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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1967
Page
3
Lt Gary Rasser and four wounded men fought through encircling North Vietnamese lines along the Cambodian border. Bullets ripped his helmet and glasses as a wounded squad leader strangled a foe and a comrade struck another with a Bowie knife. Rasser pressed on aiming to break through again.
Washington reports North Vietnam recalling ambassadors for a high level policy review. State Department confirms awareness of a Hanoi gathering as U S troops suffer heavy losses near the Cambodian border. Army Lt Col Wright praises his men after a fierce fight that left multiple American casualties, with survivors recounting brutal conditions and disarray.
Bellmore merchants in Nassau County honor local servicemen in Vietnam by presenting $25 U.S. Savings Bonds. Joseph Rutkoski, Bellmore Chamber of Commerce president, says the bonds show community support beyond relatives and friends. A young lieutenant from Red Cloud, Nebraska, described as a brave survivor of a five hour firefight, is expected back with his unit today and is to be recommended for a high valor award.
Marines near the DMZ endure daily heavy artillery and mortar barrages from North Vietnam. Frustration, fatigue, and low morale rise as outposts are repeatedly struck. Marines describe sleepless nights, scant leave, and a grim vernacular for incoming rounds.
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