Viet Cong Attacks Da Nang Air Base In Sneak Raid
A Viet Cong hit and run assault on Da Nang air base killed one American, destroyed two aircraft and damaged three others while U.S. forces retaliated with strikes on North Viet Nam. Marines landed at Qui Nhon as 7th Fleet ships provided security and support for South Viet Nam forces.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
da Nang
U.S. Air Force
Navy
North Viet Nam
U.S
Qui Nhon
7Th Fleet
Republic of South Viet Nam
Chu Lai
Phu Bai
Viet Nam
Fiscal Year Starts Just Ahead Red Ink Shrinks
Washington AP reports the 1965 deficit is estimated at 3.5 billion dollars, down from a 6.8 billion forecast. Secretary Fowler cautions no recession ahead and predicts further improvement if the economy stays strong, though 1967 may see the 100 billion annual spending level breached.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry H. Fowler
Johnson
Fowler
Defense Department
Scranton Delays Signing of Appropriations Bill
Gov. Scranton may wait until July 7 to sign the 1965 66 general appropriation bill after Democrats urged delaying promised cuts until year end balance. The state closed the year with a record surplus of at least 102.7 million dollars, easing pressure on taxes. The Senate approved a Democratic version costing 1151 billion, about 20 million more than Scranton favored, with House action on salary increases for governors cabinet officials and a 1.7 million measure for a 10 percent wage boost for state college faculty.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Legislative Democrats
House
Joshua Eilberg
Senate
John Devlin
Devlin
Commonwealth
Tilberg
Legislative Conference
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Page
Splinter Kills Boy in Abandoned Schoolhouse
Nine year old David Davies of West Mansfield died from puncture wounds after a board he was breaking splintered and pierced his throat while he and two other children played in a basement tile wall of an abandoned Butler school. His 12 year old brother Daniel and another child were present. A passerby could not revive him.
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Butler
David Davies
West Winfield
Davies
Daniel
Senator Morse Urges All-Out Democratic Effort to Stop War
Sen Wayne Morse urged the Johnson administration to exhaust all means through the United Nations to end the Vietnam War. He argued the US cannot stop the war alone and that UN cooperation could yield a peace imposed by the world body. Morse criticized Johnson’s UN speech as honoring the charter less in practice and urged US willingness to accept international obligations.
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Washington
Wayne Morse
Johnson
Viet Nam
United Nations
Oregon Democrat
U.N
Morse
United States
Senate
Mansfield
Veteran Actor Sid Marion Dead at 6 in Hollywood
Los Angeles authorities report the veteran character actor Sid Marion died Tuesday in Hollywood from a heart attack. Born Sidney Marienberg, he appeared on numerous Broadway shows and acted in more than 100 films. Friends and family plan a final tribute tomorrow.
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Los Angeles
Sid Marion
Hollywood
Sidney Marienberg
CJ Shows Gains In Volume And Earnings In '64
Shareholders at Jamestown Corp spa meeting heard the firm rose in earnings and business volume in 1964 over 1963. They voted to exercise an option to buy stock held by H H Keppel and family, long time minority interests. Several directors were elected to replace deceased or retiring members, with new officers named including Hillstrom as president and Williams as treasurer.
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Jamestown Corp
Jamestown
H. H. Keppel and
Keppel
H. H. Keppel
Martin Keppel
Batebara Treat
Mary Helene Williams
Charles A. Williams
L. Richard Fuller
Edward S. Thompson
Boy Dies From Poison In Crackerball Incident
A four year old swallowed a crackerball and died from arsenic poisoning. Autopsy by Dr Milcolm Helpern confirms poisoning as cause. The boy was visiting his grandparents in Riverhead Long Island and died en route to a New York City hospital. Authorities seek the crackerballs seen as candy like toys from Japan and Taiwan designed to rise when struck.
