Today in History highlights through January 11, 1967
This date marks events from 1942 Japan declaring war on the Netherlands and invading the East Indies to 1949 San Diego recording its first snowfall in 99 years. Other notes recall Michigan's 1805 creation, Alabama's 1861 secession, 1865 Missouri abolishing slavery, and Kennedy's 1963 State of the Union.
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Mohammed Ayub Khan
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Chieu Hoi Open Arms Persuade Viet Cong Defectors
A Saigon report describes a Buddhist funeral music loudspeaker dropped over the Mekong delta with calls for Viet Cong to defect. Defectors receive cash and aid, plus risks include assassination teams targeting those who defect. The program aims to erode the Viet Cong, gather intelligence, and spread dissent through leaflets radio and posters.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
Mee Kong
Chieu Hol
Chieu Hoi
U.S
Cuban refugee reports Guevara widow wears black
A newly arrived Cuban refugee says the wife of vanished Cuban revolutionary leader Ernesto Guevara wears black like a widow. Guevara was Cuba's No. 3 man until he disappeared from public view almost two years ago amid speculation he may be dead.
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Royal aide named equerry to Prince Charles
In London AP reports a Royal Air Force aide to Prince Philip has been appointed equerry to 18 year-old Prince Charles, heir to the throne. The appointment ties military service to the future king's household as royal duties continue.
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Royal Air Force
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Prince Charles
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