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A-2 THE DAILY SUN Tu.i.. July 12. Ifftl Ace of Two Wars Says: Pressure Cancels Com Monsoon Drive 0 4 4- 1 J. IE Mi I I A i was added when be and another American pilot were both credited with tne same Communist plane. During World War II he scored six kills and three "probables" in the Southwest Pacific while flying P40 Kitty-hawks and P47 Thunderbolts with the famed 8th "Black Sheep" squadron.

On one mission he and a wingman teamed up to take on an entire squadron of Japanese Zeros. When the dog fight ended, Col. Hagerstrom had downed four Zeros and earned the Distinguished Service Cross. His wingman accounted for two others during the furious air fight and together they were credited with damaging six "Vor shooting down one of the MIG15s over Korea, he was awarded a Silver Star. He also holds the Distinguished Flying Cross with four Oak Leaf Clusters and the Air Medal with 10 oak leaf clusters.

The new MIG21 sighted over North Viet Nam the past few weeks is an "outstanding" fighter plane, Col. Hagerstrom says. But the training American pilots receive and "our advanced technology will make the big difference when it comes to a skirmish. During three wars and 300 combat missions he has faced death in the sky many times. Perhaps this has molded him into a philosopher-type warrior.

A native of Cedar Falls, Iowa, he is married to the former Virginia L. Howell, a World War II WASP and P47 explained. "Last year at this time we already had been engaged in four major battles. "Now we have five or six times the air power we had then and a much larger number of men on the ground," he said. "Add that to the ability of the B52s to range all over and it's a discouraging picture for the Comunists." He thinks the Reds next move might be to challenge American air superiority.

"We are going to steadily increase the pressure with air attacks. They're either going to have to take a beating and stop fighting or meet the challenge with missiles and planes." Air power has saved most of the major battles in Viet Nam, Col. Hagerstrom says. He described how American pilots flew 600 strike sorties in four days to protect an outpost threatened by guerrillas. And the forward air controllers, men who fly light, unarmed planes at tree top level to direct air strikes, are the "key to the war," he believes.

When they spot a Viet Cong installation, they radio to headquarters for a strike and then drop smoke bombs or other identification to mark the area. But before American planes can attack the target they must receive the go-ahead from one of the 44 Vietnamese provincial chiefs. "This makes it the most discriminate bombing in history," according to the Norton veteran. Col. Hagerstrom is credited with shooting down MIG fighters during the Korean War when he commanded the 67th Fighter Squadron.

The half figure By KARL R. EDGERTON Sun-Telegram Military Editor Heavy air raids and the increased number of U.S. fighting men committed to Viet Nam have canceled any plans the Viet Cong may have had this summer for a monsoon offensive. So predicts Col. James P.

Hagerstrom of Norton Air Force Base, one of America's few fighter pilots to emerge from both World War II and the Korean conflict as an ace. Now assigned (o the Inspector General's office, the 45-year-old combat pilot recently returned from Viet Nam where he served as a top adviser to Gen. Westmoreland. From May of 1965 to May of this year, Col. Hagerstrom had charge of all air activity in South Viet Nam, both American and Vietnamese.

As director of the Tactical Air Control Center for the 7th Air Force, he coordinated the first B52 heavy bomber strike on jungle installations of the Viet Cong. Greatly impressed by the tremendous power of the Strategic Air Command bombers, Col. Hagerstrom believes they are responsible for clearing areas of guerrillas and stopping raids on isolated American outposts. U.S. fighter-bomber strikes on North Viet Nam targets, such as the Ho Chi Minh trail and oil dumps, are also changing the Communists' minds about a possible monsoon offensive.

