Viet Cong Closer
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Wieathcr Dwribulloo f *JB- tnptnUtt 72, Today t*ty with a Ugh in tht Ms. Urn 24,500 b Wt tonight. Fair tomorrow and partly cloudy and mlM Red Bank Area f Wednesday. See weather, page •"V — Copyright-Ti» Red Bask RegUttr, Inc., 1885. DIAL 741-0010 J. MONMOUTH COUNTY'S HOME NEWSPAPER FOR 87 YEARS [ dilbr. Monday threutt FrWar. toeeml Clan : — MONDAY, JULY 26. 1965 7c PER COPY PAGE ONE VOL. 88, NO. at R*d Bask and at AflinHlftf^1 2&uUnf OKICM. Viet Cong Closer south of Hanoi, and the Dong miles south of Hanoi were at- The roadbed of a bridge about SAIGON (AP)-Vlet Cong guer- Only scattered! and relatively Cong were; reported killed during Hoa Air Base, the spokesman Hoi barracks area, 35 miles north tacked by two other carrier 75 miles south of Hanoi was re- rillas are stepping up harassment light ground action was reported a government search and destroy said, but then was no ground of the demilitarized zone. Both planes, the spokesmen said, and ported damaged heavily by two activities closer to Saigon, a U.S. today as the United States con- operation with close air support confirmation. Another 15 guer- had been hit previously, and the pilots reported three trucks Skyhawks from the carrier Mid- military spokesman said today. tinued its air strikes in both In Quang Tin Province, 350 miles rillas were reported killed in a raid against a Viet Cong en- spokesmen said this time dark- were destroyed. way. The Communists Initiated six North and South Viet Nam. northeast of Saigon. campment 25 miles southeast of ness and overcast prevented any Ten A4 Skyhawks attacked the Destroy Bridge actions within 25 miles of the Two Killed U.S. and Vietnamese planes Can Tho, in the Mekong River assessment of damage. Quang Soui barracks area about Striking about 30 miles north- capital during the weekend, the Two. Viet Cong were reported flew more than 200 sorties against Delta, but again the casualties 80 miles south of Hanoi, the east of Dien Bien Phu, four U.S. spokesman said. Three of the ac- killed, another wounded and six suspected Communist installations Two planes from the carrier were not confirmed by body spokesmen reported. Pilots said Air Force Thunderchlefs were tions were reported south of Sai- captured by U.S. Marines who in the south In a 24-hour period Independence hit a bridge about count. they destroyed six buildings dam- reported to have destroyed a gon in neighboring Long An suffered no casualties, the spokes- ending this morning, the spokes- 150 miles south of Hanoi, the r aged four others and observed bridge. Province. man said. He said guerrillas at- man said. Hit Previously spokesman said, but again clouds and darkness prevented assess- several secondary explosions in A U.S. military spokesman re-' The actions included a mortar tempted to ambush a Marine A forward artillery observer Strikes reported against North ment of damage. the supply area of the target ported yesterday that a U.S. Air barrage against an outpost and patrol in the Da Nang area. estimated .35 Viet Cong were Viet Nam included raids on the zone. (See VIET, Page 3) Infiltration into a hamlet. The spokesman said 28 Viet killed seven miles east of Bien Ben Thuy port facility, 80 miles Eight trucks traveling about 70 Missile Downs U. S. Jet; Weigh Action at Viet Talks WASHINGTON (AP) — A new now than they were six months man in Saigon, capital of South The development brought no on the plane incident from gov- 'actor has flashed into Viet ago. He declined to comment on Viet Nam. public comment from either ernors gathered, at Minneapolis Mam strategy talks with the the downing of the U.S. plane He said: "Initial indications President Johnson or Secretary for their annual conference. Wasting of an American jet Sunday. are that the plane (an F4C of Defense Robert S. McNama- But there was talk about Viet omber over North Viet Nam by Phantom jet) was downed by ra, who conferred with the Nam. what U.S. officials said ap- Word of the possible missile what might have been a sur- President at Camp David. Said New York Republican peared to be a surface-to-air ise came from » U.S. spokes- face-to-air missile." Nor was there any comment (See MISSILE, Page 3) missile. The policy talks were expect- ed to continue at the White It's Called 'Zero Defects' House today, with President ohnson back from a weekend at Camp David In the Maryland mountains. • The White House has given no ndication as to when decisions New Fort Program Aimed stemming front tine talks might be announced. ]}ut Vice Presi- dent Hubert H. Humphrey indi cates some decisions might be made by Tuesday night. THE'BIG ONE County Freeholder Director Joseph C. Irwin, honorary commodore A t