Viet Cong attack on district HQ near Cambodian border
Viet Cong troops assaulted a government district headquarters at Bo Duc, 80 miles north of Saigon, over five hours and overran part of the garrison. A South Vietnamese spokesman said 65 enemy bodies were found, with 15 soldiers killed and 19 wounded. Simultaneous shelling targeted nearby posts and a U.S. Special Forces camp, with light government casualties.
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Vance Seeks Cyprus Talks Amid Cyprus Tension
U S. Secretary of State Vance met Greek Cypriot leader Makarios in Nicosia as Greek and Turkish troop standoffs persist. The Turkish Air Force buzzed overhead while battles raged in Vietnam with U S forces boosting Loc Ninh and Bo Duc defenses and Viet Cong attacks.
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UN Vote Keeps Red China Out of UN for Another Year
The United Nations General Assembly yesterday voted to exclude Red China from the UN for another year. The electronic tally showed a decisive defeat of the motion to admit China, maintaining the current membership stance and delaying any change.
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Fears of Change in Command Over Vietnam Policy
Washington AP reporting that Defense Secretary Robert S McNamara may resign amid fears of an accelerated U S war effort in Vietnam. Senate leaders question motive while White House and Westmoreland deny policy shift. World Bank presidency could follow if McNamara leaves.
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Weather change expected in Southwest Ohio tonight
The forecast for Southwest Ohio and the Miami Valley calls for cloudy skies with rain likely possibly turning to snow later in the evening. A low of 30 to 36 degrees is anticipated with yesterday's high of 37 and low of 20.
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Eisenhower backs quick win in Vietnam and hot pursuit
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower argues the United States can win in Vietnam and urges broader leeway for U S forces to pursue enemy units across South Vietnam DMZ Cambodia Laos and even into China if needed He questions major Soviet or Chinese intervention and supports removing perceived borders to defeat the enemy focusing on rapid action and aggressive pursuit.
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