U S Troops Launch Five New Offensives Across Vietnam
About 10 000 American troops opened five new thrusts to regain initiative after the lunar new year offensive. U S and South Vietnamese forces report higher enemy losses and key battles near Sai Gon area and in Central Highlands including Bien Hoa Long Binh and Phan Thiet with 142 guerrillas killed in one skirmish and 25 Viet Cong slain in another.
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Saigon
U.S
Beng Son Plain
U.S. 4Th Infantry Division
Phan Thiet
An Khe
Central Highlands
178Rd Airborne Brigade
Ce. 1St Infantry
101St Airborne
101St
Bien Hoa-Long Binh
U.S. Army
Vietnam
199Th Light Infantry
11Th Armored Cavalry Regiment
Demilitarized Zone
Tan Son Nhut
Weather outlook with showers and possible thunderstorm risk
A town weather update notes spring showers today with more expected tonight and tomorrow. Temperatures are forecast to reach a high between 58 and 66 degrees.
Rockefeller Faces Candidacy Decision for Republican Nomination
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller weighs three paths for the GOP race against Nixon with a possible public decision due today in New York City. Options include remaining on Oregon ballot and active campaigning, staying on but not campaigning, or filing to withdraw. A fourth possibility is delivering speeches to outline his positions before the convention.
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New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Richard M. Nixon
Rockefeller
Washington
Nixon
New York City
Oregon
Oreg Gon
Vietnam
Dam Holds After Mill River Flood Threat In Taunton
Taunton officials and Army engineers assess a 130-foot wooden dam as two braces fail but no hole forms. With 25,000 tons of water pressure behind the Whittenton dam and 30 miles of flood impact across southern New England, authorities say the situation is stabilized for now though risk remains.
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Taunton
Mass
Mill River
Frank A. Morris
The
Army Engineers i
New England
Boston
Sabbatia Lake
Benjamin A. Friedman
Whittenton Dam
Whittenton Mill
Thieu Proposes 135000 More Troops as Vietnam Struggles
President Thieu announced plans to add 135000 men to South Vietnam's armed forces as allies boost military and economic aid. He also vowed a corruption crackdown, closing dancing bars and nightclubs and shutting black markets, while new planning agencies are created.
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Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
South Vietnam
Thieu
Free World
U.S
Washington
United States
Kennedy campaigns in deep South and elsewhere
Senator Robert F Kennedy tours the Deep South at the University of Alabama and Vanderbilt University as he seeks Democratic support and faces a Tuscaloosa endorsement move against Eugene McCarthy. Rockefeller signals a late GOP bid while Wisconsin observers watch. McCarthy warns about potential intraparty tensions and weighs a South Dakota primary decision.
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University of Alabama
George C. Wallace
Tugcaloosa
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Kennedy
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Alabama
California
Johnson
Wisconsin
Hubert Humphrey
McCarthy
Minnesota
Orville Freeman
Housing and Urban Development
Robert Weaver
South Dakota
George S. McGovern
D-S
McGovern
Israeli Soldier Wounded in Action Carried to Ambulance
An Israeli soldier is carried to a waiting ambulance in Jerusalem for transfer to a hospital after being wounded during Israel's military action against Fatah bases in Jordan. He was evacuated by army helicopter from the front.
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Jerusalem
Israel
Fatah
Jordan
Students seize Howard University in nonviolent campus stand
Nearly 1000 students swarmed the administration building at Howard University in a nonviolent coup, chanting and occupying all floors. The shutdown prompted the administration to declare indefinite closure as protests spread from campus to include students from George Washington American and Morgan State.
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Washington (Ap
Howard University
Brown
Uncle Tom
George Washington
American Universities
Morgan State College
Washington Area
Israel Extends Raid Into Jordan In Edge Of War
Israeli forces drive deep along a 200 mile front into Jordan in a major operation described as a police action to wipe out terrorist bases. At least 15 Israelis killed and claims of 150 Palestinian attackers, with further exchanges near the Suez Canal. Prime Minister Eshkol notes a planned withdrawal on schedule. King Hussein calls for Arab summit but urges unity.
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Tel Aviv
Jordan
Israel
el Fatah
Hares
Levi Eshkol
Jordan Valley
Britain
United States
Great Bitter Lake
Suez Canal
Eric Gottgetreu
Jericho
East Bank
Major Expansion Set at Viscose in Front Royal
FMC Corporation announces multi million expansion of its American Viscose Division in Front Royal to boost polyester fiber output from 40 million to over 200 million pounds annually. Construction to start in Lewistown, Pennsylvania first. Front Royal site to follow after design work completes.
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Front Royal
FMC Corporation
Jack M. Pope
San Jose
Calif
Lewistown
Kennedy Seeks Godwins Aid for Campaign
U S Senator Robert F Kennedy has asked Governor Mills E Godwin Jr for help in his presidential bid Godwin says he is busy with other duties and cannot actively back the nomination at this time
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Richmond
U.S
Robert F. Kennedy
Mills E. Godwin Jr
Godwin
Dog Training Classes Call Boyce 144 after G
Dog training classes are advertised calling Boyce 144 after G. The item lists contact details and session scheduling information for interested residents.
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Boyce
Bearings and Transmission Inc address listing
Bearings and Transmission Inc located at 2018 Paper Mill Road appears in the directory style notice. The item notes the business name and street address without additional details.
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Bearings & Transmission Inc
Paper Mill Road
Salvation Army Auxiliary Rummage Sale Ad
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Salvation Army announces a rummage sale Friday March 22 at headquarters. Proceeds support local Salvation Army programs.
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Womans Auxiliary of the Salvation Army
Fri
Board Makes Progress on County Budget
Frederick County Board of Supervisors reported substantial progress toward finalizing the 1968 69 budget. Chairman Thomas B. Rosenberger said a final figure should be presented at the board’s March 27 meeting. An additional session with the school board is planned before then.
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Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Thomas B. Rosenberger
Weather Outlook for Richmond Virginia
An over running of cool air from the north by warm moist air from the south increases cloudiness and a chance of showers by late tonight across Virginia.
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Richmond
Virginia
Pre Easter Shoe Sale at Kinney Shoe Store
Kinney Shoe Store announces a pre Easter sale offering 1670 selected pairs for women and children. Buy one pair and get a second pair free, promoting a generous buy one get one free incentive.
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Lee
Gov. Rockefeller
T. S. Vietnam Army
House
Deep South
Robert Malson
Malson
Wednes
Hussein
Egypt
Syria
Iraq
Penney’s
Church OF God
Roosevelt Blvd
Pineville
Winchester
Kinney Shoe Store
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