Raft Trip in Himalayas Teaches Cautious Thrill Seeking
In Darjeeling an Indian experiment tests rafting safety on the Teesta River. Lt. Col. Narinder Kumar leads Sikkim Himalayan Mountaineering Institute with 15 boys and volunteers as they probe bamboo rafts, capsizes, and buoyancy. Five-hour journey covers 12 miles with multiple rafts. two hit rocks and adults debate safer materials for future trials.
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Commanders Fear Major Onslaught In Vietnam War
US commanders fear a major North Vietnamese onslaught if Paris talks fail to halt air attacks. Bombers from bases in Thailand hit targets below the 19th Parallel as North Vietnam expands defenses and infiltration routes into the South. Despite Johnson curtailment, North Vietnamese forces push men south, raising concern over civilian impact and strategic balance.
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Hawaii to Name Streets After Allied Bases in Vietnam
In Hawaii, planners consider a policy of naming roads after allied bases in South Vietnam. Officials debate the impact of such names amid broader strategies and regional tensions. The proposal surfaces amid requests for a complete bombing halt and discussions on air base naming that could influence local sentiment and navigation.
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