Desperate Gamble by 173rd Paratroopers In Vietnam
U S paratroopers of A Company 2nd Battalion 173rd Airborne Brigade pinned by Viet Cong in bunkers near Saigon attempt air strikes to drive them out. Eight men in their fire team suffered casualties but the CBU bomblets silenced the enemy. SGT Dale Schramm and SSG Elmer Berry are noted among the wounded and killed, with many others slated to return home after a year of combat in Zone D and Iron Triangle.
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Johnson Peace Plea to Hanoi Urges Negotiations
President Johnson appealed to Hanoi to negotiate peace during a White House ceremony marking the Peace Corps anniversary. He offered a massive reconstruction program open to all including North Viet Nam if peace and free elections prevail in the south, and pledged to join in development once peace is secured.
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Air Cavalry Helps Wipe Out Cong Unit In Vietnam
U S air cavalrymen and Vietnamese troops routed a Communist company in Rong Son sector while Marines and Vietnamese forces battled the Viet Cong 1st Regiment farther north. Marines claimed 145 enemy killed, six captured, nearly 100 weapons seized as helicopters arrived Monday near Hue. Government troops and helicopters of the U S 1st Air Cavalry Division struck about 100 Viet Cong near Bong Son and Cau Giap Mountain, counting 1 329 Communist dead and 391 captured since Operation Masher began in January. Eight hundred Marines landed southeast of Hue and linked with Vietnamese troops and Rangers to engage a main Viet Cong force, with a 350 man infantry battalion moving in.
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Draft Probe Demanded in Congress
Thirty Republican House members urged an immediate congressional probe of the draft, calling the system haphazard and urging scrutiny of efforts to recruit foreign allies for Vietnam. They argued manpower must be equitable and efficient and warned against a potential buildup of U.S. forces in Southeast Asia without a rational plan.
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Sprinkles Hit Southland Area Weather Outlook
A few sprinkles dampen the Southland with scattered showers possible through Wednesday. Skies stay mostly cloudy with gusty winds in the afternoons. Cooler temperatures forecast and light snow expected in the Southland mountains. Some sprinkles may reach low desert resorts with winds up to 35 mph.
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Weather outlook across regions with variable showers
Jonignt Ako Wednesday weather reports show LB area could see light showers with wind and a high near 62 by noon. Desert area expects showers and gusty winds with a 76 degree high. Mountains list scattered showers with breezy conditions and highs around 4 500 feet rising into the 60s.
Victim Fights Thieves Over Valise of Cash
Downtown Sacramento theater manager Frank A. McClain of the World Theater was dragged along the sidewalk by two men at the 15th and J Street corner while they struggled for a $1000 valise. He suffered skinned knees and hands as bystanders did not intervene.
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LBJ Proposes Cradle to Old Age Health and Education Plan
President Johnson asks Congress to fund a cradle to old age health and education program to feed poor children and meet elderly hospital needs. He seeks a $60 million nutrition plan plus $329 million in existing cash and commodities, totaling $379 million for a major redirection of child nutrition. A new alcoholism advisory committee and a government research center are also proposed.
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Brown curbs campaign of two appointees
Gov Brown declares two state appointees cannot campaign for elected posts while serving. He warns Real Estate Commissioner Gordon and secretary of state candidate Bennett that leaving or accepting campaign funds would be improper. Lynch and Braden cited as exceptions or contested points in the broad campaign restrictions.
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Coat of Arms Carried Onto 'Hot Planet'
Venus 3 lander marks first manmade object to reach another planet and plant the Soviet coat of arms. Officials say Venus about 35 million miles away, trajectory possibly up to 180 million miles since launch. Western officials debate contamination risk while Tass reports historic breakthrough for Soviet space program.
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East Germany applies for United Nations seat
UNITED NATIONS East Germany applied for UN membership today relayed by Polish ambassador Bohidan Lewandowski. Walter Ulbricht signed the request as president of the East German Council of State. Security Council must approve before a General Assembly vote next fall is scheduled. The move marks East Germany’s first formal bid for UN entry.
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P-T Want Ad Finds Poodle Pup in 3 Days
Mrs. Gene Miller reports a poodle found after placing a P-T classified want ad. The ad ran on the third day leading to the reunion. Contact numbers are provided for lost and found notices.
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