Pearl Harbor Survivor Recalls Day of Infamy Nurse
Mrs. H D Palmer, director of the Navy Nurse Corps from 1950 to 1954, recalls the Pearl Harbor attack and 24 hour hospital operations. She describes planes passing low overhead, quick mobilization, and civilian nurses aiding 29 Navy nurses at Pearl Harbor Naval Hospital.
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Winnie Gibson) Palmer
N. College St
Athens
Navy Nurse Corps
Nurse Corps
Pearl Harbor Naval Hospital
Navy
H. D. Palmer
George Lovell
Anniversary Observances Include Pearl Harbor Memorial Day
The article notes heightened workload in medical supply preparation and wound dressings, with observances at Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial today. It mentions Capt. Winnie Gibson Palmer and other figures pausing in reflection and remembrance.
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Pearl Harbor
Arizona
Winnie Gibson Palmer
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Assassination Shocks Saigon Politician Tran Van Van
Gunmen on a motorcycle killed Tran Van Van a leading South Vietnamese politician in Saigon. One suspect confessed to Viet Cong ties while the other escaped. The slaying comes amid regional political tensions as U.S. actions against North Vietnam continue with air and naval raids and a brief capture of a suspect near the U.S. ambassador’s residence.
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Ing
Constituent Assembly
North Viet Nam
North Vietnamese
Tan Son Nhut
Vo van En
South
Viet Nam
One Dead After El Car Falls
A rainstorm caused an elevated train to derail near the 41st Street and Indiana Avenue CTA station in Chicago. One car fell 30 feet, killing one person and injuring thirteen others. another car hung partially off the track. Officials have not yet determined the crash cause. The light morning load reflects the South Side rush pattern as trains run north to downtown.
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Chicago
Chicago Transit Authority
41St Street
Indiana Avenue
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Lessons of Pearl Harbor guide U S in Asia
Secretary of the Navy Paul H. Nitze marked 25 years since Pearl Harbor, saying the attack taught deterrence with deployed strategic forces and ready tactical defense, and that military force may be needed to uphold treaties. He cited 2,400 dead and 900 survivors as a reminder that peace in Asia remains elusive and freedom cannot rely on neutrality.
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Paul H. Nitze
United States
Southeast Asia
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
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Pacific
UC Regents end classroom boycott after teachers vote suspension
In Berkeley California the UC regents halted the classroom boycott after threatening to fire striking faculty and receiving a strong vote to suspend by AFL CIO affiliated teaching assistants. The agreement ends active protests pending further negotiations.
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Berkeley
Calif
University of California
Afl-Cio American Federation of Teachers
Oakland strike ends partial boycott at state university
About 6,000 students voted to return to classes as the teachers federation halted its walkout. A student committee pressed for campus reform including advocacy rights for nonstudents and no outside police involvement, with 10 people arrested. Final exams loom as regents meet to discuss personnel firings.
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Teachers Federation
Oakland
Batman writes in ties Gainesville City Commission race
In Gainesville Georgia a write in Batman created a rare tie with 674 votes for Howard James and 674 for Joseph Stargel. Officials recounted the Tuesday election three times with the same result and City Atty. Guier said he will study the issue though there is no provision for a runoff in such ties.
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Howard James
Joseph Stargel
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Fracture Theory Raised In Coppolino Trial
Defense suggests a coffin collapsed six feet under and fractured the victim's windpipe in the case of Dr. Carl Coppolino, who is on trial for the strangling of retired Army Lt. Col. William E. Yarber in Middletown Township. Bailey questioned jurors about prior reports of a caved-in coffin during jury selection.
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William E. Yarber
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F. Lee Bailey
Bailey
McNamara Says U S Underestimated Soviet Missile Strength
Defense Secretary McNamara told reporters in Texas that U S intelligence undercounted the number of Soviet intercontinental missiles likely by mid 1968 though current long range missile estimates are largely accurate. He defended U S offensive readiness despite the miscalculation and noted the antimissile defense around major cities. A separate five day forecast projects warm spells and wet conditions with temperatures above normal across the Midwest and Great Lakes.
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Robert S. McNamara
U.S
Soviet Union
Moscow
Pentagon
Texas
McNamara
United States
Death Penalty Demanded In Ruby Re-Trial
Dallas prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty for Jack Ruby in a second trial for killing Lee Harvey Oswald. The defense doubts a win in a new proceeding, as Wichita Falls is named as the trial site possibly in February and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals orders limit testimony on premeditation.
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Wichita Falls
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Africans Unite for Total Rhodesia Boycott at UN
African members of the United Nations push for a total economic boycott of Rhodesia with a proposed mandatory sanctions plan targeting Rhodesian exports. British Foreign Secretary Brown arrives with a soft resolution while South Africa warns default trade will continue. strategy talks loom as Ian Smith’s regime faces renewed pressure.
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N.Y
Security Council
Rhodesia
George Brown
New York
Council
Brown
South Africa
Harold Wilson
African Bloc
Smith
Flooding Threatens Two States
Heavy rains moved inland from the West Coast threatening southern Utah and northern Arizona with widespread floods. The six day storm forced 500 people from homes in California amid storm fatalities and collapsed bridges. Zion National Park was isolated as Baker Dam overflowed and a state of emergency was declared in farming areas.
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Arizona
California
Pacific States
Zion National Park
St. George
Baker Dam
School Dropout Draws Draft Notice After College Absences
Vernon Sperry, a 68 year old veteran, enrolled in Glendale Community College art courses but faced night class commutes. He sought a tuition refund and was told he was dropped for absenteeism. A letter then ordered him to report to the draft as a school dropout.
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Vernon Sperry
Glendale Community College
Sperry
Johnson says Vietnam war costs may exceed budget by 9 to 10 billion
President Johnson announced that Viet Nam war outlays through next June 30 could surpass prior projections by 9 to 10 billion dollars and will seek a supplemental appropriation next month. He did not commit to a tax increase but said data are clarifying the decision. He met with McNamara and the Joint Chiefs to discuss fiscal 1967 and the next defense budget.
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Austin, Tex
Johnson
Congress
Federal
Viet Nam
Treasury and Budget Bureau
Secretary of Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Athens schools may place operating levy on ballot next May
Local coverage notes that Athens city schools are considering an operating levy vote in the coming May. Details on the ballot item and potential impact on funding are discussed alongside related educational planning in the district.
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Athens City
Chrysler Planning Lay Offs
Chrysler Corp states it will lay off several hundred workers early next year marking the second Big Three automaker to reduce staff due to weak sales. General Motors began a two-stage cut totaling 8.3 percent with several thousand GM employees laid off nationwide this week.
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Chrysler Corp
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