Leathernecks in heavy fighting toward peace solution
Paris reports say U S negotiators entered the Saturday Viet Nam talks with guarded hope of progress toward ending the war. William J Jorden stressed a hopeful attitude that this and future meetings might bring a just and lasting peace, as North Vietnam signaled limited private talks on the demilitarized zone. The U S delegation planned to remain at the Crillon Hotel, awaiting advances and responses.
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Paris
United States
Ietnam
Pee
Southeast Asia
William J. Jorden
U.S
Toomorrow
South Vietnam
Uniteds
Ing
Bui Huy Nhan
Jordan
Crillon
Jorden
Tornadoes, storms lash North Texas crops and towns
A string of tornadoes and severe storms struck north central and northeast Texas, shredding wheat fields near Scotland and Vernon, damaging Wichita Falls and Paris area towns, with hail and high winds. The Wichita Falls Record reported heavy rain, hail, and property damage across multiple counties, while officials noted a 10 percent precipitation chance in Odessa and a five day forecast of more rain and storms.
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Odessa
Tesas
Vernon-Lockett
U.S
Pater
Scotland
Wichita Falls
Texas
Gainesville
Sulphur Springs
Daingerfield
Caddo Lake
Marshall
Winnsboro
Vernon
Paris
Lake Kickapoo
Meat Reno
Otis Johnson
McAllen
Brownsville
Tex
Blythe
Calif
Key. West
Fla
Defense Boss Favors Military Aid Program
Secretary of Defense Clark Clifford argued for continued U.S. military aid to allied nations despite criticism of the Vietnam War. He warned that cutting aid could weaken global security and provoke Eastern Europe, calling for a measured approach while acknowledging limits on disclosing infiltration and troop details. The hearing highlighted debates over aid levels and the impact on alliances amid a broader Cold War context.
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United States
North Vietnam
Commu- Washington
Tary
Clark M. Clif
Ford
U.S
NATO
Xuan Thuy
Paris
Hanoi
Fed
Senate
Europe
South Vietnam
North Korea Gets Warning From UN Armistice Panel
At Panmunjom the United Nations Command warned North Korea that current actions may invite serious consequences for both sides. Maj. Gen. Gilbert Woodward said there is a real risk of miscalculation as talks continue on arms reductions and shipments to underdeveloped nations. Clifford noted delays in testimony as he assumed a new Pentagon post and discussed broader NATO Warsaw Pact efforts.
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Panmunjom
Korea
United Nations
North Korea
Gilbert i. Woodward
Joint Military Armistice Commission
Chic Miccalenta
Clifford
Pentagon
Defense
Never Entered Classroom Hero Graduates From Taylor University
Jere Truex, 22, disabled by polio since childhood, will graduate magna cum laude with a BA in business administration from Taylor University in Upland Indiana. He has never attended a classroom and learned via home study and a two way telephone link, aided by a portable ventilator. His mother says he always planned further education and his professor notes his memory and comprehension are extraordinary. He was encouraged to pursue a master’s degree and possibly teach using closed circuit TV from his home into the classroom.
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Upland
Ind
Jere Truex
Taylor University
Veterans Administration Hospital
M. Gymnasium
Charles ‘Truex
Jere
Kenneth van Sise
Truex
van Sise
Taylor
The Quipster Head of the House or Finance Chair?
A wry quip notes that while someone may believe they lead a household, their true role is limited to chairing the finances. The line plays on hierarchy and responsibility within a domestic setting.
Quake Toll 44 as Japan Rocked by Aftershocks
Strong aftershocks continued to rattle northern Japan with relief teams clearing rubble after Thursday quakes. Police put deaths at 44, including 38 in Aomori, with six missing and 242 injured. More than 2,001 homes wrecked and about 9,000 homeless. Damage to agriculture and facilities in northern Honshu estimated at 1.9 million. Misawa Base reported 23 injured and $10 million in damage. National Guard and Red Cross mobilized for relief.
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Tokyo
Japan
Aomori
Howniline
US Air Force
Misawa
Miitary
National Guard
Charles City
Red Cross
Freeburg
Leon Dickerson
Otto Kerner
Minois
the Salvation Army
India
Pratap
Allied Troops Leave Valley After Month-Long Sweep
Allied forces ended their drive through A Shaw Valley in South Vietnam as North Vietnamese are believed to move back in. U S officers report 726 enemy killed in the valley. Far east, Marines near Da Nang report 130 enemy killed over two days with 51 Marines dead and many wounded. Marine units identified as 308th North Vietnamese Division. U S command says fourth of valley stockpiles found. Casualties total 139 Americans killed and 662 wounded hospitalized.
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Dien Bien Phu
Indochina
William L. Rosson
U.S
Hue
John J. Tolson
Air Cavalry
Hanoi
Jonesboro
Jin Oi
Tuckerman
Mountain Home
South Vietnam
Harold Hughes
Iowa
Red Cross
Charles City
Oelwein
Maynard
Hughes
Tornadoes Leave Heaviest Damage Across Five States
Storms toppled towns in Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Missouri killing 73 and injuring 370, with millions in property damage. Gov Rockefeller sought federal disaster aid as rescue crews worked, while U.S. forces prepared for quick landings in South Vietnam amid ongoing combat.
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Associated Press
Delaware
U.S
Saigoo
Arkansas
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
Poor Army streaming into teenie hectic weekend
A compact note previews a hectic weekend in Odessa with a streaming event titled Poor Army attracting attention. Events on page 10 hint at quick schedules, youthful crowds, and local interest shaping the Friday through Sunday lineup.
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Turkey
Greece
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Republic of China
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Vietnam
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D-Tenn
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Jand
Demilitarized Zone
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