Typhoon Toll Rises as Survivors Sought in Japan
In the aftermath of twin typhoons, Japan counted 184 dead and 125 missing with about 1,000 injured. Vast destruction followed across Tokyo area and Kyushu, including 9,000 homes destroyed, 100,000 flooded, and hundreds of bridges washed away. U.S. bases reported up to $3 million in damage, no casualties. Ida’s winds topped 202 mph near Fuji, while a second typhoon struck Kyushu before weakening.
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Japan
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Ida
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Yokohama Harbor
IUE Local Rejects GE Contract Offer
Members of Local 203 of the International Union of Electricians voted to reject General Electric's contract proposal. A 488 to 188 ballot margin met the two thirds needed for strike action, with 270 local members threatening to walk out tomorrow.
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General Electric Company
Louis Santoianni
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Washington, D.C
General Electric
Irwin Says Sibal Remark Hints of General Defeat
Congressman Donald J. Irwin of Norwalk says Abner W. Sibal conceded Gov. Dempsey’s lead over Clayton Gengras by calling Irwin the underdog in the Fourth District race. Irwin cites Sibal’s TV remarks and a Fairfield County exchange as suggesting a settled race between Dempsey and Gengras.
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Norwalk
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Dempsey
Clayton Gengras
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Hartford
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Gengras
Sup- Greenwich
Peter Mariani
Rep. Invin
Police Decline Progress Report In Percy Slaying
Kenilworth Illinois authorities provided a cautious update on Valerie Percy’s slaying investigation. Police declined to give progress details saying the probe will take a long time as state officers join local staff in a multi-agency effort.
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Kenilworth, Ill
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Charles H. Percy
U.S. Senate
Burglars Make Big Haul Across City Homes and Stores
Police describe a weekend string of break ins as a big haul with the greatest loss reported by Charles Hammett of 1865 Barnum Avenue more than 5000 dollars in cash. Entry came via a rope to a third floor window. Detectives work with Hammett to identify suspects. The Zemel Brothers Warehouse at 274 Fairfield Avenue saw a truck back up to a rear window and thieves stole color TVs portable sets air conditioners and other stock. Alan R. Perry manager of the warehouse said several TVs are missing. A Seaside National Grocery store at 428 Park Avenue had a forced front door entry and cash taken.
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Edward Cosmik
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Dorothy Hough
Michael Kovach
Charles Karpus
North
Bridgeport Hospital
Japan Fails First Satellite Launch From Southern Tip
Japan attempted to place a satellite around the world but officials said the artificial moon did not enter orbit. Officials at Tokyo University rocket center suggested the third stage failed to fire, as radio signals went dead eight minutes and twenty seven seconds after launch. The four stage rocket, launched from a cliff top, arched eastward with the first stage dropping away 31 seconds after liftoff amid offshore winds.
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Tokyo University
Yoshiaki Nakada
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Tokyo
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YOURS Debut Talks on Community Resources Conference
A Tuesday morning conference at United Congregational Church marks the formal start of YOURS Your sponsor Youth Opportunities Unlimited Revised Services. A five member panel will discuss topics with Miss Pauline K Webster moderating. Co chairwoman Mrs Edward Wasserman will discuss YOURS services.
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Youth Opportunities Unlimited
Pauline K. Webster
Bridgeport
YOURS
Edward Wasserman
Radcliffe Col
Rusk Heads Into New Talks After Gruelling UN Week
Secretary of State Dea Rusk wrapped a marathon week at the United Nations and immediately shifted to major tasks tied to West German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard’s visit. He will meet Erhard and aides, discuss U.S. force levels in Germany, German purchases to offset dollar costs, nuclear sharing, and space ventures, then proceed to Mexico City for a ceremonial event, after a 60-plus foreign leaders encounter week.
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Dea Rusk
United Nations
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Rusk
New York
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U.S
U. S
Germany
Mexico
Mexico City
U.N. General Assembly
Andrei A. Gromyko
Bronx youths clash in Highbridge racial brawl
About 200 youths fought with knives belts and tire chains in the Highbridge area of the Bronx. A 15 year old Black boy was head wounded as an 18 year old white youth struck him with a garrison belt. Police charged the white youth with felonious assault as tensions flare in the tenement district amid ongoing clashes over minor disputes.
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Bronx
Segregationists Spark Turmoil in Jacksonville Night
A march by segregationists in Jacksonville, Florida, stirred part of the Negro district into turmoil as rocks were thrown and vehicles damaged. A woman motorist was cut by flying glass during the flare up. Mary Glis gow was treated for a facial gash. A dozen automobiles were stoned.
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Fla
Mary Glisgow
GIs Battle Way Out of Heavy Fire Near Saigon and Ca Mau
U S Marines fought through heavy North Vietnamese fire near the DMZ while South Vietnamese infantry pressed through the U Minh delta aftermaths near Ca Mau. U S Air Force B 52s bombed infiltration routes near Dong Ha, and Navy pilots destroyed a North Vietnamese torpedo boat in the Gulf of Tonkin. An Army medevac helicopter was shot down near Saigon, wounding its crew, and another helicopter crash killed two crewmen at Bien Hoa.
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Westmoreland Opens First TV Station in Viet Nam Combat Zone
Gen William C Westmoreland inaugurated a ground TV station in Viet Nam dedicating a montagnard sword ribbon ceremony at Qui Nhon The truck mounted unit on Mung Chau Mountain will broadcast music and American programs to about 24000 U S troops with six more field stations planned and a 50000 watt home station in Saigon The Ki ton van cost nearly 200000 to deploy and its 5000 watt beam reaches the area
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Poll Shows Businessmen Doubt Boom to Continue
Washington based National's Business magazine reports a UPI poll of over 1,000 U.S. business leaders finding one in five foresee a downturn next year. About half expect the 54 year boom to level off by late 1966 or 1967, while two-thirds expect year-end sales to beat 1965’s close though fewer than 59 percent foresee further gains next year. Inflation, tight money, wage demands, and Viet Nam war uncertainties are cited as main risks. Prices are expected to rise before year’s end.
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