U S Air Losses Worst Of Viet War
The United States reported its heaviest seven day air losses in Vietnam with 16 planes lost between August 21 and 27. A Marine AG Intruder was lost for unknown reasons, 24 airmen listed as missing in that period, three rescued. Elsewhere, B52 raids hit Red bases inside the DMZ as North Vietnam stepped up shelling and bridge destruction along Highway 1 and routes to My Tho and Can Tho.
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Viet Cong Plot Sabotage of Presidential Election
Vietnam War era report cites captured Viet Cong documents and intelligence. sources warn of a nationwide plan to disrupt South Vietnam’s presidential voting with attacks, propaganda, kidnappings, and sabotage. Proposals include large scale assaults, campaign meetings, polling place explosives, and identity card manipulation.
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Federal Troops Bar Nazis From Cemetery in Culpeper
Federal troops, helicopters, and Army police backed Maj. Gen. Carl Turner as Rockwell’s Nazi followers faced bans on insignia inside Culpeper National Cemetery. Superintendent Edward Maxwell refused entry with swastikas. Matt Koehl insisted on wearing armbands as the hearse waited at the gate.
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George Lincoln Rockwell
Little Military Cemetery
Carl C. Turner
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Edward Maxwell
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Maxwell
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Auto Union Turned-Down Expected For Offers
DETROIT AP The auto industry presented its three-year contract offers to the United Auto Workers as the best yet but asked the union to scale back prior gains. The packages, covering 650,000 workers at GM Ford and Chrysler, included 13 cent raise plus 2.8 percent annually, and sought changes to the cost of living escalator. Unions seek higher unemployment benefits and a guaranteed annual income remained in dispute. Walter Reuther warned against altering the escalator clause, while Louis Seaton of GM called the offer the best ever.
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Louis G. Seaton
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Seen Asking U.N. Assistance on Vietnam
Washington AP A bloc of former senatorial delegates to the United Nations expresses confidence that President Johnson will seek U N debate on Vietnam early in September Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield says the next move rests with the President and public backing exists if he pursues action He notes no move before South Vietnamese elections Sept 3
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Wilson Seeks Economic Revival and Europe Drive
London AP reports Prime Minister Harold Wilson reshapes his Cabinet to push Britain back to growth. He takes the Department of Economic Affairs, aims to cut unemployment, restore a strong pound, lift wage restraint, and push Common Market admission. Unemployment sits high at 550,500, with measures showing signs of progress.
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Anthony Crosland
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Vietnam
Ohioans Face Big Price Hike For State Education Push
Ohio will raise sales and excise taxes at 12:01 a.m. Friday, adding costs on cigarettes liquor beer cars and more. Officials say the $300 million in new revenue funds education gains including a $400 average teacher pay raise per year and higher per pupil funding, plus more classes for handicapped and slow learners and expanded vocational programs.
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Hopes Dim For Rescue Of Divers
Hopes fade for the 14 divers missing after a skydiving jump over Lake Erie. Two survivors, Robert Coy and Bernard Johnson, describe the nightmare as Coast Guard teams drag the lake for bodies and authorities investigate why a B25 Mitchell bomber was over the water.
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Robert Coy
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Dorsie Kitchen Jr
Akron
Ohio State Fair May Extend Season to 15 Days
Ohio State Fair manager Jeff Keirns said the season could grow from 12 to 15 days next year to accommodate larger crowds. He noted recent attendances of 150,000 to 200,000 and suggested added days to boost visitation.
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Judge schedules pretrial for NBC reporters against Garrison
U S District Judge Alvin Rubin set a pretrial conference for September 4 to hear NBC investigators Walter Sheridan and Richard Townley seek an injunction barring District Attorney Jim Garrison from harassing them over their criticism of his Kennedy assassination probe.
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Kennedy
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Senate approves 40 million for rent subsidies and 537 million for model cities
The Senate Appropriations Committee backed the administrations request gaining 40 million dollars for rent subsidies and 537 million dollars for the model cities program. President Johnson called these programs vital to bring hope and progress to the nation s cities using new ideas and urban expert advice.
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Senate Appropriations Committee
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Reds Seek Political Takeover
New York Daily News reports government security agencies uncovered evidence of a Communist plan to seize control of the National Conference for New Politics as a vehicle for a new third party. The agencies allegedly view New Politics as a front to replace the defunct Progressive Labor party.
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Today Spanking Is The Question Of The Year For Teachers
OEA attorney comments on disciplinary policy and student well being as teachers navigate new guidance. Middleport Village Council votes to abolish two positions amid budget concerns. Nelsonville York School Board discusses transportation problems and routes. Chauncey Council learns about direct distance dialing procedures during a community briefing.
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