Echo of Son Tay Raid Described by Lt Petrie
Fort Bragg native 1st Lt George W. Petrie led part of the Joint Services Ivory Coast raid on Son Tay prison camp near Hanoi. He spoke of the eerie silence after helicopters landed, the emphasis on violent action and surprise, and the letdown upon finding no prisoners. He noted safety in camouflage and strict orders to avoid discussing tactics.
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George W. Petrie
Son Tay
Hanoi
Petrie
Green Bere
Joint Services Task Group
Ivory Coast
Huge Food Aid Sent to Pakistan from New Jersey
Six million survival biscuits, enough to feed a billion people for a day, were sent to flood survivors in East Pakistan. The biscuits had been stored in a Civil Defense depot since 1963 and are described as fresh. The 60 ton shipment cost about 21008 dollars and arrived in reusable tin containers. Actor Daniel Patrick McNee was arrested on drunken driving charges in California after refusing a sobriety test.
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UPI
East Pakistan
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New Jersey
Civil Defense Unit
van Nitys
API
Daniel Patrick McNee
The
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McNee
Ventura
Supplies Moved Into East Pakistan Cyclone Relief Efforts
Relief teams from the United States Britain France and local groups moved supplies into cyclone ravaged East Pakistan amid praise from President Yahya Khan and Pope Paul VI. Air drops of food and medical aid continued as death toll estimates ranged from 150000 to 500000 with China pledging medical supplies and blankets.
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UPI
U.S
East Pakistan
A.M. Yahya Khan
Paul VI
Manila
China
Alward
Pakistan Inernational Airlines
Pakistan
GM Recalls 4,800 1971 Cars for Safety Fix
General Motors said owners of about 4,000 early production 1971 models should return six cylinder Chevys Camaros Novas Chevelles and other GM cars including Pontiacs Lemans and Firebirds for a throttle rod retainer clip replacement to prevent the throttle from sticking open. In New York Helen Hayes and Anita Loos served Thanksgiving dinner to 1,600 needy people at Salvation Army cafeteria while doing research for a book about the city.
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New York
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