Indian War Escalates With Tanks and Planes
South west Kashmir sees a second day of battle as Pakistan launches a major assault involving 70 tanks and thousands of troops. India reports several tanks destroyed and four aircraft lost, while Pakistan claims 80 Indian soldiers captured. Shastri signals expected large clashes and broader defense considerations amid rising tensions and international warnings.
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Peace in Kashmir Crisis Pressed by U S and U N
United Nations officials pressed India and Pakistan to end the fighting in Kashmir. Secretary General Thant urged a cease-fire in a quiet diplomacy drive lasting over a month, with full U.S. endorsement announced by Ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg.
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New England Population Sets At 11.1 Million
Census Bureau figures show New England population at 11.1 million with all states gaining since 1960 except West Virginia. Maine 993000 up 33000, New Hampshire 669000 up 103000, Vermont 397000 up 7000, Massachusetts 5348000 up 199000, Rhode Island 920000 up 61000, Connecticut 2832000 up 297600.
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Wig Snatcher Caught In Central Park Theft Case
George Varnusha age 42 was arrested in Central Park on Wednesday after allegedly stealing a purse and a woman's wig from a parked car. Ruby Cooley a bird watcher reported the incident after witnessing it through binoculars.
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Commons Speaker Dies in London Street
In central London the speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Harry Hylton-Foster, collapsed and died at age 60. His death leaves Britain facing a fragile Labor majority. as a nonvoting speaker, the tally remains two but could drop to one if Conservatives do not propose a new speaker, raising the prospect of elections.
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Harold Wilson
Viet Press Chief Receives Medal in Saigon Assignment
Lt Col Louis Breault of Auburn MA, U S press chief at U S headquarters in Saigon, received the Legion of Merit from Gen Westmoreland and the Vietnamese Medal of Honor First Class. He departs Friday for assignment with the U S Armored Corps at Fort Hood. His wife and two daughters reside in Corsicana Texas.
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Firemen Finish Outward Run After Shed Loss
A fire in a small shed behind C. A. Patton's house near Taylorville Illinois spread shortly after Wednesday call. Firefighters arrived too late to save the shed but received their standard 200 bit out of town run. loss estimated at the time of reporting.
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Steel Firms Said To Raise Offer In Wage Talks
Washington AP says progress in emergency steel negotiations under President Johnson. Industry reportedly raised its offer by a few cents to about 40.6 cents per hour over three years. union demands were about 49.8 cents. Talks resumed at 9:30 am amid a looming strike deadline. Union leader I W Abel kept silent on the purported increase. Government estimates show roughly 12 cents apart at Johnson’s call to the White House.
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Howard Phipps Beaten Robbed In Mansion
Three masked gunmen invaded Howard Phipps estate in Old Westbury Long Island. They pistol whipped Phipps in his bedroom and forced his wife to surrender over 40 000 dollars in gems before fleeing. A butler maid and chauffeur slept through the robbery on the first floor. Police say the heist occurred between 3 and 4 am after entry through an unlocked library window.
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Major Bills Shelved Labor and Districting
The House Appropriations Committee approved about 3.28 billion dollars for overseas aid, just 75 million below the year’s authorized maximum. President Johnson’s initial FY funding request was 3.37 billion, the lowest ever. The panel’s action reflects a subcommittee shift led by Silvia Conte, weakening Passman’s anti aid stance while keeping totals near administration aims. The bill also funds Peace Corps activities, totaling around 4.001 billion.
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Adjournment Takes Precedence Over Major Bills
Washington AP Democratic leaders push for late September adjournment with key measures sidelined including minimum wage reform and unemployment benefits. Senate action prioritized on education aid, farm policy, immigration reform, highway beautification, and foreign aid while home rule for DC stalls.
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Flu Shot Urged Against Asian Flu After Christmas
Massachusetts Public Health Commissioner Alfred L. Frechette urged immunization against Asian flu warning a flu epidemic could follow Christmas. He noted the illness, while seldom deadly, often opens the door to pneumonia and other respiratory diseases. Two shots were urged: one now and a second in four to six weeks.
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B52s Soften Up Reds In Push Near Saigon
UPI reports about 80 US Air Force B52 bombers striking a guerilla held area 20 miles north northwest of Saigon. Ground forces then swept the area with air support and reported 22 Viet Cong killed near Quang Ngai, with several captures.
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Desertions Drop In South Viet Nam Forces
The rate of desertions from South Viet Nam's armed forces fell by more than half from a peak earlier in the year. Pentagon sources see the decline as a hopeful sign of improved morale and confidence in the non Communist cause, with current figures below 5,000 a month. Most deserters come from part time regional and home guard units rather than regular army troops.
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Soviet Chills USA Test Proposal at disarmament talks
At Geneva the United States urged Soviet cooperation on on-site inspections for an underground nuclear test ban. U S delegate William C Foster cited seismology improvements identifying 80 percent of tremors, but 20 percent remain unclear. The Soviet Union rejected on-site inspections as unnecessary.
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Guard and Klan Mobilize Around Natchez
National Guard troops moved into Natchez Mississippi after a Negro leader warned of rising racial tension and a Ku Klux Klan spokesman said his men were armed. About 100 guardsmen gathered at a motel for breakfast as city officials prepared talks with Negro leaders on desegregation demands following a booby trapped bombing of NAACP leader George Metcalfe.
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Chancellor takes VOA directorship vows to keep it lively
John Chancellor, newly sworn director of the Voice of America, pledged vigorous and contemporary coverage. He said VOA will avoid arcane pedantry and aim to be current, amusing, avant garde, and first with the latest under his stewardship.
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