U S Ships Harassed By Russians Near Korea Crisis
Reports indicate Soviet destroyers and intelligence ships harassed U S Navy vessels about a dozen times in the Sea of Japan after North Korea seized the Pueblo. A minor collision occurred January 31 between the U S destroyer Rowan and the Soviet Kapitan Viselbokov, while other incidents were near misses as both sides scaled back forces.
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Washington
U.S. Navy
Korea
Pueblo
U.S
Soviet Union
Sea of Japan
Rowan
Kapitan Viselbokov
Vladivostok
Far East
Enterprise
Korean
Gulf of Tonkin
North Vietnam
Supervisors to Hold Regular Night Session
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors will meet tonight at 7 30 in the county office building board room. On the agenda is the forthcoming county budget and related fiscal matters.
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Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Westside Beauty Salon Hours and Contact
Westside Beauty Salon opens Thursday nights for appointments. Call 662 3368 to book.
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Westside
Kennedy Calls for Overhaul of Selective Service Act
Senator Edward M Kennedy urges a total overhaul of the Selective Service Act based on fairness across the draft system. He favors a random lottery to assign drafts, 19-year-olds first, and ends many student deferments with strict new criteria to curb exemptions amid Vietnam casualties.
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Kennedy
Washington
Edward M. Kennedy
Vietnam
Massachusetts Democrat
Senate
Clifford P. Case
R.N.J
Johnson
Congress
Union and Business
Case
New Jersey Republican
Council
Rights bill seen destined for Senate passage
Washington AP reports a civil rights bill born of compromise seems headed for Senate passage after weeks of debate. Leader Dirksen said a substantial agreement on open housing is reached and would phase in coverage from federal aid housing to large apartments, then single family homes next year.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Everett Dirksen
Dirksen
Largent bill to study Virginia taxes approved by House
Del. F L Largent Jr of Winchester wins unanimous House approval to form a nine member study commission on sales, use and auto titling taxes. The panel, named by Senate, House and Governor, will report next session. Largent allies Walther B Fidler and Albert Lee Philpot join the approval. Governor names the chairman.
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del. F. L. Largent, Jr
Winchester
Virginia
House of Delegates
Senate
Largent
General Assembly
Dels
Walther B. Fidler
Sharps
Albert Lee Philpot
Bassett
House
Delivery Boy Wanted by Seabright's Market
Seabright's Market seeks a delivery boy. Apply in person with no phone calls. Must be able to lift packages and navigate routes, with weekday shifts and dependable transportation.
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Seabright’s
4000 Paratroops Arrive in Vietnam Analysis
An AP analysis notes U S officials are disappointed by South Vietnam's failure to launch rapid follow-up attacks after Communist offensives. Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces rebuild in the countryside while Washington weighs sending more troops and pressures Saigon to act decisively.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
U.S
South Vietnam
Johnson
Earle G. Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
William C. Westmoreland
Saigon
United States
State Department
William P. Bundy
Bundy
Khe Sanh
Tonkin hearings end as Fulbright backs limits on action
Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans no further Tonkin hearings and aims to assert congressional control over U.S. military commitments. Chairman Fulbright says the point has been made on congressional authority, with emphasis on precise authorizations and time limits for armed force.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Gulf of Tonkin
U.S
Robert S. McNamara
J. W. Fulbright
D. Ark
John J. Herrick
Tonkin
Sen. Fulbright
Congress
Vietnam
Fulbright
Gulf
Johnson
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Formosa
Middle East
Coneess
Defense Department
Happiness Is a Doll
A young girl named Jenny clings to a smiling pink doll in a toy department while two older companions taunt her. Jenny quietly defends her affection and dreams aloud that the doll is beautiful before turning away, tears in her eyes, to rejoin her companions.
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Jenny
Wheeler Johnson confer on Vietnam troop needs at White House
Chairman Earle G Wheeler returned from Vietnam and met President Johnson to discuss troop needs. A full Cabinet meeting was scheduled. aides cautioned no immediate decision to send more troops. General Westmoreland said additional troops could aid denial of enemy objectives and show resolve to Hanoi.
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Washington (Ap
Earle G. Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Vietnam
Johnson
Gen. Wheeler
White House
Pressure Maintained On Saigon
A 4000 man U S 82nd Airborne Division brigade arrived in Vietnam to reinforce allied forces amid renewed jungle fighting and Communist pressure around Saigon. The reinforcements join the Americal Division which reported 148 enemy killed in a coastal engagement, with two U S and 14 wounded. Viet Cong bombarded six military installations within 25 miles of Saigon, including a port facility.
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Saigon
U.S
82Nd Airborne Division
Vietnam
France Sees Halt in Bombing as Path to Talks
Paris says Washington must pause bombing of North Vietnam for negotiations to begin. Information Minister Georges Gorse told reporters the unconditional halt is a necessary and sufficient condition, warning that failure to open talks raises the risk of global war. De Gaulle’s cabinet released the statement after its weekly meeting.
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Paris
North Vietnam
Georges Gorse
Charles de Gaulle
Marines Press Khe Sanh Under Heavy Fire
U S Marines at Khe Sanh faced more than 100 rounds of artillery rocket and mortar fire in the 24 hours to dawn. US air power and artillery hit Communist positions around the base killing 31 enemy troops and destroying a 50 caliber emplacement. The 62nd Division 3rd Brigade and an additional 4 000 Marines are en route to Vietnam as Johnson orders reinforcements amid fears of further attacks on South Vietnam cities.
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Khe Sanh
U.S. Marine
62Nd Division
Johnson
United States
William C. Westmoreland
South Viettnam
Vietnam
el Toro
California
Virginia Weather Outlook Clouds and Light Precipitation Expected
A low pressure area and a weak cold front were expected to drift into Virginia bringing cloudiness and some light precipitation. The forecast notes limited impact with mainly overcast skies and scattered showers across the region.
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Richmond
Virginia
1968 Pontiac Tempest Safari Auction Tonight
Pontiac Tempest Safari station wagon listed with $800 down and payment take over option. Auction at 7:00 p.m. by Denny's Comm with furniture appliances and tools featured. Also a Famous Fish Fry All You Can Eat priced at $1.19.
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Denny's
Howard Johnson
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