Monster Forest Fire Threatens Calistoga and Santa Rosa
A massive forest blaze moved 18 miles in 15 hours threatening Calistoga and Santa Rosa. It burned about 25 homes, prompted evacuations for around 2000 residents, and neared containment after two days of fierce winds and shifting flames. Firefighters protected Rincon Valley, Lomita Heights, and the 150-bed Sonoma County Hospital, with Ursuline Convent and 116 students plus 16 nuns also spared.
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Calistoga
Calif
Napa Valley
Santa Rosa
Sonoma County
Saigon Strike Ends as Labor Leaders Claim Victory
Saigon general strike called off amid claims of victory by labor leaders. Utilities were restored while many plants and facilities remained idle, with a Wednesday return expected. Premier Nguyen Khanh’s government reinstated fired textile workers and offered limits on lockouts and firings during the emergency.
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South Viet Nam
Nguyen Khanh
Viet Cong
U.S. Ships Withdrawn From Gulf of Tonkin Mystery
Washington reports two American destroyers that fired on radar targets in the Gulf of Tonkin have been pulled out. What they engaged remains unanswered as officials provided limited details.
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Washington
Gulf of Tonkin
Strike Threat Fizzles as Rail Shop Walkout Is Postponed
Washington reports a scheduled daybreak walkout by 150,000 rail shop workers was postponed indefinitely after negotiators announced a tentative settlement on key job security issues. The move ends the second nationwide rail tie up threat since April. spokesman Michael Fox cited progress toward a full agreement on four major issues.
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Washington
Michael Fox
Goldwater Attacks Johnson Over Viet Nam Policy
Senator Barry Goldwater branded President Johnson's South Viet Nam policy as chaotic and endless. He warned the crisis in the region worsened in the prior 24 hours while describing the broader situation as deteriorating from confusion to chaos. The Arizona senator launched a two day campaign swing through the Southwest during his 30th wedding anniversary.
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Okla
Barry Goldwater
Johnson
South Viet Nam
Viet Nam
Goldwater
Arizona
Texas
New Mexico
Midwest
New England
Michigan
Gettysburg
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Johnson Decides To Travel
Washington report on President Johnson stating he will tour the country to meet the people while remaining focused on White House duties. He emphasizes nonpartisanship, views his office as the office of all the people, and touts prosperity, readiness, and determination to preserve peace.
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Johnson
White House
Dallas
LBJ Proposes Excise Tax Cut and Further Reductions
President Johnson told the United Steelworkers convention in Atlantic City that he will recommend a cut in excise taxes next year and suggested more tax reductions if prosperity continues. He tied the move to expanding purchasing power. Senator Barry Goldwater also backs tax cuts, proposing an income tax cut contingent on budget control.
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Johnson
United Steelworkers Union
Miller denounces sleazy smears against him in campaign
Rep. William E. Miller denounces what he calls sleazy unsubstantiated smears and accuses the Johnson administration of giving tax records to favored columnists and the Democratic National Committee. He offers to testify in a full investigation if one is opened, though such an inquiry seems unlikely. He says he will not devote more campaign time to answering the allegations.
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Washington
William E. Miller
Johnson
Democratic National Committee
House of Representatives
Miller
Internal Revenue Bureau
Department of the Army
Debutantes at Darien party spark liquor charge wave
Twelve people including a Fairfield teacher and several executives were charged with serving liquor to minors at two Darien homes during debutante events. The 1933 Connecticut law was invoked by Circuit Court Judge Rodney Eielson in a separate reckless driving case. Carlton Josselyn, a science teacher, was identified as a party bartender amid claims police witnessed the drinking.
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Darien
Conn
Connecticut
Circuit Court
Rodney S. Eielson
Michael Smith
Nancy Hitchings
Carlton Josselyn
Fairfield Publi
Louis Stein
Fierce Trial Set for Darrell Fierce in murder case
The first degree murder trial of Darrell Napoleon Fierce, 51, Glouster Route 3, is scheduled for 9 a.m. October 29 by Common Pleas Court. Jury panel of 75 names to be drawn September 30. Indicted in May 1963 for murdering his brother after being declared sane by Lima State Hospital officials.
