Governors vacation in same area amid 1968 speculation
Four Republican governors elected Tuesday vacation together in the same region. Nelson Rockefeller and George Romney were in Puerto Rico and Ohio's James A. Rhodes traced in south Florida while Raymond Shafer planned to become Pennsylvania governor in the Virgin Islands. A Columbus paper cited a secret meeting about the 1968 nominating convention, which Rhodes denied.
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Columbus
Ohio
Nelson Rockefeller
New York
George Romney
Michigan
Puerto Rico
James A. Rhodes
Florida
Raymond Shafer
Pennsylvania
Virgin Islands
Scripps Howard Citizen Journal
Rhodes
Athens Jewelry Theft Estimated Loss at $1000
A theft at Athens Jewelry Store resulted in an estimated loss of $1000. The incident is noted among today’s brief items.
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Athens
New Turkey Hatchery
McArthur
Logan School
Viet Cong Mortar Attacks Hit Ben Tre and Posts
Viet Cong mortars hit Ben Tre and five militia outposts in the Mekong Delta as U.S. forces report rising casualties and troop strength. Two civilians killed in Ben Tre. 15 militiamen wounded. U.S. Marines say 28 Communists killed in a major action south of the demilitarized zone.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Viet Cong
Mekong
Ben Tre
U.S
Demilitarized Zone
Radio and TV performers postpone walkout to resume talks
AFTRA officials say they are ready to restart contract negotiations with ABC CBS NBC and Mutual when invited. No strike occurred as talks paused after a brief expiration period with performers continuing work. management prepared reruns and tape delays.
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New York
Radio and Television Performers’ Union
Afl-Cio American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
ABC
CBS
NBC
Mutual Radio Network
Monster Returns To Mason
Six or seven residents in Mason County report sighting a red eyed wing backed six foot creature near the TNT area and Route 7 in Ohio. Eyewitnesses include Ray mond Wamsley Ricky Connie Vickie Thomas and Marcella Bennett plus a Cheshire area youth chased by a similar figure. Police and fire crews were nearby as crowds gathered and residents described a chilling but non fatal encounter.
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Mary Hyre
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Raymond Wamsley
Ricky
Connie
Vickie Thomas
Marcella Bennett
Ralph Thomas
TNT
Cheshire Area
Ohio
Wamsley
Thomas
Fire Department
Steve Mallette
Roger Scarberry
Jury Acquits Samuel Sheppard in Bay Village murder case
Samuel H. Sheppard was acquitted after 12 years, declaring he holds no bitterness and may resume helping others as a neurosurgeon if needed. He plans no immediate actions aside from visiting Germany with his wife Ariane Tebbenjo hAnnns, while awaiting possible restoration of his osteopathic license.
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Cleveland, Ohio
Samuel H. Sheppard
Sheppard
Germany
Ariane Tebbenjohanns Sheppard
Maryn Sheppard
Bay Village
Common Pleas
Francis J. Talty
Ohio State Penitentiary
Marrie Ariane
Ike Surprised As Eisenhower Sees Johnson at Hospital
President Johnson, recovering from surgery, spoke in a voice audible to photographers as former President Eisenhower visited Bethesda Naval Hospital for 51 minutes mainly with Johnson. Eisenhower called the moment crisislike and pledged support. Johnson’s doctors urge voice rest for weeks while he resumes duties.
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Luci
Johnson
O.K
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Bethesda
Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
White House
Navy
Lay Fox
Leonid Meteor Shower Fails to Meet Hype in Clouds
Across the United States and Japan overcast skies blocked the peak Leonid display for many observers. Some locations did see meteors just before dawn with notable bursts in Minden–Louisiana and Meridian–Mississippi, while Castle Rock Colorado and Leadville showcased brighter shows. Experts aboard a high altitude jet counted far fewer meteors than the predicted rate, arguing the hour between 2 and 3 am EST fell well short of expectations.
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United States
Japan
Leadville
Colo
Franklin Branley
New York
Hayden Planetarium
Atlantic
Branley
Security Council weighs censure over Israeli raid on Jordan
UN Security Council members debated a resolution censuring Israel after a weekend raid on Jordan. U S ambassador Goldberg called the attack inexcusable and violating armistice terms. Jordan reported at least 20 killed and 125 buildings destroyed. In Utah, veteran racer Art Arfons was injured when his jet car the Green Monster rolled over during a land speed run attempt.
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United Nations, N.Y
Security Council
Israel
Jordan
Council
U.S
Arthur J. Goldberg
Lord Caradon
Middle East
Soviet Union
Muhammad El-Farra
U.N
Bonneville Salt Flats
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National Opportunity Board
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N. J
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Princeton University
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Chauncey Eeenes
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Nist
Tay Ninh Province
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Pentagon
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Pope
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Ike
James C. Cain
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