Allies Launch Largest Ground Offensive in Vietnam War
More than 30 000 U S and Vietnamese troops stormed the Viet Cong Iron Triangle northwest of Saigon in Operation Cedar Falls. In 36 hours 92 Viet Cong were killed, 16 captured, 159 suspects arrested. 692 tons of rice and other supplies seized as refugees fled the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
UPS
U.S
Iron Triangle
Central Highlands
UPI
Tom Corpora
196Th
11Th Armored Cavalry Regiment
Ben Cat
Corpora
Michelin Rubber Plantation
Stunt Pilot Mantz Died Drinking Before 1965 Crash
CAB report findings show Paul Mantz had 0.13 blood alcohol, impairment of judgment cited as a probable cause alongside overload and balance issues during filming of The Flight of the Phoenix near Yuma. The crash involved a $90,000 custom aircraft built for the World War II Libyan Desert incident remake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
UPI
Paul Mantz
Civil Aeronautics Board
CAB
Mantz
Desert
Yuma
Aziz
President Johnson rejects Hurd portrait over realism
The piece humorously recounts President Johnson's reported displeasure with Peter Hurd's portrait, suggesting the issue was more about realism and style than mere technique. A mock dialogue imagines Johnson criticizing the painting for flattering the sitter and misused numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick West Washington
UPI
Johnson
Peter Hurd
White House
Lyndon
Hrd
Alda
George
George Washington
George Hamilton
President
Sergent pleads innocent in murder and auto theft cases
Thomas Juling Sergent, 25, pleads not guilty in federal court to auto theft linked to a rented car moved from Ely Nevada to Silverton Colorado. He faces first degree murder charges for the deaths of Milton and Mrs. Moeller in Phoenix. Bodies found near Silverton on November 2. Trial delayed. separate Silverton court date set for January 25. Held without bond in Denver County jail on murder charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
UPI
Thomas Juling Sergent
Arizona
U.S
Sergent
Wegally
Ely
Nev
Silverston
Colo
U.S. Dist
Alfred A. Arras
Milton Moeller
Phoenix
Ariz
Silverton
Atta
Ouster appeal filed in Bohannan conflict ruling
The Arizona Supreme Court receives a motion for rehearing from Robert Bohannan after a ruling that he faced a conflict of interest as a former state retirement board member and welfare board appointee. Bohannan’s attorney argues constitutional rights were violated and that no profit occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frank
Phoenix
Bohannan
High Court
State Highway Patrol
Greg Hathaway
Herbell Britton
Sam Goddard
Hathaway
Supreme Court
Britton
Powell named hospital head
Preston Powell was named acting administrator of Maricopa County Hospital replacing William King a week early. County Manager Jo Sep C. Uerrick said King stays on payroll with severance. Powell will become assistant to Thomas Hollis, who will be the new hospital administrator. Powell previously worked at Gond Samaritan Hospital. Hollis plans Navy retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
UPI
Preston
Powell
Maricopa County
William
King
Josep C. Uerrick
Thomas Hollis
Fala
Gond Samaritan Hospical
Hollis
Navy
Officials Hit Twice
A man visiting a government office found two notes on his car windshield after leaving a message about being on official business. The second note, signed by a policeman, stated so am I and included a parking ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
UPI
Maddox Georgia poised to be named governor by legislature
Lester Maddox, after a deadlocked general election, appears set to win Georgia's governorship via a 2 p.m. joint session of the General Assembly. Callaway trails by write-ins, with 205 House members and 54 senators voting. Maddox plans immediate swearing in and a Wednesday inauguration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
UPI
Lester Maddox
Georgia
Maddox
Hower
Bo) Callaway
General Assembly
NBC
ABC
Callaway
Ellis Arnall
Congreas
Barry Goldwater
House
Marines Aid Vietnamese Welfare and Health Programs
Residents listed include Lance Corporal Gerald G Van Reusen of 6608 Mockingbird Lane serving with Headquarters and Service Company, First Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment, Third Marine Division in Phu Bai Vietnam. Other service members include Navy Lt. jg Charles B Welly aboard USS Scupin, Fireman Keven Gilmore on USS Coconino County in the Western Pacific, Seaman Apprentice Michael A Alt in Seton Connecticut, QM1/C Rick E Hudson aboard USS Uhlmann in Vietnam, Seaman Apprentice Larry J Walker returned aboard USS Oklahoma City which served in the Far East and Vietnam operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geralt G. van Reusen
Mockingbird Lane
First Battalion
Fourth Marine Regiment
Third Marine Division
Phu Bai
Vietnam
Navy
Jg. Charles 8. Welly Dr
N. 76Th St
Far East
Sculpin
San Diego
Keven
Gilmore
Lincoln Drive
Pacific
Seventh Fleet
Coconino County
Guam
Rick E. Hudson
Scottadale
Uhlmann
Uhrmann
Larry J. Walker
74Th St
United States
Oklahoma City
PASTERTH Tooth Powder Ad Sparks Dental Tips
An odd advertisement warns wearers of faltering dentures about plate wobble and recommends PASTERTH non acidic powder to improve fit. It urges regular denture care and claims benefits for health, urging readers to buy at drug counters.
Kidney transplant advances and home dialysis idea
The article discusses kidney transplantation challenges and the promise of donor-recipient matching and twin compatibility. It notes Drs. Amos and Hatler at Duke reporting matching white blood cells, plus the Cleveland Clinic Dr. Kolff’s low cost home kidney washing machine. It also covers multiple sclerosis basics, regional incidence patterns, and unknown causative factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Amos
B. G. Hatler
Duke University Medical Center
Cleveland Clinic
W. J. Kolff
Also Mentioned on This Page
Red
Nuan
Michael A. Alt
N. 71St St
United States Canal Guard Training Center
Seton, Conn
the Doctor
Maye Clinie
J. F. Kurizke
Washington, D.C
Canada
Europe
Best
By Don Frye
DON Frye
Prestige Cleaners
East Camelback RD
Sentydate
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!