U S Jets Hit Nui Dong Base in North Vietnam Campaign
U S forces bombed the Nui Dong PT Boat base and Haiphong rail yards and anti air sites in North Vietnam amid a 133 mission assault aided by rare good weather. One U S Skyhawk was missing after a loss claimed by Hanoi. Six civilians died in South Vietnam during elections as other units pressed the border invasion.
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Johnson vows U S will continue Vietnam fight despite antiwar protests
President Johnson told a Shoreham hotel audience that the United States will pursue its goals in Vietnam and not yield to frustration or calls to withdraw. He argued peace and stability in Asia depend on aggressors learning they cannot seize land by force, signaling a defense of his policy amid large demonstrations. He urged pursuing peace, but said those who started the war will not change course.
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Typhoon Carla Storm Death Toll at 56 in Formosa
In Formosa storms linked to Typhoon Carla kill 56, with 24 missing and 67 injured as police report. Cedar Rapids prepares for city primary with 36 polling places opening 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Voters choose mayoral and safety commissioner candidates, with top two advancing in each race and judgeship contenders limited to six.
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The Office Pessimist Doubts Best Expectation
A humorous line features an office pessimist who denies always expecting the worst. He contends he only believes the worst could happen to him, not that it will. Copyright noted.
Last Stand Protesters Haul In After Weekend at Pentagon
Marshals removed a large group of Vietnam war protesters from the Pentagon grounds early Monday ending a volatile weekend rally. Thousands joined the march with hundreds arrested and dozens injured. By dawn 240 protesters faced detention in Occoquan as 13 marshals, 10 soldiers and 24 civilians reported injuries.
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Supreme Court declines Amish school case test in eight states
The Supreme Court refused to hear an Amish school case, denying the appeal by Kansas members of the sect. Three justices favored taking the case, but the required four votes were not reached. In a separate action, the court agreed to review a Georgia civil rights prosecution under 1870 law for beating three Black patrons.
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Ford Pact Seen Near as UAW Hears Ratification Vote
Detroit AP report says UAW leaders prepare ballots for ratification of a Ford contract likely costing the company near a billion dollars over three years. Officials aim to restart production soon after a 47 day strike, with workers voting in 12 states and leaders forecasting returns by Thursday or Friday.
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Denise
Paper Mill Technician Kills Six Co-Workers in Lock Haven
A respected paper mill technician and school board member shot and killed six co-workers and friends in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, in a calm act described by authorities as sudden. Police reported the incident and ongoing investigation.
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Counterfeit defense case and deadly shootings unfold
Jurors hear defense on counterfeit case as two Cedar Rapids men face charges in a $232,910 scheme. The same day a gun battle ends with Leo Held captured in Loganton after killing a neighbor and wounding others at Hammermill, Piper Aircraft, and nearby sites. Police say Held was wounded and jailed following a rapid across town spree that left multiple victims in critical condition.
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Loganton
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Quiggle
Donna
Aged 12 Saves Six From Fire in Roosevelt NY
A 12 year old boy named Robert Dunn living in Roosevelt Long Island rescued six children from a home fire on Sunday night. He found smoke and entered the house and carried out Bridgette Royal two Charlice one and guided Gretchen eight Charles seven David four and Yvette six to safety. All six were treated for smoke inhalation at a local hospital and released.
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N.Y
Robert Dunn
Long Island
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Charlice
Gretchen
Charles
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Yvette
Italian Filibuster in Second Week
Italy’s longest postwar filibuster stretched into a second week as 73 deputies oppose Premier Aldo Moro’s plan to create 14 regional assemblies. Violence, threats, and protests marked the chamber while leaders struggled to reach a resolution.
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Chamber of Deputies
Pope Paul VI Maintains Busy Schedule Amid Health Hope
Vatican City AP reports Pope Paul VI will press on with a heavy timetable despite a prostate condition. He is expected to undergo surgery, possibly around mid November, but no letdown in his duties is anticipated.
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