22 Jul 1967
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1967
Page
1
AP dispatch from Saigon reports that American, South Korean, and South Vietnamese forces killed nearly 300 Communist soldiers as a two week lull in the ground war ended. Two American helicopters were shot down. a battalion commander was slain near Hue. 216 enemy dead and 15 taken prisoner marked the coastal plains clash.
Viet Cong guerrillas set an ambush as the column advanced, triggering a two hour melee. Cavalry losses stood at 15 dead and 60 wounded, with 0 enemy dead and 26 weapons left on the field. American casualties nationwide reached 37 dead and 68 wounded. Elements of the South Korean Tiger and White Horse divisions fought near Phi Yen Province, with unofficial reports indicating over 200 Communist dead.
A damages suit from a motorcycle accident on East Washington Street ended in a private settlement after evidence was presented to a Cir Court jury. The settlement amount was not announced. Virginia L. Haller and her son Charles W. Haller Jr. sued Harold J. Crabtree for damages after Charles Haller was killed in the January 28 crash. Attorney names are William J. Dwyer for plaintiffs and Robert B. Kuczynski for the defendant. Nearby, 15 year old Carl Jones of 235 South Mulberry Street received an American Legion Department of Maryland heroism award in Baltimore for saving a girl from a burning house on Cannon Avenue. He helped evacuate children from the house as smoke and flames appeared.
Thieves took 540 dollars worth of gear from Gordon's Atlantic Station at 734 Potomac Ave early today. Items include two battery chargers a redi start box tuneup machines and four 7.75 x 14 white sidewall tires. Entry was gained by breaking a glass window over the entrance to the racks and then breaking a lock.
Three people sustained minor injuries in unrelated crashes Friday. Debra Hartman was struck by a cat, Nancy Strasser injured in a two car collision involving Helen Reed and Ruth Haupt, and Harold Gordon hurt when his truck hit a cement mixer. Wagaman charged with improper right turn.
Reagan and Nixon deny discussing the 1968 campaign at Bohemian Grove near Sacramento, saying no deal talks or political strings would occur. Nixon acknowledged a noncommittal discussion on potential candidacy while stressing no formal decision yet, with California primary still in focus.
Basil Rathbone famed as Sherlock Holmes in 16 films has died at 75 in his Manhattan apartment. Born in Johannesburg to an English engineer, he served as a World War I captain and later starred in over 100 films and TV roles before returning to dramatic work.
Amer ica's Lunar Explorer satellite reached lunar orbit after a retrorocket burn near 5:19 am at Cape Kennedy. The 230-pound craft will study radiation, cosmic dust, solar winds, and the Moon's magnetic field for two to three years, aiding radiation shielding planning for future manned lunar missions.
Graveside rites set for Louis E Aldridge 53 a long time Hagerstown teacher Renevola Espey dies. Aldridge wife Ruth Bowman Aldridge mourns with daughters Bonnie and Tessa. Surviving siblings and children listed. Services Monday 2 p.m. at East Funeral Home Boonsboro with Reverend Charles Lightner. Burial Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Family to meet friends Sunday evening.
A special course for training and qualification of First Aid instructors was announced today by the royal Red Cross chapter. The five Monday sessions begin July 24 at 7 p.m. at Red Cross headquarters. Eligibility requires 18 plus and a current Advanced First Aid card.
Nobel Peace Prize recipient Chief Albert Luthuli, 68, was struck and killed by a freight train on a bridge near Stanger, 40 miles north of Durban. The incident occurred Friday as Luthuli walked along the tracks, a shocking end to a prominent anti-apartheid figure.
A reader from Seoldale, Alabama, writes a confession about worshipping material things over God. He asks forgiveness for faithlessness and seeks mercy in Jesus name, reflecting on idols and true devotion within the Mennonite Gospel Herald community.
Washington AP reports that about 9,000 large screen GE color TV sets from 1966 to 1967 may emit potentially harmful X rays. Surgeon General William Stewart urged owners to contact GE dealers or health departments. some sets had been modified with regulator tube replacements. In Syracuse a GE spokesman noted blue gauge markers and serials OA or OD or none. modified receivers carry a red and white label on the back.
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