Red Mortar Attacks Hit U S Positions In Vietnam War
AP report details mortar assaults that struck U S and South Vietnamese posts near Pleiku and in the highlands, causing casualties among Americans and civilians. Air losses and helicopter downings are noted, with officials citing a pattern of communist tactics and ongoing combat across the Pleiku province and surrounding regions.
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George McArthur
Saigon
Stanek Suraber
Pleiku
Airce US
U.S
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Andiyet
South Vietnam
Delta
U.S. 4Th Infantry Division
Acks
Nore Oy i
Rtm
Highlands
South Light Infantry Brigade
Thanjat
An Air Force
North Vietnam
New Top U.S. Men In Saigon Means Biener Voice For Military There
The report describes a shift in Saigon where U S military leaders gain a stronger voice in pacification efforts. It notes Ambassadors Lodge and Porter leaving, Westmoreland's influence rising, and the embassy guiding four priority zones with thousands of revolutionary development teams aiding village life and security.
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U.S
Saigon
Peter Arnett
Wes Wa
Lodge
Hellas
Cabot Lodge
Ington
Canliam O. Porter
Fiea
Wiliam C. Westmoreland
Nang
Hinh Dinh
Stook Root
Tae
Civil
Sai
Prayer Today and a Hospital Visit in Washington
A Washington AP report notes a 37 year old bachelor entered Children’s Hospital seeking the right place to donate. He turned over a $5,000 savings check saying he wanted to make a change and end the current period with a brighter outlook. He referenced faith and thanksgiving as he planned the act.
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Jesus
Washington
Thaoksgiv
Children’s Hospital
Rienzi Relgo
Lomus
Knox Presbyterian
Ohio University Strike Ends Demands Met
Ohio University nonteaching employees returned to work after a one day strike that secured a union dues checkoff and assurances they would not be punished for walking out. Classes resume Monday as the school recognizes AFSCME AFL CIO as bargaining agent and seeks payroll deduction of dues and a grievance procedure.
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Atisens
Ohio
Ohio University
Mondla
American Federation of State
AFL
Congressmen Pay Boost Urged to 50,000 a Year
Washington AP report says Rep Ogden Reid proposes an $20,000 annual pay raise for Congress pushing salaries to $50,000. The measure would also require public disclosure of financial holdings by legislators.
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Washington
Ogden Reid
Congress
Reid
D-N.y
College Funded For Potomac Basin Study
The Appalachian Regional Commission announced 929325 dollars for research in nine states today including 11575 dollars for Maryland for a Frostburg State College study of methods and objectives of Potomac Basin development.
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Washington
Appalachian Regional Commmision
Maryland
Frosburg State College
Potomac Bly
Ferling Names Cancer Crusade Vice Chairmen
Clement J. Ferling announces Wilbur King as a cancer crusade vice-chairman and B J De Lakunt as treasurer for the local American Cancer Society campaign. The list includes vice-chairmen for special gifts, independent business, industry and employer, organizations, physicians, dentists, attorneys, and special events with George Robinson and Mrs Eugene C Smith coordinating county canvass efforts.
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Clement J. Ferling
Whiteh
Wilbur
King
Ferling
B J. de Lakunt
American Cancer Society
Roland Cyr
John C. Kelly
Joseph Lepsich
Robert C. Clark
Dan J. Rohrer Jr
Woodford T. Norment
Laurence E. Johns
Wiliam F. Kreykenbohm
Edward E. Harri Man
Rity Canvass
George Robinson
Eugene C. Smith
Two Killed In Modern Mine Roof Collapse
BAYARD West Virginia AP two men died when a roof fell at the Alt Time Mine described as a modern mine near Mt Storm Ural supply ship wreck? The deceased are Guy Tréavise Jr 92 Norton a section foreman and Charles Warren 59 Oak? Md A miner helper Russell Lew 45 Germania injured slightly taken to Garrett County Memorial Hospital Officials state inspectors from state and federal mine agencies were investigating the cause of the accident
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Bayard
W.va
Alt Tine
Ural
Mt. Storm
Guy Tréavise Jr
Norton
Charles Warren
Heltman
Oakland
Russell Lew
Germania
Garlrelt County Memorial Hospital
Shamrock Flight becomes name for unit helicopters
The Shamrock unit adopts the moniker Shamrock Flight. Crews nickname their helicopters based on type as reprechauns shilles laghs or Banshees, reflecting Irish folklore inspired designations.
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Shamrock Flight
Marina Oswald Denies Meeting David Ferrie in Interview
Marina Oswald Porter, widow of Lee Harvey Oswald, denies ever meeting David Ferrie or others tied to the Kennedy assassination. She says she has heard of Gray Shaw and Clay Bertrand only through media, and asserts she has had no contact with Jim Garrison or his investigation.
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Peggy Simpson
Dallas
Tex
David Ferrie
Marina Owald Porter
Warren Commission
John F. Kennedy
Marina
Associated Press
New Orleans
Afty
Jim Garrison
Shaw
Garrison
Oswald
Ferrie
Matina
San Francisco’s Cable Car Barn To Be Restored
Nostalgic San Francisco will spend 80000 dollars to restore the cable car fare to its 1878 gaslight look. The Public Utilities Commission ordered the depot at Washington and Mason Streets returned to its original appearance. Sandblasting will remove paint to brick while gaslights are installed at the entrance. A duplicate awning from the 1906 earthquake and fire will be fitted.
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San Francisco
South Vietnam Educators Visit Here Friday
Sixteen secondary school principals from South Weluam visit the Washington County school system Friday. The tour, arranged by the U S Agency for International Development, is coordinated by the Cooperative Center for Social Street Education at Ohio University. They plan to tour the Board of Education Center, East Tuochst Panghorn Elementary School, a high school, and view instructional television. They seek insights into America's comprehensive high schools to help develop similar schools in South Vietnam. Accompanying the principals are interpreters, a U S D official, and Milton Kee of Ohio University.
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South Weluam
Washington County
U.S. Agency For International Development Office
Ue Cooperative Center For Social Seicter Education
Ohio University
Board of Education Center
Eat Tuochst Panghorn
Amnerica
Young Demos Plan Trip To Annapolis
The Young Democratic Club of Washington County plans a bus trip to Annapolis for a Maryland legislative session. The group will depart Hagerstown at 5 39 p m Tuesday. Contact Charles Joiden for details.
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Young Democratic Club
Washington County
Maryland
Hagerstown
Charles Joiden
Rex
Grayser L. Wigfield
Wigfield
Supreme Court
Blue Crest North
Pikesville
Lesso
Muhh
California General Assembly
Vertes
Labor Commerce Merger Plan Faces Delayed Approval
The administration reportedly will not seek immediate congressional approval to merge Labor and Commerce into a single Department of Economic Affairs. Reliable sources say the bid is not deemed irretrievably dead, signaling persistence in reconsideration or revisions.
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Washington
Tryci Jpheses Administration
Labor and Commerce
Department of Economic Affairs
Stock Market Rally Continues Amid Mixed Auto Trade
New York stocks resumed a rally with the Dow up over seven points at the open led by Du Pont’s near five point surge. General Motors advanced about one, Chrysler dipped on profit taking, while American Airlines gained over two amid stock split plans. Steelmakers and other blue chips posted minor gains as merger news lingered.
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Motors
Chrysler
Auto Group
General Motors
du Pont
Schenley
Larillayd
Demain
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