Ground actions surge in Vietnam as 315 killed
AP report details a spike in ground combat across Vietnam with 315 communist deaths in 24 hours. US air raids from Thailand and Guam cut raid times, while battles near Cu Chi and An Khe produced American casualties and heavy Viet Cong losses.
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Cedar Rapids trucking shutdown hits 90 percent of firms
Cedar Rapids industry faced a mass halt as about 90 percent of over-the-road trucking firms closed amid a nationwide lockout. Only six firms remained active while others paused due to design and wiring deficiencies cited by a Gazette board led by Dr. Floyd L. Thompson of NASA Langley.
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Illinois UAW seeks to cut ties with labor federation
Springfield AP reports Illinois United Automobile Workers voted unanimously to break affiliation with the Illinois Federation of Labor. If approved by the UAW national board, about 100000 members would no longer be part of the federation, which includes more than a million members.
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Mississippi River Crest Falls Short of Earlier Predictions
The Mississippi River crested lower than predicted in the Marquette McGregor area at about 20.7 feet, aided by light rainfall and cold weather. Officials revised forecasts from 22.5 to 21.3 feet, with minor damage reported as residents moved to higher ground and a bridge remained open.
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June Draft Call Biggest of Year
The Pentagon issued its largest draft call of 19 800 men for June all for the army. The June total tops May's 18 000. Earlier in the year calls were 15 600 in January 10 900 in February 11 900 in March and 11 400 in April.
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TV Witness Recalls Apollo Fire From White Room View
A TV camera specialist describes watching flames rise in the Apollo cockpit area. He notes the White room stayed clear until smoke filled it and observes astronauts moving before the hatch and later obscurity as fire consumed the vessel.
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Humphrey Welcomed Back From Turbulent Europe Journey
President Johnson welcomed Vice President Humphrey home from a turbulent tour of Europe. Humphrey told allies that Asia must share in Western progress. The welcoming ceremony included a 19 gun salute as Humphrey and Lady Bird were greeted by government leaders.
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Humphrey Trip Deemed Failure by Moscow Officials
Moscow asserted on Monday that Humphrey's tour failed to win U.S. support on Vietnam and NATO. Pravda cited mass anti American demonstrations and said Europe voiced skepticism about America. Johnson praised Humphrey for listening and learning while noting Western unity hinges on Asia's broader role.
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Todays Chuckle About Terrible Driving Ahead
A light joke questions motorists who tailgate or drive too close to the car in front. The line suggests frustration at unsafe habits and the frustration of being followed too closely.
Merger Seen Not Threatening ABC News Autonomy
Economist Raymond Saulnier told the FCC hearing that the proposed American Broadcasting Company merger with International Telephone and Telegraph would not cost ABC its news autonomy. He argued there is no danger of news control in the deal, countering ITT’s claim ABC is in a weaker competitive position than CBS and NBC.
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Industrialist Thomas Lamont Dies At 68
New York AP report says Thomas 3 Lamont, a noted banker and industrialist, died Monday from a heart ailment at age sixty eight.
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Chicago transport halt as independent union strike bites
In Chicago 65 percent of truck traffic stopped as a local independent drivers strike compounds a nationwide lockout by Teamsters backed fleets. About 56 000 drivers dock workers and warehousemen and 4 700 trucking firms faced disruption while federal mediators seek settlement.
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Chun King Chief Gives $1 Million to His Faithful
Jeno Paulucci of Chun King Corp. rewards long serving employees with a $1 million tax free gift. The Duluth based founder who built the Oriental food firm from a $2 500 loan into a $64 million sale to R J Reynolds in 1966 explains the gesture as a moral partnership and nest egg for loyal workers.
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Tentative AFTRA-ABC settlement aims to lift strike
A tentative settlement end the 13 day radio and TV performers strike was reached early Monday but pickets remained outside network skyscrapers. AFTRA plans national board talks in New York Chicago and Los Angeles to approve the agreement, potentially clearing the way for the Academy Awards telecast on ABC.
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President Radhakrishnan Declines Second Term
New Delhi UPI reports President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan aged 78 announced on Sunday night he would not seek a second term as India's head of state.
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