Astronauts Aim For Gemini Flight After Delay
Two American astronauts L Gordon Cooper Jr. and Charles Conrad Jr. faced a postponement of the Gemini 5 mission due to tankage and telemetry issues and a thunderstorm. They returned to preflight routines with optimism for a Saturday launch after a brief rest and light humor with technicians.
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Springfield Protest Cancelled After Civil Rights Talks
After a six hour meeting in Gov Volpe's office civil rights leaders cancelled Saturday protest in Springfield Massachusetts. Gov Volpe and Atty Gen Brooke backed a six point plan including officer reassignments and civilian complaint measures.
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Marines Sweep Back Across Viet Peninsula After Major Battle
U S Marines faced sporadic fire from Viet Cong as they moved across the Van Tuong Peninsula after a large engagement south of Chu Lai. The 1st Viet Cong regiment area yielded 563 bodies counted, with estimates of over 600 enemy killed and more than 1,000 wounded from the amphibious and helicopter assault that began Wednesday.
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Viet Cong attacks and U S losses amid Saigon turmoil
In the Saigon area clashes and raids leave several wounded as Viet Cong guerrillas threaten Dak To and Dak Lai. Marine officials report light American casualties in a major engagement, while a Saigon spokesman cites heavy losses. Ambassador Lodge begins his second tour, pledging unity against aggression.
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News At A Glance Card Highlights 1965 Events
U S Marines sweep Van Tuong peninsula Ambassador Lodge arrives in Saigon House Republicans push Viet Nam origins debate White House cites Eisenhower support Gemini 5 aims for Saturday launch as equipment troubles persist House passes four year farm bill Nixon predicts Johnson defeat at Gettysburg Iraqi army falters against Kurdish rebellion Selective Service boards see more youths seeking marriage licenses Iowa Governor calls National Guard over State Fair threats Bishop College fires 13 white instructors George Wilson defends his six grey timber wolves despite neighbor concerns
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About 100 Prisoners End Strike at Angola Penitentiary
About 100 convicts at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola returned to their cells as a sit down strike continued for roughly 400 inmates. Wingate White said the revolt began noon Thursday over use of inmate guards with guards and troopers patrolling. White reported about 30 injuries and the vow to starve prisoners who refuse to work.
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Maine Turnpike workers to get state rise above 10 percent
The Maine Turnpike Authority will grant its 200 employees the same pay raises as state workers from the last legislature. Executive Director Frank A. Howe said the increase could reach 10 percent and will cost about $72,000 annually.
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Instructors Defy Eviction at Bishop College
Thirteen white summer instructors at Bishop College defied eviction orders from President Dr Milton K Curry Jr and remained in campus apartments past deadlines. College officials later allowed them to stay until Saturday when their contracts end. The dismissals followed demonstrations over campus press suppression high bookstore charges and alleged college governance. 159 students had signed advance applications for Bishop in September.
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Increased Marriages Seen Tied To Draft Free Status
AP survey finds more marriages in major cities since Viet Nam commitment escalated. Clerks report draft avoidance influences some couples though officials say it is not the main cause. Detroit saw a 36 percent rise after word married men would dodge the draft. Denver notes August is typically busy with licenses.
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Eisenhower backs Johnson on Viet Nam policy
White House sources say former President Eisenhower publicly supports President Johnson's stance in Viet Nam. He confirms no split with Johnson and backs U.N. funding decisions despite GOP plans to challenge origins of U.S. commitment. Eisenhower will review a forthcoming white paper detailing commitments from Truman to Johnson.
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