No Magic Formula For Beating The Viet Cong
U S Marines in Da Nang and Hue report no quick fix to defeat the Viet Cong. Heavy heat dense jungle and elusive enemy slow progress as patrols incur casualties and collect bodies for intelligence. Marines note challenges of terrain and tactics, with ambushes and sniper threats complicating conventional battle plans.
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DA Nang
South Viet Nam
U.S. Marines
Hue
Alties
Wallace M Greene
First practical television camera the iconoscope
Kosma Zworykin, a Russian born American, developed the iconoscope as the first practical television camera enabling early TV systems. His work marked a milestone in broadcasting and electronic imaging technology.
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Kosma Zworykin
Doan's Pills Promise Relief for Backache and Bladder Irritation
Doan's Pills offer fast relief from nagging backache headache and muscular pains that cause restless nights. The product also soothes bladder irritation and acts as a mild diuretic to increase kidney output. Enjoy a good night's sleep with Doan's Pills, trusted for over 60 years.
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Doane
Doan
Servicemen Listed In Aviation Navy Marine Corps Honors
News notes service careers of aviators and marines. Carl G. Whitt serves with Air Antisubmarine Squadron 27 at Norfolk. Seaman apprentice James H. Martin serves aboard USS Wood County engaged in Dominican Republic operation. Marine Pvt Don L. Shaffer completes combat training at Camp Pendleton. Second Lt Richard F. Kilburn earns commendation at Conally AFB and proceeds to Mather AFB for training before flying duty. James Myers Jr serves aboard USS Lynde McCormick out of San Diego.
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James H. Martin
Lee C. Martin
Vannest Ave
Wood County
U.S
Dominican Republic
Don L. Shaffer
Walter L. Shaffer
Shafer St
Marine Corps Base
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Richard F. Kilburn
Walter J. Kilburn
Harrison St
Air Force Navigator School
Connally Afb
Tex
Mather Afb
Middletown High School
Miami University
Officer Training School
Lackland Afb
James Myers Jr
James Myers Sr
Young St
Lynde McCormick
San Diego
Golden Trout Challenge in High Sierra Lakes
In Bishop California AP reports a hardy few trek into the High Sierra for the tiny golden trout. These natives of California inhabit about thirty lakes northwest of Olancha. Golden trout run about eight inches and half a pound on average. They favor cold water at elevations from 8500 to 11000 feet and fight light tackle. Reaching their waters requires a week long pack trip. roads are inaccessible and travel by motorbike or aircraft is banned.
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Bishop
Calif
High Sierra
Olancha
Machinists Mate 1C Watkins Serves Aboard USS Blueback
Dal las C. Watkins son of Mr and Mrs Charles C Watkins of Germantown serves aboard the submarine USS Blueback based at Pearl Harbor reporting from the Pacific theater with the Navy Signed family notice about his service and assignment aboard the vessel.
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Dallas C. Watkins
Charles C. Watkins
Germantown
Blueback
Pearl Harbor
Army Private Alfred C. Sanders Assigned to Ninth Logistics Command
Army private Alfred C. Sanders son of Mr and Mrs George R Sanders of Harveysburg has been assigned to the Ninth Logistics Command in Thailand as a clerk typist. He entered the Army last September and completed basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky.
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ARMY
Alfred C. Sanders
George R. Sanders
Harveysburg
Ninth
Thailand
Fort Knox
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Peter Arnett
da Nang Air Base
Viet Nam
Hamilton
PABST
J. Pabst Sons Co
Hamilton, Ohio
Belvedere
Aviation Ordnanceman
Carl G. Whitt
Paul Huffman
Air
Naval Air Station
Norfolk
Mabley
Vanity Fairs
Pedhglo
Mabley & Car
Middletown
Ohio
Kentucky
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