Marines Hold Off Viet Cong on Hilltop Stand
In Saigon troops faced a battalion-sized Viet Cong assault on a hilltop observation post 25 miles northwest of Chu Lai. 18 Marines fought with knives and rocks for five hours until air and artillery support, plus 300 reinforcements, forced the attackers back. Two Marines were killed or wounded, and 45 Viet Cong bodies were counted.
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Figures War Dead Climbs in Saigon Area
American combat fatalities rose to the year’s third-highest level last week as the U S military reported 142 killed and 741 wounded with one missing or captured. Totals since Jan 1 showed 1,956 killed and 3,804 dead or missing since 1961, while allied losses included 6 battle deaths and 14 wounded.
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Arab Airline To Buy Three Boeing 707 Jets
CAIRO AP The United Arab Airline announced a 30 million contract with Boeing to purchase three 707 jetliners for service on a Cairo New York route it plans.
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Delivery Notice Regarding Light Service Contact
A delivery notice instructs residents to first contact their neighborhood carrier for light service issues. If unavailable, call CAG-2441 before 7 30 p m Monday through Friday and from 7 a m to 11 a m Saturday and Sunday.
Plan to Improve U S International Payments Position
The editor notes a plan by the man who championed the St Lawrence Seaway to bolster the U S balance of payments by at least 3 billion dollars. John Chamberlain provides the details on page 42. The piece underscores continued queue culture in Russia and contrasts it with plentiful goods in major cities.
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Today’s index and page listings for sections and features
A listing of newspaper sections including Amusements on pages 40 41 Around the Plaza on page 21 Classified on pages 35 48 53 Comics on pages 18 19 Death Notices on page 48 Editorial on page 42 Features on page 43 Financial on page 1-A A Gorenan Bridge note on page 1-AA Horoscope on page 1-AA Series pages 29 30 34 Sports on pages 26 27 28 Texas Trails on page 25 TV Logs on page 38
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HemisFair worker seeks raise amid city debate
A public works employee urged the City Council to raise wages across the board to fund HemisFair, arguing that lower paid city workers also deserve the festival opportunity. He cited the need to improve living conditions and fairness. The discussion followed broader dissatisfactions voiced about city pay scales and costs.
Johnsons Lose Beagle Him In White House Car Crash
Washington AP Johnsons beagle Him is dead after darting under a White House car during a chase of a squirrel. First lady Lady Bird Johnson learned of the loss while in Lincoln. The dog, once a favorite around the presidential table, will be cremated and buried on the LBJ Ranch as precedent with Him’s sister Her.
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Minimum wage raise leaves some workers underpaid
Alvarez notes workers earning 1.31 per hour still fall short of the newly approved 140 per hour federal minimum wage. Mayor McAllister says the complaint will be considered and that the minimum wage will be paid.
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French Envoy Sainteny Heads to Hanoi via Moscow
Paris AP Jean Sainteny former French cabinet minister and veteran diplomat in Indochina left today for Moscow en route to Peking and Hanoi. Speculation has risen that the envoy, a personal friend of Ho Chi Minh, may explore settlement options for the Vietnamese war.
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Heat Kills 4 Inside Pipe Tube Rescue Tragedy
In Skokie Illinois four pipe inspectors were killed after being overcome by extreme heat while rescuing workers in a 230 foot long tube ten feet underground. The men entered about 1,500 feet into the tunnel when a 500 degree heat wave trapped them.
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San Antonio Weather Forecast Predicts Continued Heat
The weatherman signals more of the same with no rain expected. Friday's high near 70s, night low in the low 70s, and temperatures close to previous days. Wednesday's high reached 92 as forecasts repeat dull, hot conditions with minimal change.
Buddhists in Hue under fire as government crackdown widens
In Saigon Buddhist protesters burned an American car, and gunfire erupted as Premier Ky reinforced Hue with 500 paratroopers and 300 elite troops. Curfews were imposed, fighting near the Perfume River bridges. One dissident killed, at least three wounded. two U.S. servicemen threatened but unharmed.
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Freshmen Uncertain as Campus Debates Spark Debate
A few freshmen confess uncertainty about a matter, humorously noting one declares I undecided. The lighthearted remark captures campus ambivalence amid ongoing discussions.
Weekend Weather Outlook Sparks Warmth and Clearing Skies
The forecast calls for mostly clear to partly cloudy skies with warm temperatures continuing. South winds of 5 to 15 mph are expected as Friday’s high nears 95 degrees after an overnight low around 79.
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