Vietnam War Viet Cong strength grows and US totals rise
North Vietnamese army units in South Vietnam reportedly gained two divisions in four months as Viet Cong numbers likely increased. Officials estimate November troop strength in South Vietnam at 75,000 to 95,000, amid broader U.S. and allied actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cormnais
South Vietnam
Ose
Pontigon
U.S
Millett Smith
Brail Telay
Charleston
United States
State Department
B52s Bomb Communist Stronghold In Vietnam Action
UN peace of war report states B52s struck a northern Saigon area believed to shelter 13,000 Viet Cong as Operation Resolved to Win surpassed major engagements. Communist losses cited at 1146 killed, four Americans and 37 South Vietnamese casualties. Military officials describe heavy bombardment of base camps bunkers and supply depots amid ongoing search and destroy missions across South Vietnam.
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Saivonna
Saigon
Alavel
Lien
Wiliam C. Westmoreland
Vietnam
Destoy
Wmners
U.S
Sigle Aimerican
Lle
Sale
America
South Vietnam
Salutier
Hosalvers
da Nong
Aulet
UWS
Moi
Mintos
ULB
Rockefeller Will Not Enter Campaign for GOP Nomination
Rockefeller declines active bid for the GOP presidential nomination saying he may accept a convention draft. Nixon and Kennedy clash over leadership as moderates weigh drafts of Mark Rockefeller and others. Petitions swirl in Wisconsin and New Hampshire as campaigns marshal early primary pressure.
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Waslington
Thruston B. Morton
Rockefellers
Richard MM
Morton
Hugh Scott
WPO
Rockefeller
Nationa Party
Uhwsday
New Yorker
Krank Tartan
Rn.y
Hockeleiler
Sony
Marks, Hatfield
Ore
Charles K. Percy
Watfield
Percy
Buckefeler Forest
Indiann
Oregon
Low
United Press
Nixon
Grant
Vandertalt
Nashville
Tern
Republican
University of Alabama
Rockefeller World
Ronald Reagan
California
Lockeseler
Abelrpaggens
Spong
Johnson
Madison
Wis
Adiddie Sen
J. McCarthy
D-Minn
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Mockefeller
New York
Nelson Hockefeller
Ned Gop
Prise Armouj Ceaint
Spain
Hichard M. Mixmt
Kixoo
Weather Partly Sunny Beckley and Vicinity
Partly sunny with a high around 70 this afternoon. Colder tonight with rain heavy at times and a mix Saturday. Chance of precipitation about 40 percent today tonight and Saturday. River conditions indicate Greenridge at 2 feet above normal and cloudy.
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Beckley
Sulnday
Mie
Atreort
Io River
Richmond
Fhitip
Second Harrison Breakout Foiled at Tarrisa County Jail
Sheriff Rex Bumgardner reports a second Harrison breakout attempt foiled at Tarrisa County Fairgrounds jail. Five saw blades and a crude punching tool were seized. Deputies spotted inmates at a second-floor window using a hacksaw to remove a bar. Two prisoners remain at large after the Thursday incident.
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Uamckshug
Tarrisa
Rex Bum- Dardner
Micr
Tumgardner
Ane
Qnony Castranova
Unclear local notices mix from Regal posting and services
Fragmented OCR text shows a local post office parking complaint, wine license questions, health department inquiries, birth certificate routing, and potential community plans for a pass-through project. Authorities named include postmaster Lilly Neald and Charleston health officials. mentions Monongalia and Coal City areas with various civic items and inquiries.
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Bain
Monongalia
Comunty
Kateigh County
Tart
Witi Statistics
Department of Health
Charleston
Nonrunner Rockefeller Declines Nomination for GOP Nomination
New York reports Nelson A. Rockefeller signals no bid for the presidency, aiming to shape GOP policy from within. He cites party unity, plans to speak on Vietnam and national issues, and says he will work with Nixon to develop a constructive alternative to Johnson’s policies. Rockefeller says he will not campaign directly or indirectly for the presidency.
