Vietnam Veteran Enlists Again After Purple Heart
Leonard Smith Jr., 17, already won a Purple Heart as an Army paratrooper before his 16th birthday and has re enlisted for three years in Charlotte. He previously enlisted illegally at 15, was discharged on learning his true age, and now aims to finish high school in the Army and later enter officer candidate school. He plans to return to Vietnam after his 18th birthday, insisting the fight against communism is essential.
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Charlotte
N. C
Leonard Smith Jr
Vietnam
Smith
Army
Deaf man Perfects Midget Transistor Hearing Aid
An article notes a hard of hearing inventor, A W Newell of Erie Pennsylvania, has perfected a tiny hearing aid using a small energized unit. Readers are urged to write for full information at no cost or obligation.
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A.W. Newell
8Th St
Eric
Goodyear strike rumors denied by union officials
Akron AP report says Goodyear workers were not being called to strike Wednesday midnight. Earl L. Givens rejects the reports after Local 2 meeting where 1,500 members showed confidence in bargaining. Other tire firms faced strikes, expanding the strike tally to 53,000 workers. Goodyear continues operations day to day past contract expiration.
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Akron
Ohio
Goodyear
United Rubber Workers
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Earl L. Givens
Armory
Firestone
B. F. Goodrich
Uniroyal
General Tire
Fighting Heavy In Nigeria Amid Biafra Border Clash
Nigerian government reports heavy fighting on the Nigeria Biafra border with claims that white mercenaries were killed among three rebel companies. Government casualties tallied six dead and twelve injured. Nsukka case signals strong Biafran resistance as federal troops push toward Enugu.
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Lagos
Nigeria
Biafra
Nsukka
Enugu
University of Nigeria
Washington
London
U.S. State Department
Congo
Ohio House Fails To Rally For Garnishee Bill
Prospects for passage dim as Ohio lawmakers debate a bill to limit wage garnishments to one at a time to spare workers from firing. Rep. Hollington predicts a tough fight despite co sponsors from both parties. The measure seeks to ease hardship for margin employees facing welfare risk.
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Columbus, Ohio
House
Senate
Walter L. White
R.a. Allen
House Taxation Committee
One Thousand Businesses Damaged In June Riots
An insurance adjuster estimates more than 1,000 establishments were damaged in June rioting in Buffalo New York. Looting burning and rocks caused most of the damage and the affected sites include many businesses.
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Buffalo, N.Y
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