Reds and Yanks clash along DMZ in major Vietnam battle
In the DMZ sector near Con Thien, U S Marines and North Vietnamese gunners fought heavy artillery and mortar duels. In 24 hours, 18 Marines and 109 others were killed or wounded. B 52s and fighter bombers hit the zone while a U S Phantom was shot down.
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Senate votes 87 to 0 for election reform bill
Washington AP reports Senate approval of an election reform bill 87 to 0 sending it to the House. The measure broadens disclosure requirements for campaigns, lifts spending caps, and extends filing duties to primaries and conventions. If enacted for 1968, it would provide detailed campaign accounting.
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McClellan cites $ multibillion TFX cost blunder
Sen. McClellan, chairing a Senate inquiry, warns the Pentagon's TFX program could exceed original estimates by up to 6 billion dollars as costs for 1300 to 1700 aircraft rise. He blames Defense engineering choices and program changes for higher unit prices and fewer planes.
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Chuckle A Reformer's Guiding Conscience Quote
A reformer is described as one who insists upon his conscience being your guide, reflecting a concise moral stance attributed to a public figure or editorial voice. The remark emphasizes personal integrity guiding public action and leadership.
Doctors warn universal drug use and rising meth in Haight District
Dr. David Smith of a free Haight clinic reports almost universal upper respiratory infections and widespread hepatitis among youths and says 10 to 20 meth cases are seen daily. He notes five of 20 meth patients may need long term psychiatric care. City officials discuss declining hippie population as schools reopen.
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NYC Teachers Strike Faces Fines and Jail for Leaders
New York City seeks a daily $10,000 fine on the United Federation of Teachers and jail for its leaders as a strike shuts 1.1 million public school pupils. Hearings set today on a ban and on halting school operations.
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Congress of Racial Equality
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Southwest Ohio Forecast Turns Cooler Late Week
The forecast for Southwest Ohio shows partly cloudy skies with little temperature change tonight and Thursday. Tonight’s low mid 50s and yesterday’s high reached 78 with a 61 low. The five day outlook calls for cooler temperatures Thursday through Monday with highs in the upper 70s and lows around the low 40s.
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Heavy smoker craving linked to nicotine itch, says doctor
Dr Borje Ejrup of New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center reports that chronic bronchitis patients feel a nicotine itch in the bronchi. He notes withdrawal can reduce this craving in a week or two, and that 86 percent of 154 patients showed good results, though relapse rose over 12 months.
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