Isarel Attack on the Liberty Recounted by Survivor
A Marines corporal aided rescued crewmen during the Israeli attack on the USS Liberty, returning below deck as waters flooded aft compartments. One survivor, Seaman Kenneth Ecker, recalled the Marine’s brave efforts and the hatch closure that trapped others, while the Pentagon cited 25 instantly killed and nine bodies recovered in two days. Cmdr. William L. McGonagle, wounded but directing the ship, was praised and recommended for an individual award.
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Liberty
Navy Court of Inquiry
Kenneth Ecker
Watseka
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Ecker
Rota
Spain
Mediterranean
The
William L. McGonagle
McGonagle
Jerusalem declares unified city amid protests worldwide
Israeli Interior Minister Moshe Shapiro issued a proclamation uniting the Israeli sector and the Arab Old City of Jerusalem for the first time since 1948. The move drew protests from the United States, Soviet Union, Britain, the Vatican, Jordan and other nations, with the U.S. saying it cannot recognize administrative control over Old Jerusalem. The White House urged against rapid annexation while King Hussein called the action unacceptable. Israeli officials said free access would be provided to all parts of the city, and New Jerusalem was expanded to include all of Jerusalem under Israeli administration.
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Jerusalem
Old City
Israel
Jordan
Moshe Shapiro
David
United States
Soviet Union
Britain
Vatican
United Nations
State Department
Old Jerusalem
Holy Places
White House
Hussein
Amman
Yugoslavia
Emergency General Assembly
Egypt
Syria
Abba Eban
New Jerusalem
Old
Shapiro
Teddy Kollek
Israel Jerusalem
Rockefeller Urges Governors to Back Romney in 68
At Jackson Lake Lodge Wyoming AP Rockefeller urged fellow GOP governors to back Michigan Governor Romney for the 1968 presidential nomination while denying plans to seek top place himself. He met with Cargo and McCall as moderates faced Reagan’s rising conservative surge in the race. Eisenhower cautioned unity to maximize GOP influence.
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Rocky
Romney
Jackson Lake Lodge
Wyo
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Michigan
George Romney
Rockefeller
David F. Cargo
New Mexico
Tom McCall
Oregon
Johnson
Cargo
McCall
Ronald Reagan
California
Reagan
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Republican Party
John A. Volpe
Massachusetts
Colorado
John A. Love
Vietnam
Love
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Confused House Sends Back Redistricting Bill
Washington AP Confusion marks House action as it sends a congressional redistricting bill back to the House Senate conference. The aim was to limit population variation among districts by 1968 72 and avoid district elections in states under court orders. Conferees faced questions and delayed a vote as recess approached.
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Washington
House
House-Senate
Senate
Tion
Supreme Court
Give Away Game Promotions Stir Retail Banks of Prizes
New York reports on the rise of cash and prize games in supermarkets and gas stations. Major chains such as National Food Stores and American Oil Co. run combined promos like Double Sweepstakes Bingo. Prizes range from $1 to $2,500 with big spend by supermarkets. Industry predicts growth through 1967 and beyond while some merchants fear the maremare costs and shopper shifts toward discount pricing.
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New York
Mobil Oil Corp
Jerry Poncher
J&h International Corp
Chicago
National Food Stores
American Oi Co
Esso Standard Oil Co
Shell Oil Co
Sinclair Oil Corp
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Tidewater Oil Co
Henry
Reichman Sales Builders Inc
Poncher
New Jersey
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