Tet cease fire offer and US pause in air raids described
The Saigon government dismissed Viet Cong truce bids as propaganda but a Tet lull often occurs. Viet Cong claimed a four day cease fire to let compatriots honor Tet, while US officials said airstrikes and reconnaissance were suspended. Despite the pause, clashes and battleground violence continued in South Vietnam with multiple engagements and casualties reported.
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Viet Cong
Liberation Front
U.S
United States
South Viet Nam
North Viet Nam
Washington
Jnredaen
Guerr Thillas
Tu Prank
Gia Nehia
Boréel
Bu Pranghe
t’Saigon
Suron' Amy
Western Air Defense reorganization announced for 11 states
The Air Force plans a spring reorg of Western Air Defense Command with 11 western states seeing merged units and new geographic boundaries. Maj. Gen. Carroll W. McColpin will lead the new western command as the 4th Air Force is reactivated at Hamilton. The Seattle and Portland sectors shift to form the 25th and 26th Air Divisions, while Los Angeles Phoenix sectors merge into the 27th at Luke AFB.
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Air Force
Air Defense Command
Air Defense
Colorado Springs
Colo
Westen
Carroll W. Mc. Colpin
28Th Air Division
Hamilton
Western Command
4Th Air Force
Seattle
McCord Air Base
Wash
25Th Air Division
Pacific Northwest
Portland
Adair Air Force Base
Corvallis
Ore
Reno
Nev
26Th Air Division
Los Angeles
Phoenix
Ariz
27Th Air Division
Luke Air Force Base
Fire Kills Two Adults and Two Boys in Texas Ship Blaze
Firefighters fought a large blaze aboard the freighter Neva West as 121 tons of small arms and munitions were stored in the hold. Irene Mem Walker, 60, her daughter Mary Carolyn Fenders, 22, and Fenders' sons Hilliard Walker, 5, and Ron die Walker, 2, died in the early morning fire. Coast Guard reported no danger the ship would sink despite a list to port after water flooding in the No 3 hold.
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New Orleans
Paris
Tex
Pat
Irene Mem
Yer Walker
Ae SeelMre
Mary Carolyn Fenders
Coast Guard
Northwest Storm Swamps Northwest and California
Northwest storm dumps heavy rain in Oregon and Washington while California braces for snow. Coast reports gale winds up to 120 mph near the Columbia River mouth and waves to 45 feet offshore. One death linked to the storm as power outages and flooding disrupt northern California through the week.
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Cape Blanco
Oregon
Brookingsore
Crescent City
California
Shelton
Wash
Northwest
James Sopp
St. Helens
Ore
Columbia River
Coast Guard
Astoria
Omak
Colville
Washington
Wild Gunfire Wounds Doctor and Mother at Bellevue Hospital
A doctor and a maternity patient were critically wounded in a gunfire rampage at Bellevue Hospital Monday night. The assailant, Navidad Serrano Medina, 42, fled but was overpowered by police. The mother had given birth to a daughter on Christmas Day. the suspect had recently separated from Gloria Santiago, with whom he had three older children.
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New York
Bellevue Hospital
Navidad Serrano Medina
Gloria Santiago
Johnson
Texas White House
Serrano
Seilersington
Miss Santiago
Olson
Apond
Select Force of Reserves Ready in July
Washington reports a new Army National Guard and Reserve force of about 150000 may be ready for active duty by July 1 if needed. Officials say the buildup to full strength aims at mobilization readiness next summer, contingent on Viet Nam needs.
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Washington
UPI
Army National Guard and Reserve
Viet Nam
New York
Defense
Robert
Y McNamara
Kwan Lee
Queens Units
al’ Sanilation Department
Supermarket of Hs Fun to Shop This Easy Way
A quirky ad-like line promises a fun shopping experience with a playful approach. The message hints at ease and enjoyment but lacks concrete details about products, place, or date.
Unruh Might Seek Lieutenant Governor Post
Los Angeles report shows Assembly Speaker Jesse Unruh saying he would be strongly tempted to run for lieutenant governor if Glenn Anderson does not seek reelection. Unruh noted potential temptations for other state offices if incumbents retire or are not reelected, though he would avoid pressuring Anderson.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Jesse M. Unruh
Tellow
Glenn M. Anderson
Los Angeles Times
Carl Greenberg
Inglewood
Anderson
Unruh
An _derson
Greenberg
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