Quieted Riots Across U S Amid National Calm
Rioting and sniper fire eased in Milwaukee and Providence as police, state troopers, and the national guard were mobilized. Washington remained quiet after disturbances, and Detroit withdrew the last of 5,000 federal troops. At least 19 injured, 57 held, Gov Chafee and Mayor Doorley toured affected blocks.
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Detroit
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Howard Franklin
Subversive Links In Riots Targeted By U S Panel
A House Un-American Activities Committee staff study ties racial riots in Chicago Atlanta and Nashville to militant civil rights groups while accusing communist groups of fomenting hatred though not directly instigating most clashes. It urges a full inquiry into subversive actors citing SNCC RAM ACT and other groups with leaders named.
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Chicago
Atlanta
Nashville
House Committee On un-American Activities
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Newark
Detroit
Francis McNamara
Silver Seized in Arabian Sea Buoy Bags Worth 300000
Karachi customs agents seized $300000 in silver found in bags tied to buoys in the Arabian Sea. The discovery prompted a formal seizure by authorities ongoing investigation into maritime smuggling.
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Karachi
Pakistan
Inch of Rain In Some Areas Across Eastern Iowa
Scattered showers and thunderstorms drifted across Eastern Iowa Tuesday night producing more than an inch of rain in Cascade Maquoketa Elkader and nearby towns. Rain totals varied with Elkader Maquoketa and Clarence among the higher readings as cooler fair weather followed through Wednesday with highs ranging from 81 to 87 degrees and a slight warming trend toward Friday.
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Anti-Rioting Plan Draws Senate Fire
Senate debate opens on a house approved anti-riot bill with criticism from Edward Kennedy and Senator Hart who question its effectiveness and intent while leaders call for addressing underlying social causes. Five police officials testified on city violence as hearings begin.
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Financing Promised for Expanded Work Program
Cedar Rapids leaders agreed to fund a larger summer work program, expanding to 120 youths from ages 13 to 17. United Community Services will receive an additional 17,284 dollars after a meeting with Gov. Harold Hughes and local business leaders. The plan follows Hughes’ visit to assess minority needs and job opportunities in the city.
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Richard Lamping
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Sonic Boom Kills Three in France Barn Collapse
A UPI report from Vannes France says a sonic boom from a supersonic plane caused a barn loft to collapse dumping eight tons of hay on five people having lunch. Three of the five were killed and two injured.
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Jordanians And Israelis Exchange Fire Across River Jordan
Jordanian and Israeli troops fired at each other for extended periods near the Damyia bridge across the River Jordan for the second straight day. Jordan reported many enemy casualties, while Tel Aviv said one Israeli was wounded.
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Burma hill clash leaves about 300 dead or wounded
AP reports about 300 people killed or wounded in a three day battle between two hill tribes in Burma. The fighting ended with no clear peace in sight and casualties tallied by observers.
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Bangkok
Burma
House Panel Cuts Johnson Social Security Tax Hike
Washington AP The House Ways and Means Committee trims President Johnsons social security proposal to avoid a large payroll tax rise. Benefits face a 12 percent target, a $50 minimum, and Medicare expansions are dropped. Payroll tax base rises to 7600 next year with a 334.40 maximum tax for earnings up to 6600, raising total taxes by 44. The panel signals further changes may come in future Congresses.
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D-Fla
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Seventeen Die As Boat Capsizes In Central Philippines
A motor boat capsized in rough seas off the central Philippines killing seventeen passengers and leaving ten missing. The passengers were mostly Filipinos returning from a village feast, and a close relative of President Marcos was among the dead.
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Philippines
Marcos
French Ambassador Seydoux Heads UN Security Council in August
United Nations report says French Ambassador Roger Seydoux was elected president of the Security Council for August, guiding council meetings and agenda during the month.
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Deserting to Vietnam Soldier Faces Likely Discharge
Louis Melendez, 18, Bayamon Puerto Rico, deserted basic training twice to fight in Vietnam. He served three months in country with the Fifth Special Forces, was wounded May 15 in the Mekong Delta, and was returned to Walter Reed where doctors expect a discharge unlikely to be dishonorable. He says he wants to return to Vietnam to do something for his country.
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U.S. Forces report six aircraft shot down in Vietnam
UPI reports six American aircraft downed on Tuesday during 113 raiding missions in Vietnam and North Vietnam. A navy Skyhawk and an Air Force Voodoo were recovered. one airman rescued, another listed as missing. Civilian refugee camps and a Montagnard camp suffered Viet Cong attacks.
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Chuckle: Parents joke about babysitting and hair color
A light joke where a husband and wife leave their young son with a sitter. He quips that when he starts asking for a blonde instead of a brunette, the child is old enough to stay alone. The line reflects a dated, playful family humor.
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