Khe Sanh Marines Hit Hard in Night Ambush
North Vietnamese troops overran a Marine column near the DMZ four miles south of Khe Sanh, killing 25 and wounding 126 as shells and small arms fire rained down. Marines returned fire with mortars artillery and helicopter gunships, while separate clashes near the Rock Pile left 27 enemy dead and no US fatalities.
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Khe Sanh
U.S
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9Th Regiment
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9Th Marines
Chrysler Price Boost Draws White House Fire
Chrysler announces a price rise averaging 2.9 percent on 1969 models drawing sharp White House criticism from economic advisers who warn it could cost consumers as much as 750 million. Chrysler cites a 17.9 percent decline in car prices since 1957-59 base period per BLS figures to defend the move.
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Chrysler
White House
Johnson
Council of Economic Advisers
Associated Press
John J. Riccardo
U.S
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Britons Blast Weathermen For Lack Of Storm Warning
In London AP reports Britons blame weathermen for a three day downpour that flooded vast southeast England, killed three, and caused millions in damage. Flooded towns, evacuations, and disrupted roads followed as MPs promise action. Weather chief cites limited computer power for forecasts.
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England
House of Commons
Commons
Weather Office
Brian Mason
British Automobile Association
Dalham
Newmarket Race Course
Norfolk
Great Yarmouth
Lowestoft
Campaigns Rooted in Blame Avoidance Concept
The item asserts political campaigns rely on avoiding direct blame while targeting opponents. It frames blame as a political tactic and implies that accountability is skirted through messaging strategies and rhetoric.
Mail Order Ammo Sales Banned In Senate Vote
Senate vote 41 to 36 bans mail order sale of ammunition for rifles shotguns and .22 caliber weapons as lawmakers revise gun control measures. Debate over registration licensing and over the counter sales continues with critics urging stronger action.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
House
Middletown Area Weather: Clouds Mild With Showers Likely
The Middletown forecast calls for considerable cloudiness and mild conditions with scattered showers today through Wednesday. Highs in the mid to upper 70s, overnight lows in the mid to upper 60s, and a total precipitation of .25 inch recorded in the Middletown area this morning. Yesterday’s high reached seven with a 61 low.
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Middletown
Fortas Nomination Faces Senate Cloture Fight
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Fortas as chief justice 10 to 6 but a Senate showdown looms with a filibuster possible. Supporters and opponents clash over cronyism separation of powers and pornography rulings as a major battle over the nomination continues.
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House
Joseph Tydings
D-Md
Washington
Abe Fortas
Senate
Tice
Senate Judiciary Committee
Fortas
Johnson
Earl Warren
Mike Mansfield
Warren
High Court
Supreme Court
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Dirksen
Saturday Hike Tragedy on White Pass Ends In Death
Garnett Cannon recalls a fatal hiking disaster near White Pass in southwestern Washington. Una V. Davies 65 of Lake Oswego died in a fierce storm as Cannon and companions fought to stay warm and summon help. A mountain rescue party reached them about an hour later as the wind roared at 85 mph.
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Garnett Cannon
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Associated Press
Yakima, Wash
Una V. Davies
Lake Oswego
Ore
White Pass
Miss Davies
Dale Cowen
Bernice Sterns
Portland
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