McNamara Sees Possible Victory Despite Tough Path in Viet Nam
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara and General Maxwell Taylor returned from South Viet Nam with a mixed message. McNamara said many officials believe victory is possible if a proper effort is made, though the path may be hard. They briefed President Johnson on political, economic, and military conditions and considered additional U S actions while suggesting North Viet Nam expansion might be discussed in Saigon dispatches.
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Robert S. McNamara
South Viet Nam
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McNamara
Andrews Air Force Base
Maxwell E. Taylor
Joint Chiefs of Staff
United States
U. S
Saigon
Viet Nam
Cleanup Now On Agenda As Flood Waters Recede
The Ohio River crest reached 52.8 feet at Pomeroy and 54.5 feet at Gallipolis as floodwaters retreated. Authorities plan street blocks to aid cleanup while residents return, with Johnson visiting the area to confer with state governors. Damage centers in Henderson and surrounding Mason County towns.
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West Virginia
President Johnson
Johnson
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Pomeroy
Main St
Huntington
W.va
Weather Bureau
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Henderson
Gallipolis
Eureka
Eastern Ave
Blue Fountain
Solons Remember Its Election Year Pay Raise Rejected
Washington reports the House rejected a $10,000 annual pay raise for Congress members, keeping pay at $22,500 while killing a bill to boost salaries for 1.7 million government workers. The move, backed by Johnson administration and House leadership, drew GOP opposition and raises questions about economy amid an election year.
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Washington
House
Congress
Senate
Homer E
Pete) Abele
Ohio
Johnson
Prof And His Poetry On Way Out At Western Reserve
Western Reserve University students threaten a sit-in over the firing of 29 year old poet teacher Robert Mercy. The protest targets Dean Frank Hurley's office as Mercy’s dismissal is linked to alleged syllabus noncompliance. Mezey, cited by supporters as a nonconformist poet, tours at Temple University and Bennington College.
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Cleveland
Western Reserve University
Robert Mercy
Frank H. Hurley
Arts and Sciences
Western Reserve
Mezey
Lamont
Temple University
Bennington College
FBI Arrests Two Men In Florida For Train Plot
FBI agents arrested John Wesley Davis 28 of Fort Pierce and Joseph Leo Vedder 32 of Miami on charges they plotted to blow up a train during the Florida East Coast Railway strike. Fifteen sticks of dynamite wired to rails were found on an FEC bridge approach in Indian River County.
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Fort Pierce
Fla
Florida East Coast Railway
John Wesley Davis
Joseph Leo Vedder
Miami
Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
FEC
Indian River County
Here
Palatka
Johnson
Labor Department
Woman Killed Seven Hurt In Zanesville Crash
A spectacular chain reaction on Interstate 70 in Zanesville left one woman dead and seven injured, two critically. Victims, many employees of Surplus Materials Co., were en route to work from New Lexington. Police named the deceased as Mrs. Herbert Thompson, 39, and list several injured, including two in critical condition. Later, Ohio Natural Resources Director Fred E. Marr sought federal aid and technical assistance for an $38 million parks and recreation program.
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Zanesville
Surplus Materials Co
Herbert Thompson
New Lexington
Good Samaritan Hospital
Emmerson Penrod
George June
Patricia Grotegeer
Margie Boring
Presley Brown
Boring
Columbus
Ohio Natural Resources
Fred E. Marr
Ten Year Old Boy Dies by Suicide in Delaware County
Delaware County deputy William Lavelly reports 10 year old Kenneth Fetherof hanged himself from a belt on a bedroom door latch after his father reprimanded him for coming home with wet clothes from playing in water. The incident occurred Thursday night.
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Delaware
Delaware County
William Lavelly
Earl Fetherof
Kenneth
Lavelly
Fetherof
Oust Nehru crowd protests rising living costs
Ten thousand demonstrators marched through New Delhi to demand Prime Minister Nehru resign as the government faced paralysis. The protest, organized by the Indian Socialist party, evolved into an anti-Nehru rally over the rising cost of living.
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India
Nehru
Indian Socialist Party
Unconscious For 11 Years, Patient Dies in Ohio Town
Nelsonville resident George Frederick Freer died at Mount St. Mary Hospital after being unconscious for more than 11 years. The 66 year old fell from a coal tipple under construction on Hamley Run on Oct 24, 1952, and never regained consciousness.
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George Frederick Freer
Oak St
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Hamley Run
Epilepsy Testimony in Ruby Murder Trial Cited by Expert
Dr. Fred eric A Gibbs, a Chicago epilepsy authority, testified in Dallas that Jack Ruby has a very rare type of epilepsy. He traveled to Dallas voluntarily to assist in Ruby's trial for the slaying of Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused presidential assassin. In Kentucky, the House voted to abolish capital punishment, though Senate approval is still required. A five day forecast notes normal highs in the 49-58 range with rain chances Saturday and midweek.
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Frederic A. Gibbs
Chicago
Jack Ruby
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Gibbs
Lee Harvey Oswald
Frankfort
House
Kentucky
Senate
Turkey Threatens Cyprus Over Cease Fire and Veto Rights
Turkey issued an ultimatum to the Greek Cypriot government demanding an island wide cease fire and an end to acts against Turkish Cypriots. Delivered in Nicosia and shared with U S British and Greek ambassadors, the note warned of unilateral action under the 1960 treaty if conditions are not met, tied to Makarios push to remove veto powers fueling the crisis and civil war.
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Cyprus
Turkey
Makarios
U. S
Ankara
Britain
Greece
Flood Tragedy and $2.2 Million in Drought Damages in Hocking
Floodwaters in Hocking Valley cause one death Carl Dixon 66 of Nelsonville declared missing until recovered downstream and $2.2 million in damages estimated by the US Corps of Engineers. Logan and Athens areas report widespread disruption with industries hit hard and roads reopening as floodwaters recede.
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US Corps of Engineers
Carl Dixon
Nelsonville
Hocking
Paul Hartman
Dixon
Bill Sparks
Bill Woods
Laurel Run Bridge
Leonard Funeral Home
Logan
Athens
Ohio University
West Green
Loans Granted for Four Conservancy Districts in Ohio
The Controlling Board approved loans totaling 166,520 for four conservancy districts. The Hocking Conservancy District received 59,520 for organization surveys and flood related improvements. Rush Creek Conservancy District got 50,000 for flood control water supplies and recreation plans. Maumee Watershed Conservancy District received 42,000 for work in Little Auglaize River and Grassy Creek. Southern Butler County Conservancy District was lent 15,000 for preliminary Mill Creek work. All loans mature by December 31, 196x.
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Hocking Conservancy
Hocking River
Athens
Hocking
Rush Creek
Fairfield
Perry
Maumee Watershed
Goldwater and Rockefeller Prospect for Political Gold in California
Senators Barry Goldwater and Nelson Rockefeller race to Fresno to rally support for California’s June 2 primary, both courting Republican backing in hopes of boosting momentum for their presidential bids. Rockefeller asks to keep his name off Texas ballot, while state GOP leaders insist all announced candidates appear on the ballot.
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Rockefeller
California
Washington
Barry Goldwater
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Fresno
Texas
Lone Star
GOP
Peter O’donnell Jr
Texas Committee
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