Viet Cong losses mount in Mekong Delta fights
South Vietnamese forces report 38 Viet Cong killed in one delta battle and 34 in another near Binh Dai while two Americans die in a helicopter downing. U.S. units report 14 enemy killed in a separate clash as Hanoi’s trail activity and overall combat continue amid a pre Christmas lull.
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Sadat Named Egypt Vice President as Nasser Expands Leadership
President Gamal Abdel Nasser appoints Anwar El Sadat as vice president of Egypt amid talks with Saudi Arabia and Arab summit plans in Rabat. Sadat, recently returning from a Moscow mission, becomes Egypt’s number two as regional brinkmanship with Israel intensifies.
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Uganda declares emergency after Obote shooting
Uganda's government declared a public emergency and banned opposition parties after President Milton Obote was shot at close range outside a conference. Doctors said his condition improved though he suffered facial injuries and damaged teeth. Police arrested a gunman. motive unclear amid tensions with Buganda followers.
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