Mississippi Twisters Kill 57 as Toll Grows Across State
Rescue teams comb devastated rural areas east of Jackson for more victims after deadly tornadoes strike Mississippi. The death toll reached 57 with at least 12 killed in Jackson area and 411 injured statewide. one Alabama fatality is also reported. Joe Bullock, a Mississippi congress candidate, among the deceased. Damages run into millions as Candlestick Park shopping center bears the brunt.
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Viet Death Toll Passes 2300 Mark
The war in Viet Nam has claimed 2335 American combat deaths since January 1961, including 130 in the past reporting week. The figure surpasses totals from the War of 1812, Mexican War, and Spanish-American War. Wounded rise to 11,574. 151 missing and 31 captive.
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BBC Interview Invite Returns A UN Ambassador Tonight
London sources report Arthur J. Goldberg United Nations ambassador will appear on BBC television after briefly walking off a broadcast due to a postponed interview. In Columbus Ohio state welfare plans seek 8 million dollars in federal funds aiding about 298000 recipients under a revised program. In New York William Buckley Jr appeals for 150000 from National Review subscribers to cover a 100000 deficit and creditors.
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Johnson Hosts Bipartisan White House Social
President Johnson entertained Congress at a large White House party, delivering praise and greetings as he emphasized bipartisan spirit. He danced with his wife to Red Roses for a Blue Lady while Senate Republican leader Everett Dirksen led the Marine Band in Danny Boy.
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Urban Renewal on Court Street in Athens Proposed
Short item notes a possible urban renewal project for Court Street in Athens as part of city development efforts.
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Tokyo jet crash leaves many dead at fogbound airport
A Canadian Pacific DC8 with 62 passengers and nine crew crashed on Tokyo International Airport runway. Reports said 20 bodies recovered and 44 believed trapped. only six to seven survivors reported. Flight 402 was en route from Hong Kong to Vancouver with onward legs to Mexico City and other cities.
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DiSalle Collapses in Columbus Bar Chair Incident
Former Democratic Governor Michael V. DiSalle collapsed in a bar chair at the Sheraton in Columbus and was taken to Grant Hospital. Early reports suggested a heart attack or hemorrhaging, but doctors stated he did not suffer a heart attack or a stroke and a full diagnosis was pending. His law office had announced he joined a Washington firm as a full time partner.
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Air Power Roars Across Vietnam in 24-Hour Assault
U S air, navy, and marine jets mount a massive bombing surge into North and South Vietnam in the war's largest display of air power in a day. Air Force and Navy missions total 55, with operations reaching near Hanoi and across the Red River rail line. In the South, Viet Cong fire downed a Marine F4 Phanton. 501 combat sorties were flown, with dozens of buildings destroyed and rail targets hit. The 1st Infantry Division begins a new push near Tay Ninh, while police losses and ambushes rise in the DMZ area as the IC brings in an Indochina inquiry.
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Senate Debates Vietnam Costs and Foreign Aid Bill
The Senate faces a tax bill to fund growing Vietnam commitments and a $415.7 million foreign aid request for Vietnam Laos Thailand and the Dominican Republic. Secretary McNamara argues points in a closed session with committee Chairman Fulbright as the debate centers on funding and policy.
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Fulbright Warns of War Spread and Costs
Fulbright cautioned that tax bills could widen conflict into a land war risking Red China. He praised U S economic strength to meet abroad commitments while noting the war's heavy burden, including disapproved federal funds for a University of Arkansas dormitory. He likened war growth to a runaway rise.
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Mossler Murder Trial Deliberations Resume In Miami
Jurors returned to an 18 by 30 foot room to continue deliberations in the Candace Mossler and Melvin Lane Powers case. Judge George Schulz gave final instructions as the panel weighs options from acquittal to first degree murder with possible death penalty or life imprisonment.
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William Frawley Dies At 73 In Hollywood
Hollywood mourns veteran actor William Frawley age 73 known for Fred Mertz on I Love Lucy. He collapsed on Hollywood Boulevard near Ivar and died at Hollywood Receiving Hospital after a heart attack. He had earlier own surgery in 1964 and also co starred with Fred MacMurray on My Three Sons.
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FCC Seeks Law to Limit CATV TV Power
The FCC asked Congress to legislate CATV authority by barring operators from originating programs and restricting them to picking up signals from stations. Weather forecasts and time may be exempted. The move follows FCC control of CATV last month and aims to curb program origination.
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Arlington Rites Honor Two Astronauts in solemn ceremony
In Arlington National Cemetery two astronauts Elliot M. Lee Jr. and Charles A. Bassett II were buried with full military honors after dying in a jet crash near St. Louis. Their bodies were flown to Washington for graveside services attended by NASA officials and families.
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Guatemala Campaign Nears End
Guatemala heads to Sunday elections with two military contenders Col Juan de Dios Aguilar and Col Miguel Angel Ponciano in a tight race for president plus a civilian candidate Julio Cesar Mendez Montenegro from the Leftist Revolutionary party. Voter slate includes a vice president 54 assembly seats and over 300 local posts.
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