Massive Allied Assault Kills 350 Viet Cong in Mekong Delta
U S and South Vietnamese forces report 350 Viet Cong dead in the largest allied assault in the Mekong Delta. About 10 000 troops swept along Highway 4 to clear Viet Cong mining and improve rice product flows to Saigon. Casualties were 16 Americans dead with 59 wounded and unofficial South Vietnamese deaths at 28 with 50 wounded.
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Saigon
U.S
Mekong Delta
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Navy
Forrestal
Hanoi-Hai- Phong
Tuy Hoa
U.S. 9Th
U.S. Navy
My Tho
Fred C. Weyand
Field Force II
Weyand
7Th Division
Route 4
U.S. 9Th Division
9Th Marine Regiment
Intrepid
Gulf of Tonkin
Vinh
Airman Charged With Murder of Local Soldier
An airman faces murder charges for the shooting death of William Brisco 22 of Sumter South Carolina formerly of White Post. The incident occurred on a porch in Alexandria Louisiana during an argument. Airman First Class Brisco is survived by his widow Deloris and son Kelvin Maurice. A funeral was held at Guildfield Baptist Church in Millwood.
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William Brisco
Sumter
S.C
White Post
Brisco
Leroy and
Bertah Carey Brisco
Alexandria
Warner Billops
Billops
England Air Force Base
Winchester and Frederick County School Registration Dates
The Winchester and Frederick County school systems announce fall registration schedules. Children must be six by Sept. 30. Frederick County first graders not registered in spring or who moved into the area register August 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. A birth or hospital certificate is required. Aided by the county school board office at 662 3806, parents can verify zoned schools. Winchester registration for movers and non-registrants occurs August 3–4 for grades 1–7 and August 17–18 for grades 8–12 at designated buildings. John Handley High School hosts 8–12 registrations. Pupils must bring birth certificates, vaccination evidence, and official transcripts or records. No new pupils register the first day, August 31, 1967. Call 662-3471 for more information.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Winchester Public School
John Handley High School
Mansfield Rebukes Romney Over Detroit Riots
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield condemned Michigan Governor George Romney for politicizing Detroit riots and urged both sides to end partisan talk about cities in turmoil. Johnson, Clark, and White House aides declined direct comments as Romney claimed distortion and demanded federal troops. the racial disorders commission prepares for a second meeting with power to summon witnesses.
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Washington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Michigan
George Romney
Romney
Johnson
Detroit
White House
Atty
Ramsey Clark
Mansfield
Hi New Commission On Civil Disorders
George Christian
Christian
Clark
Racial Disorders Commission
Robert P. Griffin
Reich
Unexpected Baby Born in Fresno in Fine Condition
Patricia Cook unexpectedly gave birth to Paul Sterling Cook, a 5 pound 3 ounce boy, with husband B W Cook recounting the event after a doctor visit. The Cooks, residents of Fresno, have three other children: Pearl 11 Susan 7 and Steven 5. Cook works as a railway communications technician.
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Fresno
Calif. Kap
B.W. Cook
Cook
Patricia
Susan
Steven
Virginia Weather Early Warm Up Expected
Richmond AP reports a stagnant weather pattern in Virginia shows signs of weakening with fewer showers and higher temperatures expected over the next few days. The change suggests drying skies and a trend toward warmer conditions statewide.
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Richmond
Virginia
Red Cross and Community Chest Combine for United Fund
The Winchester Frederick County community launches a single 1967 68 fund drive uniting Red Cross and Community Chest under the United Fund concept. A. J. DeBellis presides over the Red Cross. Charles S. Toan heads the Chest. George Riggs chairs the joint campaign. Last year’s Chest goal was 73600 with 51373 raised. Red Cross goal 18105 with 15815 pledged. The unified agencies include Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Children’s Home Fremont St Nursery Psychiatric Clinic Salvation Army USC and Winchester Nursery.
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Community Chest
Red Cross
United Fund
A. J. DeBellis
Charles S. Toan
Winchester-Frederick County
Riggs
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Children’s Home
Fremont St
Salvation Army
USC
Winchester Nursery
Winchester and
Frederick County
Milwaukee curfew eased as guards stand by amid riot aftermath
Milwaukee lifts the city curfew temporarily after police and National Guardsmen controlled riot-torn Negro neighborhoods. Two deaths reported Sunday night, one heart attack during a firebombing, while liquor and gasoline sales remain restricted. Police and guardsmen patrol intersections. pedestrians are few. downtown looks desolate with many closures.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Henry Mater
Gunmen Rob Gold Bars From JFK KLM Cargo Office
Early today two gunmen burst into KLM Royal Dutch Airlines export office at John F. Kennedy Airport, fired a shot into the ceiling, and stole two wooden boxes containing gold bars valued at $23,376.30. The April theft of a 40 pound bar for $40,000 is noted. authorities describe a quick escape as the robbers seized the boxes and fled. The shipment was from Canada and consigned to Caracas Venezuela.
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KLM
Royal Dutch Airlines
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Kennedy
West Indies
Aruba
John Parker
Earl Erickson
Parker
Hans Brinkhouse
Erickson
Canada
Caracas
Venezuela
New York
Railroad Freight Rates Increased
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted railroads a 300 million dollar annual rate rise, about three percent, to cover increased wage costs and payroll taxes. The order directs a master tariff plan filing and notes the move counters inflation fears while citing prior rate reductions as deflationary.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
United States
Commission
Violence erupts in Washington as fires and looting flare
Rioting youths smashed shop windows and hurled bottles at police and fire crews in a predominantly Black area near the White House. About 30 arrests were reported as several fires burned, with minimal looting and two minor injuries in the early hours of the disturbance.
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Washington
White House
R. N. Hough
14Th Street
M. C. Reed
U Street
3Rd Street
M Street
Capitol
County Democrats To Meet For Committee Elections
Frederick County Democrats plan a mass meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Courthouse to elect 20 members of the county Democratic Committee and officers for the next two years. Edward K. Miller, chairman, said the event is open to all county Democrats. Committee members and officers are elected biennially. Officers to be chosen include chairman, vice chairman, secretary treasurer and executive committee members.
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Frederick County
Dward K. Millers
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Subic Bay
U.S. Naval Base
Philippines
Harvey P. Lanham
Carrier Division II
John K. Beling
Clark Field
Lanham
Beling
Winchester Intermediate School
Gov. Romney
D.C
N.Y
Capital
Howard Johnson
Lovett’s Shoe Corp
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