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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1969

Page

11

Marines Lose Two Choppers In DMZ Rescue Clash

A US Marine patrol clashed with North Vietnamese forces inside the DMZ. Two CH46 helicopters were shot down during a rescue operation. all crew members escaped unharmed and joined the ground troops. Seven Marines were wounded, four by fire from an Air Force gunship. The operation spanned Saturday to Wednesday with no further enemy contact.

Dmz Saigon Demilitarized Zone U.S North Vietnam Rockpile

Sun Airlines Out of Business in Memphis

Sun Airlines once served Southern Duc hois Airport with Memphis roots but halted operations prompting a closed ticket counter and unanswered calls. The firm faced an $88,893 court suit from an aircraft rental firm filed May 9 in US District Court. Other companies seek passenger service at Southern Illinois airport as Sun quit operations. Illinois Commerce Commission has not ruled on petitions.

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