Khe Sanh Won’t Fall Says Gen Chapman Amid Siege
Gen Leonard F. Chapman Jr says North Vietnamese cannot force U.S. out of Khe Sanh by bombing the airstrip and cutting resupply. He cites helicopter and airdrop capabilities and weather factors that could pressure an infantry assault. Chapman rejects enclave strategy and backs continued Vietnam effort despite winter shocks.
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Fred S. Hoffman
Washington
Marine Corps
Khe Sanh
Leonard F. Chapman Jr
South Vietnam
Chapman
U.S
Sampans Sunk by U S Forces In Mekong Delta Actions
U S helicopter gunships and fighter bombers destroyed 114 sampans and damaged 50 more in three days in the Mekong Delta, killing 20 Viet Cong and destroying 43 huts. Separate clashes near Khe Sanh left 31 North Vietnamese and five Marines dead as B 52s pounded suspected enemy positions. More than 6 000 allied troops defend Khe Sanh amid ongoing shelling and air strikes.
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Saigon
Mekong
U.S
Sa Dec
South Vietnam
Khe Sanh
Marine Fortress
Camp Carroll
UN Security Council condemns Israel over Jordan attack
The United Nations Security Council unanimously condemned Israel for last week’s attack on Arab guerrilla bases in Jordan while Israel asserted it acted in self defense. The resolution deplored violent incidents and warned of possible steps under the UN charter to prevent recurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations, N.Y
U.N. Security Council
Israel
Jordan
Jordan River
U.S
U.N
Arthur J. Goldberg
United States
Muhammad H. El-Farra
India
Pakistan
Senegal
Soviet Union
Hungary
Algeria
France
Yosef Tekoah
Tekoah
Goldberg
El-Farra
Council
No Survivors Found In Loss Of Airliner
Bodies and wreckage were found near the Irish Sea site of an Aer Lingus Viscount crash with 61 aboard. A frigate recovered two bodies and sighted a third while Royal Air Force and coast guard units joined the search off Rosslare Point. Police patrolled shores as wreckage and bodies were brought to Rosslare harbor. the cause remained a mystery.
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Fishguard
Wales
Rosslare Point
Wexford
Ireland
Kilmore
Dunmore
Rosslare
Royal Air Force
Gordon Black
Aer Lingus
Cork
London
Chuckle and Love at First Sightlight Sparks
Quirky note hints at instant affection vs cautious judgment as people joke about quick connections and the risk of misreading signals in relationships.
Warm spell ahead with above normal temperatures
After a cool weekend, the forecast calls for warm weather Tuesday through Saturday with temperatures averaging well above normal. Today will be fair with highs in the upper 50s and a low tonight near 30. Yesterday reached 46 degrees with a 30 degree low, and this morning's 8 am reading was 32.
Panama's Guard Seizes Opposition HQ After Assembly Action
National Guard troops stormed the National Union building in Panama City arresting opposition leaders after the National Assembly convicted President Robles of unconstitutional acts and swore in Max Delvalle as president. The guard said it awaits a Supreme Court opinion.
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Marco A. Robles
National Assembly
Robles
Arnulfo Arias
Assembly
Offce
National Guard
Hildegrando
Max Delvalle
Delvalle
Supreme Court
Arias
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Cambodia
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D-Minn
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William C.) Westmoreland
Robert) Cushman
League OF Women
Sel Voters
Hardy
Rosslare Harbor
Ann Landers
Cer
Eeerewereeese Heloise Beers
Panama
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