Army Uses Draftees Civilian Skills In Military Roles
The Army and Selective Service will attach a six month supply of civilian employment training information to induction notices starting in August. The label seeks a complete description of a draftee’s civilian background to place him in a suitable military occupation, while warning no guarantee of placement. The effort aims to reassure draftees and better utilize their skills in the volunteer army system.
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House Votes Democratic Jobs Bill
In Washington AP reports the House passed a Democratic public service jobs program for the unemployed by 246 to 142 amid strong Nixon opposition. The chamber also defeated the administration’s revenue sharing substitute 204 to 182, signaling a party loyalty swing with Southern Democrats returning to the fold.
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Group Seeks School Redistricting Change in Urbana Area
A Urbana area parents group asked the Frederick County Board of Education to alter redistricting lines so 45 children from Big Woods Road Perry Road and Centerville could stay at Urbana School. The board, which previously denied the request, will re-examine figures and notify later.
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South Viet Marines Open Attack Below DMZ Sector
Thousands of South Vietnamese marines push a new drive 15 to 20 miles below the DMZ in the northwest corner of the country as North Vietnamese buildup is reported. Battalions of about 500 men fan out through foothills and elephant grass while a single major clash near Khe Sanh leaves six marines dead and 41 wounded. A stockpile of 600 mortar rounds is found near the A Shau valley as Cambodian forces attack Viet Minh positions near Phnom Penh.
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Nurse Named Color Girl By Middies
ANNAPOLE Maryland AP A 5 foot 4 brunette will be this year’s color girl at the US Naval Academy Donna J Donahue 22 a registered nurse at Newton Wesley Hospital in Newton Mass was chosen by Midshipman Jack L Conrad of Allentown Pa commander of this year’s winning company The color company is selected from the 36 that make up the academy’s 4200 man brigade in year long competition based on academic achievement military discipline athletics and extra curricular activity
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Chilean Marxist Cabinet Steps Up Plant Seizures
Chile's Allende government speeds up socialist program seizing private factories and offices under 1920s laws. Ford Chile plant faces closure after $16 million loss. 400 workers dismissed with compensation. GM pressures rise as government narrows automotive sector amid price controls and stalled exports.
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Berlin Talks By East West Seen Success
Lisbon AP report says North Atlantic Treaty Organization ministers see progress in East West talks on European settlement. Officials hope Berlin talks will begin with Communist powers once a Berlin agreement is signed and delivered.
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