Vietnam War Report Mixed Losses and Robbing Caches
U.S. forces in Vietnam report 41 enemy bodies found after a daybreak sweep near paddies and huts along a river 13 miles southeast of Saigon. Two Americans killed and seven wounded. A helicopter was shot down southwest of Da Nang. four crew wounded but rescued. A Viet Cong money board with 150000 dollars in fifty-dollar bills was found among caches.
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As Hazard
U.S
Dover
Eestetnam
Facia
Davis
Est Son
Stephen Davis
South Light Tyfantry Brigade
Vietnam
Gage
Fin
U.S. 9Th Division
da Nang
Ector County Crash Fatal To Teen Ager
A 16 year old Monahans student remains critical at Medical Center Hospital as state troopers investigate a weekend head on crash that killed 17 year old Daniel Albert Gallas a Monahans High School senior. Kenneth Wayne Golden 16 also injured at Odessa hospital. Two others injured include Jose Flores 6 Grandfalls and Lucas O Jaquez 41 Monahans. Trooper Jody Fore witnessed the collision and identified drivers Jaquez and Golden.
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Monahans
Medical Center Hospital
Texas
Penwell
U. S. 80
Daniel Albert Gallas
Monahans High School
Odessa Hospital
Kenneth Wayne Golden
Jody Fore
Fore
Jaquez and
Golden
Rifle found at hotel as Republican Convention opens
A 29 year old man from Kanab Utah was arrested in Miami Beach after a rifle was shipped to his hotel room housing Republican National Convention delegates. Nevada Governor Laxalt identified the man, James Chad Anderson, who faced vagrancy charges and agreed to psychiatric testing. The rifle, a .22 caliber antique, was said to be in a package with fishing tackle.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Nevada
Dade County
James Chad Anderson
Kanab
Utah
Paul Laxalt
Anderson
Laxalt
James Vermilye
Las Vegas, Nev
Big Delegate Battle Looms at GOP Convention
Nixon presses for first ballot victory as Rockefeller and Reagan aim to stretch balloting beyond two rounds. Ohio backs Rhodes on first ballot while Reagan seeks targeted delegate gains amid a tight race. Nixon plans to name running mate after nomination.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Republican Party
Richard M. Nixon
Associated Press
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Ronald Reagan
California
Bantafallas
Nixon
Reagan
Rockefeller
Graf
Rhodes
John S. Andrews
Herbert Ol Klein
Klein
Alabama
Two Passenger Trains Collide Near Winter Haven Florida
Two Seaboard Coast Line passenger trains collided head on near Winter Haven Florida injuring many riders. Deputies said rescuers pried passengers from wreckage with crowbars and torches as ambulances rushed to the scene. Several coaches derailed, one diesel engine burned, and four derailed cars housed 40 to 50 injured with nine passenger cars and four diesel engines off the rails. Firefighting units were dispatched and emergency calls were issued for more assistance.
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Winter Haven
Fla
Seaboard Coast Line
Sheriff's Office
Ed Lockwood
Sheriff’s Office
Bartow
Thunderheads Build Over Permian Basin Weather Update
Weather bulletin shows thunderheads building over the Permian Basin with a 10 percent rain chance. Heat and humidity persist with Odessa's Sunday high near 94, readings in the mid 90s through Tuesday. Cloudy morning, storms likely around noon and erupting around 4 pm with possible showers 5 pm to 11 pm today and Tuesday. scattered showers reported from Corpus Christi to Lufkin and Bryan. total rainfall included .07 in College Station, .02 in Galveston, trace in Houston Palacios and San Antonio.
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Permian
Odessa
Corpus Christi
Lufkin
Bryan
College Station
Galveston
Houston
Palacios
San Antonio
Negro Youths Fire On Police in Michigan
Jackson police report two youths fired 20 to 40 rounds toward patrolmen from a red Ford convertible with a black top. No injuries were reported. witness claimed the gunmen fled, and investigators pursued the lead amid broader weekend arson and firebomb incidents in Grand Rapids and Midland.
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Jackson
Mich
Cram
Norment
Rela
Thns
Investi
David J.gating
W.D. Norment
Grand Rapids
Francisi
Port Said
Midland
Czechoslovakia signals progress after Bratislava truce
Prague reports a Soviet backed truce that preserves Czechoslovakia’s post January reforms. Dubcek said the Bratislava talks show real sovereignty and a path for further democratization while promising no victory celebration and stressing continued cooperation with socialist allies. Observers note tension may shift from threats to cautious accommodation.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Bratislava
Dubcek
Muoslovak
Walter Ulbricht
Harmon- Germany
Wladyslaw Co
Imulka
Poland
Alexander Dubcek
Slovakia
Republic
Czecho-slovakia
Bratislavas
East Germany
Hungary
Belesria
The Quipsier Rivalry Jover Plague Quip
An origin unknown quip notes that among the plagues a Jover bears rivalry ranks among the worst leaving readers with a sharp jab at competitive pressure.
Airliner lands safely after midair collision
MILWAUKEE Wis AP a twin engine airliner returned to ground with one engine dead after a light plane rammed the Convair 580 over southern Wisconsin. Copilot John Mazur Wheaton Ill sustained multiple fractures and head injuries. Passengers intact though shaken officials said. The light plane carried three bodies embedded in its side. Captain Ted Baum Skokie Ill piloted the damaged jet with restraint.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Ted Baum
Skokie
Ill
Nancy Steffens
Two Rivers
Wilma Ross
Saginaw, Mich
North ‘Central Airlines
Wisconsin
John Mazur
Wheaton
Campaign underway for Pat Paulsen for president
MIAMI BEACH AP The Pat Paulsen for President campaign grows in Miami Beach with delegates hearing a brief speech from the Washington native. Paulsen tells Washington delegates they are uncommitted and chides other delegations for being committed due to oddball political views.
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Miame Beach
Fla
Pat Paulsen
Miami Beach
Washington
Paulsen
Firing Ends Israeli Peace Cross-Border Engagements
Arab and Israeli forces traded fire for a second day across the Jordan River after an Israeli airstrike allegedly hit guerrilla bases near Amman. Jordan reported civilians and soldiers killed, and claimed a U.S.-built Skyhawk was downed, while Israel denied losses. Both nations briefed the UN Security Council but did not seek action.
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Tel Aviv
Jordan River
Aral
Amman
Beisan
Jordan
Israel
U.N. Security Council
U.N
Nicklaus wins Western Open for second straight year
Jack Nicklaus captures the Western Open title for a second consecutive year. The victory solidifies his status as a top golfer, defeating a strong field in a closely contested tournament.
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Jack Nicklaus
Scorpion
Navy
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