Viet Copter Rescue Story From USS Kearsarge
Aboard the USS Kearsarge in Tonkin Gulf the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 6 faces growing risk as pilots are rescued at sea. Cmdr Albert Fox explains tough choices between saving lives and avoiding enemy fire. Sea Kings dubbed Cadillac helicopters travel 100 miles per hour, aiding SAR missions and diplomacy in the conflict zone.
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Widows Write General Weeps Over Letters at Club
In San Francisco General Harold K. Johnson read condolence letters from widows to a 3000 strong audience at the Commonwealth Club. He described messages of pride, faith, and resolve, as wives express hope for sons serving the country amid Vietnam war fears. Johnson cited Viet Cong setbacks and shortages, while urging support for U.S. missions.
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