800 Planes Downed in Vietnam War Citing Rising Loss Rates
U S officials warn losses may climb as Hanoi defenses grow more effective. Dr John Foster Jr described a rising attrition trend after confirming 800 U S aircraft lost in North Vietnam since 1965 including 227 combat planes and 505 helicopters. He cited Soviet arms aid and expanded antiaircraft defenses as threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
North Vietnam
Pentagon
John 8. Foster Jr
The
Armed Services Committee
Hanoi
Ing
North
South Vietnam
Vietnam
Laos
Foster
Air Force
North Vietnamese
U.S
Winter dog sweater patterns and craft mail order ads
An old needlecraft catalog ad lists dog sweater patterns with sizes jit 10 through 18 and a turtleneck set. It promotes multiple books and pattern collections for knitting, crochet, and embroidery with prices around 50 cents. Address and mailing details are provided for pattern orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patern
Alice Brooks
Winchester Evening Star
Needlecraft Dept
P.O
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N.Y
Needlecraft
Wife Has Hope for Flier Shot Down by Red China
The wife of Navy flier Lt. (J.G.) Dunn, shot down by Communist Chinese MIGs near Hainan Island, expresses hope and faith in his return. A Navy telegram said he parachuted safely with a good chute after ejecting from an unarmed Skyraider, while his wife, holding their 18 month old son, expects his February homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Mass
Navy
Red China
Joseph P. Dunn
B. J. Seemes Jr
J.G.) Dunn
South China Sea
Hainan Island
Joseph J
Two Virginians Die in Viet Nam Additions
Defense Department lists two more Virginians among Vietnam casualties both Army men Second Lt Robert C Turnbull of McLean is killed in action Pfc Charles C Hale Jr of Williamsburg is listed as killed in hostile action after previously being missing Also mentions Raymond Harrison fined for dangerous driving and his girlfriend for aiding and abetting in Leighton Buzzard England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Defense Department
Vietnam
Robert C. Turnbull
William C. Turnbull Sr
McLean
Charles C. Hale Jr
Charles C. Hale Sr
Williamsburg
Leighton Buzzard
England
Raymond Harrison
Harrison
Ous
Reds Debate Khe Sanh Defense Against NV Invasion
U S analysts weigh tactics at Khe Sanh as North Vietnamese may rely on heavy bombardment and tunnels rather to assault with infantry. Estimates place 20 000 NVA near Khe Sanh with more around DMZ Laos. JCS says Khe Sanh can and should be defended, despite political and strategic risks.
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Washington
U.S
Khe Sanh
South Vietnam
Con Thien
Laos
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Johnson
Khe Sanh Can
Dmz
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Museum
Cole
By Alce Brookes
Red
China
Boston
New Delhi
India
Indira Gandhi
Miller’s Hardware
N. Loudoun St
Winchester
Virginia
Gregor
S. Inc
Call Now
Clarence Bradfield
Louie Pike
Ralph Gregory
Stephens
Gregory’s, Inc
Stephens City
Chapman Motor CO. Inc
Olds
Chapman Motor CO
Amherst St
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