The monsoon season in Southeast Asia starts in May and ends in October, he Red China Backs Off PLEASED President Johnson smiles broadly at breakup of meeting last night at White House with Congress members who reported on visits to Viet Bombing Policy Builds Johnson's Popularity Russia Pledges More Aid By UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL Russia again moved to bolster the Communist war effort in North Viet Nam yesterday, even as two world leaders prepared to fly to Moscow to appeal for Soviet aid in ending the war. Communist China hinted it was not prepared to save the Communists in South Viet Nam. There were growing indications the North Vietnamese planned a show trial of captured American fliers as "war criminals." These were the developments: In Moscow, Russia's leaders or WASHINGTON (UPI) Fifty-four per cent of the American public supports President Johnson's handling of the Viet Nam War now that he has ordered bombing of the Hanoi and Haiphong areas, a national poll showed yesterday. The results of the Louis Harris Survey, copyrighted by the Washington Post were disclosed as Johnson returned to Washington from an 11-day holiday at his Texas ranch. The Harris survey reported that by ordering the bombing of the oil depots at Hanoi and Haiphong, Johnson sharply reversed a trend of "public dissatisfaction" with his war policy.

Interviews with a cross-section of the public completed just before the bombings showed that support for Johnson's conduct of the war was at a 17-month low of 42 per cent, the survey said. But a week later, after the bombings had started, the President's support among the public had risen 12 points to 54 per cent. The survey attributed the rise to a feeling among many Americans that the bombings would hasten the end of the war. The poll results supported Johnson's own remarks at a news conference at his ranch last Tuesday. The President Council Orders Further Study of Street Work to Hanoi Nam, can be won only if "the people rely on themselves" and not on outside aid.

The Communist North Viet Nam news agency, in a radio broadcast monitored in Tokyo, said an American Air Force lieutenant had confessed his "crimes" in the bombing of North Viet Nam. The alleged confession and reports of a mounting "popular" outcry for the blood of the American captives pointed toward a show trial. The Yugoslav news agency Tanjug reported flatly a special "peoples court" would try 60 American airmen as criminals. It did not say where or when. In Yugoslavia, Indian Prime Minister Mrs.

Indira Gandhi ended her talks with President Tito and prepared to fly to Moscow later this week to carry to the Soviets her plea for a new session of the Geneva peace conference. British Prime Minister Harold Wilson also was scheduled to fly to the Soviet capital this week on a peace mission. 2 Brush Fires Burn 80 Acres LOS ANGELES (AP) Two brush fires, in the Sherman Oaks and New-hall areas, were contained yesterday after burning about 80 acres. The Sherman Oaks fire, near Valley Vista Boulevard and Stone Canyon, for a time threatened several expensive homes. Firemen said it covered about five acres before they turned it away from the homes.

Police said they were looking for a man they believed might have set the Sherman Oaks fire. About 80 city firemen, aided by an aerial tanker and two helicopters, battled the blaze. The Newhall fire, on the western edge of that community in the Wildwood Can-yon district, burned about 75 acres. AP Wirephoto Nam. Arising with Johnson is Rep.

John M. Murphy, Behind the President is Vice President Humphrey, left; Rep. John Anderson, right rear. said he had been informed that national polls showed 85 per cent of the country agreed specifically with his bombing decision. The Harris survey gave this same percentage as the public's favorable reply to the question, "Do you think the administration is more right or more wrong in bombing Hanoi and Haiphong?" "A rather high 39 per cent, however, feel the bombings would be harder to justify if they hit civilian population centers," the survey said.

"And an even higher 43 per cent of the American people believe that as a result of the new escalation, the Chinese Communists are now likely to enter the war." The survey said it was apparent that Johnson had gained "at least a temporary victory" with American public opinion, but he also had "taken some serious risks which could later come back to damage his basis for support." "If it is proven out that large numbers of civilians are killed in the new bombing attacks, the President will be severely criticized," it said. "If the Chinese come into the war with ground troops, sizable numbers of Americans will hold Mr. Johnson responsible." Cong, and said they had destroyed or damaged more than 500 enemy huts and fortifications and sunk 24 sampans. In Washington, U.S. officials said the relative inactivity of the Communist ground forces in South Viet Nam may be due to a shortage of supplies.

