Heaviest Viet Nam battle since July rages near Tay Ninh
A four day fight in Tay Ninh Province near the Cambodian border involves U S infantry potentially 10 000 strong. Air Force pilots down two MIG 21s near Hanoi as Operation Attleboro 2 continues with 179 enemy killed and 166 air sorties. Captains Tuck Rabeni Latham Kaluse identified among downed MIG crew.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Ay Ninh
Viet Nam
U.S
U. S
Hanoi
James Tuck
Virgilina
John Rabeni
Southboro
Mass
Wilbur J. Latham, Jr
Eagle Grove
Iowa
Klaus Kaluse
Franklin
North Viet Nam
7Th Fleet
Constellation
Haiphong
Than Hoa
Tay Ninh
Amendment Decisions On Tuesday
Voters face a slate of questions including Amendment No 1 allowing a Louisiana governor two successive terms and Amendment No 10 plus a major push for a super domed stadium in New Orleans. In Ouachita Parish Ward 5 Republicans Ketchell and Eyre battle Democrats Brooks and Holloway for two parish school board seats amid broad constitutional amendment activity statewide.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
Ouachita Parish
Sam Jones
Alabama
Farrell Ketchell
Horace J. Eyre
Roy C. Brooks
Chester P. Holloway
Lafayette Hit By Two Explosions
Two blasts rocked the north side of Lafayette by Lor man Construction Co. at night causing extensive damage. Police said dynamite caused the explosions and 15 to 20 officers cordoned the area. several homes lost windows, with details unavailable.
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Lafayette
Lorman Construction Co
U S Pilots Down Two MIGs Over North Vietnam
Four U S Air Force pilots shot down two Soviet built MIG21 fighters near Da Nang. Thecelebration at Da Nang Air Base featured Capt James Tuck of Virginia and 1st Lt John Rabeni of Massachusetts, with 1st Lt Wilbur Latham Jr of Iowa and 1st Lt Klaus Krase of New Jersey credited for the victory.
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DA Nang
South Viet Nam
U.S
North Viet Nam
da Nang Air Base
Ace Squaden
480Th
Tactical Squadron
Tuck
Rabeni
Latham
Krause
James Tuck
Virgilina
John Rabeni
Southboro
Mass
Wilbur J. Latham Jr
Eagle Grove
Iowa
Klause
Franklin
Shoplifting Spikes Prompt Christmas Comment by Monroe Officer
Monroe police report four shoplifting arrests in three days. An officer notes the surge commonly occurs this time of year and suggests criminals may be starting holiday thefts earlier than usual.
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Monroe
Jes’ Ramblin
Fountain lights up Monroe City Hall complex
Workers at the new Monroe City Government complex can now see a pleasant sight from their windows as the central fountain at City Hall Court and Police buildings begins operation this week. At night the spiraling waters glow, creating an eye catching view.
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Monroe
Russian Ilyushin Crashes in French Alps En Route to Marseille
A Russian built Ilyushin operated by Air-Mali crashed in a blizzard above the Cayelle Pass near Entraynes in the French Alps. Seven crew members were aboard. Rescue was delayed by heavy snowfall and poor visibility. Officials noted the aircraft often flies to Zagreb for servicing for Air-Mali and Air-Guinea.
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Alps
Air- Mali
Nice
France
Air-Mali
Marseille
Zagreb
Yugoslavia
Cayelle Pass
French Alps
Mali Republic
West Africa
Entraunes
Air- Guinea
Voting Aid In Today's World
The Monroe Morning World analyzes and offers recommendations on 45 Louisiana constitutional amendments voters will decide Tuesday. Page 3B includes an amendment chart with for or against recommendations, drawing on constitution lawyers and councils for guidance.
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Monroe
World At A Glance Highlights From Across the World
Ex Gen Dietrich von Cholitz who spared Paris dies. SNCC leaders Carmichael and worker arrested in Selma. Viet Cong turning point doubts rise. Johnson cools Nixon return in political paradox. Halloween misdirected anger linked to Pontiac crises. Johnson aide to candidates with campaign gifts. Mao seen losing power in Hong Kong watchers. Marilyn Sheppard murder timing set by coroner. Eisenhower defends Nixon. Panmunjom peace crisis described. Italy floods ease after tolls. Northeast defeats Tampa for second straight win.
Fewer Americans In Viet Nam Tells Johnson Of Stabilized Situation
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara told President Johnson that fewer Americans would be sent to Viet Nam next year and draft calls could be cut in half if the situation remains stabilized. He noted 40,000 more troops would be sent this year, with total U S forces in Viet Nam about 385,000 by year’s end, and outlined planned budget and deployment slowdowns.
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Johnson City
Tex
Robert S. McNamara
Johnson
Viet Nam
McNamara
United States
Lbj Ranch
Texas
Defense
Defense Department
U.S
South Viet Nam
Rain Likely At 20 Percent In Monroe Area
Mild conditions persist in the Monroe region with a high near 78 and a low around 46 overnight. Fog has reduced visibility across the Midsouth though Selman Field reports no fog hazard in northeast Louisiana. A 20 percent chance of showers remains through today and tonight with southerly winds 8 to 16 mph.
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Monroe
Mercury
FAA
Selman Field
Louisiana
No Increase In Bombings Is Expected
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara said no sharp increases in U S air action over North Vietnam are planned next year. He noted the current rate of about 25 000 sorties a month is taking toll on material and morale while acknowledging possible shifts in Tokyo as U S policy evolves.
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Johnson City
Tex
Robert S. McNamara
U.S
North Viet Nam
McNamara
Johnson
Tokyo
William P. Bundy
Far Eastern Affairs
Bundy
Manila
South Viet Nam
United States
Soviet and France to aid UN deficit via voluntary funds
United Nations set to receive voluntary contributions from the Soviet Union and France to cover a deficit in U.N. peacekeeping finances. Officials indicated timing and amounts are undecided, with speculation of about 17 million dollars from France and higher from the Soviet side, as the General Assembly approved cost-cutting recommendations. The deficit is estimated at 30 to 50 million dollars.
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United Nations, N.Y
Soviet Union
France
U.N
General Assembly
Nikolai T.fedorenko
Moskow
Paris
Fedorenko
Assembly
Security Council
United States
U S Astronauts Plan Moon Eclipse Film Shoot
NASA will have Gemini 12 crew James Lovell and Edwin Aldrin attempt a brief black and white movie of a total solar eclipse over Latin America. The mission includes launches from Tartagal Argentina and Cassino Brazil to scan the eclipse lasting 102 seconds.
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Washington
UPI
America
James A. Lovell
Edwin E. Aldrin
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Latin America
United States
Argentina
Brazil
Aldrin
Tartagal
Cassino
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Tay Minh City
Ft. Devens
Milo Dakin
Germany
Miles
Wehrrmacht
Dietrich von Cholitz
Adolf Hitler
City of Light
Stokley Carmichael
Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee
SNCC
Selma
Ala
Carmichael
Pentagon
Archfoe
Richard M. Nixon
Pontiac
Mich
Hand
Hong Kong
Mao Tsetung
Marilyn Sheppard
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Panmunjom
Korea
Italy
Northeast
Tampa, Fla
Viet
Lyndon B. Johnson
Robert McNamara
Brooke Army Hospital
San Antonio
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