Battle urges Holland to resign over highway probe
William Battle, a former U S ambassador, called for Richard Holland to resign from the state highway commission citing bad judgment and political controversy. He said the resigned removal would be for the good of the state while noting Holland’s ties to land development and potential conflicts. A special investigator found no evidence of Holland wrongdoing, but Battle maintained the demand amid a broader political backlash.
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Unconditional Gaza Surrender Signed by UAR Governor
Gen Munam Abdul Husseini, governor of the Gaza Strip under the United Arab Republic, signs an unconditional surrender to Israeli forces. The document acknowledges Israeli control of Gaza City and the entire Gaza Strip.
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War in the Middle East Sends Tremors Through Global Markets
The AP reports stock markets tumble as Israel-Arab hostilities flare, then rebound as investors regain confidence. Oil output halts in Libya, Saudi Arabia, and the Gulf while Egypt shuts the Suez Canal. a cease-fire lifts oil-shortage fears for Europe and Asia.
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Israelis Land Pivotal Victory In Middle East War
The Associated Press reports that within hours on day one Israel achieved a sweeping victory over Arab forces, breaking the Egyptian blockade at the Gulf of Aqaba and seizing Old Jerusalem. Israel seeks a new regional security setup as Nasser concedes a grave setback and resigns.
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Fragmented global crises mix Middle East war and Vietnam
The report sketches a volatile mix of regional tensions with Israel and Arab blocs, U S and Soviet involvement, and a shifting Vietnam scene. It notes a major Khe Sanh battle and 63 NVA deaths in 80 minutes, with 18 Marines killed and 27 wounded, while power grid disruptions echo past Blackouts.
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