Terrorist bombing injures Americans at Saigon airport
The Saigon airport blast injured 34 Americans and nine Vietnamese, two Indians and a French national. A U S Army adviser with a convoy was missing after a Viet Cong ambush 15 miles southwest of Saigon. One American crewman was killed when a helicopter exploded.
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Navy Plans Small Vessel Buildup in 1967 68
The Navy seeks rapid minor ships for Cuba and Southeast Asia with 73 ships funded in the next fiscal year. Prototypes include two hydrofoil gunboats and ten motor gunboats to replace older PT craft, plus four ocean minesweepers to bolster coastal patrol and reconnaissance.
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NASA Partners Push Supersonic Commercial Transport
NASA collaborates with government agencies and industry to develop a supersonic commercial air transport, aiming to advance rapid air travel through joint efforts and shared expertise.
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Integrationists March On Hall in Chicago Demonstration
About 125 protesters from pro integration groups marched on City Hall for the fourth time in six days to push for school desegregation. Mayor Daley backed rights to march but warned arrests for lawbreakers, while Albert Raby led the protests targeting Chicago's leadership and Benjamin Willis.
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New Orleans Archbishop Named Chicago Archdiocese Leader
Archbishop John Patrick Cody of New Orleans was chosen by Pope Paul VI to lead the Chicago Catholic Archdiocese, the nation’s largest. The 57-year-old prelate, praised for efforts on racial justice, succeeds Cardinal Meyer who died last April and is seen as a potential cardinal. Cody noted the church’s role in addressing racial issues and commended Gov. McKeithen for his stance on racial matters.
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South African Cop Killed in Quick Draw Game
In Johannesburg a police constable, Danial Malan, 20, fired during a cowboys quick-draw contest, fatally wounding a fellow officer after warnings from a station sergeant. Malan was found guilty of culpable negligence, given nine months in prison, suspended for three years on conditions.
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Burma Signs $8 Million Loan Pact With Germany
In Bonn Burma’s Foreign Minister U Thi Han travels to sign an eight million dollar loan agreement with West Germany, extending financial ties between the two nations.
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Doan's Pills Promise Fast Relief for Backache and Bladder Irritation
Doan's Pills offer quick relief from nagging backache headaches and muscular pain. The advertisement touts dual action easing bladder irritation and mild diuretic effect through the kidneys, promising restful nights and 60 years of use.
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Big Hurricane Season Seen
More than 100 attendees at a hurricane conference hear predictions of another active season this summer and fall. Gordon Dunn, chief tropical meteorologist, says storm paths will likely stay below New England and Mid-Atlantic regions. He notes a fourth TIROS satellite may join the in orbit fleet by October.
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