19 May 1967
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1967
Page
1
North Vietnamese forces faced a moment of relief as Marines in Leatherneck Square, northwest South Vietnam, received quick reinforcements to save a life amid ongoing combat.
The article notes North Vietnamese forces in the DMZ area with Marine Air Force and Navy participation. It cites a Navy Skyhawk downed north of the zone and a Crusader jet loss over North Vietnam. Allied troops total about 5,000 inside the zone and 5,000 advancing from Con Thien toward the Ben Hai River.
A U S 4th Infantry Division reconnaissance platoon of about 40 men was overrun in the central highlands as Red forces attacked after noon Thursday. The battle left 97 Reds dead, 22 Americans killed, and seven wounded survivors found at daylight. Air strikes and artillery continued to pound the area with expected higher enemy casualties.
Vin cent C. Macaluso of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance says the Cleveland area faces delays on a $44 million project due to discriminatory practices. He notes a similar review is possible for another funded project while a Columbus court order requires minority employment assurances in federally funded contracts.
Ike has been hospitalized and will head home after doctors complete his annual examination. The note mentions medical review and ongoing recovery following the health episode.
A fragment notes cloudy skies and cooler conditions tonight with a low temperature around a modest value, suggesting calm weather for the evening. No additional details on timing or location are provided in the readable text.
Maj. Gen. John G Shinkle resigns as Apollo program manager effective May 31. The 55 year old will leave without a named successor as NASA evaluates the future focus of turning Apollo plans into operation. NASA cites no connection to the January 27 Apollo spacecraft fire and Shinkle’s future plans remain uncertain.
U S planes attacked a power plant about 1.1 miles from central Hanoi and shot down at least three MIG fighters, the U S Command reported in Saigon.
Police and FBI name the Commuter bandit as the city’s elusive gunman who has robbed 16 Pittsburgh banks for 171 583 dollars over five years. His latest heist yielded 19 700 dollars as he vanished into traffic. He is tall 6 feet to 6 feet 2 inches, 200 to 240 pounds with blue eyes sandy receding hair and a clean shaven oval face. He typically robs between noon and 3 30 pm using a auto pistol presumed .45 caliber and always leaves by car after each job.
An eight year old boy accused of tossing a four year old from a roof to his death in New York after claiming he could only offer a potato chip. Detective Farrell noted a potato chip found in the victim’s hand. The assailant was unnamed and held in a juvenile facility.
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