Soldiers spice C rations with Vietnam produce and pigs
In Viet Nam American troops in enemy areas improvise meals by mixing C rations with local foods. They drink coconut milk, eat pomelo and green bananas, harvest wild onions and peppers, and even bayonet farm chickens and pigs. Some observers describe field conditions and weather data in the same report.
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Bob Poos AN Kee
South Viet Nam
Air Cavalry
Jerry Ritchie
Marc Ietta
Ohio
Arkansas
Ritchie
An Laq
U.S
It's Official AP Reports Arrival Of Spring
Arrival of spring is noted across the nation with warmth in places like Nevada and California while Michigan reports balmy weather. People anticipate lawn care and outdoor plans as spring training camps draw attention and storms threaten the East Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Nevada
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
New York City
California
Sea Mission
San Juan Capistrano
Oklahoma
Florida
Mines Unsafe As Fallout Shelters Says CD Office
The Office of Civil Defense in Santa Fe reports that mines inspected in Mogollon area Catron County were found unsuitable as fallout shelters. Mines including Mogollon Ann Arbor Queen Eberly Las Chance and Deadwood failed to meet engineering standards leaving Catron County with no approved shelters. Progress is being made toward finding alternatives.
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The
Daily Press
Catron County
Mogollon
Office of Civil Defense
Santa Fe
Civil Defense
Ann Arbor
Queen
Eberly
Las Chance
Deadwood
CD Office
Saturn 4B Engine Test Clears Stage For Apollo Moon Program
An AP report confirms a second-stage Saturn 4B rocket engine was successfully tested at the Douglas Aircraft test center. The engine, designed for the Apollo moon program, fired in a stationary position and a full-scale Saturn launch is slated for this summer.
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Douglas Aircraft Test Center
Six U.S. Planes Lost In Viet Nam Weekend Action
Six more U S planes were reported lost with two killed two captured and two missing. The report covers air operations over North and South Vietnam alongside ground battles near Saigon Hue and Tuy Hoa with Viet Cong casualties noted.
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Thomas A. Reedy
Saigon
South Viet Nam
U. S
North
Strategic Air Command
Sai- Bon
Cambodia
17Th Parallel
Sai+8on
Tuy Hoa
Vinh
Navy
North Viet Nam
Thanh Hog
Buon Brieng
Central Highlands
Go Cong
Oregon
Ap Trung Thanh
Imbal
Hue
Ban Me Thuot
U.S. 25Th Infantry Division
U.S
1001St Airborne Brigade
Phuc Quoc Island
Gulf of Siam
U.S. Coast Guard
Point Garnet
An Hoa
Quang Ngai City
Nguyen Cao Ky
Thich Tam Chau
Buddhist Institute
Nguyen van Thieu
Ngo Dinh Diem
Spacemen Trace Gemini 8 Trouble to Short Circuit
Apollo era astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott completed a debriefing at Cape Kennedy after a dramatic Gemini 8 mission. A short circuit in thruster No 8 caused uncontrolled yaw and spin, forcing an emergency reentry and fuel conservation. They will fly home then travel to Houston for further briefings and a Saturday news conference.
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Howard Benedict
AP Aerospace
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Gemini
Neil A. Armstrong
David R. Scott
Manned Spacecraft Center
Houston
Pacific
U.S
Armstrong
Scott
Bam
Lee Etic
Agena
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
No. 8
Earth
Lathong
Air Force
Mrs Snider 72 Dies After 50 Years in Community
Mrs Lillian G Snider 72 longtime resident and former Snider Motor Court owner dies Sunday at Pleasantview Guest Home. Survived by daughter Mary Agnes Haymes of Albuquerque son Bert Snider Jr in Korean waters nine sisters and three brothers. Funeral arrangements pending Curtis Mortuary. Contributions to Cancer Society requested.
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Lillian G. Snider
Pleasantview
Bert M. Snider
Sniders
U. S. Navy
Korean
Addie Thomas
Ano
Tex
Alta Hickson
Ontario
Calif
Carmen Briggs
Lampasas
Jessie Hornsby
Sydney Smith
Austin
Inez Black
Fort Worth
Edna James
Mildred Byrum
Brownwood
Lola Shaw
Cincinnati
Ohio
Drayton Smith
Albert Smith
Johnson City
Walton Smith
Idalbelle
Curtis Mortuary
The
Cancer Society
Bill Russell
Silver City
Jet noise control deemed too costly by panel
A federally financed panel led by Donald F Hornig says jet noise reduction is technically possible but costly. It recommends airport noise standards, revised landing and takeoff patterns, and buffer zones between airports and homes, focusing on New York Chicago and Los Angeles airports.
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Washington
Donald F. Hornig
White House
New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
Prince Philip Begins Toronto Area Tour
Britain’s Prince Philip flies from New York to Trenton and pilots a twin engine jet to begin a three day visit in the Toronto area. He tours the United States before heading to Canada. Three women are named Mrs New Mexico finalists in the 1966 Mrs America Pageant with the winner to compete in San Diego April 29 to May 8.
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Lrenton
Chicago
New Mexico
W. F. Ely
Silvercity
Robert Bulcock
Albuquerque
James C. Linard
Las Cruces
San Diego
Calif
Spring Gobbler Hunt Scheduled
A spring gobbler hunt will be held in this area from April 23 through May 1 requiring a turkey tag from the Game Department and a valid hunting license. Applications for tags must be submitted to the Game Department Office in Santa Fe by March 25 at 10 a.m. Fishing licenses are due to expire at month end with new licenses available at multiple Silver City and area stores.
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Game Department
Grant County
Sabta Fe
Steve Reynolds
Easter Seals unveils new color seals for 1966 campaign
The Crippled Children Society announces Easter Seals in new color designs to raise funds for crippled children and adults. The 54 seals, featuring a green or orange Easter Lily, will be distributed to Silver City homes and businesses through April 9, with proceeds supporting medical care and rehabilitation.
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Crippled Children Society
Silver City
The
Easter Seal Society
Transport Plane Wreckage Found on Arctic Island
Wreckage of a US C120 Hercules found on Senja mountain peak in Norway after a blizzard strike. All seven American airmen aboard were killed. The plane, based at Forbes AFB Kansas, was en route from Evreux FR to Bardu NOR to repatriate Italian troops. A Norwegian helicopter located the tail section amid deep snow on a 2630 foot peak. Ground crews reported three bodies found with four others still missing.
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Barda Norway
Arctic
Senja
Forbes Air Force Base
Kansas
Evreux
France
Bardu
Italy
Norway
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Prince Philip
Toronto
Arctic Island
Auto Fire
Fort Bayard Highway
Sky Vue Drive-In
Joe Lane
Robert Upton
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