Preventing Job Mistakes Exclusive Interview of the National Sweepstakes Regatta Association, presents the major sweepstakes Newsweek magazine, in an trophy to Walter Sfruzelc, Noiriitown, Pa., new Eajtern Division champion in the 280 exclusive interview, today, quot- FORT MONMOUTH-"Zero De- cubic inch hydroplane class. Looking on are Queen Vickie Fredericks and Commodore ed the President as saying the fects," a program aimed at pre Communists "think we've lost.' venting mistakes on the job, is Walter Rausch. Presentation was made at ths end of the two-day Red Bank regatta "They think they can run us being introduced by the U.S. Ar- yesterday. out. I've tried 13 peace offen- my Electronics Command (EC sives to get them to talk, but no. DM) to Its 11,000 civilian em We've either got to hold out or ployees here and in Philadelphia get out. this week. "We're going to do wha('i The program got under way at necessary. We cannot just se 8:30 this morning with the first Shrewsbury River Unit of a week-long series of kick-of out."' •;•; • - . ; • ' . ..;\ rallies being held here and in Newsweek, j»id tin Presiden the Rittenhouse Square building also described h& policy as one in Philadelphia. 'to minimize our losses and ex- Creation Urged by Daly ercise maximum restraint. .to At a press conference here Frl-j show our strength without being day, an ECOM spokesman said the program seeks to Improve LONG BRANCH - Creation ol the recommendation this week Mr. Daly and Councilman reckless." the quality of the command's to the Monmouth County board. Henry R. Cioffi were speakers a Shrewsbury River Develop- The President added in the work by encouraging each em- Though he made no direct at the oity-sponsored program ment Commission to spur water- interview: "They're pouring in ployee to make a constant, con- reference to it, the idea wss the which was attended by more ^ way improvements between Sea power. They're pouring in scious effort "to do the job right than 200 persons. A score d rl'Bright and Long Branch was first to be advanced to better troops every week, and we have the first time," by emphasizing proposed yesterday by Freehold- county relations with the Long boats at anchor near the park :o put troops in to oppose the importance of each em- er Marcus Daly. Branch area since Tuesday were blessed by the Rev. Jos- them." ployee's contribution to the total Speaking at tflio annual St. when Councilman Edgar N. eph Doino, curaite at Holy In Honolulu, Hawaii, Adm. defense effort, and by stressing Christopher Day Festival ol the Dinkelspiel accused the free trinity Catholic Church. U.S. Grant Sharp Jr., the U.S. pride in' workmanship. Long Boats at Branchport Park, the holders of overlooking St. Christopher is the patron acific military commander, At the rallies, the employees freeholder said he would rriake Bran* interests. of travelers and the custom ol said in an interview that the will view a motion picture intro- blessing boats on his name day Viet Cong forces are stronger duction to the program and will DEATH CAR — Benjamin Zelokowitz, 47,.of Jersey City, wat killed last night when is popular in many resorts, be given booklets explaining it Councilwoman Lucy J. Wilson, and pledge cards inviting them his car rammed almost head-on into a truck driven, by Robert F. Eaves, Newark. The chairman of Hie event, reported, Hint LBJ to join. accident occured at 11:13 on Rt. 34 near Van BVackle Rd.,. in Mafawan Township. Holmdel Battle The commission suggested by The pledge cards state the sign- Police said Zelokowitz, traveling south, was pasting a string .of cart and was .in the Mr. Daly, he said, would be ad- er's acknowledgement "that this visory to the 'reeholders and To Speak new standard of quality is vital wrong lane at the time of impact. A passenger in - his sports coupe, Jack Murray, could be comprised of to the defense effort and the fu- Jersey City, was admitted to RiverWew Hospital, where he is reported m fair condi- Looming Over mayors, or their appointees, of ture of our country." The signer tion, with a broken right leg. Mr. Eaves was treated at R.ivervi»w for lacerations of the six municipalities which At Parley pledges himself "to strive con fc border the river. MINNEAPOLIS, Mjnnt (AP)— stantly towards the goal of Zero the right leg and elbow and released. Interest of Area Vice President Hubert H. Hum- Defects." £/sedf Equipment phrey tossed Out a hint last nigh These are Long Branch, Mon- Those who sign the pledge card there still might be a chance, that HOLMDEL — Artother , inspection by health officers un- mouth Beach, Sea Bright, Rum- are given lapel pins to Indicate President Johnson will com* to covered rodent* and other un- son, Little Silver, and Ocean- their participation.