Mekong Delta Battle Under Allied Command Reported
South Vietnamese forces with U S helicopters and air support killed about 238 Viet Cong in the Mekong Delta as heavy fighting continued. In another action near Da Nang two Marine companies engaged 50 Viet Cong, nine killed, many enemy fighters trapped. The Prairie operation has tallied 1 172 enemy dead near the DMZ.
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Saigon
Ups
Mekong
da Nang
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
North Viet Nam
U.S
Haiphong
Cambo
Highway 13
Mekong Delta
Vi Thinh
United States
Delta
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Viet Nam
Livestock Prices Reported at Chicago Market
Hogs steady to 25 lower with No 12 200-225 lb at 21.25 to 21.50, 84 head at 21.75. Cattle about 500 head in light test with steers and heifers mostly steady. slaughter steers 900-1150 lb 24.50-25.25, mixed good and choice 24.00-24.50, good 23.00-24.00. Slaughter heifers 950 lb at 24.00, cows 15.00-17.25. Sheep 300 head with wooled lambs steady. 90-105 lb 24.50-25.09, 80-105 lb 23.50-24.50, mixed good and choice 23.00-23.50.
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Chicago
UPI
Fire prevention tips for barns during Fire Prevention Week
The article warns farmers to inspect barns and farm buildings for fire hazards. It urges checking grounding on lightning rod systems, banning smoking in barns, inspecting haymows for overheating, and placing fire extinguishers in tractors and buildings. It highlights the high risk of barn fires, urging cleanup of dry vegetation, safe storage of flammables, wiring checks, and maintenance of grain drying equipment.
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