Viet Cong Attack Burns Villages Near Cambodian Border
The Viet Cong reportedly burned hundreds of homes and killed several villagers along the Cambodian border near Loe Ninh and Dak Song as U.S. and South Vietnamese forces intensified operations. In air action, U.S. Navy jets, including the Corsair II, attacked a bridge near Vinh with heavy ordnance, while U.S. and allied forces pressed military efforts against Viet Cong forces in the region.
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Vietnam War Plane Losses Near 3,000 U.S. Aircraft Lost
A U.S. military brief lists nearly 3,000 American aircraft casualties in the Vietnam War, including 2,800 SAM caused losses and 1,401 planes and helicopters destroyed by enemy action in North and South Vietnam and other Southeast Asia areas. It notes total dollar losses over $3 billion and ongoing high attrition from missiles, guns, and accidents.
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Dark Horse Named New Marine Corps Commandant
President Johnson picks Lt Gen. Leonard Chapman, a steady staffer and former chief of staff under Gen. Greene, as the new Marine Corps commandant. Chapman, 54, will become the 24th commandant and likely four star general after Senate confirmation, succeeding Gen. Wallace Greene Jr.
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Doctors Quit Smoking Cites 52 Percent of Physicians
A Chicago survey reports 52 percent of American doctors do not smoke with many quitting recently due to evidence linking cigarettes to lung cancer. A new tablet aids nicotine reduction. fewer than 2 of 130,000 testers continued smoking. Free information available from the Anti Tobacco Center of America by mail.
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Market Rally Pushes Dow Higher In Early Trade
New York AP The stock market extended its rally with heavy trading and more gains than losses about 2 to 1. The Dow Jones rose 4.62 to 888.12 as Bethlehem climbed on card rolled sheet news and U S Steel followed, while leaders Sanders Associates Whittaker Honeywell McDonnell Douglas gained about two points.
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Trimline phone hides its beauty in compact design
The Trimline phone emphasizes space saving and ease of use with a handset dial, recalling feature, and optional Touch-Tone or rotary options. It highlights five color choices and compact styling suitable for kitchen cabinets or bedside niches, urging readers to contact the Telephone Business Office.
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Hard Bargaining Begins General Motors Gets Auto Workers Demands
DETROIT AP Bargaining for the United Auto Workers and General Motors opened their first major session after a week of subcommittee work on the big labor contract. UAW President Walter Reuther and GM chief negotiator Louis Watson led the talks as both sides seek wage and benefit standards aligned with Ford and Chrysler pacts. The union wants protections against eroding bargaining units and a minimum daily time for stewards’ union work, while GM pushes similar lines amid ongoing contract delays since September.
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U S Won t Push For Collection Of French Debt
Treasury officials say no moves or plans exist to demand repayment of France s 6.85 billion World War I debt as urged by Rep. Lester Wolff. They cite politics and the world economy as barriers to collecting principal and interest, following De Gaulle s calls for a gold standard and critiques of U S influence on European industry.
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U Thant Seeks Wider UN Role in Cyprus Crisis
United Nations Security Council to discuss Secretary General U Thant's plan for a broader UN peace force on Cyprus. He proposes enlarging the 4,200-man force and broadening its mandate to secure quiet and peace. Greece Turkey and Cyprus largely back the idea, while Cypriot President Makarios insists any enlargement must respect Cyprus sovereignty. He also called for withdrawal of Greek and Turkish troops, beyond levels set in the 1960 independence agreements.
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Prayer text from Pastor Edward K Zeigler of Bakersfield Calif
A religious supplication attributed to Edward K Zeigler, pastor of the Church of the Brethren in Bakersfield California. The prayer thanks God for shared faith among Jews and Christians, praises prophets and Psalms, and asks to love God and neighbors.
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