Urban Renewal Plan Advances in Athens Housing Project
The Housing and Home Finance Agency conditionally approves the final plan for the 36 acre South Green Urban Renewal project in Athens. Ohio Congressman Robert E. Sweeney cites a 1.173 million dollar federal grant covering 75 percent of costs with local financing of the rest. Local credits from Ohio University land purchases could fund future development as city officials plan public hearings and campus alignment before final approval.
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Gunfire Hits Mosque as Los Angeles Curfew Eases
Police and National Guardsmen sealed a four block area in South Los Angeles after gunfire struck a Black Muslim mosque during the pre dawn hours. Eight injured by glass but none hit. Twenty five men arrested as officers swept the building amid lingering rioting that cost thirty four lives a week earlier.
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Billy Tibbs
National
Marines Engage Large Viet Cong Regiment Near Da Nang
U S Marines and 7th Fleet gunners hit a reinforced Viet Cong regiment on the Van Tuong peninsula about 60 miles south of Da Nang in what commanders called the war’s largest American ground engagement. Maj. Gen. Lewis W. Walt said Viet Cong losses would reach hundreds and noted that 7 percent of American casualties were from back shots. The Leathernecks landed with full regimental forces by craft and helicopter, pressed heavy contact, with VC units dug in possibly 2 000 strong. Galveston cruiser fire reported destroying two VC companies attempting to flee. Walt counted 17 uniformed Viet Cong bodies in a rice paddy. An unconfirmed Da Nang report said Marines surrounded a VC regiment as 57mm fire opened early.
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Galveston
Christine van Acker
Monroe
Mich
Miffed solons hit Pentagon and Viet Nam aid
The House Armed Services Committee plans three special subcommittees to monitor Pentagon issues after adjournment. Rivers accused officials of withholding information while the Senate funds Viet Nam relief move to 1.7 billion dollars. Brig. Gen. Ky said Taiwan will send military study missions to South Viet Nam amid hints of troop involvement.
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Pentagon
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Senate Appropriations Committee
Nguyen Cao Ky
South Viet Nam
Taipai
China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Riot crackdown in South Side police storm Black Muslim HQ
Violence erupted in Los Angeles South Side as police raided the Black Muslim group headquarters and arrested 52 Black men. The incident marks a renewed clash between law enforcement and the community, with no immediate details on injuries or motives disclosed.
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Los Angeles
South Side
Mosque disturbance leads to multiple arrests and injuries
Eight people were booked on suspicion of assault with intent to commit murder after a disturbance at a mosque. Several others identifying as Muslims were detained nearby for questioning while police reported no weapons found in the building following earlier confiscations. Officers said the weapon fired.
Manry Crosses Atlantic in Sailboat to Welcome Home
Robert Manry completed a 3200 mile solo eastward Atlantic crossing in the 13 1 4 foot Tinkerbelle. Falmouth residents plan a major welcome with a Manry Day parade and a proposed park naming after the sailor. Willowick officials consider a city key and recognition for the 47 year old, known locally as the quiet man.
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Atlantic
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Nike
Congress Eyes September Adjournment After Foreign Aid Deal
Washington reports a broken foreign aid deadlock paves the way for early adjournment this September. Senate Leader Mansfield targets Labor Day while House Speaker McCormack favors around Sept 18, as conferees approve a one year authorization and set the stage for later funding.
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Free Press Fair Trial Compatible
Washington editors Sam Ragan and Alfred Friendly joined by the Justice Department opposing a bill to curb coverage of criminal cases before verdict. They urged voluntary restraints to balance free press and fair trials, arguing that restrictions could shield prejudiced police and courts.
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News and Observer
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Raleigh
N. C
Alfred Friendly
Washington Post
Justice Department
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Local newspaper index and section codes review
The page shows a garbled index of sections such as Sports Television Women and others with scattered codes and fragmented headings making content identification difficult. readable items include sporadic references to sports and television but no coherent article text or names.
Ohio job figures disputed by Rhodes rival
Hamilton Ohio State Rep. Harry H McIlwain charged Governor James A Rhodes falsely claimed a 209000 job increase under his administration. He cited a 1964 Federal Reserve study showing Ohio gained about 14000 jobs 1960 to 1964 while adults 18 plus rose 155000. He spoke at a Butler County Young Democrats meeting. Temperatures to average near normal Thursday through Monday with rainfall near a half inch.
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James A. Rhodes
Ohio
Harry H. McIilwain
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Bishop Pike faces heresy charges amid church dispute
In California the Rt Rev James A Pike defends his stance on the Virgin birth and Trinity as conservatives challenge his ordination of a woman deacon. In Cincinnati attorney Smith Tyler Jr moves to restrain Rev Fred W Shuttlesworth from using church funds and to seize church records. Also in Cincinnati a 19 hour sit in at Sheet Metal Workers Local 141 ends with nine arrests for trespassing, bringing protests since July 26 to at least 45.
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James A. Pike
California
Pike
Cincinnati
Smith Tyler Jr
Common Pleas Court
Fred W. Shuttlesworth
Revelation Baptist Church
Tyler
Shuttlesworth
Fred J. Thomas
Probers Seek Cause Of Jet Crash In Lake Michigan
Investigators from the Civil Aeronautics Board sift through wreckage of United Air Lines Boeing 727 with three engines after a Lake Michigan crash. Coast Guard Navy and private boats search for victims as the death toll rises toward 28 with six recovered and four identified. Kay Brick 22 a University of Chicago student and maid of honor. Benjamin Roytman 39 a New York sales manager. Daniel Poll New York City businessman are among the victims.
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Civil Aeronautics Board
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Navy
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University of Chicago
New York City
Sylvia Brick
Father Son Die In Hunt For Treasure On Oak Island
A six year two hundred thousand dollar search for treasure on Oak Island off Nova Scotia ended in four deaths after gas filled a 27 foot shaft. Two others escaped believing swamp gas caused the tragedy. theories included carbon monoxide from a gasoline pump. A fifth man was rescued unconscious. Treasure hunter Peter Beamish recalled speaking with the victim last night.
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N. S
Robert Restall
Nova Scotia
Peter Beamish
Andover
Mass
Gemini 5 power issue threatens Thursday Cape launch
At Cape Kennedy Florida NASA officials said all systems were in ready condition but a troublesome Gemini 5 power unit could delay the eight day flight crewed by L Gordon Cooper Jr and Charles Conrad Jr Engineers at McDonnell Aircraft in St Louis reported excessive venting of gaseous hydrogen during a fuel cell test and a delay of 5 to 10 days was considered if the problem could not be corrected.
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Charles Conrad Jr
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
McDonnell Aircraft Co
St. Louis
McDonnell
Pentagon says majority of Viet Nam letters back U S grip
The Pentagon reported on Wednesday that more than half the letters it receives about Viet Nam support the U S commitment there marking a sharp turn from last spring.
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Pentagon
Viet Nam
U. S
Viet Cong Brutality Noted By Gen Taylor
Gen Maxwell D. Taylor testified that increasing Viet Cong brutality drives refugees into government areas in South Vietnam. He said some incidents aim to coerce villagers from hamlets to overwhelm relief agencies, while noting no conclusive evidence of a nationwide pattern.
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Maxwell D. Taylor
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