Peking And Moscow Premiers Hold Surprise Parley
The Associated Press reports a chilly, brief meeting between Chou En-Lai and Kosygin in Hanoi and Peking. Observers see limited impact on Sino Soviet feud while signaling Moscow influence in Asia and possible shifts in Vietnam policy amid U.S. war pressures.
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Peking
Moscow
Chou En-Lai
Alexei N. Kosygin
Kosygin
Hanoi
India
Soviet Central Asia
Southeast Asia
Oscow
Asia
Red Chinese
U.S
Soviet to Outstrip U S in Nuclear Arms Within Months
The Institute for Strategic Studies predicted the Soviet Union will surpass the United States in intercontinental and medium range nuclear weapons within four months. It cautioned that this threat to NATO security is offset by growing clashes between the USSR and Red China along their 5,000 mile Asian border amid rising border incidents.
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Soviet Union
Red China
Asia
Institute For Strategic Studies
Alaska prepares to spend 900 million from oil lease sale
Anchorage reports 900 million from the largest U S oil lease sale. Proceeds were wired to banks in New York and Chicago to earn about 45 000 daily interest. State plans include roads schools medical facilities airports and tax policy review to attract industry and tourism.
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Anchorage
Alaska
U.S
New York
Chicago
U.S. Treasury
Capitol bans overflights amid west wall fears
Jet planes and helicopters were ordered not to fly over the Capitol to avoid vibrations that could worsen the deteriorating west wall. The House Appropriations Committee approved planning funds of 45 million for a rebuilding project, with Capitol architect J George Stewart citing concern especially during events like the state funeral of President Eisenhower.
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Washington
Capitol
House Appropriations Committee
J. George Stewart
Eisenhower
Committee
Icebound tanker Manhattan in 6 to 8 ft ice near Banks Island
The 115000 ton SS Manhattan is stuck in 6 to 8 foot ice in McClure Strait north of Banks Island in Canada's Northwest Territories. Canadian icebreaker John A MacDonald helps, with a decision pending to press on through the Northwest Passage or detour via Prince of Wales Strait. The ship, owned by Humble Oil, seeks a year round deep water route from Alaska to U S refiners.
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New York
Manhattan
McClure Strait
Banks Island
Canada
Northwest Territories
John A. MacDonald
Prince of Wales Strait
Northwest Passage
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Point Barrow
Alaska
New North Slope
U.S
Dirksen Laid To Rest In Pekin Ill
Sen. Everett McKinley Dirksen was buried with military honors in Pekin Illinois his birthplace and political starting point. The 10 minute graveside ceremony drew Vice President Spiro Agnew more than 40 senators and Cabinet members and about 3000 mourners on a hot sunny day. Dirksen died Sunday in Washington following four days of tributes led by Senate Chaplain Rev. Edward L R Elson.
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Pekin, Ill
Everett McKinley Dirksen
Pekin
Illinoia
Spiro T. Agnew
Washington
Edward L.R. Elson
Senate
Alken Standard Advertising and News Section
Advertising, business circulation, classified notices, and social sections including photo, women's news, and telephones are outlined in the Alken Standard page. The edition highlights local listings and community briefs alongside routine telephonic contact information.
Vietnam War Returns to Offensive After Short Truce
In Saigon US forces resumed operations after a three day Viet Cong cease fire mourning Ho Chi Minh. North of Saigon heavy fighting followed the end of the truce with 39 attacks on bases and towns as US B52 bombers pounded enemy positions.
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Saigon
Ho Chi Minh
North Vietnam
U. S
U.S
Vietnam
Attendant Trashes Station in Backing Mishap
A Martinsburg service station attendant backed a diesel pump area and wrecked the grease rack, hit another car in the wash bay, toppled a soft drink dispenser and damaged a welder and tire changer. A 92 year old customer was involved. no injuries reported.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
W. D. Strouse
Tax reform bill preserves rich tax breaks says former official
Senate Finance Committee heard that the House bill would leave affluent Americans with substantial tax advantages. Former Sen. Paul H. Douglas testified that closing loopholes could raise about 12 billion, while the House plan would raise 6.8 billion. Douglas urged bolder reform and cited examples of high earners paying little or no tax. Former Sec. Wilbur Cohen supported stronger reform to net up to 3 billion in revenue.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Paul H. Douglas
D-Ill
National Committee On
Tax Justice
Douglas
Betty Purness
Lyndon B. Johnson
Finance Committee
Wilbur J. Cohen
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
University of Michigan School of Education
Bee Rich
Combat Claims Conflict in Sinai and Suez Gulf
The clash sharpens as Israeli and Egyptian forces clash over Sinai and the Suez Gulf. Israel claims 11 Egyptian planes shot down with one loss, while Egypt reports four Israeli planes downed and two of its planes lost. Cairo says Israeli raids targeted Ras el Misalla and Gulf of Suez positions with armor and air power, lasting about 10 hours.
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PRISS
Tans
Sinai
Suez
Serior
Canal
Mediterranean
Tel Aviv
Israel
Rad
Israli
Avm
Ras el Misalla
Port Suez
Cairo
Egypt
el Misalla
Isaeli
Teraeli
Gulf
Six Area Football Games Feature Weekend Schedule
Six area teams chase victories this weekend with Aiken and North Augusta hosting rivals after rough showings last week. Aiken faces Airport in Aiken while North Augusta meets Richmond Academy at home. Other clashes include Jackson vs St Matthews and LBC vs Irmo as Strom Thurmond aims to rebound against LBC at Irmo. Graniteville travels to Thurmond, Wagener hosts Saluda in the nightcap.
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Aiken High
North Augus
Ta High
Aiken
Airport
North Augusta
Richmond Academy
Musketeers
Hornets
Airport North Augusta
Columbia
North Aussia
Caps
ABC Musketeers
Jackson
St. Matthews
LBC
Irmo
Jack
Jackson - St. Matthews
Strom Thurmond
Thurmond
Rebels
Graniteville
Graniteville Rocks
Ridgeland
Ken Widener
Knudsen Fired as Ford President After Short Tenure
Semon Knudsen was fired as Ford Motor Co president after about 19 months. Henry Ford II cited dissatisfactions with outcomes, while Knudsen claimed no prior indication of issues. Ford will replace him with three presidents reporting to Ford.
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Detroit
Semon Knudsen
General Motors
Ford Motor Co
Ford
Knuudsen
Henry Ford II
Knudsen
Estie Wute
Tienry Lord
Ment
LaRussa Held Charged With Two Murders
Jimmy Ray LaRussa 28 of Kissingbower Road was charged with murder for the late Tuesday shootings of his wife Sandra 25 and Randy Gravette 21 near Beech Island in the Kimberly Clark parking lot. Sandra died at University Hospital. An inquest by Aiken County officials identified the victims and the time of the shooting.
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Jimmy Ray LaRussa
Kissingbower Road
Ray
Sandra
Randy Gravette
Beech Island
Aiken County
James Gregory
Robert Johnson
Sandra LaRussa
Gravette
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
University Hospital
Larussa
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Saluda
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