Agnew Assures Cambodians U S Stays Neutral
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew arrived in Bangkok after a visit to Phnom Penh stating the United States would provide arms and economic aid but avoid becoming militarily involved. He told reporters his talks with Cambodian Premier Lon Nol were guarded and that he made no commitments.
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Bangkok
Spiro T. Agnew
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
Agnew
Lon Nol
United States
Washington
Asia
Forest Fires Threaten Ardenvoir Area in Washington
Fire rages through thousands of acres of timber and brush near Ardenvoir Washington threatening the village and prompting evacuation plans for about 100 residents as 900 responders battle rapidly spreading blazes including the Mitchell Creek and Burns Creek fires across the Entiat and Okanogan National Forests amid shifting winds and critical conditions.
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Wenatchee, Wash
Ardenvoir
Nee
Forest Service
Wenatchee National Forest
Mitchell Creek
Okanogan National Forest
Burns Creek
Entiat River
Rock Festival Sparks Portland Antiw ar Protests at Convention
Six thousand National Guardsmen on alert as Portland braces for antiwar demonstrations during the American Legion convention. Authorities grant emergency powers to Multnomah County sheriff and set up a joint command post. Protests organized by People’s Army Jam boree. Night drifters gather at three parks and two festival sites twenty five miles out. Sky River Rock Festival attracts hopeful crowds but reports 3500 so far while Vortex I draws under 4000. Nudity and marijuana signs appear at Sky River campsite.
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Portland
Ore
American Legion
People’s Army Jamboree
Vietnam
Sky River Rock
Columbia River
Four Thousand Eight Helicopters Lost In Vietnam War
Saigon AP reports U S Command states 4 008 American helicopters have been lost in Vietnam War with 4 152 Americans killed in them Estimates put helicopter losses since Jan 1 1961 at 4 004 with 43 418 Americans killed in action overall and 2 968 dying in helicopters hit by enemy fire More than 4 000 helicopters operate in Indochina averaging 10 000 hours daily amid enemy fire and wear.
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Saigon
U.S
U.S. Command
South
Army
Air Force
Marines
South Vietnam
Indochina
Two Killed in Blast at Radford Arsenal
An explosion at the Radford Army arsenal near Radford Virginia killed two employees and injured four others. The blast destroyed a 25 by 60 foot building and caused about 200000 dollars in damage. Hercules Inc operates the plant under government contract and an investigation is underway.
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Radford
Radford Army Arsenal
Hercules, Inc
Middletown Weekend Forecast Promises Sunshine and Showers
The forecast for Middletown and vicinity calls for considerable sunshine and warm temperatures with a good chance of afternoon showers Saturday. Highs will reach the middle to upper 80s. Sunday will be cloudy and warm with a chance of showers in the late afternoon.
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Middletown
Oil firms face further fines after Gulf spill crackdown
Federal officials weigh prosecutions of additional Gulf Coast offshore drillers following a Chevron $1 million penalty for alleged safety violations. U S Geological Survey data indicate other violations exist, with a decision on grand jury actions expected soon.
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Washington
Gulf Coast
Chevron Oil Co
Gerald J. Gallinghouse
U.S
New Orleans
U. S. Geological Survey
Gulf of Mexico
Chevron
Israelis Battle Arab Guerrillas on Golan Heights and Galilee
AP reporting, Israeli forces clashed with two Arab guerrilla groups from Lebanon. Seven Arabs were killed and six Israelis wounded. In Golan Heights near Kafr Siaba, militants were found with weapons and supplies. In Upper Galilee near Yiftah kibbutz, four border policemen and a soldier were wounded by bazooka fire. no Arab casualties reported.
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Tel Aviv
Lebanon
Golan Heights
Syria
Kafr Siaba
Djebel Gous
Upper Galilee
Yiftah
Wounded at age 13 a soldier booted from Army again
Walter Lee Martin of Dothan Alabama a twice wounded Vietnam veteran now 15 years old joined the Army under an alias at age 12 and was sent to Vietnam where he was wounded. He then returned under another alias, married, and was later assigned to Fort Carson Colorado where he was arrested by the FBI for fraud after the Army discovered payments for two S Sergeant Albert Lewis Jr. were being issued. Prosecutors said they may defer prosecution and seek probation.
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FT. Carson
Colo
Walter Lee Martin
Vietnam
US. Attorney's Office
Martin
Dothan
Ala
Army
U.S
James Richards
Ft. Gordon
Richards
Lewis
Alabama
Albert Lewis Jr
FBI
All Magichards
Protion Department
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Arsenal
Ron Landers
Heloise
HOTTO
Valley News
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Robert G. Evans
Geo
Evans
Walter J. Hicke
Murray Kaye
Washington Reclamation Service
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