Green Beret Camp Raided by Reds in Vietnam
Communist forces attacked the Lang Vei Green Beret camp at dawn, killing 39 Montagnard troops and two U.S. officers while wounding 37 others. About 38 tribesmen were missing or feared captured as two Vietnamese regulars aided the assault. The raid involved an estimated 300 men in three surrounding layers, and the command bunker was blown apart. Two American soldiers were wounded.
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Watson Acquittal in Bribery Charge Capped by Court Ruling
Judge Schweitzer ruled the bribery case against Watson failed as the Supreme Court decision limits bribery to cases with corrupt prior understanding. He instructed the jury to retire, select a foreman, and return a not guilty verdict due to insufficient evidence.
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Joseph A. Ball
Watson
Ball
NBC to Air Pursuit of Pleasure despite sponsor pullout
New York NBC planned to broadcast the documentary The Pursuit of Pleasure on Monday night despite Insurance Company of North America withdrawing as sponsor and protest letters about the subject. NBC News vice president Don Meany defended the program as not in bad taste and noted the sponsor’s and agency’s decision followed a preview. If unsponsored, NBC faces costs exceeding $200,000.
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National “Broadcasting Company Today
Don Meany
NBC News
Insurance Company of North America
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Wallace campaign stop at Dartmouth marred by protest
Wallace, touring New Hampshire as a third party candidate, faced a 10 minute delay after pacifists at Dartmouth surrounded his car. They chanted and dented the roof while police restored order. Wallace defended academic freedom and urged fighting for Vietnam, while Dartmouth apologized for the incident and stated most students supported the war effort. Police reported no injuries and several state police cars were damaged.
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Vietnam
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William Green
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Bomb in Cuban ambassador car injures three in Mexico City
A grenade exploded in the left front fender of the Cuban ambassador's car injuring three embassy employees as the vehicle left the embassy grounds. The ambassador was not in the car. The driver sped away and struck a pedestrian. All injuries were not believed serious. Police said the grenade may have been tied to the car engine.
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Joaquin Hernandez Armas
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Anti Crime Package Awaits Reagan's OK
Sacramento reports Gov. Reagan's anticrime bills on his desk as the Senate unanimously approves a tough package. The Assembly previously amended penalties for rape, robbery, and burglary, raising prison terms to 15 years to life regardless of weapon use, with parole after five years. Reagan supports the measures to protect society from violent offenders.
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Duchess Baby Dies in Glasgow Hospital
An American-born duchess of Argyll loses her premature baby daughter at Glasgow Royal Maternity Hospital. The duchess is Matilda Mortimer, formerly of the United States.
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Scotland
Duchess of Argyll
Royal Maternity Hospital
Matilda Mortimer
United States
Johnson seeks legislation to curb rail strike threat
President Johnson asked Congress to set up a five member board under the National Railway Labor Act to settle a potential nationwide rail strike by January 1969 during a cooling off period. He argued the public must be served amid Vietnam concerns and stressed the proposal is the minimal intrusion on collective bargaining.
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Vietnam
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House
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