Lindsay Faces Political Survival In Tight New York Race
New York Mayor John V. Lindsay, once seen as a potential GOP running mate, now battles for re election as an independent amid criticism of his administration and minority policies. Opponents include John J. Marchi Mario A. Procaccino and he leads with Liberal party backing.
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Robert F. Wagner
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Marines Break Through Hillside South of Da Nang
U S Marines push up a hillside near Da Nang amid heavy fire. In two weeks of fighting 72 Americans and 646 North Vietnamese were killed. The 7th Marine Regiment moved against fortified bunkers as tanks supported the assault. Thursday saw 18 Americans killed and 66 wounded, with 23 North Vietnamese reported dead in the valley below. A Marine helicopter crashed from mechanical failure. another Army helicopter was shot down, wounding two. Green Berets to a new commander Col Michael D Healy follows the removal of Col Alexander Lemberes and eight others on murder charges.
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New Green Berets Commander Appointed in Vietnam
In Saigon Col Michael D Healey will lead the Green Berets in Vietnam succeeding Col Alexander Lemberes who had interim command after Col Robert Rheault was arrested in the murder case. Rheault and six officers face charges as the Army weighs court martial action.
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Healy
Germany
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Long Binh
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Saigon
Harold Seaman
Hampton
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South Vietnam
Middletown Area Forecast Sees Warm Sunny Weekend
The Middletown forecast calls for sunny and warm weather today and Saturday with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Tonight remains fair with lows near 65. Sunday looks fair, warm and humid. Yesterday’s high reached 89 and this morning’s low was 63.
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North Korea offers to swap crew for confession on helicopter downed
At the Armistice Commission meeting North Korea said all three American helicopter crewmen from the Aug 17 incident are alive and injured. They offered to return them for a US admission of guilt and apologies, citing past swap practices. US officials seek immediate medical repatrial and discuss terms.
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Korea
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Washington
Korean Armistice Commission
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Pooler
Herman E. Hofstatter
Lowpoint
WO Malcom V. Loepke
Richmond
Ind
Lee
U.N. Command
Pueblo
U.S
Armistice Commission
Arthur H. Adams
Adams
Families Hope for Release After U S Helicopter Downed in Korea
Three soldiers from an Army helicopter shot down over North Korea are reported alive or injured with families expressing joy and hope for early release. WO Malceolm V. Loepke, Capt. David H. Crawford, and Spec. 4 Herman E. Hofstatter were involved. Crawford's father asks for clarity on injuries and care.
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Richmond
Ind
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Hat Loepke
David H. Crawford
Herman E. Hofstatter
Thomas F. Crawford
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School District Strikes Threaten Fall Opening Across Midwest
Chicago teachers vote on a possible strike as 19,000 educators weigh action at the start of classes. Joliet and five Chicago suburbs face negotiations and 35,000 students could be affected. Granite City and La Salle Peru also experience openings delayed or disrupted by salary and contract disputes. In Indiana, Hammond and Lake Central schools face walkouts delaying football practice and class starts.
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Hammond
Lake Central School Corp
Schererville St. John
Gary
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