12 Dec 1967
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1967
Page
1
Senator Charles Percy his wife and seven others escaped uninjured after mortars and small arms fire from Communist forces during an unescorted stop in the Dak Sait village. Percy scraped by casualties as he crawled to cover and was later flown to safety with an armed escort.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials plan pollution abatement orders after a Monday night hearing in Winnebago County. About 100 attended as Maurice Van Susteren announced a 10 day evidence window. Orders could follow within about three months, with further action if not complied.
London and Paris bullion buyers flood markets amid Basle talks and Swiss official doubts. Pound sterling gold hits a record high near 292-1042 pence per fine ounce while the dollar price stays around 35.19. Paris turnover rises to 48.9 million francs as nervous currency markets lift demand and traders cite secrecy and policy chatter.
Virgil Achterberg seeks public hearings before the Wisconsin DNR on Appleton’s proposed Lake Winnebago water pipeline diversion. A petition with 1000+ signatures requests hearings at Oshkosh and UW Fox Valley, arguing the move harms the lake’s level and would dump used water into the Fox River upstream of Appleton Dam.
The Senate approved a 14.2 billion aid to education bill 71 to 7, sending it to conference with the House. The vote followed a pledge from Secretary Gardner that districts would receive early notices and hearings on civil rights compliance before any federal aid cuts, shaping the desegregation process for Title I funds. Southern senators signaled opposition to provisions limiting congressional approval of aid to districts accused of segregation.
Congress approved a three stage pay raise for 3.5 million servicemen totaling 2.7 billion dollars annually in 1969. The measure includes Army Navy Air Force Marines Public Health Service Coast Guard and Coast and Geodetic survey with retroactive first year to Oct 1. A four star general would rise to 2113 monthly pay while a private would reach 95 dollars, plus housing allowances for low ranking enlisted personnel.
Washington AP Secretary of State Dean Rusk says he will not testify publicly on Vietnam war policy before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He cites extreme sensitivity and prefers executive sessions for full discussion. Senator Albert Gore released the letter, noting the committee had pressed for public testimony.
Senator Charles Percy recounts a near deadly encounter in Dakson Vietnam as his party, including aides and his wife, came under mortar fire and ground fire while inspecting refugee tragedy blamed on Viet Cong. Dennis Smith aided his escape and helicopters provided cover.
NATO defense ministers approve a flexible strategy moving away from massive retaliation. The plan favors extended conventional force use, raises triggers for nuclear use, and tests an aggressor’s intentions to distinguish limited clashes from all-out war.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.