Gis Catch Viet Cong Kill 117 in Central Vietnam Battles
Reports from 30 miles north of Qui Nhon describe a mixed North Vietnamese and Viet Cong unit, with 117 claimed killed as U.S. chopper lifted cavalry units engaged. Bombing raids along the DMZ and central coast supported the operation, while Marines push against the rebuilt 324B division near the DMZ.
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Eee
Qui Nhon
U.S
Demilitarized Zone
North Viet Nam
Air
Vinh
Little Rock
Saigon
South Viet Nam
Winchester Quota Club Antique Show and Sale plans
Mrs. Mack Headley will be interviewed on Here's Barbara at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow. She discusses the Winchester Quota Club's Antique Show and Sale at the Lee Jackson Motel and Restaurant Friday through Sunday as temperatures approach frost.
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Mack Headley
Barbara
Winchester Quota Club
Lee Jackson
Local Jewelry Store Ad Highlights Brands and Fall Inventory
Rhodes Jewelry Co advertises as finest in diamonds and silver with brands including Stieff Kirk Gord Towle Reed & Barton Lunt and Wallace. Also promotes a treasure box with fall clothing across departments at 21 W Boscawen and a contact number 662-7141.
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Rhodes Jewelry Co
Stieff, Kirk
Gordon Towle
Reed & Barton
Rnational
Lunt
Wallace
W. Boscawen
McNamara Plans Weeklong Trip to Viet Nam War Zone
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara will fly to South Vietnam for a weeklong visit. He will confer with Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge and General Westmoreland, visit combat units, and be accompanied by General Earle Wheeler and assistants Sylvester and McNaughy.
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Washington
Robert W. McNamara
South Viet Nam
Pentagon
McNamara
Viet Nam
U.S
Henry Cabot Lodge
William C. Westmoreland
Earle G. Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Defense
Virginia Enjoys Sunshine as High Pressure Rises
A high pressure system centered near the middle Atlantic coast brought Virginia bright sunshine and warmer temperatures today.
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Richmond
Middle Atlantic Coast
Virginia
Shipping backlog swamps Saigon harbor as freighters wait
More than 60 freighters are docked or anchored near Saigon awaiting unloading, a backlog blamed on feuding U.S. agencies and mismanagement. Experts call for Washington action and contractor supervision to clear warehousing jams and speed war goods shipments.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
Agency For International Development
Washington
Dras
First American Woman Gives Birth to Septuplets
Sandra Cwikielnik of Boston delivered seven babies four months early after fertility hormone treatment. Four girls and three boys were born Saturday. one died at birth and the others died shortly after. The mother and family details are given. doctors cite aiming to set safe dose standards to prevent overstimulation.
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Boston
Sandra Cwikielnik
Sweden
New Zealand
Noran Turksey
New England Medical Center
Cwikielnik
St.Margaret's Hospital
Mansfield Asks Byrd's Attendance
Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr. said he received a telegram from Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield urging him to attend all Senate sessions for two weeks to help advance pending legislation. Byrd agreed, noting he will not campaign further until Congress adjourns.
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Washington
Harry F. Byrd Jr
D+ Va
Mike Mansfield
Senate
Byrd
Mansfield
Congress
Congress Heads Into Last Weeks with Weakened Packaging and Health Bills
Washington AP reports the House takes up a softened truth in packaging bill and an air pollution measure as Congress heads into what could be its final weeks. Senate action targets a $2.4 billion health aid program, while packaging rules focus on labeling and strong restrictions. The House also faces a $2.36 billion appropriations bill for State Justice and Commerce.
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Washington
House
Senate
Congress
Mike Mansfield
Johnson
Harley O. Staggers
de W. Va
Commerce Committee
State, Justice and Commerce Departments
Fury of Inez Aims Storm Toward Abaco Islands
Hurricane Inez strengthens as it pounds south Florida and Nassau with winds up to 100 mph. It slams Great Abaco Island with floods and a tornado, leaving several missing and threatening Grand Bahama and nearby resorts.
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Miami
Fla
Inez
Nassau
Abaco Islands
South Florida
Caribbean Sea
Great Abaco Island
Bahamas
Great Abaco
Florida
Sierra
Cuba
Atlantic
Abaco
Grand Bahama
Carib
Mayo Smith Named Detroit Tigers Manager
Mayo Smith, longtime scout for the New York Yankees and former manager of the Phillies and Reds, was named manager of the Detroit Tigers in the American League. James Campbell, Tigers general manager, announced the decision at a news conference.
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Detroit
Mayo Smith
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Phillies
Cincinnati Reds
Detroit Tigers
James Capbell
Tigers
Nationwide GE strike averted by presidential plea
About 14,800 GE workers walked out at three plants while 105,200 remaining union workers paused per a two week postponement plea. Johnson urged continued plant operation for Viet Nam needs as talks shift to Washington with McNamara guiding negotiations. Local issues sparked Schenectady, Warren, and Pittsfield walkouts. broader nationwide action was avoided.
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Washington
General Electric Corp
Johnson
Schenec+ tady
N.Y
Skirmishers Race Through Mud at Fort Shenandoah Event
The North-South Skirmishers held the 34th National at Fort Shenandoah amid heavy rain drawing about 4 000 spectators and 1 000 tents. A Blue-Gray Ball drew 300 in Civil War attire as 144 teams competed in team matches with winners led by the 110th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and others from Maryland and New Jersey.
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Fort Shenandoah
Skirmish Association
Gainesboro
Lee- Jackson
Carl Jensen
Lyndhurst
Ohio
Frank Schoch
Jim Evans
Washington, D.C
Jim Anderson
Richmond
Roger Cohen
110Th
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Springfield
Kentucky Calvary
New York Light Artillery
Cohoes
N.Y
Maryland Calvary
Cantonsville
Virginia Infantry
Alexandria
Valley Rangers
Waynesboro
Richmond Volunteer Militia
Confederate
Riverdale
N.J. Volunteer Infantry
Bogota
N.J
N.J. Calvary
Morris Plains
111Th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Robert Casell
Chartiers Valley Guards
Pittsburgh
Robert Hibbler
Maryland Artillery
Elkton
Norfolk Light Infantry
Norfolk
56Th
Pennsylvania Ineantry
Chalsont
Investigators Hunt Plane Crash Clues Near Portland
Dozens of investigators searched rugged Cascade terrain southeast of Portland for clues after a West Coast Airlines DC9 crashed, killing 18 aboard. The jet was on instruments from Eugene to Portland when it disappeared at about the 4 000 foot level amid 14 000 foot clearance instructions. Officials warned answers may take days or weeks. The disaster marked the airline’s first DC9 crash and its first passenger fatalities in 20 years.
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Portland
Ore
West Coast Airlines
Cascade Range
Edward S. Slattery Jr
Washington, D.C
Civil Aeronautics Board
Pacific Northwest
Macy Half-Size Assortments at 181 N Loudoun St
The notice lists an extensive selection of half sizes available at Macy located at 181 North Loudoun Street. Shoppers are informed of the varied inventory and location as a reference for where to find the items.
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Macy
181 N
Loudoun St
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Richard Bradley
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