Reds Lose Heavy Battle Near Cambodian Border
A Viet Nam front near the Cambodian border sees two American infantry battalions from the 1st Air Cavalry division’s 7th regiment clashing with North Vietnamese forces. B 52 bombers pound rear positions while US forces seize 60 to 70 weapons. Casualties rise as a Skyraider is shot down, and Lt. Col. Hal Moore comments on the day's grim fighting and vigilance.
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JA Drang Valley
Vietnam
1St Air Cavalry Division
7Th Regiment
George Custer
Little Big Horn
South Vietnam
U.S
Saigon
Highlands
1St Cavalry
Coal
Hal Moore
Bardstown
Supreme Court strikes down key section of subversive law
The Supreme Court unanimously rules unconstitutional a provision forcing individual Communist Party members to register, citing self incrimination concerns. The decision follows other reverses to the Subversive Activities Control Law, while a separate case tests whether the party must register. Also on Monday the court granted a hearing for Dr Sam Sheppard and ordered hearings on Negro school integration complaints in Virginia, while quashing a Birmingham loitering conviction.
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Washington
UPI
Supreme Court
Communist Party
Justice Department
U.S
William J. Brennan, Jr
Federal District Court
Sam Sheppard
Ohio Osteopath
Cleveland
Richmond
Hopewell
Birmingham
Ala
Fred L. Shutttlesworth
Alabama Court of Appeals
Wreckage Found of Twin Jet Plane Near Palm Springs
An eight aboard twin-jet transport that vanished after takeoff from Palm Springs was found in the hills north of Indio California. There were no survivors.
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Indio
Calif
Palm Springs
Here
Captain breaks silence in Yarmouth Castle sinking
Greek captain Byron Voutsinas emerged from coast guard custody in Miami but refused to answer reporters. The fire aboard the Yarmouth Castle left 84 dead or missing, with two more names added to the cruise line roster.
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Miami
Fla
Yarmouth Castle
Coast Guard
Byron Voutsinas
Yarmouth Cruise Lines, Inc
Voutsinas
Nassau
Yarmouth Cruises, Inc
Phyllis Hall
Jamaica
Lisardo Diaz Torrrenz
Vero Beach
Fila
William Jackson
the Press Journal
Louise
Ira Brooks Dies Suddenly at 66 in Cedar Rapids
Ira R. Brooks, 66, vice president of Kings Concrete Co. and longtime City Plan Commission member, died suddenly while playing golf at Elmcrest Country Club. He served on the Plan Commission since 1954 and on the Board of Adjustment since 1947, and chaired the Civic bureau of the Chamber of Commerce in 1946. A World War I veteran born February 14, 1899, in Wayland, he held numerous civic memberships and was a director of the Elmerest club.
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Cedar Rapids
Ira R. Brooks
King’s Concrete Co
City Plan Commission
Elmcrest Country Club
Brooks
Plan Commission
Board of Adjustment
Civic Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Crescent Lodge
A. F
A. M
el Kahir Shrine
Elks Club
Lions Club
Elmerest Club
Way
Kilgallen Death Attributed to Alcohol and Barbiturates
New York UPI report states Dorothy Kilgallen died last week from a combination of alcohol and barbiturates. Assistant Medical Examiner Dr. James Luke noted a certificate will list acute ethanol and barbiturate intoxication as the cause with circumstances undetermined.
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New York
UPI
Dorothy Kilgallen
Asst
James Luke
Luke
Miss Kilgallen
Relate Brushes with Death Aboard Doomed Cruise Ship
Survivors of the Yarmouth Castle recall frantic escapes as flames engulfed the vessel. Passengers describe finding lifeboats, smashing portholes, and abandoning in nightgowns while smoke and injuries marked their perilous evacuation at sea.
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Miami
Yarmouth Castle
Terry Wise
Markham
Ont
Wise
Bahama Star
Cleveland
Ohio
Iowa
Leo Simons
Cedar Rapids
He Shoots First Draws Later in Slidell Quick Draw
Slidell police detective Al Lewis shot his leg during a quick draw match against a Jefferson Parish deputy. He was admitted to hospital for treatment. Police Chief Ed Schilleci noted Slidell police won four of seven events.
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Slidell
al Lewis
Jefferson Parish
Lewis
Ed Schilleci
Byrd Jr. vows fiscal restraint for Johnson programs
Senator Harry Byrd Jr of Virginia urges Johnson to adopt the same fiscal yardstick his father used. He supports the Vietnam War policy but plans to review Great Society proposals on their merits and avoid blanket opposition. Byrd Sr. has long opposed much of Johnson's social welfare legislation.
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Associated Press
Harry Flood Byrd
Senate
Berryville
Byrd
Harry Byrd, Jr
Virginia
Washington
Johnson
Sen
Harry Byrd
White House
Rosemont
Chances Rise For Ousting Congo Chief
In Leopoldville Congo the parliament dismissed Premier Evariste Kimba after Tshombe forces defeated a confidence motion. President Kasavubu must name a new premier and set cabinet visibility within 30 days as he seeks a five year term with elections scheduled between January 20 and February 19. Jean Bolikango tensions rise as potential rival to Tshombe’s return.
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Leopoldville
Moise Tshombe
Congo
Joseph Kasavubu
Kasavubu
Tshombe
Evariste Kimba
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Kimba
Kimbaj
Conaco
Jean Bolikango
Bolikango
Canadian Says Break Was Theirs
Washington reports attribute the Northeast blackout to a broken relay at Sir Adam Beck No 2 in Queenston Ontario. Officials say 1.6 million kilowatts were dumped into U.S. lines, tripping transmission and causing a cascade that left New York City and much of New England without power.
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Washington
Northeast
Queenston
Ont
Ontario
Niagara River
U.S
New York City
New York State
New England
Toronto
Hydro
Ross
Adam Beck
Queenston, Ont
Strike
Joseph Swidler
Federal Power Commission
New York
Swidler
White House
Defense
McNamara
Buford Ellington
Office of Emergency Planning
Ontario Hydro-Electric Power Commission
Nation Faces $86 Billion Grocery Tax In 1966
The government reports the national food bill will hit $86 billion in 1966 and may rise further in 1966. It would amount to about $439 per person. The Agriculture Department says total and per capita food spending increases next year are unlikely to match the 6 percent rise over 1964.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Las Vegas Poised to Dominate Nevada Legislature
Las Vegas faces a growing political heft as a reapportionment plan grants Clark County 8 of 20 senators and 16 of 40 assemblymen, reshaping decades of rural majority rule. Washoe shares 6 senators and 12 assemblymen as Gov. Grant Sawyer awaits final court approval.
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Las Vegas
America
Nevada
Supreme Court
Union Pacific
Hoover Dam
Massachusetts
Clark County
Bugsy Siegel
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Siegel’s Spa
Cape Kennedy
Clark
Washoe County
Reno
Lake Tahoe
Washoe
Grant Sawyer
Federal
Breedlove Sets 600 mph World Land Speed Record
Craig Breedlove cracked the 600 mph barrier at Bonneville Salt Flats Utah with a two way average of 600.6 miles per hour. The Utah Highway Patrol reported the new world land speed record.
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Bonneville Salt Flats
Utah
Craig Breedlove
Utah Salt Flats
Utah Highway Patrol
Repair Man Finds You Fixing It Self
A witty quip questions who is more accusing and aloof when a repair man discovers you have attempted the fix yourself. The line plays on the humor of expertise versus self help with a sly wink at pride.
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