Kennedy Memoir Says JFK Planned 250000 Invasion of Cuba
In his Cuban Missile Crisis memoir, Robert Kennedy recounts President Kennedy was ready to order a 250000 man invasion if the naval blockade failed. Khrushchev pressed for a withdrawal as the crisis neared, and the blockade went ahead. The McCall’s piece, "Thirteen Days," cites advisers like LeMay and McNamara and notes the easing of tensions after the October 28 withdrawal announcement.
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Robert S. McNamara
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Could Run Strong Second In Six Non Southern States
The Associated Press survey shows Wallace unlikely to win states outside the South but could place second in six non southern states and show strongly in at least three more. He may carry Michigan, challenge in Pennsylvania, and draw labor support in Texas, Tennessee, and Virginia, with Nixon leading in at least 26 states.
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Cease-Fire In Viet Allows Release For North Seamen
In Saigon a 36 hour cease fire near the North Vietnamese coast permitted the release of 14 North Vietnamese seamen held for over two years. The move followed by the withdrawal of the battleship New Jersey and a lull in ground fighting, fueling hopes for progress in Paris talks. US planes struck North Vietnam again as diplomats view possible peace before January 21. A crash killed 24 Americans today when a C47 lost engine power in the central highlands. Twelve others were aboard including two civilians. 20 Air Force, two Army. One F4 Phantom was shot down north of the DMZ and a rescue helicopter was also hit. Six crew were recovered after a long sea rescue.
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Nixon and Humphrey face off in pre election forecasts
In New York Nixon predicts the Republicans win by three to four points more than polls suggest unless a major event shifts the race. Humphrey counters Democrats will win the White House, saying voters question who can lead America and predicting Nixon Republicans face bankruptcy on election day.
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Teen workers killed in holdup at Columbus store
Two teenage store employees Susan Pack eighteen and Steven Stevens thirteen were killed when a holdup man tied them in a back room and shot them. Night manager Phyllis Crow thirty four was beaten but survived in fair condition at Mercy Hospital. Police called it unprecedented in their years of experience.
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Mercy Hospital
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Steven Stevens
Perry Easter
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Saigon officials blast Washington peace move and Hanoi talks
Saigon circles criticize Washington for a political peace initiative and a halt to bombing North Vietnam. Officials fear U S plans may concede more if the presidential campaign limits bargaining. Paris reports Maurice Chevalier ends 68 year stage career with a triumphant farewell at Theatre des Champs-Elysees.
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Astronauts Ready for Reentry After Tense Space Mission
Apollo 7 crew led by Walter Schirra and Donn Eisele prepare to re enter the Atlantic after 11 days. They will ignite the engine once more, then splash down near Bermuda around 7 12 a.m. EDT aboard carrier Essex. A final TV show and mood improve as ground controllers relax after disputes.
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Houston
Jackie and Onassis Begin Honeymoon on Scorpios Island
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Aristotle Onassis started their yachting honeymoon aboard the Christina amid icy rain and gale winds on Scorpios. The simple wedding at the Little Virgin Chapel linked the widow of John F. Kennedy to the Greek magnate, with vows, crowns, and rings exchanged during a brief ceremony attended by family.
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Newport
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Man sells mobile home after quick ad placement
John Stage of Lower Plains Rd. reports that his mobile home sold the second day after placing the Action Ad. He received about 20 calls and was very pleased with the ad, encouraging others to use it for fast results in selling or renting a mobile home.
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