Charlie Company balks at move in Tay Ninh jungle
In Tay Ninh Vietnam a company of American infantry balked at an order to advance on a narrow jungle road raising questions about soldiers questioning decisions. Lt. Col. Robert L. Drudik praised the men for common sense while noting the B52 strike was scheduled near the area and it was aborted due to time constraints.
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Robert L. Drudik
Milwaukee
Wis
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1St Air Cavalry Division
1St Brigade
Thelumbia Broadcasting System
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Quebec Regiment Mascot Goat Baptiste Dies
The Royal 22nd Regiment in Quebec City reports Baptiste the goat mascot has died. The regiment seeks a successor named Baptiste IV, with Baptiste I having been donated by Queen Elizabeth II.
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Royal 22Nd Regiment
Quebec City
Baptiste
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Elizabeth II
Baptiste I
Do It Yourself Alcohol Sensor Puts Drunk Test In Hands
Indiana University professor Robert F. Borkenstein demonstrated a new do it yourself device that estimates a patron’s level of intoxication. The instrument is an automatic breathalyzer style tester designed for tavern use alongside the well known police tool. Realistically some drinkers may ignore the results.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Robert F. Borkenstein
Indiana University
Borkenstein
1968 SMU QB Hixson Sets Passing Yardmark
Chuck Hixson of SMU threw for 3103 yards in 1968, more than Charley Conerly’s 2313 yards across three seasons at Mississippi, marking a standout single season performance.
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Chuck Hixson
SMU
Charley Conerly
Mississippi
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