Thieu Regime Faces Buddhist Crisis and War Talks
South Vietnam’s Thieu and Ky win national approval as Buddhist protests intensify. A nun’s self immolation sparks calls for a charter reversal and raises fears of more crises. Observers note the new government steadiness could aid peace talks with North Vietnam, while Ky pledges internal handling of Buddhist affairs.
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Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
Nguyen Cao Ky
Thieu
South Vietnam
An Quang
Thieh
Tri Quang
Independence Palace
Thieu-Ky
le Thi Duc
Can Tho
Mekong Delta
Piglet on Route 50 Sparks Livestock Market Rumor
A motorist spotted a young pig running toward the Livestock Market along Route 50. The outcome and purpose of the animal remain unclear. Also listed are events and ads: a gun show October 7-8 at Winchester Armory Rt. 50 East and a self contained trailer rental offer for the week of October 6-14, contact 667-2391 after 6.
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Winchester Armory
Rt. 50
East
Gls Search For Fresh Red Troops
American infantrymen in the central highlands hunt a fresh North Vietnamese regiment seen near the middle of South Vietnam. About 500 U.S. soldiers, two thirds airlifted, pursue elements of the 95B regiment of roughly 2900 men wearing new uniforms and firing late model weapons. Small battles, shelling, and new contacts reported as U.S. command notes no significant contact with the enemy.
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Saigon
Central Highlands
South Vietnam
U.S
North Vietnam
95B
Demilitarized Zone
Diary Reveals Long Ordeal After Plane Crash
A 16 year old girl Carla Corbu and her mother Phyllis Oien died after 55 days trapped on a snowy California mountain. Alvin F. Oien, stepfather of Carla, walked out seeking help but remains missing. The diary dated May 4 describes ongoing exposure and melting snow as rescue efforts faced criticism.
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Redding
Calif
California
Carla Corbu
Alvin F. Oien
Portland, Ore
Carla
Ojen
Alvin Jr
Civil Air Patrol
Clarke Citizens Protest Flood Control Ordinance
Clarke residents rally against a proposed flood control ordinance that would ban building on land deemed flood area under post 1942 standards. John Flynn of Shenandoah Farms leads objections claiming the measure harms owners with investments of up to five acres and $9000 each.
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Clarke
Berryville
Clarke County Board
John Flynn
Shenandoah Farms
E. McC. Williams
Hurricane Fern Builds in Gulf Heads Toward Mexican Coast
Hurricane Fern rapid center near 22.8N 95.0W with winds to 85 mph moves toward mid Gulf coast between Tampico and Soto La Marina River. Officials warn of six foot tides and gales while Beulah’s flood aftermath already strains Texas, with Fern potentially sparing Brownsville region.
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Brownsville
Tex
Texas
Beulah
Weather Bureau
Tampico
Soto la Marina
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic
Fern
Gulf
Mexican
Matamoros
Rio Grande
Mexico
Gulf Coast
South
Middletown Voters to Decide Sewage Bond Issue
Middletown Virginia moves toward a referendum on issuing up to 360000 in bonds for a sewage disposal system. Judge Elliott Marshall ordered election officials to prepare ballots for the November 7 general election with 80 qualified voters able to vote. Farmers Home Administration approved a 353250 loan contingent on citizen approval.
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Middletown
Elliott Marshall
Farmers Home Administration
Archie Manuel
John McNair
Waynesboro
Nixon Romney Lead Seen In GOP Primaries Early States
AP survey shows Nixon leading in New Hampshire Wisconsin Nebraska and Oregon with Romney building a campaign organization in Michigan. Reagan eyes write in bids in key states as Romney and Nixon prepare for a likely March through May primary sequence.
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Washington
New Hamphire
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Richard Mixon
Associated Press
Michigan
George Romney
States
District of Columbia
New Hampshire
Oregon
Ronald Reagan
California
Nixon
Reagan
Ball
Romney
York
Charles H. Percy
Illinois
Henry Cabot Lodge
May
Will Owings
Rockefeller
Symington proposes fixed-date halt to Vietnam action
Senator Stuart Symington urges a pause in all U S military actions in Vietnam on a set date followed by potentially unlimited warfare if peace talks fail He says any halt must be paired with a Saigon government willingness to negotiate and offer amnesty to Viet Cong members The debate over Vietnam policy resumes with Symington back from travels and warning of Soviet moves in the Middle East and Mediterranean
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Washington
Stuart Symington
Vietnam
Symington
Senate Armed Services Committee
Air Force
Saigon
Missouri Democrat
Senate
Laos
Thailand
Middle East
Europe
Mediterranean
United States
U.S
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Charles de Gaulle
France
Ners el Kebir
Algeria
NATO
Thomas H. Kuchel
California
United Nations
Richmond area to see sunny days and warm temperatures
A high pressure system over eastern North Carolina drifts eastward as southerly winds increase. Expect plentiful sunshine and temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s across most of Virginia today and Wednesday.
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Richmond
North Carolina
Virginia
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Richard Nixon
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