Camille Threatens Florida Coast as Historic Hurricane Advances
Camille intensifies to near 160 mph as it nears the Florida Panhandle. Forecasters warn this could be the worst hurricane to strike the region in decades with gulf waters roiled and offshore routes threatened. Coast Guard and Red Cross mobilize disaster response as warnings extend from Pensacola to Cedar Key.
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Camille
Florida Panhandle
Robert H. Simpson
National Hurricane Center
Gulf
Gulf Parte
Jorida
Louisiana
Simpson
White Sand
Britain Mobilizes More Troops for Ulster Amid Riots
British forces deploy 500 in Belfast and 350 in Londonderry as unrest intensifies in Northern Ireland. One hundred picked soldiers from the 24th Brigade fly in over the weekend while emergency powers threaten riot leaders with indefinite internment. Eight deaths and over 300 injuries mark a violent week, with Prime Minister Wilson planning urgent talks in London.
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Northern Ireland
Ulster
Londonderry
24Th Infantry Brigade
Britain
Ireland
London
Harold
Wilson
James Chichester-Clark
Chichester-Clark
Poison Gas Trains Reach Louisiana and New York Destinations
Two shipments of World War I phosgene gas, totaling 0 tons, moved from the Defense Department arsenal for industrial use. The Louisiana gas reached Geismar after passing New Orleans, where Rubicon Chemical will vent it after 24 hours. The eastbound load was bound for Lockport, while routing delays and protests sparked by Iowa governor's ire delayed its path and required rerouting.
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Louisiana Chemical
New York
Defense Department
Rocky Mountain Arsenal
Colorado
Erie-Lackawanna
Lockport
N.Y
Louisiana
Illingis Central Matears
Mississippi
New Orleans
Geismar
Harry Lloyd
Rubicon Chemical Co
Vandemark Industries
Fair Opens With National Acts and Free Grandstand Shows
Columbus Ohio fair officials announce a 12 day state exposition at the fairgrounds featuring free grandstand performances by Bob Hope John Davidson Eddy Arnold Johnny Cash Lou Rawls Petula Clark and more. general admission is 125 for ages 12 and up 24 cents for under 12 seniors get half price with advance tickets. junior fair showcases include 5000 livestock exhibits a 360 piece Boys Band and 340 voice Young Choir with record livestock sales from last year.
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Sky Tide
Shutterius
Jerry L. Kaltenbach
A. Rhigdes
Mmtis
U.S. Officers Forecast Fresh Attacks Near Saigon
About 5,000 enemy troops linger near the Cambodian border north of Saigon as U S forces press air strikes. U S aircraft dropped up to 750 tons of bombs in 24 hours in the border area as 58 more enemy soldiers were killed.
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Fort Walton Beach
St. Marks
Camille
Saigon
U.S
South Vietnam
Few Nixon Proposals Face Uncertain Path in 1969 Session
WALLINGTON AP The 1969 Congress is expected to stay in session through the year but is unlikely to enact much of President Nixon's 23 major new proposals. Republicans doubt any will pass this year, and many appear doomed for the 1969 session and the entire Congress that runs through next year. The lone likely exception is the tax reform measure, with House passage already and the Senate Finance Committee preparing an intensive schedule after September 4.
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Nixon
Congress
House
Senate Finance Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Woodstock style rock festival draws massive crowd in New York farm field
In White Lake New York estimates place campers and fans at 200000 plus for a rock festival billed as Woodstock style. Reports describe crowded roads food and water shortages and limited medical services with an airlift bringing in 40 doctors from New York City. One fatality and dozens injured noted as police report hundreds arrested for drug charges.
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White Lake
N. Y
Woodstock Music and
Art Paar
Democrats Claim Nixon In Trouble Over Taxes and Prices
Democrats argue rising taxes and inflation hurt Nixon and the Republican brand, urging campaigns to stress economic issues in 1970 races. Party strategists cite polls in six states showing inflation as the main problem, with Democrats aiming to gain Senate seats and curb GOP control.
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Nixon
Congress
Petey Hart
Democratic Nations Committee
Senate
House
Alaska
Pennsylvana
Delaware
Vermont
York
Jason County Board Appeals Back to School Policy
Jason County school board members indicate they must appeal for a policy affecting local educators and students. The move seeks to restore certain classroom practices and funding priorities as debates continue across area districts.
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Shegare
Reek
Lormer Advman
Kingling Bros. Cit Resadveniatis
WYER
Jenner
Jason County Hool
Whch
Jose
Comes Veeneveye
Orrieee
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