Dominican political crisis erupts in deadly clashes
In San Francisco de Macoris armed rebels and junta forces fought, killing at least 16 people. The OAS said 12 rebels and 4 defecting security personnel died, with 8 rebels killed and 30 captured per a junta communique. The violence disrupted peace talks as the Inter-American Commission prepared to visit.
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U S Ready To Contribute To UN Solvency Fund
Western diplomats said the United States planned a substantial, nonconditional contribution to the United Nations solvency fund despite Johnson's U N address. Adlai Stevenson prepared to press end to the Soviet voting deadlock and uphold Article 19 enforcement while avoiding a public pledge.
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United Nations
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Adlai FE. Stevenson
Investigators Seek Jet Crash Cause at El Toro
Air Force investigators focus on the cause of the C135 crash near Loma Ridge at El Toro Marine Air Station. The four engine transport killed 84 people including 72 Marines bound for Okinawa. The craft went down in fog and drizzle one minute after takeoff from McGuire Air Force Base.
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Algiers Blast Hurts Dozens Ahead of Summit
A mystery blast damaged an Algiers building hosting a Africa Asian summit site injuring at least 40. Authorities cited a circuit failure while rumors spoke of a bomb. Security sealed the area as anti government protests grew and a general strike threat circulated before the meeting.
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World events strain on Vietnam war and U S responses
The week’s world events center on Vietnam as Viet Cong executions spark U S anger and attacks kill civilians in Saigon, a jet crash at El Toro claims Marines and air crew, and political reflections from Dirksen. President Johnson urged UN-driven peaceful settlement while the Medical Association debated Medicare boycott moves.
Milk Prices To Rise July 1 In Maine
The Maine Milk Commission plans a one cent per quart price increase on July 1 as part of the seasonal pricing pattern. This is the first of four rises designed to offset four earlier reductions in the year.
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Maine Milk Commission
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Desmarais Appeals Seven Month Suspended Term
Henry J. Desmarais 55 of Sanford received a suspended seven months jail sentence and two years probation for embezzling $1500 from the estate of James Markesinis where he served as guardian. He said he will appeal the York Superior Court verdict handed down in January.
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Sanford
James Markesinis
Desmarais
York
Viet Cong Overrun Towns and Attacks Kill Troops
Communist Viet Cong forces overran Tou Marong district town and a command post near Duc Hoa in separate attacks. In Saigon area fighting left 44 Vietnamese infantrymen dead and 40 wounded. Viet Cong casualties were 34. A U.S Marine tank accident drowned five Marines. an explosion at Bien Hoa Air Base killed one American and two Australians. An American prisoner was executed in Saigon. Air strikes hit targets near Hanoi and in the central highlands as Thunderchief jets joined the action.
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South Viet Nam
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Duc Hoa
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Central Highlands
U.S
Bien Hoa
U.S. Army
Harold George Bennett
Perryville
Ark
U.S. Navy
Hanoi
Viet Nam
Binh Dinh
Tass
Balking Officer Sentenced for Refusal to Join Viet Nam Unit
Lt. Richard B. Steinke, 27, Milwaukee, was sentenced to dismissal and forfeiture of all pay for refusing a counter guerrilla unit in South Vietnam. He faced up to five years in prison. The West Point graduate said the war was not worth a life and refused a transfer from B team to an A team at Camp Gia Vac. The court found him sane but with an adjustment problem. Proceedings can be reviewed by Lt. Gen. Albert Watson II and the Military Court of Appeals.
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Okinawa
Richard B. Steinke
South
Viet Nam
Steinke
Milwaukee
Wis
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Gia Vac
Albert Watson II
Army
Reed Urges Support for Atom Smasher in Sanford Area
Gov. Reed asked Maine and New Hampshire congressional delegation to back a two state plan locating an atom smasher in the Wells Sanford Rochester area. He cited regional advantages and joint effort as boosting approval chances.
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Reed
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Sanford
New Hampshire
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Rochester
N.H
Former Bath Police Chief Edward Gaudreau Dies at 85
Former Bath Police Chief Edward L. Gaudreau died Friday at age 85. He served as chief from 1953 to 1958 before retiring from the Bath department.
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Bath Police
Edward L. Gaudreau
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