Navy Cross Presented for Valor in Vietnam Rescue and Grenade Defense
Capt. Harry H. Dinsmore, 43, chief surgeon at a Navy hospital, removed a live 60mm mortar shell from a South Vietnamese private’s chest, saving a life under dangerous conditions. Pvt. Nguyen Luong survived. Cpl. Patrick Gallagher, Irish-born Marine, shielded comrades by leaping onto a grenade, absorbing the blast and saving others, while Gallagher was later injured but survived. Gallagher expressed intent to pursue U.S. naturalization. Gen. William C. Westmoreland awarded the Navy Crosses, praising the acts.
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Mary Gallagher
Ballyhaunis
County Mayo
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New York City
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Vietnam
Nizam of Hyderabad Dies After Ill Health
The Hyderabad government confirmed the death of the 60 year old Nizam, once reputed richest man in the world, after weeks of ill health following influenza. Police initially announced his death then denied it, with officials later confirming the death amid guarded palace activity. An unrelated note states there are 10,130 stationery stores in the U.S.
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Man's Reserve Studied By James V. Lamb
At Franklin Institute a team reports a probe into human reserve, aiming to gauge how long a worker remains effective. The device would estimate remaining work time and rate of depletion, useful for pilots, air traffic controllers, and other critical roles.
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James V. Lamb
Philadelphia
Franklin Institute
Carl A. Silver
Institute
Behavioral Science Laboratory
Silver
Bruce Rosenberg
Judge balks at drunken driving charge over wording
Dist Court Judge C R McIntosh in Raton New Mexico refused to hear a DWI case warning the charge read incorrectly Or he quipped DWI could mean dancing with Irma The judge stressed precise language in court proceedings and declined to proceed on the flawed charge
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N.M
C.R McIntosh
Irma
Pentagon study links Negro combat deaths to service roles
Defense findings show 11 percent of Viet Nam troops were Negro but they accounted for 17.8 percent of combat deaths. Officers cite higher re-enlistment, preference for elite units, and educational factors shaping assignment and casualties.
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Pentagon
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California Tent School Wins Favor
In Calipatria near the Imperial Valley, 325 students attend Calipat High in canvas tents after the main building was deemed unsafe in an earthquake. A $1.3 million bond failed, evacuation followed, ten tents leased for 5300 dollars, first classes moved in, and students and teachers describe the uneasy, drafty, hot conditions with summer approaching.
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Los Angeles
Detria Wallis
Mary Sherry
Judy Hillock
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