Allied sweep crushes Mekong rebel buildup gains
Allied forces shattered Viet Cong positions in the Mekong delta with swift ground actions while U.S. air support was limited by Vietnamese reluctance to pull back. American casualties stood at 23 dead and 131 wounded. Vietnamese losses were about 27 killed and 30 wounded. The operation targeted route 4 corridors feeding Saigon’s rice supply, and captured a deputy Viet Cong battalion commander. In separate news, 6,000 welfare workers in New York reached agreement to end a six week strike affecting the relief program.
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Alles
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New York
Forrestal Fire Casualties Listed
The Navy released a partial casualty list from the Forrestal explosion and fire. Reports from The Philippines put the toll at 129 killed, 7 unaccounted for, and 64 injured, with numerous aviation electricians, mechanics, and ordnance personnel among the named casualties.
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Navy
Forrestal
Philippines
Riot Probe Panel Gets Under Way
Washington report on the Johnson era inquiry as the Kerner commission begins hearings. J. Lee Rankin testifies on Warren Commission methods while Theodore A. Jones is named staff director and David Ginsburg discusses full member attendance and hands-on investigation. Deputy Atty. Gen. Warren Christopher follows with LA Watts riot experience.
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J. Lee Rankin
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Warren Group
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Nepro
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Ginsburg
Rankin
Warren Christopher
Los Angeles
Watts
Huge Postal Robbery Nabs Four Including Young Mother
A gang led by John J. Kelley and Patricia Diaferio seized a mail truck in Plymouth, detouring traffic with fake cones. They robbed the truck of cash from Cape Cod banks, injuring the mail carrier and triggering a wide investigation. Richards, jailed. two men bailed. Diaferio freed on bail. Federal case carries a 25 year minimum if convicted.
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John J. Kelley
Watertown
Pastricia Diaferin
Eton
Richards
U.S
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Francis H. Farrell
Diaferio
Joseph Bailliro
Kelley
Post Office
GI Clerk Volleys Into Battle to Save Records
Passaic New Jersey finance clerk Spec. 4 Lyle Roush of the 25th Infantry Division hopped on a helicopter during a combat assault near Saigon after misreading the unit’s return. He crawled toward the commander, hurled grenades, fired a pistol, and delivered leave records under fire for four hours before evac.
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Saigon
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Plane Crashes Near Owens Peak Above Bakersfield
An A7 Corsair II from Air Development Squadron 1 reportedly overdue and crashed while flying near Owens Peak in Kern County. Wreckage scattered across shale and forest areas in Sequoia National Forest, with a helicopter crew locating an airplane wing tank and a small fire reported by rangers. Firefighting units were dispatched to the scene about 7:00 am.
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Ownes
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China Cake
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Gas Or Electric Range Bargains In Classified Ads
Classifieds today feature gas and electric range bargains for home kitchens. Shoppers can compare prices, brands, and features across multiple listings to find value.
Protests by Negroes Follow Second Arrest in Central District
Police report say Terrel refused a lie detector test after denying throwing a bottle at a patrol car. A firebomb damaged the car’s rear area and ten Poly High windows were shattered by juveniles nearby. Chief Mooney promised a full investigation into the football star Edward L. Giles case and cautioned suspensions would wait until evidence supports action.
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David May
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May
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Anaheim Street
Lewis Avenue
Poly High
Munday
Edward L. Giles
Lewis Ave
Rioting Flares Across Cities in 1967 unrest near White House
Riots spread with curfews lifted in Milwaukee and Washington as National Guardsmen seized control. An alleged sniper was arrested, injuries and arrests rose while governors and officials debated causes and responses. In Providence and Erie similar clashes disrupted streets and that night a curfew was reimposed in Wilmington. Governor Romney accused political interference in Detroit riots, prompting a sharp rebuttal from Senate leader Mansfield.
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82Nd Airborne Division
George Romney
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Oregon
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Washington
Overle
Erie
Detroit
United States
Michigan
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