Riots in Saigon as monks lead seven day antiAmerican protests
Buddhist monks sparked a two thousand strong march in Saigon fueling a night of clashes with riot police and paratroopers. Americans were assaulted or driven from streets while U S military police moved newsmen from the area. In Cambodia the U S Cavalry reported 29 Viet Cong killed as part of Operation Lincoln amid ongoing fighting north of Saigon.
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U.S
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Tuy Hoa
Fire Engulfs Viking Princess Off Cuba. Passengers Rescued
A blaze swept the cruise ship Viking Princess off Cuba’s eastern tip as passengers and most crew abandoned ship. The Cap Nort German freighter rescued 352 of about 495 aboard. 135 unaccounted, possibly crew members staying aboard to fight the fire. Naval authorities reported two US destroyers on scene and several ships en route. The ship carried 238 passengers and 250 crew in a 627-person capacity vessel.
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White challenges Rhodes in Ohio GOP primary
William L White, a former Democrat now challenging Gov. James A. Rhodes in the Ohio Republican primary, accuses Rhodes of a ruthless political machine and lack of regular news conferences. He is joined by state lawmakers Frexier Reams Jr. and Harry H. McIlwain in criticizing Rhodes and the primary schedule dispute persists after the Ohio Supreme Court overruled a prior disqualification.
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James A. Rhodes
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Harry H. McIlwain
Cleveland
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Ohio
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Lke P. T. Barnum
Ted W. Brown
Knox County
Ohio Supreme Court
Brown
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Centaur rocket ignition failure delays space program
Cape Kennedy reported a Centaur rocket failed to ignite a second time after a flawless countdown. The loss halted a planned 107 second burn and jeopardized U S ambitions for moon missions and deep space payloads. NASA officials studied data to understand why liquid hydrogen ignition did not occur.
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Fla
Space Agency
U.S
Centaur
Earth
NASA
Workstudy Expansion Plans Headed For State Board
Columbus Ohio excites expansion of the workstudy program with part time student employment and two new joint vocational district recommendations. State Superintendent E S Holt proposes five districts for initial employment and two for additional workstudy positions in the Vocational Education Act of 1963. Districts include Halsboro Elmwood Jefferson Area Southern Local Meigs Eastern Local Iahon ing Valley New Philadelphia. Joint districts would be Belmont County and Defiance Fulton Henry and Williams Counties.
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Oakland Raiders coach named AFL commissioner
Houston report states Al Davis, head coach and general manager of the Oakland Raiders, was named today as American Football League commissioner to succeed Joe Fass.
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Tex
al Davis
Oakland Raiders
American Football League
Joe Fass
Dogwood Legend Retold as a Cross Symbol
A legend explains why the dogwood tree is slender and bent. It tells of Jesus’s crucifixion and of the blossoms shaped like a cross with nail-imprinted petals and a crown of thorns, meant to remind all who see it.
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Death of Jesus on the cross according to Luke
The Gospel of Luke describes darkness over the land from noon to three, Jesus commending his spirit to God and dying. A centurion proclaims the event righteous, glorifying God after the death.
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Jesus
God
Massachusetts Senate Renames Birthday to Presidents Day
The Massachusetts Senate passed a bill renaming George Washingtons Birthday to Presidents Day and shifting celebration to the third Monday in February. No reason given for the action. The Washington Post reports E William Henry has resigned as FCC chairman and a search for a successor is underway.
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Massachusetts Senate
George Washington
Washington
The
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Federal Communications Commission
White House
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Ohio Claims Lowest Property Tax Rate Among Major States
Ohio Tax Commissioner G. W. Porterfield announced that Ohio has the lowest property tax rate among 12 major industrial states, reporting 3389 mills in the state average assessed ratio while New Jersey leads the list with 88 mills.
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Ohio
G. W. Porterfield
New Jersey
Ohio University Spring Football Practice Opens
Ohio University begins spring football practice as the gridiron team readies for the season. Campus events highlight visits by figures such as Vincent Persichetti and discussions on college life and dating habits as reported in The Messenger.
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Vincent Persichetti
Ohio University
Good Friday Observances Worldwide Mark Easter Preparations
Christians mark Good Friday with global services as Rome and the Holy Land host pilgrims and Pope Paul VI leads rituals in Rome. In Jerusalem the Holy Sepulcher hosts Way of the Cross re-enactments and a Soviet priest delegation joins for the first time in decades.
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Holy Land
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Iseum
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Rights Hearing Closes on Cleveland Police Response
The US Commission on Civil Rights ended a six day hearing in Cleveland after testimony claiming police respond more slowly to calls in Negro areas like Hough and the Fifth District. Roy Littlejohn cited delays in majority black neighborhoods while Fordham’s John A. Ronayne said some delays are not justified.
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US Commission On Civil Rights
Roy Littlejohn
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John A. Ronayne
Fordham University School of Law
New York
Johnson Plans Texas Easter Visit and Medicare Bill Signing
President Johnson, at his Texas ranch near San Antonio, arranges two public appearances for today. He will sign the Medicare extension bill extending the enrollment deadline to May 21 and attend Good Friday services at the Cathedral of San Fernando. He travels with Mrs Johnson and daughters Lynda and Luci during the Easter holiday.
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Tex
Johnson
Texas
Lynda
Luci
Sar Fernands
Congress Heads Home After Fringe Easter Break
Washington lawmakers dispersed for a 10 day House recess and a near week Senate break amid political talking points. Democratic Leader Carl Albert said Republicans lack a strong issue while Rep. Melvin Laird cited rising costs as a concern. Ford condemned spending growth as inflation fears rise and tax talk intensifies. Albert defended the session’s achievements and democratic incumbents face re election pressure as Viet Nam concerns loom.
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Senate
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Oklahoma
Melvin R. Laird
Wisconsin
Charman
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Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
Ford
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Brezhnev Re elected To Top Soviet Post
Leonid I. Brezhnev was re elected unanimously today to head the Soviet Communist party at an 11 day congress ending with little policy change. The Politburo retained most members as did the Secretariat. the Politburo was reduced from 12 to 11 members with Brezhnev announcing ranks and names.
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Stalin
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Gabinegas
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Nikolai V. Podgorny
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Alexander N Shelepin
Kirill T. Mazurov
Dimitry S. Polyansky
Pyotr V. Shelest
Arvid J. Pelshe
Shelepin
Five Day Forecast Across Ohio Sees Normal Temperatures
The outlook shows temperatures averaging 4 to 7 degrees below normal over the five day period starting Saturday morning. Normal highs and lows listed include Cleveland 56 37, Columbus 60 38, with Cincinnati near normal. Precipitation expected 0.3 to 2 inches, with scattered snow flurries and showers mainly in northern sections, fading to rain later.
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