Iraqi President Arif dies in southern Iraq helicopter crash
Iraqi President Abdul Salam Arif and nine aides killed when helicopter crashes in sandstorm near Basra. Premier Bazzaa assumes presidential powers. nationwide curfew ordered. Funeral set for Saturday with national mourning.
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Abul Rahman Muhammad Arif
Moscow
Beirut
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Kuwait
Basra
Abdel Rahman Bazza
Baghdad Radio
Abdel Latif Daraji
Mustafa Abdullah
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Council of Ministers
National Defense Council
Snelling Delays Decision in Vermont Governor Race
Shelburne Republican Chairman Richard Snelling said he would delay announcing his political plans and would issue a statement later. He was the front runner for the GOP nomination after others declined to enter the governorship race. Rep Reid Lefevre and Sen Edward Janeway had not announced plans.
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UPI
Chittenden County
Richard Snelling
Snelling
Lyman Rowell
University of Vermont
George Amidon
Winston Prouty
Reid Lefevre
Manchester
Edward Janeway
Londonderry
Earnings of 270000 Reported by Racetrack
POWNAL The Taconic Racing and Breeding Association Inc operators of Green Mountain Park racetrack earned a net income last year of just short of 270000 on gross receipts of about 4400000. The 1965 financial statement shows a major depreciation adjustment and an end to a deficit in retained earnings, with total income of about 4398224.08 and net income of 269819.17 after expenses and taxes.
Striking Soft Coal Miners Defy Union Back-to-Work Order
Pittsburgh dispatch reports fourth consecutive day of defiance by Central Appalachia soft coal miners against a United Mine Workers back-to-work order. Nonunion mines, especially in Pike County Kentucky, faced picket lines as wives and other locals influenced workers. Some Illinois Virginia and Colorado strikers began returning to work midweek while northern coal regions continued abstaining amid dispute over a new contract tied to Peabody Coal Co. deal.
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United Mine Worker
UMW
C.I. Bean
Kentucky
Peabody Coal Co
South
Midwest
New River Coal Co
Beckley
W.va
New River
Stamford No. 2
Pike County
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers
Steve
Cadillac) Kochis
Shannopin
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp
Kochis
West Virginia
Ohio
Illinois
Alabama
Utah
Colorado
Virginia
W. A
Tony) Boyle
St. Louis
Boyle
Bituminous Coal Operators Association
BCOA
Portuguese seize Greek oil tanker at Beira port
Portuguese authorities seized the Greek owned tanker Toanna V and its 18,000 tons of crude oil at Beira Mozambique. The Panamanian flag was lowered and it remained unclear what would happen next. It appeared unlikely oil would be unloaded at the port as part of a pipeline to Rhodesia.
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Beira
Mozambique
UPI
Rhodesia
East Greenbush Board Challenges Federal Education Aid
East Greenbush New York votes six to three to challenge the federal Education Act provision offering ten dollars per pupil for books. The board, with ACLU representation at no cost, seeks a declaratory judgment against the New York State Education Department, arguing state constitutional limits on funds to parochial schools may be violated. The action could reach the U.S. Supreme Court to test the act's constitutionality.
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N.Y
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New York State Department of Education
U.S. Supreme Court
Boeing 747 to carry up to 490 passengers
Boeing and Pan Am announce the 747 jumbo jet capable of 490 passengers with four JT9D engines. The $525 million deal covers 25 aircraft with deliveries starting in September 1969. The aircraft measures 228 feet long with a 195 foot wing span and will cruise up to 45,000 feet at 625 mph, with a 6,000 mile range.
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New York
UPI
Boeing Co
Boeing
Pan American World Airways
Pan Am
Soviet Union
Paris
De Gaulle Faces Censure Over NATO Pullout
Paris reports a parliamentary motion to censure President Charles de Gaulle over his unilateral pullout from NATO and expulsion of American troops. Supporters clash with opponents as a three day debate opens in the National Assembly with a vote slated for Tuesday.
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Paris
UPI
Charles de Gaulle
NATO
France
de Gaulle
National Assembly
Georges Pompidou
United States
Vietnam Buddhist Demands Prompt Civilian Rule Agreement
Saigon authorities sign a decree yielding to 10 Buddhist demands for civilian government within three to five months while pledging unity and free elections. Street celebrations occur amid tensions as anti government protests linger and violence by Viet Cong continues.
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Saigon
API
Nguyen van Thieu
Viet Nam
Nguyen Cao Ky
Thich Thien Minh
Buddhist Committee
Thieu
Russia Increases Aid To North Viet Nam
London based UN or UP I report says Russia stepped up supply of Mig 21 fighters to North Viet Nam with about 40 planes arriving or due. Ground to air missiles already in operation. Haiphong port cited. Officials say aid likely bounded to avoid direct involvement, while Moscow signals cautious escalation in line with party congress pledges.
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UPI
Russia
Viet Nam
Hanoi
Moscow
Kremlin
China
Haiphong
Mismanagement Charged In Conduct of Viet War
House Republican Leader Gerald R Ford charged the Johnson administration with shocking mismanagement of the war in Viet Nam. He cited shortages of bombs and shipbacks as a national scandal and pointed to Defense Department disclosures. Ford urged caution on withdrawal decisions if a new government demands it.
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UPI
House
Gerald R. Ford
Johnson Administration
Viet Nam
Congress
Johnson
Ford
National Unity
Michigan
Senate Armed Services
Defense Department
United States
Johnson to unveil statue on Mexico City visit
President Johnson flies to Mexico City for a neighborly two speech visit and a ceremonial statue unveiling. A 21 gun salute will greet him on arrival as security and crowds gather along a nine and a half mile motorcade route to Los Pinos palace.
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Tex
UPI
Johnson
Mexico City
United States
Lyndon B. _ Johnson
Dean Rusk
U.S
Texas White House
Mexico
White House
International Airport
Los Pinos Presidential Palace
Inside An Editorial on Multilateral Aid
Editorial by George Connelly reflects on multilateral foreign aid and his visit to Annapolis Maryland. Mentions national policy debates and potential impact on international relations. Flags appearing in Hoosick Falls highlight local civic mood.
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George Connelly
Annapolis, Md
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