U S pilots down MIG as Haiphong raids continue
U S pilots claim their first Communist MIG kill in over a month as Oriskany strikes Haiphong. Naval bombers pound the ship yard while Air Force F105s target the northeast rail line. Casualties rise with 7 263 American deaths this year and 171 more killed last week. Maj Donald M Russell of Westbrook Maine earns his first MIG kill, the 86th by U S pilots.
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Pentagon braced as troops could guard antiwar rally
The Army may deploy troops to guard the Pentagon during a weekend antiwar march, but officials prefer relying on civilian guards. Plans hinge on ground rules agreed with organizers, with up to four battalions from the 82nd Airborne discussed and a battalion of military police possibly inside the Pentagon.
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Universities Move To Oust Peacenik Leaders
University of Wisconsin officials move to suspend campus antiwar sit-in leaders after a Wednesday melee that injured at least 65. Chancellor Sewell vows to suspend interviews and charges against leaders. UC Berkeley dean charges 20 students with rule violations amid Oakland Army Induction Center protests and 91 arrests. Governor Reagan warns California may call National Guard if protests continue.
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Vietnam
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Berkeley
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National Governors Conference
Virgin Island
National Guard
Army Handling of M16 Rifle Almost Criminal
House investigators condemn the Army's handling of the M16 program. The six month probe cites use of unsuitable ammunition as a major malady and accuses officials of criminal negligence for failing to fix deficiencies. The report calls for audits of Colt Firearms and Olin Mathieson and notes ethical concerns over a retired general's post service employment.
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Hillman
Olin Mathie
Southwest Ohio Weather Forecast Clarity and Cold Overnight Risk
The forecast for Southwest Ohio calls for partial clearing skies and colder temperatures with scattered frost. The low tonight will be in the lower 30s. Friday will be mostly sunny and warmer. Yesterday's high was recorded at 55 with a low of 42.
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Mariner 5 Fleets Venus Flyby Today
Pasadena AP report says Mariner 5 will fly by Venus for data, aiming to corroborate Soviet Ven us 4 findings about the hostile conditions. controllers at JPL activated power and instruments during the night, with Ven us 4 already reported landing and facing harsh life conditions.
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Bond Rates Slow City Expansion
New York City borrowed $191.1 million at 4.91 percent, the highest rate since 1932, as municipal borrowers nationwide face high interest rates. Twelve communities delayed $88.3 million in borrowing since mid September, with Houston ISD delaying $39.8 million.
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Warren
Mich
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Lifeguards Set Row Boat Quest from California to New York
Lifeguards Larry Remmers and Craig South prepare a 20-foot self-bailing dory at Dedondo Beach California for a year long row to New York City. They plan 30 miles daily via the Panama Canal using four oars a marine radio compass and charts with no sails or motor.
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Craig South
Dedondo Beach
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New York City
Panama Canal
Guatemala’s Asturias Wins 1967 Nobel Prize in Literature
Stockholm reports Miguel Angel Asturias Guatemala’s ambassador to France receiving the 1967 Nobel Prize in literature. The 68 year old author is noted for epics about the poor Indians of his country.
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