Peace Comes Slowly In The Mekong Delta
AP News features writer Hugh Mulligan describes the Mekong Delta as peace creeps forward. Lt Col John Morgan notes progress on pacified hamlets while Viet Cong influence remains. the Ninth Division maps show 54.7 percent in secured areas and nearly 900 hamlets pacified as dawn nears in this rice bowl of Viet Nam.
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AP News
Sadec
Viet Nam
Mekong Delta
Mekong
John Morgan
Ninth
Morgan
Division
Southeast Asia
Viet Cong
Col. Morgan
Manchester Machine Co. chief to lead Civic Drive solicitors
Pete Printz president of Manchester Machine Co will lead the solicitation team to recruit new corporate members and press for higher dues from existing members on old lower rates. Robert Vokes Civic Drive Industrial Division Chairman announced the kickoff banquet on Oct 7 inviting all solicitors.
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Civic Drive
Warren
Pete) Printz
Manchester Machine Co
Robert F. Vokes
Civic Drive Industrial Division
Pete
Defense Bill Faulted as Fraud in House Action
The House backed a 46.88 billion defense measure criticized as fraud by Republican Rep. Laird and Rep. Lipscomb who warned as much as 10 billion more could be needed. The bill funds Viet Nam war efforts and blocks a Pentagon plan to merge Army Reserve units into the National Guard without extra congressional approval. McNamara pledged to continue pushing the merger. The House also approved a 1.75 billion military construction appropriation.
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Senate
Johnson
Viet Nam
Melvin R. Laird
Wisconsin
Glenard P. Lipscomb
California
Laird
Republican Policy Committee
Ee of Defense
Pentagon
National Guard
Robert S. McNamara
House Ap
Road Beautification Bill Action Delayed
Washington AP The House Public Works Committee delayed action on a highway beautification bill until Monday after two hours of informal discussion. Rep William C Cr amer, a Florida Republican, condemned White House pressure saying they should be left alone to draft a consensus bill.
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House
White House
House Public Works Committee
William C. Cramer
R-Fla
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