Allies To Fence In North Koreans On Korean Demilitarized Zone
U S forces guarding an 18 mile section of Korea's DMZ are building a chain link fence with barbed wire to deter North Korean infiltrations. A South Korean official says a similar barrier on a 151 mile border segment should be finished by spring. The joint fence includes watch towers with electronic gear and searchlights, but no anti personnel weapons. Lt Col George Meighan notes success hinges on vigilant soldiers along the line.
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Korea
U.S
Robert S. McNamara
South Vietnam
George A. Meighan
Meighan
POW Photo Fuels Hope Father Sees Son Alive
A photograph from North Vietnam shown in Hanoi has rekindled a Minnesota father's hope that his son is alive in a prisoner of war camp though the Pentagon had listed him as dead. The image identifies Capt. John R. Schumann, previously listed as missing and later said to have died in 1966, as U.S. Capt. Schumann. The family remains unsure when the photo was taken and recalls the earlier death notice.
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Cokato
Minn
North Vietnam
Pentagon
Hanoi
Vietnam
Tokyo
VNA
U.S
Shumann
Defense
John R. Schumann
Defense Department
South
John P. Schumann
Schumann
Howard Lind
Blooming
Air Strikes Hit Phuc Yen Airfield and Doumer Bridge
US fighter bombers from bases in Thailand struck Hanoi area targets including Phuc Yen airfield 18 miles northwest of Hanoi and the Doumer Bridge. Nine MIGs were destroyed on the ground and a MIG 21 was shot down. One Navy Phantom was shot down by ground fire.
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Saigon
North Vietnam
Doumer Bridge
Hanoi
Phuc Yen
Pentagon
Red River
Red China
Thailand
U.S
Air Force
Air Force Phantom
Phue Yen
Steel haulers face fresh job refusals amid strike fears
Pittsburgh AP reports a new round of tensions as about 50 drivers claim trucking firms refused to rehire them after a nine week stoppage. About 12 firms in Indiana Michigan Ohio and Pennsylvania allegedly violated a no reprisals seniority pledge. Independent haulers seek restoration of work and union support to resolve the dispute.
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Pittsburgh
Mam Laws
Dandaee Laadann
Willa Mupivy
Seaver Ulule
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Kusley
Gary
Ind
National Steel Haulers Protest Committee
Teamsters Union
Congress Investigations Slow Passages of New Laws
A columnist notes that ongoing congressional investigations reduce time for enacting further give-away laws, lamenting the lack of action on policy despite political scrutiny.
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Congress
Accused killer Leo Held Dead in Pennsylvania Rampage
A hospital official said Leo Held died at about 6 30 am from a heart clot. The 40 year old former school board member faced murder charges for killing six and wounding six in a central Pennsylvania shooting spree. Police had not questioned him due to wounds and constitutional rights concerns. Funeral services were set for Elmer Weaver 37 a paper company coworker. Floyd Quiggle 27 Helds neighbor died in the Hammermill shootings while his wife was wounded. Mrs G Schuyler Ramm 37 a Piper Aircraft operator was also shot. Authorities and residents remain puzzled about the trigger for the attack. Held was wounded in a gun duel in his yard. Five others remained hospitalized in Lock Haven Hospital with three in critical condition.
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Held
Elmer Weaver
Pennsylvania
Floyd Quiggle
Hammermill
Lock Haven Hospital
Suez On Fire as Israel Attacks Egypt Refineries
Israeli artillery hit Egypt's Suez oil refineries and Port Taufiq while Soviet efforts at the UN to condemn Israel stalled. Fires raged in Suez city as Egyptian antiaircraft and local forces battled flames. casualties unreported. Israel clashed with Arab infiltrators to the north near the Damya Bridge.
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United Nations, NY
Egypt
Suez
Soviet Union
U.N. Security Council
Israel
Damya
Jordan River
United Nations
U.S
Arthur J. Goldberg
Council
Suez Canal
Port Taufiq
El-Kony
U.N
1 Thant
UAW Ford Pact Approved By Four Localities
Four UAW locals representing Ford workers certified a contract vote with strong backing from production and skilled trades. The deal would deliver 700 to 800 million dollars in wages and benefits over three years and end the nationwide strike if ratified by the remaining 140000 Ford members.
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Detroit
United Auto Workers Union
Ford Motor Co
UAW
Ford
Walter P. Reuther
Chris Manning
Chevrolet
Reuther
Manning
Michigan
Southwest Ohio Forecast Sees Clear Skies and Cooler Night
The Southwest Ohio forecast calls for clear skies and a cool night with lows in the 30s. Thursday will be mostly sunny and milder. Yesterday's high reached 74 with a 40 low and 45 inches of rain last night.
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Ohio
Ohio Soldiers Fall in Vietnam Action
Two Ohio service members were killed in Vietnam according to the Defense Department. Army S. Sgt. Gary P. Polley of Georgetown and Marine Pfc. Charles W. Ingels of Cincinnati died in recent combat.
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Washington (Ap
Vietnam
Defense Department
Army S
Gary P. Polley
Georgetown
Marine Pfe
Charles W. Ingels
Cincinnati
Federal officials clash on dangers of marijuana policy
WASHINGTON AP federal leaders split on marijuana danger while backing rapid research. Goddard favors relaxed penalties for possession but not distribution, Ginordano argues for strong proof of risk, and Lee cites insufficient data. The drive for study aims to inform possible policy changes.
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Washington
Food and Drug
James L. Goddard
Goddard
U.S
Henry L. Ginordano
Congress
Philip R. Lee
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Associated Press
National Institute of Mental Health
Roger Meyer
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