Viet Cong Terrorism Strikes Saigon and Provinces
A new Viet Cong wave hits Saigon and two provincial capitals injuring 92 and killing 13. Attacks target theaters and public spaces, while U S and Thai forces bolster Saigon defenses as frontline fighting continues near Khe Sanh and Con Thien.
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Phu Cuong
Ben Tre
Mekong Delta
U.S
Khe Sanh
U.s.eadquarters
Con Thien
U.S. Command
Mekong
New Zealand
Demilitarized Zone
Navy
North Vietnam
Panhandle
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Hanoi
Stephen B. Cary
Philadel
Czechoslovakia opens talks but refuses foreign soil meeting
Reports say defiant Communist leaders ready to meet bloc opponents yet not abroad. Nigeria and Biafra discuss refugee relief as Ibibio hunger worsens war front camps. Vietnam reports killings in Saigon and Ben Tre as Johnson returns to Texas after talks. Democratic governors press Humphrey for bold campaign move.
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Nigeria
Biafra
Joseph Kennedy
Spain
Vietnam
Saigon
Ben Tre
Johnson
Texas
Hubert H. Humphrey
Ray Pleads Innocent To Assassinating King
James Earl Ray pleaded innocent in Memphis to charges of murder in the first degree and carrying a dangerous weapon in the King assassination. Trial set for November 12. arraignment witnessed by about 70 people including 50 reporters. Ray appeared with attorney Arthur Hanes and remained silent as pleas were entered.
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Memphis
Ray
Hanes
Arthur Jr
William N. Morris Jr
Preston Battle
White House Building Sold in Biddeford by Greek Orthodox Group
The White House rooming house at 60 Washington St Biddeford formerly owned by Joseph and Anna Valade was sold to the Greek Orthodox Community of Saco via Felix T Sheltra and Sons Paul E Sheltra Realtor The St Demetrius Greek Orthodox Community is led by William Bogas president Alexander Draggins treasurer and James Gourdouras secretary They plan to remodel the building and create classrooms as an investment.
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White House
Washington St
Biddeford
Joseph and
Anna Valade
Saco
Felix T. Sheltra
Paul E. Sheltra
St. Demetrius
William Bogas
Alexander Draggins
James Gourdouras
Soviets Press for Prague Showdown Over Czech Direction
Moscow demands Prague leaders travel to the Soviet Union for a showdown meeting to discuss liberal reforms. Pravda accuses Demokrat Dubcek era allies of undermining the socialist state and controlling mass media. Prague residents resist Soviet contact and soldiers exit Czechoslovakia as tensions rise.
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Josef Pavel
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Chuckle Says You Can Fool Some Of The Time
The note jests about tricking some people all the time and not others with a trademarked line attributed to WRR General Feature Corp. The fragment hints at a humorous saying or advertorial style tag.
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Fea. Corp
McCarthy-Humphrey TV confrontations discussed as campaign topic
McCarthy proposes three national television confrontations with Humphrey on major policy areas to dissect issues dividing the nation. Both camps agree to a televised discussion, while details and timing remain unresolved. Humphrey reportedly declined resigning the vice presidency to demonstrate independence.
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Eugene J. McCarthy
Hubert H. Humphrey
Vietnam
Humphrey
Johnson
California
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Blair Clark
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Kennedy VP talk stirs Humphrey camp at governors meet
At the National Governors Conference in Cincinnati, Hoff and Curtis discussed nominating Edward M. Kennedy as Walter Mondale Humphrey’s running mate, while Reagan declined to commit before the convention. Michigan Governor Romney called Reagan an active candidate already.
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Hoff
Edward M. Kennedy
Humphrey
Cincinnati
Reagan
Michigan
George Romney
Humphrey Urged Dramatic Initiative Amid Campaign Debate
In Cincinnati Hubert H. Humphrey faced calls for a bold move to gain support. Governor Hoff proposed his resignation as vice president as a political statement, while Kenneth Curtis suggested Kennedy as a dramatic running mate. Curtis and Hoff questioned McCarthy's leadership and Johnson era independence, as Reagan indicated no immediate presidential bid.
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McCarthy
Vermont
Philip H. Hoff
Hoff
Maine
Kenneth M. Curtis
Cincinnati
Ohio
Hubert H. Humphrey
White House
Johnson
Robert F. Kennedy
Washington
Spencer Couple Mark Golden Anniversary in Kennebunkport
The Spencer couple Ernest H. and Anne Briggs Spencer celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at their son Sam Spencer’s home on Mousam Road Kennebunkport. They were married July 20 1918 in Sanford and have one son Ralph D Spencer. Their family includes six grandchildren and friends sent flowers gifts and a note from New York Mayor John Lindsay.
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Ernest H. Spencer
Kennebunkport
Durin
Sam Spencer
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Spencer
Anne Briggs
Alice Briggs
Carlton Bennett
Belmont
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Florida
Allen Spencer
Sanford Mills
Walker's Point
Ralph D
Rochester
N.Y
John Lindsay
New York
Earle Grames
Marjorie Greenwood
Charles Hill
Bradford
Yorkshire
England
Wind Collapses Giant Show Tent in Milwaukee
A massive show tent at a Milwaukee festival collapsed during a wind storm, injuring about 40 people and scattering a crowd of 2,500. Most injuries were teens struck by falling poles. authorities reported minimal panic and prompt first aid care.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Mary Pointek
Starvation Strikes Ibibio Refugees in Nigerian War Camp
More than 600 Ibibio refugees crowd CAMP ITAK IKOT in Biafra, facing severe malnutrition as aid arrives sporadically. Camp warden Rev Lawrence Niia reports cans of fish and milk from Caritas and Red Cross supplies, while Father Nita describes villagers hiding in the forest to escape fighting around Ikot Ekpene.
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Biafra
Lawrence Niia
Caritas
Catholic Relief Organization
Red Cross
Nta
No Man’s Land
Ikot Ekpene
Federation
Nita
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