Sources in the Pentagon said that, despite a maximum effort before the rainy season, the supply build-up by the North Vietnamese in the south had fallen perhaps 50 per cent short of its goal. The sources attributed this to intensified air attacks since the first of the year on communications lines in North Viet Nam. Nomination Cost Reagan 544,000 LOS ANGELES (AP) The registrar of voters said yesterday Ronald Reagan spent $544,199.66 to win the Republican nomination for governor. Los Angeles Mayor Samuel W. Yorty, who lost to incumbent Gov.

Edmund G. Brown in his bid for the Democratic nomination, spent $311,238.78. Registrar Ben Hite said Reagan's campaign forces reported they received $544,873.09 for primary expenses. The Reagan report showed $112,019 was raised by a $100 per plate dinner last April 20. Saigon Fringes Swept; 40 Slain COL.

JAMES P. HAGERSTROM Ace of two wars ferry pilot. They live in San Bernardino with their eight children. It could be the intensive studies he has undertaken between conflicts that has made him more thoughtful and more understanding than most. In 1964 Col.

Hagerstrom received his bachelor of law degree from Georgetown University. Prior to that he received a master's degree In economics from Jackson College, Hawaii, and a bachelor's degree in economics from Iowa State University. He has a great deal of compassion for the Vietnamese people and the war that has ravaged their country. "Until last year the situation looked hopeless but now they are beginning to see a new and brighter dawn," he commented. Even though we are now winning the struggle, we can't be in a rush to remove American troops and stop spending American dollars, he says.

"We have to get the country reconstructed again. This means meeting the demands of the people for such things as a strong central government and not trying to force them into a mold stamped "And above all we can't be in a rush to get this accomplished," he added. And should Americans be fighting and dying in far off Viet Nam? His answer is an emphatic "yes." "America's hallmark should shine wherever and whenever Communists challenge the freedom of man." Bottle Barrage At L.A. Arena Halted by Police LOS ANGELES (AP) A rock and bottle throwing disturbance involving juveniles and adults outside a rock 'n' roll concert began cooling off shortly after it began at the Sports Arena, police reported yesterday. Officers said at least two juveniles and several young adults were arrested Sunday night when a crowd of about 75 persons became involved in the disturbance.

Investigators said about 10,000 spectators were at the Sports Arena for a music show featuring singer James Brown, and suggested that those involved in the melee may have been turned away at the box office. Officers at the University Division said calls to other stations for reinforce- ments were canceled about midnight AP Wirephoto round putty nose ballooned as Coco (Michael Polakov) entertained, then melted into a blob. More study will be given a proposed ordinance establishing policies and procedures for maintenance and construction of city streets, the San Bernardino City Council voted last night. City Attorney Ralph H. Prince presented a draft of the proposal after consulting with members of a committee, in- Bloomington Overpass Open The four-lane Cedar Avenue overpass which crosses the San Bernardino Freeway and the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks in Bloomington was opened to traffic yesterday.

The project took six months to complete at a cost between $700,000 and $800,000. It was part of a larger project which includes widening the San Bernardino Freeway from half a mile west of Cedar Avenue to Pepper Avenue. The total project will cost $2 million and will have four freeway lanes in each direction. Present for the opening yesterday morning were Paul J. Young, 4th district supervisor, and Dr.

Gerald A. Smith, superintendent of the Bloomington school district. dered all government agencies to stand by to step up their military and economic aid to North Viet Nam. The Soviet action came in an announcement endorsing the decisions taken by the July 4-7 Bucharest summit meeting of Communist Warsaw Pact nations. The Soviet announcement indicated increased Soviet support of North Viet Nam's antiaircraft defenses, its air force, or both.

