Sea Crash Off Manila Kills 28 on Pioneer Leyte
The crowded inter island steamer Pioneer Leyte collided with the American freighter Golden State in Manila Bay sank with 28 known dead. Rescue ships saved 160 survivors as the Golden State limped into Manila harbor with a six foot gash.
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Westinghouse Reaches Pact With Union
Westinghouse Electric Corp and the International Union of Electrical Workers reach a three year contract after all night talks led by William Simkin. The agreement, extending to October 1969, includes wage boosts cost of living raises and higher skilled wage supplements, with pensions and other benefits expanded.
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Convicted Spy Blake Escapes Wormwood Scrubs Prison
British spy George Blake, serving a 42 year sentence for betraying dozens of agents to the Russians, escaped from Wormwood Scrubs in London. Police cordoned communist embassies and searched ports while a manhunt continued with doubts about outside help.
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Coup Ends in Laos Recapture of Savannakhet Air Base
National Laotian forces regain control of the country after recapturing Savannakhet air base, a stronghold of Brig. Gen. Thao Ma who reportedly took refuge in Thailand.
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Stolen wedding register threatens eight couples
In Shenstone England UPI reports eight newlywed couples may need to remarry after the local register of marriages was stolen. Police pursue suspects as town officials scramble to verify marriages and contacts with affected couples.
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Upi
Police employee jailed for stealing and selling uniforms
Vienna police officer receives nine months in jail after theft of department uniforms and sale to city police men.
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Johnson seeks multi nation image at Manila talks
President Johnson heads to the Manila summit with aims beyond a peace formula. He wants to show America is not alone in Vietnam and stress pacification and civilian reconstruction while underscoring allied contributions led by Westmoreland. He hopes Manila reassures smaller allies and informs larger nations.
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President Renews Offer To End Viet Bombings
President Johnson resumed talks with Australia asserting a willingness to halt bombing North Vietnam and withdraw U.S. forces if the communists declare their peace terms. He then departed for Manila to join an allied Vietnam war conference set to begin Monday.
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Manila Talks Loom as Viet Cong Step Up Action
Vietnamese and Allied forces prepared for intensified activity as the Manila summit opened. Intelligence warned of a Viet Cong surge amid rising air raids over North Vietnam. Rumors tied President Johnson’s possible visit to Da Nang with security measures and renewed propaganda from Ho Chi Minh.
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Congress Ends 89th Session Amid Tax Bill Debates
The 89th Congress adjourned after a late Senate tax bill impasse and House business. Key provisions included a $60 million presidential campaign fund and incentives for foreign investment. President Johnson praised the body, noting its major first-session achievements and preparing for the 90th Congress in January.
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Winter Sports Attract Wealthy Enthusiasts Say Advocates
Observers note winter sports draw participants with financial backing, shaping events and access. The trend points to money influencing choices and opportunities in skiing and related disciplines.
1966 closes as Johnson aides legacy grows in history
The 89th Congress, praised by President Johnson as the most productive in history, closed its 1966 session after enacting landmark laws and a record annual appropriations total of 144 billion dollars. It created a transportation department, expanded civil rights efforts, raised the minimum wage, and funded urban renewal and education programs, while Great Society momentum waned amid Vietnam concerns.
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Murray Accuses Hughes Of Evading Major Issues
Murray says Governor Hughes dodges major topics by hiding behind study committees. He cites $150,000 allotted for government reorganization and tax study work, with reports due and experts hired, while Hughes remains silent on concrete reform recommendations.
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UPI
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Harold FB. Hughes
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