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Pittsburgh
UPH
Johnson
Lis Vietnant Palley
Vice Press
Nemo
Erate
Esi
Peney
Robert F. Ketherdy
U.S
Vietnam
Kennedy
Himphrey
Camphrrey
Southeast Asia
Hohn Kennedy
Challone
Peril
HAW
Range New York
UPL
Nelson
A. Rockefelier
Gigerius
Voral
Republican Party
Vielrath
Téeharad A. Nixon
Ynichaltenpeil
Rockefelter
Nixon
Spit Gop
Barry Goldwater
Rockeft
Jay Nixon
Mackefeller
Yeithiy
Siriston B. Morton
Kenicky
Hugh Sea
Pennsylvenia
Soviet Urges Punishment as Middle East Tensions Rise
Soviet Union demanded punishment for Israel after a Jordan invasion sparked by 45,000 Israeli troops and tanks. Tass and Cairo papers criticized the clash, while leaders like Nasser and Eshkol warned of further strikes. Pope Paul VI urged peaceful resolution as U.N. and regional figures weighed the widening conflict.
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Walter Logan
United Press International
Soviet Union
Tarael
Thale
Scarity Camiol
Israel
Errilarins
Tass
Tay
Rai
Jordan
Siid
da Cairo i
al: Ahyam
Fou'l
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Middle East
Cvisis
Payat
Paul VI
Jerusalem
Maj
Fien
Umar Harlee
Esvael
Daylight Saving Time Changes Across States
DST begins April 2 with clocks moving forward to 2 am. The 1st West Virginia tie state plans a return to Eastern Standard Time on Get. 27, under federal timing rules.
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Charleston
UPC
Lal Anowal
West Virgin
Tie
Rath
Thase
Nugent Presence Divides Veterans In Johnsons Circle
Reported reactions from the 13th Valley Fighter Wing to Airman Nugent resurfaced mixed responses among veterans. Some see strain in morale from mobilization, while officials stress Nugent’s arrival is not linked to the wing’s combat role in Vietnam.
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Drews
Mwh
Curt Oting
Surat
Aly Forestunidies
Aimar Jo Nugent
Saminda
Vetive Dty
Vaetien
Nugent Ines
Jonson
Feet Nugent
Vietnam
Che
Willard W. Millikan
Nugent
USS
Naucout
Atlantic City
Nicky Ming
Falls NY
Ohio
Aden
Charles S. Hobb—perying
Vietning
Se Iomnin
Washington
Nutent
Marion Loses Levy Splits Teachers Pay Hike
Marion County school leaders cancelled classes after a tight levy defeat. The failed $3.0 million special levy would have funded a $4000 annual teacher salary increase, with 49.8 percent in support and 50.2 percent opposed.
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Levy
Marion
Marion County School
Edward TL Shumin
Assault on City Woman Leaves Victim Injured
Police seek a 20 year old man in the assault on Mrs. Vaniity Plante 57 of 336 N Kanawha St. She was found near a post office booth with a head wound and transported to a local hospital after an incident reported at 7:18 PM. A couple reported seeing the suspect flee toward the street. clothing and weapon details are incomplete.
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Sulionare
Sone Leximan
Hockley
Tweed Valey
Pedines
Warren Sid
Caly Pollen
Vinnie
Target Date Slated For New Bridge
A Windway Administration official outlines plans for a new bridge over the Ohio River to replace the Silver Bridge near Wenlerson downstream from the old span. The project costs between 10 and 42 million dollars and requires Coast Guard approval. The suspended cantilever design eliminates a midstream pier to ease navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UIT
Windway Administration
Ohio River
Wenlerson
Ventalper Biehy
Coast Guard
Worker Crushed In Yard Accident At Strauss Dunk
Police report a worker from Maunesville died after being pulled into machinery at a dunk yard near Berry Glades at 2:30. Rescue crews found Shirley Ane Crawford 40, her daughter Van Elizabeth 2, and son Norbert Paul 6 months deceased from exhaust exposure amid a chaotic incident involving a car at the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maunesville
Martanton
Hee
Berry Glades
Shirley Ane Crawford
van Elizahema
Nobert Paul
Search Cancelled After High Water Delays Victim Search
The planned search for Silver Write victims in Point Pleasant was called off on May 19 due to rising waters. Mason County Civil Defense and local officials reported high river levels near the Ohin River hampering operations.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County Civil Defense
Crawford
Pocahontas
John Wiser
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