John Paul Vann airmans end in Kontum Vietnam hero
Saigon AP reports John Paul Vann the top American Vietnam veteran who fought to the end. He died at 47 when his helicopter crashed while supporting Vietnamese troops in Kontum. Vann led by example, insisted advisers matter, and warned against letting Vietnam fall to the Communists.
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William C. Westmoreland
Warplanes Rain Bombs on North Vietnam Front Lines
The Air Force Navy and Marine fighters launched more than 300 strikes from the DMZ to Haiphong Friday. B52s bombed Dong Hoi and Viet Namese troop positions near Saigon. Hue clashes left 68 NVA and 32 ARVN dead, with three South Vietnamese soldiers killed and two wounded. Coral Sea planes hit Haiphong rail bridges and Thanh Hoa depots, causing multiple explosions as fires and smoke rose into the sky.
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Flood Kills 36 as Rapid City Suffers Black Hills Deluge
In Rapid City South Dakota a deadly flood triggered by torrential rain explosions and fires claimed at least 36 lives with many injured. Gas lines blew while power and communications failed and residents were urged to seek higher ground as National Guardsmen watched over chaotic conditions.
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Chartered Transport Crashes Over Central Highlands
In Saigon the Nationalist Chinese chartered transport plane crash details emerged. A C46 on a courier flight with 14 Americans, 11 Vietnamese, and six Chinese crew is missing after hitting a mountain on June 3 amid bad weather. The crew and passengers were not on a secret mission. Search operations are hindered by weather.
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Bombing Damage Conceded by Hanoi on North Vietnam
Hanoi says US bombs destroyed or damaged 32 main dikes 29 dams and many economic installations in 30 districts and cities. Foreign Ministry broadcast via Radio Hanoi did not name facilities but the broadcasts referenced electric power plants railroads highways bridges and supply depots as part of the economic damage.
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Rhodesian Coal Mine Sealed After Trapping 400 Workers
In Salisbury Rhodesia officials sealed the Wankie coal mine trapping more than 400 men after Tuesday explosions. Eight miners were rescued with one later dying. Several bodies were recovered as teams reached 5 000 feet in the rescue effort.
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Elvis Presley Rocks Madison Square Garden In NYC Debut
Elvis Presley, at 37, headlined a New York City concert at Madison Square Garden drawing hardcore fans. The King wore a gold studded white suit and performed a set including Thats All Right Mama Proud Mary and Hound Dog, drawing thunderous screams each time.
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Weekend Forecast for Ohio Stays Clear and Cool
Clear, cool weather travels into Ohio for the weekend. Tonight’s low will be around 45 degrees. Tomorrow, under sunny skies, expect a high near 70 degrees.
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Four members fired from Cuyahoga County Board of Elections
Secretary of State Ted W. Brown dismissed all four board members, blaming the May 2 primary breakdown. Democrats Anthony Garofoli and John Carney and Republicans Robert Hughes and Saul Stillman were removed, with critics alleging the move aimed to install a new black director, Virgil E. Brown, at $23,500 a year.
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John J. Carney
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George L. Forbes
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Virgil E. Brown
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Ohio
Cholesterol scare may harm diets and health
Ohio State University nutritionist Edward Naber warns that the current cholesterol scare drives people to inferior diets, risking protein, vitamin and mineral deficiencies. He argues fat and heart disease links lack firm basis for radical dietary changes and notes the body makes cholesterol anyway.
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Evanston Lets Liquor Flow After Prohibition Repeal
Liquor by the drink became legal in Evanston after the Illinois Liquor Control Commission issued licenses to eight hotels clubs and restaurants. A crowd gathered at The Spot as owner Jerry Herman claimed the first beer at 4 p.m. The move followed City Council action under Home Rule provisions amid debate over a citywide referendum. WCTU opposed the repeal but accepted the outcome and supported the democratic process.
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