Khe Sanh bombardment eases as Dien Bien Phu anniversary nears
In South Vietnam the Khe Sanh siege sees a drop in North Vietnamese shelling amid broader actions. Allied forces report multiple battles across the northeast, Dong Ha, Quang Tri and A Shau Valley with heavy casualties on both sides and U S air power sustaining operations near the DMZ.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
U.S
Khe Sanh
Mite
Dien Bien Phu
3Rd Marine Division
Dong Ha
Demilitarized Zone
Quang Tri City
Dmz
U.S. 1St Air Cavalry Division
Quang Tri
A Shau
da Nang
Binh Thuan
Tuy Hoa
Invasion Army Formed in South Vietnam Report
Viet Nam Press said a North Vietnam Liberation Army is forming with Nguyen Ngoc Linh stating it would be a guerrilla force not part of the regular South Vietnamese Army. The plan involves Hoa Hao and Cao Dai supporters and seeks government arms amid skepticism from U.S. officials.
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Plete
Nguyen Ngoc Linh
South Vietnam
Viet Cong
South Vietnamese Liberation Army
Vietnam Press
North Army
Nguyen Cao Ky
Air Force
Nguyen van Thieu
Linh
North Vietnam Liberation Army
Hoa Hao
Cao Dai
U.S
Johnson Narrow Win in New Hampshire Primary
President Johnson secured a slim victory in New Hampshire with about 49 percent while Eugene McCarthy gathered 42 percent and pursued 20 potential national convention votes. Nixon dominated the Republican vote as the race moved toward his nomination bid. The Democratic delegate race favored McCarthy for 20 seats and Johnson for 4, highlighting a split outcome and renewed antiwar momentum.
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Walter R. Mears
Concord
N.H
New Hampshire
Johnson
Eugene J. McCarthy
Richard M. Nixon
McCarthy
Minnesota
Ganization
Demostic
Vietnam
Drive in mortuary window lets people view deceased
ATLANTA Ga AP a funeral director adapts the drive in window idea for busy mourners Five six foot windows in a row extend from his funeral home facing a side driveway The display allows quick viewing with little disruption and without the need to dress up Families must grant permission for the drive in viewing The layout features name plaques carpeting and drapes and aims to cut phone interruptions during off hours
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Atlanta, Ga
Atlanta
Hirschel Thornton
Thornton
Thorton
Ice Storm Pummels Ohio Causing Crashes and Delays
A late winter storm drenches Ohio with snow sleet and hail. Northeastern counties tally heavy snowfall. up to 7 inches in Lake County and 3 to 5 in Ashtabula and Geauga counties. Icy roads trigger hundreds of accidents. one fatal crash near Henry County. Interstate 75 in Cincinnati sees a 17-car chain reaction. Gov. Rhodes and many fans miss the Buckeyes playoff game with Iowa.
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Associated Press
Ohio
Lake County
Ashtabula
George Counties
Henry County
Ohio Highway Patrol
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Ohio State
James A. Rhodes
Lafayette
Ind
Buckeyes
Iowa
Chuckle A pessimist sees a stomach ache in every apple blossom
A lighthearted quip notes that a pessimist views common apple blossoms as foretelling stomach troubles. The wry line pairs a cheerful image with a guarded outlook, inviting a smile at the contrast between optimism and worry.
Youngstown Marine Killed in Vietnam Action
Washington AP reports Youngstown Ohio Marine John A Fischio was killed in action in Vietnam, with Defense Department confirmation on Tuesday. The deceased youth served as a Marine, and his death marks another casualty from Ohio in the Vietnam conflict.
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Youngstown, Ohio
Pfe
John A. Fischio
Vietnam
Defense Department
Five Die In Mead VIP Jet Crash At Wood County Airport
A twin engine Dassault Mystere jet owned by Mead Paper Corp. of Dayton plunged off the end of the 5 100 foot runway at Wood County Airport Parkersburg with a pilot and four passengers aboard. Five people were killed and flames followed the crash amid light snow and low visibility. Names of victims were not released.
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Mead Vip
Wood County
Federal Aviation
FAA
Mead Paper Corp
Dayton
Ohio
James Durham
Durham
Parkersburg
Clear skies and cold night forecast for Southwest Ohio
The forecast for the Southwest Ohio and Miami valley area calls for clear skies and cooler temperatures with a low between 10 and 16 above. Thursday is expected sunny and warm with a chance of occasional showers. Yesterday's high was 33 and this morning's low was 12. A total of 0.45 inches of precipitation fell in the valley area during the night.
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Ohio
Miami Valley
Hijacked National Airlines jet held in South Florida hijack
A National Airlines flight with 58 aboard was hijacked Tuesday by two gunmen over South Florida. The old man captive pleaded he would be killed as the plane landed in Havana after a six hour stop. Passengers and crew were separated for extensive questioning by Cuban authorities.
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Fla
South Florida
National Airlines
Clarence J. Delk
Havana
Kenner
Flip Wilson
Mexico
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