New Threat Seen From Mobile 37mm Antiaircraft Guns At Khe Sanh
North Vietnamese forces have moved highly mobile 37mm antiaircraft guns toward the U.S. Marine fortress at Khe Sanh raising a serious new threat to the base’s aerial lifeline. Reports say seven of the guns around Khe Sanh were destroyed, while airstrikes hit North Vietnamese depots, trucks, and supply lines with 750 pound bombs. U.S. pilots flew 108 missions Thursday targeting airfields, rail yards, and truck columns across North Vietnam, including areas near the Chinese border.
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van Fett
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Apneoma Tn
North Vietnam
China
South Vietnam
Panhandle
Mu Gia Fass
Navy
Vinh
Air Force
Doctor's Dream Comes True In Congo Jungle
American missionary doctors reopen the Wa solo hospital in Stanleyville Congo, donated by Almquist and Carlson Foundation. New buildings and a 250 bed ward restored after independence, with $500,000 in equipment and supplies from U S and Belgian sources. Carlson’s widow and Jody Le Vahn lead donor support totaling about $100,000 plus contributions from drug firms and rebel areas.
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Congo
Carlson
Noy
Stanleyville
Chicago
Lakogether
Paul River
Arison Foundation
Almquist
Atj Solo Hospital
Carl
Wa- Congo
Solo Hospital
United States
Jody le Vahn
Minneapolis
Israel claims four guerrilla bases wiped out in invasion
Israel says its 15 hour assault destroyed four guerrilla bases near the Jordan River, with about 350 killed. Jordan reports heavy losses and warns of steps if attacks repeat, while the U.S. rebukes both sides and calls for a settlement. The conflict centers on El Fatah camps and heightened regional tensions.
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Tel Aviv
Jordan River
Gerrilla
U.N. Security Council
Jordan
New York
Iaws
Council
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al Ahram
Middle East
United States
State Department
Haim Har-Lev
el Fatah
Bar Lev
West Bank
Rebellious Students Rally for Demands at Howard University
Washington AP report on Howard University protests as students demand removal of Nabrit and top administrators, immediate class resumption, more black-oriented courses, and charges dropped against disciplined students. Delegation of five officials joins student leaders in negotiations, with a midnight dormitory clearance and possible follow actions.
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Bey
Actinisirs
Howard Univer
Robert Malsooust
Nabrit
Hursday
Eifin
Blue Cross Rolls Out Lower Rate Plan in Maryland
Baltimore AP report announces Maryland Blue Cross new lower rate plan where a subscriber pays 20 percent of hospital bills while Blue Cross covers 8 percent. Benefits up to 20 days per stay, available to individuals and groups. Spokesman cites market potential and avoidance of fixed dollar allowances as a reason for the plan.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Stock Market Drifts Lower Amid Mixed Early Trading
New York stocks edged downward in moderate trading as losses edged ahead of gains. The Dow Jones industrial average held at 25.13 amid a mixed session with declines in many areas while gold-mining issues rose and select mining stocks advanced modestly.
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NEW York
New York Stock Exchange
Dow Jones
Br.ooms
Red Lake
Benguet
Prayer for strength and steadfastness in time of change
A prayer invoking timeless God for courage and renewal. Written by Stuart R. Oglesby of Atlanta Georgia, pastor emeritus of Central Presbyterian Church, the text asks for divine fill and sharper purpose amid sinister forces.
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Heaven
Stuart R. Oglesby
Atlanta, Ga
Central Presbyterian Church
The One For What Night Is Not Part
A fragment from a historical page hints at a puzzle or feature titled The One For What. The text is sparse but suggests a themed item or caption in a late edition column.
FBI Agent Persuades Slayer to Surrender
An escaped killer, Winston Moseley, was recaptured after a 58 minute armed standoff with an FBI agent in Grand Island near Buffalo. He had seized a woman and her infant earlier, held them hostage, and fled to the Niagara River area before being cornered and taken into custody.
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Buffalo
N.Y
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Moseley
FBI
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Kitty
Grand Island
Genovene
Slightly
Tomobile
Moseley Sur
Niagara River
E. James Patmos
Amy
Frank G. Costanzo
Dog Swallows $800 Diamond Incident Extends Police Rescue
In Pueblo Colorado a dog swallowed an $800 diamond from the living room, prompting police rescue and a tense domestic scene. testimony cited a man Grant and his wife discussing threats and alleged plans, with mentions of therapy and LSD. The owner, Ball Langley, said surgery may be needed to recover the ring from the dog.
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Rane Wier Ranier
Finekee
Grant
Adaline Gould
Miss Cannon
Pueblo, Colo
Ball Langley
Pueblo
Pierre
Students Want Courses In African Folk Dances
Morgan president Dr. Martin Jenkins convened a meeting with about 200 members of the Society of Afro American Students to discuss grievances. They seek replacing modern square dance with African folk dance courses, and demand broader student input on campus rules along with ROTC program changes and stricter expulsion penalties. The protest followed a campus march intended to show support for Howard University demonstrators.
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Baltimore
Martin Jenkins
Morgan
Society of
Jenkins
Howard University
Washington
Reserve Officers Training Corps Program
ROTC
Getater
Encyclopedia Firm Chief Opposed To Regulations
Washington AP tests the chairman of a major encyclopedia firm defends door to door sales, saying the industry polices itself after a $116,000 FTC penalty. McCabe cites misrepresentations by others but argues no need for new laws, noting firms act independently and have paid the price for improper practices.
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Washington
Pedia Company
McCage
American Educational Pub
Legislalishers Institute
Tion
Daniel B. Brewster
D- Sales
Ind
Edward J. McCabe Jr
McCabe
Grolier Inc
New York
Trade Commission
Senate
Labor Leaders Clash Over Mandel Sympathies
In Annapolis two Maryland labor chiefs clash over Speaker Mandel's stance toward unions. Dominic Fornaro accuses Mandel of ignoring key labor bills and favoring unfriendly chairmen, while Charles Della says Mandel is cooperative and labor will benefit if Assembly acts favorably. Other leaders defend Mandel amid the dispute.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Marvin Mandel
House of Delegates
Dominic Fornaro
Baltimore
Charles A. Della
Maryland District of Columbia
Afl-Cio
Mandel
General Assembly
Fornaro
Della
Two Overcome In Gettysburg Building Fire
Gettysburg AP report says two firemen were overcome by smoke during a general alarm fire that heavily damaged the Sherman Apartments on York Street. The blaze began shortly before 1 p.m. and was confined to the three story brick building near the town square. Firemen were treated and released for smoke inhalation. all residents were evacuated without injury. Gettysburg and neighboring units fought the fire.
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Sherman Apartments
York St
Town Square
Annie’ Warner Hospital
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