Johnson Seeks Authority in Vietnam War Decisions
President Johnson asserts broad constitutional power as commander in chief to order actions in Vietnam without formal war declaration. He relies on two congressional measures, including a August resolution and a $700 million appropriation, while urging peace and South Vietnamese independence.
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United States
Johnson
North Viet Nam
Congress
U.S
Hanoi
South Viet Nam
Johnson Down
Viet Nam
Harry S. Truman
Korea
Southeast Asia
Truman Cowd
White House
House
Senate
Salvation Army Speaker Addresses Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis
St Philip Sattemlee of the Salvation Army spoke to the Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis at the American Legion Hall about the Army’s work and the Officers Training School in New York City. Past Lt. Gov. Harold Hinds of Portland attended as a guest with President Herbert Bean presiding.
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Old Orchard Beach
St. Philip
Wells Dominates Three-Way Track Meet Led by LaPierre
Wells High School edged rivals Kennebunkport St. Anthony's and South Berwick as Gerry LaPierre swept four firsts and anchored the winning relay. Wells piled 118 points while St. Anthony's had 34 and South Berwick 21. LaPierre also ran legs on multiple Wells relays and posted top showings in sprints and distance events.
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WELLS
Carl Merrill
Warriors
St. Anthony’s
Kennebunkport
South Berwick High
Gerry LaPierre
Keith Darling
Goodwin
South Berwick
la Pierre
J. Bridges
Donatis
Whitney
Starbird
A. Gregoire
Hamlyn
Moore
Grant
Chase
Perry
Gray
LaPierre
Hilton
Mireika
Tamulonis
Les Smith
L. Reeves
Kilbreth
Satas
Bagdonas
Gough
Mithen
DeBoer
St John’s Captures NIT Title In 55 51 Finale
St John’s defeated Villanova 55 51 to win the National Invitation Tournament at Madison Square Garden. The event drew 11 714 fans across seven dates, surpassing the 106 500 attendance record set in 1950. Lon led by Lt. Satterlee, with Alphonse Monier at piano and James Murphy as song leader.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
St. John’s
Villanova
Lon
Satterree
Alphonse Monier
Lt.Satterlee
Cornet
James Murphy
Dominican Businessmen Jolted By Revolution
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan reports from the Dominican Republic on how a political revolt shocks provincial businessmen who usually focus on profits. The April 24 coup, U.S. troop intervention, economic strain, and fear of Castroist influence threaten civil conflict and a deepening crisis. Young men express impatience and hunger as prospects dim, raising questions about future political engagement and stability.
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Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo
William L. Ryan
Puerto Plata
Dominican, Republic
U.S
Dominican Republic Economic Strain Threatens Social Calm
The excerpt depicts a nation with pervasive violence as a habit, noting the danger is largely economic rather than political. It argues much of the Dominican Republic is a powderkeg and that current turmoil in Santo Domingo could ignite broader unrest.
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Santo Domingo
U.S
Santiago
Dominican Republic
Major League Leaders list for batting pitching and more
The page lists season leaders across positions with players and stats from multiple teams. Highlights include Whitfield batting .381 for Cleveland and Jones hitting .371 for Boston. Wagner leading in runs for Cleveland with 21. Powell and Kaline tied for 20 RBIs. Aparicio and Cardenal tied with 31 hits. Tresh and Yastrzemski tied in doubles with 9. Blasingame and Aparicio with 6 triples. Blefary Conigliaro Gentile leading home runs with 7. Campaneris, Aparicio, Cardenal share steals at 7 and 6. Pascual and Grant 4-0 records. McDowell and Chance tied for strikeouts.
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Whitfield
Cleveland
Jones
Boston
Wagner
Green
McAuliffe
Detroit
Powell
Baltimore
Kaline
Aparicio
Cardenal
Los Angeles
Tresh
New York
Yastrzemski
Versalles
Oliva
Minnesota
Blasingame
Washington
Mathews
Kansas City
Fregosi
Blefary
Conigliaro
Gentile
Campaneris
Pascual
Minnesotta
National League Batting and Power Leaders
League leaders across batting and key metrics with players from Cincinnati San Francisco Chicago New York Houston Los Angeles and St. Louis. Highlights include Mays leading runs RBIs and home runs while Lynch Coleman and others top averages and extras.
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Lynch
Pittsburgh
Coleman
Cincinnati
Rose
Mays
San Francisco
Banks
Chitree
J. Alou
Kranepool
New York
Morgan
Houston
Chicago
Wills
Los Angeles
Brock
St. Louis
Giusti
Gibson
St. Lou
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Route 1
Walnut Street
T. M. Armstrong
Deering Lumber
Chino Pants
American Discount
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Beneficial Finance Co
Maine
Washington Street
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THE
Associated Press
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Mobil Flame
Tires & Tubes
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Scammon Street
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Quire
Coast Guard
Jurisdic
Tion
Guisher Sales and Service
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Old OrChard Street
New York, California
Miami Fashion Centers
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Rose Marie Reid, Cole
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