27 Apr 1967
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1967
Page
1
Washington officials pursue cost cutting on congressional office furniture and blinds using second-hand items. An item by item reappraisal by House Clerk W Pat Jennings reduces the original estimate from 3429 dollars to 2357 dollars, with sofas and chairs swapped for less costly pieces.
The landmark federal aid to elementary schools program, part of President Johnson's Great Society, is under partisan debate as Democratic leaders seek to extend it for over two years. Debate was delayed by committee action and scheduling shifts, with many Democrats now pushing to advance the measure to a vote.
Reported U S plane losses reach 520 as a U S 4th Infantry Division unit clashes with enemy forces in central highlands Pletku Province. The two hour battle left 15 enemy dead while weekly enemy fatalities total 1081, down from 1338 the prior week.
In South Vietnam the U S Marines face a helicopter shortage hindering relief missions and supply runs. Army units enjoy regular air support with Hueys and Chinooks while Marines often march and wait, leaving logistics and wounded care strained amid scarce aviation assets.
In Khe Sanh Vietnam Marines suffer heavy losses after a failed assault. Thirty seven US personnel killed and 40 wounded as North Vietnamese troops hold strong positions atop the hill. Marines say enemy emphasis on fortified positions and heavy artillery halted the push, with repeated counterattacks and artillery fire repelling advances.
A report from Tokyo notes that a coup attempt or political shakeup in Peking has been stymied, with authorities indicating no major fallout. Officials in Tokyo describe the incident as a setback to efforts aimed at reshaping leadership.
Martins Ferry schools close as a teacher board dispute halts classes affecting 67 teachers and the local districts. Officials cite unresolved contract issues while the community awaits a resolution and potential student program impacts.
The forecast calls for a wide cold spell with a low near 30 and a chance of frost. Friday should bring sunny skies and a warmer high in the 50s. Yesterday reached 48 with an overnight low around 36 and 1 A.M. temperature at 48.
Lance Cpl Michael recalls a rough night as troops endured hunger and rain while advancing. A fellow soldier, four bullets from Norwood’s unit, died quietly in the storm. Bombs and artillery pounded Communist positions as officers prepared another hill assault.
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