Allied planes hit Viet Cong convoys during Christmas truce
U S pilots attacked war supply convoys north of Saigon as a cease fire expired. About 100 trucks were destroyed or damaged near Than Hoa and Vinh, with fires and explosions marking the routes. Casualties included two Americans killed and 24 wounded, while enemy losses were 33 dead and two captured. A major arms cache was found near Chu Lai.
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Saigon
U.S
North Vietnam
Than Hoa
Vinh
Chu Lai
U.S. 196Th Light Infantry Brigade
United States
Westmoreland sees 1967 progress in Vietnam war
Gen William Westmoreland says 1967 showed progress in Vietnam but enemy tactics in the coming year will likely stay similar. He cites 80,000 enemy KIA this year and 9,002 American deaths through December 16, noting shifts between guerrilla and main force emphasis, plus risks to population centers and sanctuaries along borders. The four star general adds that South Vietnamese forces strengthen as guerrilla and conventional actions continue.
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Saigon
William C. Westmoreland
U.S
Vietnam
Mutual Broadcasting System
Amercan
Westmoreland
Dak To
South Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
Highlands
Ifrom
Iem
Three Escaped Prisoners Recaptured Near Kaloosa Jail
Three inmates Jerry Goff Michael Schnelly and Foy Compton escaped from Kaloosa County Jail Tuesday afternoon but were spotted in nearby woods four miles north by a plane pilot D C Henderson Crestview who directed the sheriff's posse. The men were recaptured around 2 pm and returned to custody.
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Thekaloosa
Jerry Goff
Michael Schnelly
Foy Compton
Goff
Schnelly
Raiford
Compton
D. C. Henderson
Crestview
Henderson
Ray Wilson
Moore To Speak At Chamber Meet
Niceville Florida January 9 at Hickory Restaurant hosts the Niceville Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce Koffee Klatch. Guest speaker James Moore Valparaiso Attorney will discuss the Juniper Creek Reservoir planned for construction in the Niceville region by the Twin Cities Water District.
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Daily News Bureau
Niceville
Niceville- Valparaiso
Vietnam Decorates Purcell Posthumously
Valparaiso reports the Republic of Vietnam awarded posthumous Military Merit Medal and Gallantry Cross with Palm to PFC Charles K. Purcell II of Valparaiso who died in Vietnam. Medals were presented to his parents at 291 North End Drive by a Department of the Army representative. The citation praises his courage, cooperation with Vietnamese forces, and devotion to missions, noting the loss mourned by both American and Vietnamese comrades.
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Valparaiso
Republic of Vietnam
Charles K. Purcell II
Vietnam
Charles K. Purcell
North End Drive
Department of the Army
Adjutant General
Republic of Vietnnam
Gression
South Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Vietnam War toll and progress cited in year-end briefs
US pilots struck North Vietnamese truck convoys after Christmas cease-fire destroying or damaging about 100 trucks. Westmoreland reports 1967 as a year of progress with no anticipated change in enemy tactics. Prisoner totals in South Vietnam doubled the 1966 figure, while economists foresee continued growth with inflation and unemployment.
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Vietnam
U. S.S
North Vietnam
U. S
South Vietnam
William Westmoreland
Fire destroys Air Force bomb scoring site in Michigan
In Charlevoix Michigan a fire destroyed an Air Force bombing scoring site as magnesium flames raged. Firefighters from four communities fought a costly blaze with 18 mobile trailer units damaged or destroyed. one unit containing ammunition was moved away before ignition reached it. No injuries were reported.
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Charlevoix
Mich
Air Force
Defense Dept Identifies 72 Vietnam War Dead
The Defense Department released names of 72 service members killed in Vietnam. Among those listed are Army Maj. Robert R. Jackemeyer of Columbus Georgia and S Sgt Houston Grant Jr. of Dahlonega Georgia, Marine Cpl. Larry E. Smedley of Albany Georgia, and Pvt Eugene Manigo of Sarasota Florida.
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Washington
UPD
Defense Department
Army
Robert R. Jackemeyer
Barbara J. Jackemeyer
Wise St
Columbus
Ga. S
Houston Grant Jr
Hazel FE. Grant
Dahlonega
Marine Corps
Larry E. Smedley
Russell E. Smedley
O Ann’s
Hex
Johnson Rd
Albany
Sga
Traffic Toll Still Mounts Over Nation
Christmas holiday traffic deaths soared to 684 after late reports, far above the 484 recorded in a nonholiday weekend. The National Safety Council projected 460 to 540 fatalities during the three day New Year observance, which begins Friday evening.
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Associated Press
National Safety Council
Fugitive Warrant Issued In Kennedy Assassination
Los Angeles AP District Attorney Evelle Younger files a fugitive complaint charging Edgar Eugene Bradley with criminal conspiracy to murder in the 1963 Kennedy assassination. The Louisiana warrant, obtained by Jim Garrison, aims to bring Bradley before Municipal Court within 30 days. Bradley says he will surrender if contacted.
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Los Angeles
Edgar Eugene Bradley
John F. Kennedy
Louisiana
Jim Garrison
New Orleans
Dist. Atty
Evelle J. Younger
Bradley
Jimmie Rodgers Improves After Hospitalization
Singer Jimmie Rodgers was reported in good condition at Glendale Community Hospital after suffering a skull fracture on December 1. He was described as improved following treatment and observation.
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Glendale
Calif
Pope's Envoy Ends Visit to Jordan After Refugee Review
The Rev John Redan Papal envoy for Palestine refugee aid completed a three day trip to Amman Jordan ending Tuesday He visited sites and assessed conditions of refugees affected by the June war during his Mid East tour.
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Amman
Jordan
John Redan
Pope Paul
Midde East
Palestine
Record High Okaloosa County Traffic Fatalities in 1967
Okaloosa County reports 28 traffic deaths this year, a record for 1967, as 22 accidents have caused the fatalities. With New Year holidays approaching, Florida Highway Patrol warns against drinking and driving and urges defensive driving during the six p.m. Friday to midnight Monday period.
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Mary Ann O'Connell
Okaloosa County
Robert P. Farrior
Florida Highway Patrol
Okaloosa
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