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Darrell Napoleon Fierce
Glouster
Common Pleas Court
Phyllis Cross
Fierce
Lima State
GM and UAW Step Up Talks to Avert Nationwide Walkout
UAW President Walter Reuther pressed GM with a double strike notice and threatened to pull workers Friday if no national agreement is reached, while local plant demands could trigger walkouts a week later affecting 129 GM plants in 71 cities as GM matches terms recently agreed with Ford and Chrysler.
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UAW
Walter Reuther
Ford
Chrysler
Hurricane Gladys Brushes Atlantic Coast
Gladys brushed the Atlantic coast with winds up to 65 mph and drifted northwest as it intensified. The storm hovered off North Carolina and then moved toward the U S mainland amid signs of possible strengthening.
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Mantec
N. C
Atlantic
North Carolina
U.S. Mainland
Vatican Council backs pope and bishops as one body
Vatican City reports the Ecumenical Council’s overwhelming approval of the idea that the Pope and all Roman Catholic bishops form a single governing body. The vote signals unity within the church hierarchy and sets a framework for centralized authority.
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Vatican City
Vatican Ecumenical Council
Warren Commission Report To Be Made Public Next Weekend
The Warren Commission report on the JFK assassination will be released to the world next weekend. Commission head Chief Justice Earl Warren leads the panel in presenting findings and conclusions.
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Washington
Warren Commission
John F. Kennedy
Earl Warren
Church land lease approved for city parking
A local church wins city approval to lease its land for a parking facility. The move aims to expand parking options downtown while balancing church property rights and municipal needs. No other details were provided in the readable text.
Astronauts Scheduled for Weightless Flight Tests
Houston report says U S astronauts will undergo weightless flight tests this week at Pensacola Florida and Wright Patterson Air Force Base Dayton Ohio amid training and aviation research efforts.
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Houston
Tex
Pensacola
Fla
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton
Ohio
Motorist Raiguel sought after Route 681 crash spree
Reedsville police and State Highway Patrol searched for Robert Raiguel after two wrecks Monday night. Raiguel allegedly struck two telephone booths on Route 681, then hit a car driven by Donald Putman and injuring Arlene Putman. Raiguel fled to his home and disappeared into the woods.
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Reedsville
State Highway Patrol
Robert Raiguel
Raiguel
Donald Putman
Arlene Putman
Humphrey Assets Put Him Near Other Candidates in Wealth Report
Washington figures show Senator Hubert H. Humphrey and his wife disclose assets totaling 171 396 dollars. The tally trails Barry Goldwater and Lyndon Johnson in estimated net worth, while William Miller and his wife report about 260 730 dollars. Critics note the Johnsons’ value is likely higher when market value is used.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Johnson, Goldwater and Miller
Minneapolis
Touche, Ross, Bailey & Smart
Humphrey
William E. Miler
GOP
Barry Goldwater
Johnson
Johnsons
Rescue Effort Underway After Cable Break Traps Men
In Mercury Nevada workmen race to free four men trapped 1800 feet underground in a nuclear test shaft after a steel cable snapped at 6 p.m. Saturday. One man was killed and three others injured as rescuers face a slow, agonizing operation. An Atomic Energy Commission spokesman said the problem is unprecedented.
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Mercury
Nev
Atomic Energy Commission
XB70 Has Problems During Maiden Flight
Edwards AFB Calif. The XB70 bomber, hailed by some as a must, faced troubles on its first flight. The craft lifted Monday but suffered instrument and mechanical issues with one engine down most of the 65 minutes, then encountered landing gear trouble and landed with a fiery splash burning two tires due to a likely locked brake.
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Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
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