Allied Drive on Communist Forces in Central Vietnam
American Korean and Vietnamese troops attacked from three sides near Qui Nhon as helicopters launched the Iroquing operation. Casualties rose with 291 Communists killed and 131 captured by U.S. forces, plus 52 killed by Korean troops and four Viet Cong fatalities reported by South Vietnamese units. A helicopter was shot down and an Air Force F100 jet also fell during the fighting.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Viet Nam
Qui Nhon
U. S
1St Cavalry Division
Phu Cat
U.S
Sampan
Can Tho
Mekong Delta
Dirksen Sees War Expanded in Vietnam Conflict
Senate GOP leader Everett Dirksen predicted the Vietnam war will need expansion though he did not expect nuclear weapons to be used. He said escalation or new terms are necessary, while Eisenhower said he would pursue an honorable, rapid end to the war.
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Washington
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Viet Nam
Dirksen
Johnson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Illinois
Southeast Asia
State Department
North Viet Nam
Abdul Ragak
Malaysia
South Viet Nam
J.W. Fulbright
D. Ark
U.S
Thailand
Congress
GOP
Eisenhower
Winchester stamp sells out as 5 cent Johnny Appleseed popular
The Winchester Post Office reports rapid demand for the Johnny Appleseed 5 cent commemorative stamp with 10,000 initial copies sold out. Postmaster Wilbur R. Johnston expects new supplies soon and notes major buyers include the Apple Blossom Festival and local apple groups.
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Johnny Appleseed
Winchester
Wilbur R. Johnston
Apple Industries
Army Transport Plane Crashes at An Khe With 29 Aboard
An Army CV2 Caribou crash at An Khe near Saigon injured several servicemembers during a medical evacuation mission. The aircraft carried 4 crew and 25 passengers with no fatalities reported initially. Cause of the crash was not announced.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
An Khe
U.S
Draft May Take Some Past Age 26
Washington AP reports Selective Service will order pre induction physicals for 26 to 35 year olds with deferments who are now classified 1 A or 1 A D. About 50 000 potential draftees may emerge, with 28 153 already qualified for service and 41 780 to be examined.
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Washington
Selective Service
Stunned Democrats Seek New Candidate in Georgia Race
In Atlanta and Fulton County the Democratic Party seeks a replacement for Rep. Charles L. Weltner after his decision not to run again and his opposition to Lester Maddox. Possible contenders include Leroy Johnson, former Atlanta mayor William Hartsfield, and Wyman Lowe as the party reshapes its ticket.
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Atlanta, Ga
Atlanta
Fulton County
Georgia
Charles L. Weltner
Lester G. Maddox
Weltner
Democratic Party
Democratic Executive Committee
Leroy Johnson
William B. Hartsfield
Wyman C. Lowe
Johnson
Million Dollar suit alleges misidentification in 1965 bank robbery
John Edward Marsh sues Commercial and Savings Bank and two employees over a 1965 robbery. He claims Hockman and Hickerson wrongly identified him, leading to his prison sentence after a mistaken identity. Law firm Kendall and Whiting to defend the bank.
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John Edward Marsh
Commercial and Savings Bank
Roxy Hockman
GE Plants Reopen as U S Clears Contract Dispute
About 9 000 GE union workers return to jobs at Schenectady New York and Pittsfield Massachusetts plants amid government efforts to avert a nationwide strike threatening Vietnam era defense production. Pentagon briefings planned with GE and union negotiators as talks resume on a new contract.
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Washington
Twe General Electric Corp
U.S
Viet Nam
Schenectady
N.Y
Pittsfield
Mass
Pentagon
Secretary of Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Service Secreetaries
Secreetary of
W. Willard Wirtz
National Defense
Byrd Seeks Reduction Of Antipoverty Measure
Senate action on the $2.5 billion antipoverty bill drew efforts to trim it. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy urged rejection of all cuts, while Sen. Byrd sought to lower the price tag to $1.75 billion by sending the bill back to the Labor Committee. Democratic leader Mansfield hoped for final passage later that day. Kennedy labeled poverty a national disgrace and danger.
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Washington
Senate
Robert F. Kennedy
de N.Y
Senate Labor Committee
Kennedy
Johnson
House
Harry F. Byrd Jr
D-Va
Laebor Committee
Mike Mansfield
Virginia Weather Update From Cold Front Crossing State
Richmond AP reports a rapidly moving cold front from the Midwest will reach Virginia late today and cross the state by Wednesday morning. Expect scattered rain mainly in the north as the front passes, followed by clearing and cooler conditions Wednesday and Thursday.
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Richmond
Midwest
Virginia
Manila Chosen Meeting Site for Seven Nation Viet Nam Summit
Manila will host the seven nation conference on Viet Nam with Philippine President Marcos proposing dates around late October. The plan aims to set October 28 and 29 for the summit to allow more time for communications facilities. South Korea proposes a Pacific area mutual defense community to be discussed at Manila.
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Manila
Viet Nam
Ferdinand Marcos
Seoul
Chung Hee Park
South Korea
Park
Chrysler Begins Large Scale Layoffs Amid Stampings Strike
Chrysler Corp faces a nationwide layoff of more than 38 000 hourly workers by Thursday as a stamping plant strike continues at Twinsburg Ohio. Towns end says 14 300 will be sent home today with 15 900 more to lose shifts by Wednesday at several plants including Detroit Belvidere Windsor and St Louis. 4 850 UAW workers walked out Ford Oakville and 400 GM Livonia depots also struck. The stoppage impacts 1967 model production and Townsend notes Twinsburg walkout aids GM and Ford.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corp
United Auto Workers
Chrysler
Twinsburg
Ohio
UAW
Ford Motor Co. of Canada
Oakville
Ont
General Motors Corp
Livonia
Mich
Hamtramck
Lynn A. Townsend
Newark
Del
Belvidere
Ill
St. Louis
Windsor
Los Angeles
Townsend
General Motors
Ford
Tribal Warfare in Nigeria Leaves Up to 1000 Dead
Roughly 1,000 people are believed killed after five days of clashes between the northern Hausa and eastern Ibo in northern Nigeria. Kano is under curfew as Lt. Col. Gowon says the situation is under control while security forces patrol to prevent looting.
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Lagos
Nigeria
Kano
Yakubu Gowon
Hassan Usman Katsina
Inez Changes Course Rakes Florida Coast
Hurricane Inez battered southeast Florida on the 11th day of its rampage with 75 to 85 mph winds. Power failures, flooded streets, and downed signs disrupted the Gold Coast as residents scrambled to shelters and supplies from Fort Lauderdale to the Keys.
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Miami
Fla
Inez
Florida
Gold Coast
Fort Lauderdale
Florida Keys
Tavernier
Jupiter
Palm Beach
Keys
Caribbean
Key Largo
Abaco Island
Bahamas
Gordon Dunn
National Hurricane Center
Palm
Biscayne Boulevard
Biseayne Bay
Fontainebleau
U.S. Aia
Oceanside
Key Biscayne
Bay
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Lester Maddox
Caroline Hickerson
Kendall and Whiting
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Mrs. Hickerson
Ted Dalton
Marsh
Dalton
Montgomery County
Charles Abbott Lauritzen
Lauritzen
Byrd
Ferns Fine Foods
Hayfield
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