year old African elephant at the Philadelphia Zoo grabbed zookeeper Ed Recotta's $92 paycheck thinking it was candy. Zoo officials responded by writing Recotta a new check and noting elephants' snack cravings during cage cleaning.
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Philadelphia
Petal
Ed Hecotta
Recotta
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