261 GI Combat Deaths Reported For Last Week
Saigon reports show American combat deaths at 261 last week, down from 265, with 1,810 Americans wounded. South Vietnamese and enemy casualties rose, while truces during Buddha's birthday periods showed repeated violations.
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Omaha Beach Erosion and Bradley's Moment Redefined
AP quotes Cornelius Ryan recounting how Omaha Beach nearly failed before Gen. Omar Bradley's one hour decision turned the tide. Eisenhower contemplated a failed commique and a second invasion, while Ryan notes a turning rush as soldiers pressed inland past hedgerows. Galveston, Texas, is noted as Jean Lafitte’s former HQ.
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Veterans On Horseback Trip To Colorado
Two North Benton Vietnam veterans Boehn and Cline start a 2000 mile horseback journey to Walden Colorado from Salem Ohio. They travel about 30 miles daily with rest days every seventh day and plan a four to five month trip aided by two pack horses.
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North Benton
Colorado
Russell Boehn
Paul Cline
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Calif
Boehn
Walden
Jackson County
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Vietnam
Mineral output in South Africa doubles every decade
Over the last 25 years mineral production in South Africa has doubled every ten years, reflecting sustained growth across the mining sector and showing ongoing expansion in key mineral outputs.
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South Africa
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