Tet North Vietnamese offensive stalled at Con Thien
U S Marines report heavy bombardment at Con Thien and a perceived heavy toll on North Vietnamese battalions. Despite strong artillery and airpower, commanders say the enemy has not abandoned the campaign and may pull back temporarily along the DMZ as troops face high casualties. Western officials express cautious optimism while noting no withdrawal of the 33 000 North Vietnamese troops in the area.
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Combat Men First In Line For Special Job Training
The Defense Department announces Project Transition to give returning servicemen marketable skills. McNamara says about 741,000 veterans yearly seek civilian work. the program, already piloted at Fort Roos Ky and other bases, aims to raise base participation from 40 to 80 bases nationwide.
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Rap Brown Appeals Writ Denial in Virginia
Rap Brown plans to appeal a writ denial as legal proceedings continue in Virginia. He remains free on a $10,000 bond while his appeal is pending, with the case moving through court channels and state supreme scrutiny ongoing.
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Cartoon Character Vance Dies After Long Illness
A Disney cartoon figure named Vance Coban died at age 78 after a prolonged illness. The report notes Vance’s role among cartoons and references other Disney works, though details are limited due to fragmented text.
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Britain Debates Rhodesia Policy At UN General Assembly
Britain opens debate on Rhodesia policy as the UN General Assembly committee discusses White minority rule in Rhodesia. Sanctions, support for independence, and potential enforcement measures are debated, with Zambia noting its lack of oil and economic leverage. The move follows Smith's unrecognized independence and international pressure.
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ABC Sues AFTRA Leader Over Strike Duty Rules
The American Broadcasting Company filed a 7 million damage suit in New York State Supreme Court against Mel Brandt president of AFTRA alleging he ordered union members not to cross nickel lines of ABC technicians. The suit seeks an injunction to stop persuading employees to violate contracts under union threat. About 1,500 technicians members of NABET have been on strike since Sept 22 against ABC television and radio networks in a contract dispute.
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Policeman Shot Blinded by Suspect in Baltimore
Police say patrolman Joseph B. Hult ham was shot and blinded while questioning burglary suspect Charles Dorsey near Camden Station. Dorsey, 70, of Baltimore, allegedly aimed a gun at Hoffman, who later recovered. An investigation found an empty pistol in Dorsey’s possession and that he had abducted two other officers earlier.
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Stock Market Advances In Active Trade
New York stock market moved higher in active trading as advances outpaced declines by about 250 issues. The ticker delayed briefly after the opening while traders awaited actions by the Ways and Means Committee on the income tax surcharge bill and planned car gate increases later in September. Industrials, including hubbers and aircrafts, and chemicals rose. Vought climbed, and Bovings gained near three points.
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Second-Hand Radar Unit Boosts Towns Treasury
In Magnolia Delaware a small town of about 300 people collected 1365 in fines in its first month using a second hand radar unit costing 200 dollars. Mayor James B. Mellvaine said he was astonished by the September take and noted that past incidents drew publicity. He hopes the radar will curb speeders without creating a police town. Magnolia has a police chief two officers who work by the hour and a school crossing guard. Records show those arrested exceeded the 25 mph limit by at least 35 mph. The state runs the Justice of the Peace Court and allocates the town its share of citations.
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Woody Guthrie Dies Folk Singer From New York
The New York AP report says Woody Guthrie, famed folk singer and guitarist who wrote more than 1000 songs including This Land Is Your Land, died Tuesday after a 15 year illness. He aimed to write songs to lift people’s belief in themselves.
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