Forrestal Fire Probe Heads Navy Inquiry Panel
The U S Navy named a blue ribbon panel of senior officers to probe the Forrestal fire at Subic Bay after the carrier narrowly escaped sinking. An admiral and two captains were ordered to begin the investigation immediately as fires erupted aboard the ship on arrival from Vietnam. The disaster claimed 141 lives with 129 dead and 12 unaccounted. 97 crewmen were injured in the blaze.
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Philippines
UPI
U.S. Navy
Forrestal
Vietnam
Subicay
Navy
South China Sea
Riots and murders charged in midtown motel raid
Fragmentary report recounts police action at a flashy midtown motel raid. Widespread violence alleged with fatalities and multiple youths involved. authorities report no firearms found on scene. Details remain unclear due to garbled text.
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Detault
Sailor Missing After Blast Details Riot After Motel Assault
Fragmented eyewitness account describes a Marine casualty and a mass investigation. It cites Vice Admiral Booth and Rear Admiral Massey, with officers from Norfolk and Jacksonville in charge. The piece references the USS Forrestal, a Detroit riot context, and ongoing federal inquiries into the event.
Angry Governor Blames Delayed Troops for Detroit Riots
Detroit Governor George Romney blasted federal troop delays in responding to racial violence, accusing President Johnson of political posturing during tragedy. He cited at least 41 deaths and about 500 million dollars in damage, as Congress moved to study riot causes.
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Detroit
United States
George Romey
Romney
National Association of Counties
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
White House
Hubert H. Humphrey
Presient Johnson
Michigan
Johnson
Rommey
Cristian
Local Babe Ruth Tourney Losers Bow Out In Ohio Valley
Local teams exit the Babe Ruth tournament at Memorial Field in three loser's bracket games. Terre Haute Indiana and South Cicero Indiana were set to meet in a 6 pm showdown as the last unbeaten teams, with the winner advancing to Thursday’s championship and the loser dropping to the loser's bracket. Rain disrupted South Cicero versus Appleton and forced delays, while Mathews Kentucky blanked Anderson Indiana and Bay City Michigan also fell.
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Anderson
Port Huron
Michian
Appleton
Wisconsin
Memorial Field
Terre Haute
Ind
Cicero
South Cicero
Sprint Ohio
Mathews
Kentucky
Blank Laderson
Local Youth Tops Fisher Body Craftsman Winners
John F. Faust, 12, from Anderson Indiana, wins top honors in the Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild model car event. The award ceremony in Denver features remarks by Dr Wendell H. Pierce as sponsors note rising youth ferment and focus on education.
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Olligh School
Anderson
Indiana
Fisher Body
Fisher
Hugh Kenneth N. Scott
Ahd
Man Ice
Wendell H. Pierce
Education Commission of the States
Denver
Colorado
Pierce
Robert
Frances Bur
Barry Callen
Craftsman’s Guild
Gram
Dyke Garring
W. 21St St
James Farmer
Faust
Lapelendieton
Lew Arrivals and Nearby Births at Community Hospital
Mrs. Glen Spiker and Mr. Glen Spiker announce a girl born at Community Hospital. Also listed are births of Anderson and Vicinity residents Joie Maidson Ave and Glen Powers, with addresses on Lampher Lane and St Johns area noted.
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St. John's
Health board seeks budget increase for tuberculosis center
County Health Board representatives urge higher funding to expand the county tuberculosis control center. Deputy Commissioner Earl Mee notes rising cases with 67 more this year than the same period in 1966. A proposed CI tax increase would raise about $23,000 to establish the board and cut county hospitalization costs through earlier detection. Mrs. Brown tells county commissioners that early detected cases can be treated at outpatient clinics.
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Iecese
Earl Mee
Crash Claims Life Of Fireman Paul J Gillespie
Wilmington UPI reports a fatal crash in Alexandria as Paul J. Gillespie a 19-year veteran was killed when his 1962 Volkswagen struck a concrete abutment. He was thrown from the car and died at the scene from a broken neck. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at Brown and Buzz Funeral Home with Rev Willa Mathys officiating. Burial will follow at Anderson Memorial Park.
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Contol
Ind
Cthel Pike
Alexandria
Paul J. Gillespie
Elva 1
Brown and Buzz
Willa Mathys
Anderson Memorial Park
Rene
Paul J
Bones) Gillespie
Anderson
Paul P
Lana
Pease
Continuance Granted in Murder Case of Fairer
A continuance was granted in the murder case of Fairer, 30, of Locust Street. Fairer faces charges in the July 22 death of Thomas Lee Bolden, 40, at about 5 40 am on Locust Street. Special Judge Wilson J Anderson reset arraignment for September 11. Marion Withers represents the defendant.
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Locust St
Faire
Thomas Lee’ Bolden
Wilson J. Anderson
Marion Withers
Fairer
Bombs Hit VC Bivouac Areas In Central Highlands
United States forces launched saturation raids against North Vietnamese bivouac areas in the Central Highlands and near the Demilitarized Zone. Navy pilots reported heavy strikes on Hanoi Haiphong targets while bomber missions continued over North Vietnam. In South Vietnam ground fighting was light, but five South Vietnamese civilians were killed near Seeseet as Marines faced hostile fire.
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Ubi
Air Force
Hanoi-Haiphong
Hanoi
Radio
Saigon
South Vietnam
U.S
Seeseet
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