Forrestal Fire Strikes Carrier Limps To Subic Bay
The USS Forrestal limped into Subic Bay Philippines after a deadly flash fire and explosions aboard the 76 000 ton carrier during a Saturday incident in which 71 dead 78 injured and 112 missing had been revised to 76 dead 69 missing and 64 injured. Marines raid across the Vietnam DMZ while heavy fighting continues in the shell zone reports of up to 50 killed and 350 wounded. The disaster marks the worst U S naval fire in combat since World War II with 26 jets destroyed or ditched and damage estimates around 70 million dollars in aircraft losses along with possible 20 million more to the ship.
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Havana rally links Castro to U S guerrilla call
Latin American solidarity meeting in Havana features Stokely Carmichael urging American Negroes to adopt guerrilla style action. He endorses Ernesto Guevara’s call for more Vietnams in the United States and ties Detroit and Newark upheaval to that concept.
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Fresh differences loom between LBJ Congress on Vietnam
The item notes emerging disputes between President Johnson and Congress over Vietnam policy, highlighting points of contention and potential shifts in approach amid ongoing debates in Washington.
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Romney details delays in sending federal troops to Detroit riots
Gov George Romney said 24 hours elapsed from his initial appeal for federal troops to their deployment during the Detroit riots which killed 44 and caused about 500 million dollars in damage. He cited changed position on written request, Vance's nine hour wait, and a demand for certification of an insurrection.
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Detroit Riots Troop Deployment Discussion on 3 a.m Call
The governor said he spoke with Clark and described the situation amid Detroit rioting. Romney cited 5000 troops needed and a request for federal assistance. Clark sought an insurgency certification while Simmons judged National Guard could handle it without federal troops.
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Detroit Cools as Federal Troops Withdraw
Federal troops pulled from Detroit as Governor Romney urges restraint to avoid fueling backlash over civil unrest. He partially lifts liquor ban and shortens curfew, while army units depart to Selfridge AFB. Vance notes 1700 troops to pull out of city. 3000 remain nearby. Michigan Guards stay under federal command with reduced patrols.
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Bills To Move National Holidays To Mondays
Washington AP a push in Congress to shift most national holidays to Mondays creating five or six three day weekends. Hearings August 16-17 on bills for Washington Birthday Memorial Day Independence Day Veterans Day and possibly Thanksgiving with Labor Day already on Monday. Support from business groups centers on smoother production and reduced absenteeism. opposition by traditionalists over July Fourth timing. Federal acts would change only federal holidays. states may follow or ignore.
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Nelsonville serviceman Robert O N ail dies in Vietnam action
PFC Robert O Nail 20 Nelsonville was killed in action in Vietnam after 26 days in country Private O Nail arrived July 1 and served with the First Infantry Division He was the son of Mr and Mrs Robert O Nail of 287 Adams St and was a graduate of Nelsonville High School class of 1965 He played for the Greyhound basketball team and helped with the Junior Senior Prom Committee Funeral arrangements to be announced after military officials confer at Ft Hayes Columbus
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Johnson weighs Detroit disaster declaration stance
President Johnson faces an immediate decision on declaring Detroit a major disaster area to unlock federal grants. He ordered long term SBA loans for rebuilding while a racial disorder commission studies causes and prevention, with a March 31 preliminary and July 29 final report deadline. Cyrus Vance declined timing on the designation as federal troops are dispatched to quell the riot. Gov. Romney and Mayor Cavanagh pressed for the disaster line amid evolving congressional inquiries.
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Venezuelan Quake Toll Near 300
Caracas area governor warns death toll may reach 300 as cranes clear rubble from collapsed apartment blocks after a western Venezuela earthquake. Officials say 1,522 injured and two U.S. citizens among the dead. disaster stretches from Caracas to the Andes border with Colombia.
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