McNamara Optimistic On Vietnam War Outlook
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, returning from South Vietnam, voiced optimism that South Vietnam’s government plans and U.S. support will lead to a successful war outcome. He warned the war could be long and drawn out, denying earlier Saigon reports of a five-to-ten year span.
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Robert S. McNamara
South Viet Nam
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Missouri
Clarence Cannon
D-Mo
Saigon
Honolulu
Air Force
Eugene M. Zuckert
Carl Vinson
Dga
House Armed Services Committee
Associated Press
Pearl Harbor
Germantown Police Case Ends Without Decision
Mayor says no disciplinary action decided yet in charges of assault and battery against Village Patrolman Dick Pettit. Pettit allegedly confronted Bell with a police cruiser last Saturday. next steps depend on Bell and legal counsel is being sought.
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John
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Cherry
Main Streets
Ptl
Dick Pettit
Satuay T. McGuff
Bell
Earler
Pettit
Population Trends Play Into Local Planning
A fragmentary note hints at population shifts affecting city planning and services. Officials consider changes in housing, infrastructure, and resource allocation as part of a broader demographic assessment.
AF Concedes Structural Failure Cost Two Planes
The Air Force told Congress that of 72 aircraft in South Vietnam, two may have crashed due to structural failure. The T28 and B26 types were involved, with groundings and replacements underway as Skyraider planes are introduced.
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Washington
Air Force
South
Viet Nam
Zuckert
City Firemen Respond Twice To Local Blazes
Firemen rushed to Charles Griffin at 1817 Woodlawn Ave when an overheated motor in a car caused a small blaze with no damage. Earlier, at 5:22 p m, grease on a stove at C E Wad 9095 Sherman Ave sparked a fire with minor damage reported.
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Charles Griffin
Woodlawn Ave
Griffin
C. E. Wad
Sherman Ave
Arrest Report Highlights Local Suspect and Vehicle Vandalism
Ray Alfrey a 21 year old resident of 200 Monroe Street was arrested yesterday on a charge of assault and battery. Elizabeth Schenck of 129 S Main Street reported vandalism to her auto windshields parked at the Middletown Shopping Center lot. Four hubcaps valued at 29 dollars were stolen from a car owned by James L. Sims of 4261 Wayne Madison Road yesterday at the Armco East Side lot.
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Ray Alfrey
Monroe St
Elizabeth Schenck
S Main St
Middletown
James L. Sims
Wayne - Madison Road
Armco
Man Drowns After Fall Into Pool in Wapakoneta
In Wapakoneta Ohio 66 year old Harry Edwards Anthony of Fletcher Miami County fell into an empty nine foot swimming pool while repairing concrete. He was operating an air hammer when he tumbled into the pool Wednesday and drowned.
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Ohio
Harry Edwards Anthony
Fletcher
Miami County
Anthony
Robert
Banana Copters Going Out in Vietnam Replacement
The Army is nearly done withdrawing the CH21 “flying banana” helicopters from South Vietnam and replacing them with UH-1 turbine-powered choppers. Last old CH21s should be out within 60 days as more than 100 UH-1 engines reach South Vietnam. Pentagon officials say the new choppers are more dependable and maneuverable, with a large portion of helicopter bays slated for the war. Congressional critics have questioned continuing use of obsolete equipment.
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Washington
South Viet Nam
Associated Press
Viet Nam
South Viet
Pentagon
Miami Club pool manager robbed of heavy barbell
Al Kimball, pool manager at a Miami country club, was the victim of a strong arm robbery. A thief stole a 125 pound barbell and fled by tossing it over a fence.
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