Viet Cong Bombed at Staff Huddle
Viet Cong gathering 25 miles south of Da Nang was attacked by U.S. Army helicopters and Vietnamese troops, about 85 enemy killed and 25 captured. One Vietnamese soldier died, three wounded. one American helicopter gunner injured. Air strikes north of the border describe 53 tons of bombs on Ben Quang area. Navy and air losses reported, including a pilot killed and a Skyraider destroyed on takeoff.
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Saigon
Viet Nam
da Nang
Hanoi
Ben Quang
U.S
Navy
Midway
Song Ca
Nanoi
Oriskany
Bon Homme Richard
South
Binh Dinh
Binh Tuan
Phu Yen
Sommers
Hai Long
Jimmy C. Stinnett
Cartersville
Vinh
Radio Hanoi
Philip Neil Butler
Blackwell
Okla
Butler
Dominican Split Deepens Criticism of U S Mediation
Bitter internal rivalries in the Dominican civil war block outside mediation efforts. Rebel leaders Caamano and Imbert clash with U S diplomats as U S and OAS officials seek to transfer control of radio stations and station inter American patrols. Six hundred Marines plan to leave, while Rusk urges a standby force and a broadly based government to fulfill Dominicans democratic goals. In Los Angeles, a judge suspends a jaywalking fine for 99-year-old Thomas Carter, granting one free jaywalk.
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Juan Bosch
U.S
W. Tapley Bennett
Defense
Cyrus R. Vance
Imbert
Caamano
Jose A. Mora
Organization of American States
OAS
Mora
Santo Domingo
Rusk
Los Angeles
Thomas H. Carter
Jerry Pacht
Carter
Washington Sees Long Lasting Rift In Dominican Crisis
Washington officials say factions in the Dominican Republic remain split with no political settlement, and an inter American force may be needed for a long period. Despite conflicts within rival camps, there is cautious optimism as relative peace returns and normal life resumes. The U.S. pushes for streamlined OAS decision making. Secretary Rusk to attend an OAS meeting with Latin American foreign ministers.
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Washington
UPD
Cal
Domi Republic
Dee
U.S
Francisco Caamano Deno
Antonio Imbert Bar- Tera
United States
Organization of American States
OAS
Dean Rusk
Drought reports ordered as summer nears in Massachusetts
Governor Volpe directs state civil defense chief Milan R Zeno Witz to submit ongoing situation reports on the drought affecting several communities as it may widen this summer. The Massachusetts Water Resources Commission holds public hearings to inform residents about water supply, with more hearings planned in Pittsfield Springfield Greenfield Worcester and Fitchburg. Emergency pumping gear is sent to communities in need and staff will study drought conditions for six months while federal aid may supply emergency pumping equipment.
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Boston
UPI
Volpe
Milan R. Zeno Witz
Valpe
Massachusetts Water Resources Commission
Pittsfield
Springfield
Greenfield
Worcester
Fitchburg
Zenowitz
Brooke Seeks To Reshape Road Laws in Massachusetts
Boston news report says Attorney General Edward W. Brooke formed a special study committee to overhaul the state highway laws after 50 years without major revision. Assistant AG John S. Bottomly will lead, with 35 to 40 members expected. The goal is to finish by November for the 1946 legislative session, citing outdated provisions such as stopping for a horse and harsher penalties for arson of a car.
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Boston
UPI
Edward W. Brooke
Atv
John S. Bottomly
Bottomly
Brooke
Voting Bill Faces House Test Over Poll Tax Ban
In Washington, the Senate approved the administration voting rights bill 79 to 19, while the House version keeps a strong poll tax ban. The House Judiciary Committee rejected the ban, pledging to resist weakening it, with debate likely three weeks before floor action. The measure would suspend literacy tests in several Southern states and appoint federal registrars to sign up voters, aiming to enforce the 15th Amendment.
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Senate
House
House Judiciary Committee
John W. McCormack
D-Mass
Emanuel Celler
R-N.y
Judiciary Committee
Celler
Johnson
Congress
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Virginia
State Education Overhaul Wins Final House Passage
Boston lawmakers approved a sweeping public education reform after a six hour debate. The bill creates three new boards to oversee elementary, secondary, and higher education with a policy advisory council. A close vote supported a proposed division for special education for mentally handicapped children, urged by Rep. Pasciucco, amid dispute over autonomy and funding controls.
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Boston
John F. X. Davoren
House
Massachusetts
Senate
Berkshire
Edward
Zelazo
R-Adams
Willis
Domenick
Pasciucco
Dorchester
Wojtkowski
Board of Education
Commonwealth
Embattled Woman Receives Gun License in Boston
Louise Day Hicks, school committee chair and central figure in racial balance protests, was issued a handgun permit on May 20 for protection of life and property. She cited threats and harassment, noting she has not bought a gun and distances herself from civil rights leaders.
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Boston
Louise Day Hicks
Walter J. Hankard
Hankard
Boston Traveler
Living Costs Rise To New Peak in April
Washington reports a 0.3 percent April rise in the consumer price index to 109.3 of 1957 59 levels, the highest since last July. Gasoline, produce, eggs, tobacco and services push costs. factory wages fell and purchasing power declined 1.5 percent from March. Officials foresee continued food price increases, with meat up and the potato crop frost damage cited. About 900,000 workers receive one cent hourly pay raises tied to the index.
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Washington
UPI
Labor Department
Sidney Jaffe
Denully
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Jaffe
Agriculture Department
GOP Image Helped By Vote It Feels By JACK BELL
Washington AP report says 30 of 32 GOP senators voted for the voting rights bill, signaling a shift toward civil rights mainstream. Javits credits the move with presenting Republicans as responsible, while Aiken Tower and Thurmond caution that gains in minority votes may be limited and a suggested federal registry plan faced opposition. The split reflects broader party dynamics and political calculations for 1980s elections.
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Vote
Jack Bell
Washington
Senate
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
Goldwater
Single Vote Margin Backs Labor Regime
In London the Labor government avoided defeat in the House of Commons by a single vote as absences narrowed what would normally be a three vote margin. Across the night the government won razor edge votes on clauses of its omnibus finance bill, with the final tally at 153 to 152 before Callaghan moved to adjourn the session.
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London
Britain
House of Commons
James Callaghan
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Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
William M. McCulloch
Ohio
Zelazy
Thomas C. Wojtkowski
D-Pittsfield
Willis Commission
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Greenberg
Sidney Q. Curtiss
Sheffield
Warren A. Turner
Rlee
William S. Kitterman
Roger A. Sala
North Adams
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Javits
George D. Aiken
Vermont
John G. Tower
Texas
Tower
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