Casualties Rise in Santo Domingo Fighting
U S paratrooper and two soldiers die from Tuesday and Wednesday battles in Santo Domingo amid Inter-American Peace Force operations. Rebel leader Caamano accuses U S troops of genocide as the U N Security Council debates on-site talks in New York and possible council delegation.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
U. S
United Nations
New York
Soviet Union
Security Council
Francisco Caamano Deno
U.S
Charles W. Yost
U.N. Security Council
U.N
Yost
Nikolai T. Federenko
Caamano
inter-American Peace Force
United States
Conferees Reach Agreement On 4.6 Billion Tax Cut
Washington conferees reached a 4.6 billion tax cut bill clearing most wartime and 1930s excises. The plan phases in auto tax cuts from 3 percent to 1 percent by 1969, with President Johnson expected to sign by Friday. The measure aims to lower consumer prices and assist low income families while preserving highway and travel levies.
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Washington
Senate House
Johnson
House
Senate
Russell B. Long
D-La
Abraham A. Ribicoff
D-Conn
Highway Trust Fund
US protests East German shootings in West Berlin
The United States denounces East German guards for shooting and killing a man and wounding a woman near West Berlin. Ambassador McGhee warned Soviet authorities of measures to protect life and property, while East German ADN claimed the embassy refused to accept the protest.
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Berlin
Soviet Union
United States
Wess der
Luesuay
U.S
George C. McGhee
Pyotr Abrasimov
East Germany
West Berlin
McGhee
Elke Martens
Hermann Doebler
ADN
German Democratic Republic
Germany
Senate Passes Warning Label On Cigarette Packs
The Senate approved a bill requiring health warning labels on cigarette packages by a 72 to 5 vote, to be sent to the House. A three year moratorium on additional advertising warnings was kept, while an amendment to shorten it to one year failed. The House considers a bill for labeling without broader advertising limits.
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Washington
Senate
House
Federal Trade Commission
Marurine B. Neuberger
D-Ore
Robret F. Kennedy
D-N.y
McNamara announces 16 000 to 21 000 more troops to Viet Nam
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara states that 16 000 to 21 000 additional U S troops will move to South Viet Nam within weeks, boosting total forces to 70 000 to 75 000 with about 20 000 ground fighters. He cites intensified fighting and US casualties, and unveils a new fast moving division, the 1st Cavalry Division Air Mobile.
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Washington
Robert S. McNamara
South Viet Nam
U.S
Viet Nam
McNamara
United States
1St Cavalry Division
Air Mobile
Ex-Bolivian Head Seeks Sanctuary in Uruguay Embassy
Former Bolivian president Hernan Siles applied for asylum at the Uruguayan Embassy in La Paz to avoid detention. The military junta is rounding up opposition leaders for exile as a crackdown continues.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
Hernan Siles
Temple U Grad Tops Class With Belly Dancing
Ethel Goldberg, 22, graduates first in Temple University’s 2,500-student class while balancing belly dancing. The Camden native has a 3.99 GPA in radio and television writing and pursued belly dancing to stay fit and help pay bills, inspired by a restaurant performance by Temple alumnus James Tayoun. The art is described as creative, alive, and improvisational rather than an academic accolade.
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Philadelphia
Ethel Goldberg
Temple University
Miss Goldberg
Camden
N.J
The
Middle East
James Tayoun
Hood Sweeps Toward Denver
A flood crest of 15 to 20 feet swept down the South Platte toward Denver, striking Castle Rock five miles south of the city and prompting evacuations of Loomers and low-lying areas in Littleton. Storms caused tornadoes with injuries, downed lines, and blocked highways as communication failed.
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Denver
Colo
Highway Patrol
South Platte River
Castle Rock
Metropoliica
Colorado Highway Patrol
Loomers
Littleton
Colorado
Palmer Lake
Valley Country Club
Tornado Clouds Worry Florida Weather Across Coast States
Tornado clouds churned over parts of Florida on Wednesday while showers sprinkled the coast from New York City to the Gulf. A funnel cloud dipped from a thunderstorm at Jupiter near West Palm Beach. a sighting occurred near Carrabelle. Jacksonville logged 1.22 inches of rain as Virginia also saw heavy rains.
