U S Reacquires 18000 Bombs For Use In Southeast Asia
Washington AP The United States has reacquired about 18000 bombs from allies this year for Southeast Asia use. The Defense Department said the bombs came from six aid-recipients, with some reclaimed under existing agreements and others bought back at or below sale price. Authorities noted no current plan to buy more, and sources said the arms may be headed to Viet Nam to bolster inventories.
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Washington
United States
Southeast Asia
Defense Department
U.S
Viet Nam
Air Force
Pentagon
Columbus Introduces Orange to Western Hemisphere in Hispaniola
Britannica notes Christopher Columbus introduced orange seeds to Hispaniola on his second voyage, establishing a settlement on November 22, 1493. The seeds came from the Canary Islands and opened the Western Hemisphere to citrus cultivation.
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Christopher Columbus
Hemisphere
Hispaniola
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Relations Sour As Ghana, China Clash Over Coup
Accra and Peking exchange sharp notes after Ghana's 1966 coup. Ghana accuses China of aiding Nkrumah and training cadres abroad, while China protests mistreatment of Chinese nationals in Ghana. Moscow recognition adds regional tension.
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Soviet Union
Accra
Moscow
China
Ghana
Peking
Kwame Nkrumah
Nkrumah
Othe
Porpoises Trained to Aid Navy Submarine Detection
Navy scientists report porpoises taught to distinguish copper from aluminum using natural sonar. Trained to identify panels and receive a fish reward, the creatures may be deployed to locate submarines, mines, or underwater installations. Researchers note the animals’ keen hearing and precise discrimination of material density, with tests showing 100 percent accuracy so far.
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Los Angeles
Navy
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
W. E. Evans
B A. Powell
U.S. Naval Ordinance Test Station
China Lake
Calif
Powell
Magellan Named Patagonia and Its Patagonian Inhabitants
Magellan named the region Patagonia after the explorer Ferdinand Magellan. He called the people Patagonians meaning big feet, reflecting the large-footed natives described by early explorers.
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Magellan
Patagonia
Ferdinand Magellan
A Week With PFC Ritchie Attackers Can't Find 'Charlie'
AP dispatch from Cu Chi South Viet Nam follows Pfc Clark Richie of Jay Oklahoma and his B Company team during the five day testing period in the jungle near Xom Moi. The unit searches for Viet Cong strongholds with helicopters delivering them into battle. Richie reflects on the mission and hopes to engage Charley or another foe in future actions.
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D-Day
Clark Richie
Jay
Okla
John Nance CU Chi
South Viet Nam
Jay, Okla
Richie
B Company
Cu Chi
Sai‘gon
27Th Infantry Regiment
Korea
25Th Division
Malcolm Howard
Deep Run
N.C
Xom Moi
5Th Mechanized Infantry
4Th Cavalry
Front Royal Markets Livestock Price Listing Snapshot
Market report shows hogs veal lambs and cattle price ranges. Heavy hogs 21.25 to 22.60, veal prime 31.00 to 36.00, lambs prime 82.50, slaughter cows 20.00 to 22.00, bulls 21.50 to 24.00, steer calves 33.00 top, yearling steers 30.00 to 30.00 with various grades and weights.
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Cutter & Utility
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