Rockets Fire At Saigon Amid Ongoing Shelling Show of Strength
Rockets struck the Independence Palace area and nearby targets as South Vietnam braces for more attacks ahead of peace talks in Paris. The barrage hit the government complex, banks, and the Old Gia Long palace, with two mortals in a pedicab near the palace. Westmoreland called such shelling nearly politically driven and not militarily decisive, yet the mood in Saigon reflects mounting strain.
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Thieu
Independence Palace
Paris
William C. Westmoreland
U.S
Westmoreland
U.S. Army
Saigon
City commission actions on alley, sewer, funds, and zoning
The commission approved opening a blocked alley off Eglin Parkway in block 5 for truck delivery access. Realtor Thomas Patrick urged action and Evans presented cost and delivery estimates for a pre built restroom. A revolving equipment fund was approved per the finance director’s recommendation. Planning board endorsed zoning changes closing the alley between Ocean City lots 197-203 and 253-262 and rezoning from R2 to C1 to permit a nursing home.
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Evans
Thomas Patrick
Eglin Parkway
Patrick
Charle Evans
City Planning Board
Ocean City
Hawaii's Own Plays Tonight at Choctawhatchee High
Surfing buffs flock to Choctawhatchee High Auditorium for Hawaii's Own Tonight a C W Mastaika production sponsored by Billy Bowlegs and Duke's Ron Jon Surf Shop. Appearing personally are Jock Southerland and Jeff Hackman.
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Hawaii
Choctawhatchee High School
C.W. Mastaika
Billy Bowlegs
Duke
Ron Jon Surf Shop
Jock Southerland
Jeff Hackman
Westmoreland Holds Out for Possible 1969 Vietnam Pullout
In Saigon General Westmoreland warned that the war price may become intolerable for the enemy even as he left Vietnam to become Army chief of staff. He said a token U.S. phaseout could begin by late 1969 if trends hold, but cautioned rapid victory remains unrealistic. He commended U.S. troops and civil action programs while detailing enemy strategy and the limits of victory.
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Saigon
William C. Westmoreland
U.S
Vietnam
Washington
Westmoreland
Army
Armed Forces Network
South Vietnam
Brown Assault Charges Dropped
HOLLYWOOD AP The district attorney will not charge Jim Brown the football star turned actor with assaulting a young woman found injured below his second floor apartment. Investigators said there is not enough evidence to prosecute and the case was dropped unless new evidence emerges.
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Hollywood
Jimmy Brown
Brown
Phillips Mueller
Mueller
Eva Marie Bohnchin
Schwanders
Germany
Los Angeles County-Usc Medical Center
Screen Actors Guild
Ray refuses press restrictions as extradition case outlined
In Bow Street Court Ray declines to lift press restrictions and answers "No, sir" when asked to speak. He is ordered held for a further hearing next Tuesday as spectators and reporters endure a long wait outside. Extradition proceedings loom with murder and robbery charges, potential deportation, and a possible path through the High Court or House of Lords. Ray’s movements include Canada in April May and a return to London, using a Canadian passport under the name Sneyd.
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Milton
Ray
Brixton
Bow Street Court
Wandsworth
Missouri State Penitentiary
Britain
Howver
High Court
House of Lords
Canada
Toronto
BOAC
London
Lisbon
Sneyd
Court Backs Police In Step Search Decision
The Supreme Court ruled 8 to 1 that police may stop and search suspicious persons for weapons when the officer fears for safety, with limits. Chief Justice Warren said the officer need not be certain the person is armed, just reasonably believe danger exists. Justice Douglas dissented, absent due to hospitalization.
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Barry Schweid
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Earl Warren
Congress
William O. Douglas
Douglas
Walter Reed Army Hospital
CATV
Abe Fortas
Marian
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Missouri Penitentiary
Tennessee
Claude Jenkins
Towncrest Shopping Center
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Brentwood Construction Company
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