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New York
Milcolm Helpern
Helpern
Riverhead
Long Island
New York City
Woelpern
Japan
Tai- Wan
Appeals Could Stall Merger and Cost the Counties
In January a convention of 52 directors from the Carry Area Jointure Union County Area Jointure and Sparta Merged District aims to elect a nine member interim committee for the proposed merged district approved by the state. Ten of 11 county districts have filed appeals heard in Dauphin County court, possibly delaying the merger. If not heard before January Corry Jointure faces further losses as delays keep higher state reimbursements from the merger from flowing, while the State Supreme Court ruling on Act 299 may accelerate mergers statewide.
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Carry Area School Jointure
Union Cty Area Jointure
Sparta
Hile County
Dauphin County
Maurice Kolpein
Corty
State Supreme Court
Kolpein
Erie County
Fire destroys barn near Columbus causing $10000 loss
Firefighters report a barn on the Clove Braswell farm on the Columbus Lattsville road burned yesterday afternoon with about $10,000 damage to the building and contents. Columbus fire officials say the blaze began from a faulty extension cord and crews battled the flames for two hours.
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Clove Braswell
Braswell
Government safety rules to govern 1967 car purchases
The General Services Administration has set seven safety features for all new cars bought, effective September 28 1966. Key points include smog control devices and a steering wheel that cannot intrude more than five inches in a head on crash at 20 mph. Estimated price impact ranges from 100 to 150 dollars. California already imposes exhaust controls and New York debates similar limits.
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Washington
General Services Administration
Automobile Manufacturers Association
Detroit
California
New York
Deny Reds Behind III School Protests Stir Daley Claim
Chicago Mayor Daley alleged that Communists aided and influenced demonstrations at hearings on May 25 26 27. Civil rights leaders condemned the claim while police documented lists of 11 names used to support the assertion.
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Chicago
Richard J. Daley
Daley
Eveyone
Midwest
House Committee On Un-American Activities
Benjamin C. Willis
Willis
Pope Likely to Attend U N General Assembly
The Vatican observer said Pope Paul VI is expected to attend the upcoming U N General Assembly session, which begins September 21. Alberto Giovannatti noted it is premature to estimate timing or duration but expressed hope the Pope will address the 114 national assembly.
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United Nations, N. Y
Vatican
United Nations
Paul VI
U.N. General Assembly
Mser
Alberto Giovannatti
Holy See
National Assembly
General Assembly
Tito Moscow Visit Marks Warming Cold War Ties
Tito and Moscow officials report improving relations after a state visit. The talks focus on cooperation with the Soviet Union and easing tensions between Yugoslavia and the USSR.
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Tito
Moscow
Court Upholds Pennsylvanias School Realignment Act
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court unanimously upheld the 1963 school reorganization act that consolidates districts with under 4 000 pupils for 1981 82. Chief Justice Samuel Roberts said the act uses a detailed process with local officials to achieve fewer, larger districts and better education. The decision rejected challenges from Chartier Valley Joint School District and others claiming the act was an unlawful delegation of legislative power.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Supreme’ Court
Samuel Roberts
Opini
John C. Pe Seis
Coburn
Housing Bill Squeaks Through House Vote
The 208-202 House approval of a 5.2 billion housing measure includes a revised rent supplement plan for low income families. The bill now moves toward Senate approval, with a four year program funded by grants loans and guarantees. President Johnson praised the vote as historic aiding hundreds of thousands in housing.
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Johnson
Senate
House
Senate Banking Committee
Eta
Baker Probe Triggers Senate Ethics Watchdog Plan
Washington AP The Bobby Baker investigation prompted Senate leaders to form four permanent ethics committees. Three senators from each party were chosen for the new standards and conduct panel, but announcement held until the Baker report concluded. Reports say Baker abused office for personal gain and possible conflicts of interest.
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Washington
Bobby Baker
Senate
Committee On
Mike Mansfield
Baker
Rules Committee
Senate Eistatia Eee
Pickens
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