GAO Finds Military Fuel Theft Widespread in Southeast Asia
The GAO reports lax controls allow theft of millions of gallons of U S combat fuels in Southeast Asia with fuel winding up on the black market. In 1966 5.5 million gallons were stolen in Thailand alone prompting criticism and personnel changes.
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Cambodians Hold City as U S Planes Press
A U S spokesman says Cambodian forces control the city with house to house fighting and mortar exchanges. Skoun, recaptured en route to Kompong Cham, reports 13 Cambodians killed and 63 wounded while enemy losses remain unknown. North of Laos raids, Pathet Lao envoys discuss possible cease fire with Souvanna Phouma.
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Spaceflight veteran to command Air Force center
Col. Robert M. White 46 became commander of the Air Force Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base after previously flying the X 15 to over 50 miles. He succeeds Brig. Gen. Alton D. Slay who moves to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. White had been directing F 15 development at Wright Patterson.
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White House
Desert
Alton D. Slay
Slay
Air Systems Command
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Ohio
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Hurricane Celia Approaches Texas Coast With Evacuations
At Baffin Bay residents plan to stay despite waves and warnings. In Corpus Christi calm streets mask the threat as mobile homes pose a risk while thousands flee Galveston. Aircraft move planes to safety as the storm nears.
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Houston
Texas
Oklahoma
Ellington Air Force Base
FDA orders action on mouthwash brands after NAS study
The FDA said a National Academy of Science study found Isodine Kadesnol and Tyrolaris mouthwashes had little germ killing power and gave makers 30 days to respond. If no response, the FDA could seek to bar sale. At Lockbourne AFB Ohio and Gulf Coast area during Celia storm, preparations escalated with shelters and evacuations planned for up to 175000 potential refugees.
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Gargle and Merck Co
Tyrolaris
FDA
National Academy of Science
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