Communist China's hint that it was not prepared to intervene openly to aid the Communist Vietnamese appeared implicit in a Chinese assertion that "peoples wars," like the one in Viet eluding representatives of the construction industry, concerned that the city "is in the construction business." Mayor Al C. Ballard said the ordinance does not give a clear definition of maintenance, and Prince said the city engineer and street superintendent want time to review the entire ordinance. Still pending is Ballard's reply to charges Prince made last week that the mayor has abused his authority in having street crews construct improvements for private developments. Representing the construction industry at last night's meeting was E. M.

(Ed) Barker. A number of contractors and some labor representatives were in the audience but did not speak. The city's procedures first were questioned in regard to curb and gutter projects. Barker said, however, that the objections relate to all new construction work. Minuteman Misfires VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE (AP) A Minuteman intercontinental missile destroyed itself over the Pacific Ocean when trouble developed shortly after launch at 12:22 p.m.

yesterday. The Air Force said no debris fell on land, and the cause of the malfunction had not been determined. Chamber of Commerce and had been recommended by Mayor Al C. Ballard. The chamber, which estimated tax revenues at up to $60,000 per year, suggested the revenue be used for promotion and advertisement of the city.

Ballard wanted the funds used for a convention center. City Clerk Jack T. Felton estimated that tax revenues would amount to about $45,000 based on the number of hotels and motels now licensed in the city. Woodrow Miller, secretary manager of the National Orange Show, appeared at the hearing to offer any help in promoting the show facilities for conventions. He said that already more than a million people use the facilities throughout the year when the citrus exposition is not on.

All that is needed to make the facilities a "first class convention center" is the addition of some air-conditioning, he said. Belgian Queen Loses Baby BRUSSELS (UPI) Frail Queen Fabiola Sunday suffered the third mis carriage in her six years of marriage to King Baudouin, the royal palace disclosed yesterday. Thousands of messages buoyed the childless royal couple in their grief. The queen is 38. Tax' Is Tabled by Council (Continued from A-l), lost since the bombings of North Viet Nam began Feb.

7, 1965. Over South Viet Nam, B52 bombers from Guam yesterday pounded suspected Communist withdrawal routes leading to Cambodia. The targets are about 210 miles northwest of Saigon. At least six North Vietnamese regiments were reported massing there last month. In South Viet Nam, U.S.

and Vietnamese airmen reported a total of 640 sorties Sunday. The Americans flew 432 sorties, reported possible kills of 32 Viet 10 Nabisco Plants Closed by Strike NEW YORK (AP) A strike Idled 10 plants of the National Biscuit Co. across the nation yesterday. The company said 90 per cent of its cookie and cracker production has been cut off. One of the plants, at Buena Park, Nabisco's newest and smallest cookie and cracker bakery, has been on strike since June 25.

The other nine bakeries shut down after their 9,000 workers refused yesterday to cross picket lines set up by strikers from the Buena Park plant. to Sutt Fourth ind Strett Phone TU Sin Bernardino, California 2401 vol. lxxii, July im. No. 264 Published dally except Sunday and New Year't Dav.

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The tax proposal was made by the North Viet Nam still shows no willingness to negotiate a peace settlement, he said, nor is there any evidence of a "lack of will" among the Communists to keep up the fight. McNamara said that additional U.S. air and ground forces will be required in the future. He did not speculate how much the present, 280,000 man contingent in Viet Nam would be increased, but the figure is expected to rise as high as 350,000 by year's end. In addition, McNamara said, the cost of the U.S.

military effort in Southeast Asia is now about $1 billion a month and "no doubt this will continue to (Continued from A 1) McNamara noted that the air war over Viet Nam increased to 7,000 sorties last month up 70 per cent over March. Orders have already gone out to various firms implementing the cutback order, McNamara said, and some new contracts including one with an unidentified Canadian firm have been canceled. The defense secretary said if requirements increase beyond present expectations It will be relatively simple to restore production cuts. McNamara said that, despite American military gains in Viet Nam, there are no signs of an early end of the war. A Sun-Melting Nose The 108-degree heat in Phoenix, made Coco the Clown's nose run.

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