Jets Smash North Viet Steel Furnace In Fierce Border Fight
Americans suffered heavy casualties in a border engagement as the U S First Infantry Division reported 28 to 50 bodies in the area after air and artillery strikes. A second battle near the Cari bouian border saw reinforcements pinned down by Communist fire, with air strikes and helicopters aiding. Marines reported 151 killed and 87 wounded, while North Vietnamese losses included at least 48 killed in airfield clashes near Haiphong. The Thai Nguyen iron and steel plant, repeatedly hit, remained near an active MIG base. officials warned against provoking China.
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Britain to Buy 40 U.S. Fighter Bombers
Britain signs a contract to purchase 40 American F1 fighter bombs, linking with U.S. air power as North Vietnam jets shoot down 19 U.S. planes while U.S. forces down 38 MiGs. Two Mig 215 were seen but did not attack. Delivery to begin in 1969, with mid 1970s field expansion planned and financing via export credits.
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Humphrey Target for Paint Bomber
Police pursue leads in a paint bombing case targeting Mayor Humphrey as investigators seek suspects. A suspect may be connected to vandalism at multiple city properties, with authorities urging residents to report sightings and tips.
South Korea appoints Im Chung-Shik chief of joint chiefs
Lt. Gen. Im Chung-Shik, deputy army chief of staff, is named chairman of the joint chiefs of staff effective mid year, replacing the outgoing officer amid ongoing regional tensions. The announcement follows crowded public scenes and security actions surrounding a major cultural event in Seoul.
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Boy Attacked by Dogs Wins Gamble With No Babies Shots
NEW YORK (UPI) Fourj was fine as the Lebrun family faced a four week nightmare over rabies risk after a dog attack on Michael. Deciding against injections to spare the child pain, the family endured fever and worry until the incubation period ended with a clean bill of health. Michael’s recovery ended the tense gamble for his life.
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Suffolk Air Force Base
GI Objector Faces Trial After Rejected Conscientious Claim
Pvt. Ira Jacobowitz 21 of Beverly Hills California faces court martial for willfully disobeying a command after a Federal judge refused a writ seeking conscientious objector status. The incident occurred during M16 rifle familiarization at the U S Army Medical Training Center while he trained as a medic. Jacobsowitz had earlier sought exemption on religious grounds but was denied by First Lieutenant Remy.
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Judge Advocate’s Office
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Driving License Ban for Dropouts Proposed in NC Senate
A bill in the North Carolina Senate would strip driving licenses from school dropouts. Sponsor State Sen. Marshall A. Rauch of Gastonia says no other state has enacted such a law and argues it could reduce dropout rates and encourage completion.
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