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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1968
Page
7
South Vietnamese ranger battalion at Khe Sanh, guarding the Marine base, faces eroding morale as North Vietnamese digging tightens the perimeter. Capt. Hoan Pho reports heavy casualties, isolation from headquarters, scarce water and gear, and men seeking evacuation plans while shells and propaganda pressure mount.
Six F111A bombers arrived at a U S air base in Thailand for a two week combat evaluation against North Vietnam. Military sources say up to 60 F111s may be deployed to Vietnam if the test proves satisfactory. The jet flies at supersonic speed and max altitude, with a capacity for 50,000 pounds of ordnance and nuclear capability.
Weather outlook through Tuesday with slightly warmer temperatures and gusty winds. Coastal and inland zones include Imperial Valley Ventura County and Mojave Desert with highs in the 60s to 70s and overnight lows near freezing in some locales. Offshore winds light to moderate with variable directions and afternoon northwest increases.
The F111 debate pits Robert S. McNamara against Navy leadership over weight and carrier compatibility. Six aircraft arrived from Nellis AFB to Takhli Base near Bangkok as U S air strikes build up in North Vietnam. The F111 features swiveling wings for reduced drag, subsonic flight with extended lift, and advanced automatic guidance and radar systems enabling target navigation through adverse weather.
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