Reds Well Equipped Us Weight In Weapons Diminishes Saigon
The Associated Press reports a shift in Vietnamese war armament with Communists building up firepower using standardized weapons from allied nations. Captured US arms fade in significance as bloc weapons gain favor. ammunition sources remain uncertain with battlefield capture as a key supply, and officials doubt US made ammo is diverted through NATO channels.
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Edward J. Derwinski
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House Foreign Affairs
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State
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NATO
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State Department
Associated Press
Congress Won't Say No To Defense Budget Rise
As war in Viet Nam grows, President Johnson seeks broad budget support. Congress anticipates higher defense outlays, potential supplemental funds near 1 billion dollars, and planned cuts mainly in foreign aid and domestic programs. Senators Russell and Stennis call for intensified action, while Saylor urges Navy blockades and bombing to curb Hanoi.
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Congress
Johnson
Texas
John P. Saylor
R-Pa
Viet Nam
Hanoi
Haiphong
United States
South Viet Nam
Viet Cong crush elite South Vietnamese ranger battalion
A strong Viet Cong force encircled and nearly destroyed an elite ranger unit near Tam Ky, 350 miles northeast of Saigon. The attack, breaking a two day lull, wounded 30 to 50 rangers and damaged American advisers. The battle disrupted Route 1 near the coast.
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Saigon
Tam Ky
Chuckle on the key to success not fitting the ignition
The saying notes that the path to success often does not align with available means. It uses a humorous metaphor about keys and ignition to suggest mismatches between effort and access. Mission success depends on finding the right fit rather than forced attempts.
Weather outlook: mainly fair and warmer through Monday
The U S Weather Bureau predicts mostly fair and warmer weather tonight and tomorrow with a low in the mid 30s. Overnight low reached 30 at 8 this morning, yesterday's high 39, and the long range forecast calls for above normal temperatures through next Monday. Normal highs and lows are 43 and 28.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Bomber Cuts Win M Namara Senate Ire
Washington AP The Pentagon plans a deep cut in long range bombers by 1971 facing Senate objections led by Sen. Richard Russell. The move would retire about two thirds of 680 B52 and B58 bombers, keep 258 late model Bs, phase out Bs8, and may back a new advanced bomber linked to the TFX program. Nike Hercules missiles and several fighter interceptors would also be eliminated.
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Robert S. McNamara
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Harwitz House Donated to Middletown Arts Group AIM
Harwitz House at 223 South Broad Street becomes the headquarters for Arts in Middletown Inc. AIM accepts the gift from Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Levey at a Manchester Inn luncheon. The donation aims to preserve the property as a memorial and center for the Civic Symphony and Fine Arts Center.
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Arts In Middletown, Inc
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Elliott Levey
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Manchester Motor Inn
Harwitz
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Civic Symphony
Fine Arts
Levey
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Legion
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Symphony
Hurwitz
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Thorsteinson
Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts
Quail
Arts
Fine Arts Center
Middletown Area
Middletown House Reflects Local History and Notable Figures
A red brick house at Broad and Vanderveer in Middletown dates to the 1880s and links to Edward Liesenhoff, E. H. McKnight, and Ben Hurwitz. McKnight helped found Middletown Electric Co. and Hurwitz was a Supreme Court lawyer. Armco origins began in the dining room during their tenancy. The Harwitz family owned it until 1963, with antiques and artifacts from Stephen Vail’s line still inside.
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Vanderveer
Edward Liesenhoff
E. H. McKnight
Liesenhoff
Benjamin Franklin Har
Harwitz
Midddletown
Stephen Vail
Ohio Country
Hurwitz
Levey
Viet Cong Battle Hits Rangers West of Tam Ky
Vietnamese rangers faced a heavy assault by hidden Communists in canefields about six miles west of Tam Ky on the 50 mile coastal strip between Chu Lai and Da Nang. Capt. Gene Rogers described a mass attack with rockets mortars and machine guns as U S jets bombed the area and a relief force secured a perimeter.
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U.S
Chu Lai
da Nang
Leatherneck
Gene Rogers
Meridian
Tex
Kosygin Blames U S for War Tensions Over Vietnam
Soviet premier Kosygin, in a Tass interview, accuses the United States of stirring war mood and arming West Germany, says no meeting with Johnson while Vietnam war continues, hopes for reduced world tension and improved U S-Soviet relations. He adds the U S is the main obstacle to peace.
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New York Times
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Europe
Pravda
Gemini 6 Test Run Due Today
Gemini 7 pilots Frank Borman and James Lovell push their craft toward a 14 day endurance mission while a possible early rendezvous with Gemini 6 hinges on a ground computer swap at Cape Kennedy. A spokesman says a late boost could still allow Sunday launch if no new problems arise.
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