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Associated Press
Florida
New York City
Gulf of Mexico
Carrabelle
Fla
Tallahassee
Jupiter
West Palm Beach
Jacksonville
Virginia
Norfolk
Montana
Utah
U S Pavilion Bubble Dome For Montreal World Fair
Ottawa AP reports a 259 by 187 foot trans parent bubble dome will house the U S Pavilion at the 1967 Montreal World’s Fair. William L. Clark announced the design revealing four exhibits inside including a lunar landing view and two theaters, with the structure built of a lacy metal frame and transparent covering.
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Ottawa
U. S
William L. Clark
Clark
Goldwater urges naval blockade to halt Cuba and communism
Barry Goldwater urged a full arms blockade around Cuba and any hemisphere nation to stop war materials. He pressed use of U S naval power and allied forces to confront what he called an undeclared war against the Americas and warned against missteps after the Bay of Pigs. He supported Johnson in the Dominican Republic but warned against ineffective foreign policy and favored allied troops in Viet Nam under SEATO.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Barry Goldwater
United States
Cuba
Americas
Goldwater
U. S
Arizona
Senate
Johnson
Dominican Republic
Bay of Pigs
Viet Nam
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
Ackley Forecasts Stronger 1965 Economy
New York AP Gardner Ackley president Johnsons chief economic adviser told the American Marketing Association that 1965 should outperform 1964 as the economy continues its 52 month expansion. He warned against overheating and urged prudent policy and vigilant private and public stewardship.
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New York
Gardner Ackley
Johnson
U.S
American Marketing Association
Ackley
Titan 3C Ready for First Firing at Cape Kennedy
Titan 3C the most powerful rocket yet to be launched sits at Cape Kennedy awaiting a 10 a.m. EST liftoff in cloudy weather. The test aims to place a 21 000 pound lead satellite dummy into orbit and may signal future military space capabilities. A Polaris A1 missile test completed successfully, using star-tracking guidance that could steer future missiles and spacecraft. The Titan 3C combines three rockets with a central Titan 3A and two solid boosters, delivering 2.4 million pounds of thrust to reach about 25 miles altitude before ignition.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
United States
Air Force
Cape
General Precision, Inc
Beauty Flair And Courage Praised At Bluefield Ceremony
Vice President Hubert Humphrey hailed Bluefield as an All America City during a large rally at the West Virginia National Guard Armory. He praised local economic efforts and promised more federal funds while calling Bluefield a key tourist center. Senators Randolph and Byrd, Governor Smith, and Congressmen Kee Moore and Staggers attended along with Look Magazine and National League reps.
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Hubert 4. Humphrey
Bluefield Area
Bluefield
West Virginia
West Virginia National Guard Armory
Humphrey
W. A. Noel
Jennings Randolph
A. A. Modena
Hubert Horatio Humphrey
Minnesota
West Virginia National Guard
Brushfork
Look Magazine
The
National League
Harry C. Byrd
Hulett Smith
James Kee
Arch A. Moore Jr
Harley Staggers
Secre
Bluefield Honored as All-America City at National Event
The town of Bluefield was celebrated for its poverty-fighting efforts with Mayor Henry F. Warden receiving the plaque from Honorary All-America Chairman Henry F. Warden and Gov. Smith praising citizen determination. National figures lauded Bluefield as dynamic and united, noting a crowd of about 14 090 participated as Vice President Humphrey urged further progress.
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Robert
Bailey
Thorton G. Berry Jr
Supreme Court
Bluefield
W. J. Burke
Hazelton
National Municipal League
L. E. Marslowe
Henry F. Warden
A. A
al) Modena
West Virginia
Gov. Smith
Bluesfield
Humphrey
America
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