Loss Of At Least 24 Skilled Pilots In Fire
The Oriskany fire widens Navy pilot shortages with about 2,000 carrier pilots, 750 below goal, and 40 missions a month over North Vietnam. Officials seek jet transition schools and expanded training to avert a Viet Nam air war crisis amid rising losses and resignations.
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GOP Outlook for the South Faces White Fear and Jobs
The piece cites Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi Republicans arguing Democratic leaders rely on racial fear to mobilize disaffected voters. It portrays a new Southern voter seeking education, industrial growth, jobs, hospital facilities, and a climate of racial harmony, challenging politicians who rely on hatred.
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Mississippi
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New South
Preacher Harrington Targets Downtown Detroit Strips
Reverend Bob Harrington, known as the preaching evangelist, toured downtown Detroit critiquing moral vice while handing out religious literature at a strip club. He contrasted conversion with self righteousness and noted plans to open ministry offices in Saigon, Las Vegas, and Hollywood after starting on Bourbon Street in New Orleans in 1938.
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Queen and Philip Visit Mass Graves After Disaster
The royal couple toured the May Road disaster site where 81 children were buried in two trench graves. The queen, tearful in blue eyes, placed a wreath and spoke with bereaved families before meeting Jim Williams at his cottage for tea and later talking with stunned children and parents at the junior school site. The scene was silent as sorrow weighed on the crowd.
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Moon Soviet announce limits on lunar photography missions
The Moon race narrative notes the Soviet and American aims, with Tuna 12 limited to picture taking and reporting on near lunar space. US Luna 9, the first successful lander, produced in orbit imagery. Johnson’s peace speech intertwined with space photography debates.
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Virginia Governor Defends Economy Amid Byrd Attack
Gov. Godwin rebutted Sen. Byrd attack as misleading on Virginia’s economy saying the state added about 177,000 jobs in four years and that growth is among the nation’s best. He accused Traylor of attempting to bury the truth while Traylor argued fitness for office and truthful campaigning. Byrd declined to comment.
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Thailand Leaders Pledge Strong Stand on Communists
President Johnson met with Prime Minister Thanom Kittikachorn at Government House amid talks on boosting U S military aid to Thailand. Officials cited a 1967 arms package of about 60 million with 20 million more than 1966 and discussed increased economic and transportation aid as Bangkok pursues its five year plan.
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Johnson urges peace as outbreaks loom in Bangkok visit
The government reports both groups are preparing for fresh outbreaks. In Bangkok, Johnson told Chulalongkorn University leaders to seek a peaceful settlement in Vietnam and urged Ha Noi rulers to lay aside arms and negotiate. He then met Thai Prime Minister Thanom on Thailand's troubles.
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Viet Nam
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Johnson signs far eastern education act on Asian soil
The Hanoi regime has rejected similar U S proposals in the past and there is no sign of a change. At a university ceremony Johnson signed the International Education Act after beginning his 31,000 mile seven nation Far Eastern tour. The law aims to boost U S university capabilities in international study and research.
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Congress
North Viet Nam air war and Saigon ground actions reported
Reports from Saigon detail heavy air operations against North Viet Nam with 413 U.S. planes lost, plus a downed F100 near Saigon bringing South Viet Nam losses to 131. In the Mekong Delta fighting waned after Viet Cong assaults. the 4th Division arrived near Pleiku amid attacks and base-park explosions. US air power, including BS2 and Skyraider aircraft, supported operations as ground units clashed with North Vietnamese forces along the central coast and near Cambodian border.
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Pleiku
U.S
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Guam
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Tay Ninh
Housewife Revolt Against Rising Food Prices Spreads
New York AP report notes food price protests spreading to more states as housewives press grocers. Some stores paused games and giveaways or sent coffee and doughnuts to pickets, while markets note consumer pressure helped cut butter prices. Dairies cut milk to 7 cents a gallon. Denver chains consider Sunday closings to trim costs.
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Associated Press
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Albuquerque
Denver
Housewives Lead Wide Price Protest Across States
A broad wave of protests and boycotts by housewives in New Jersey Florida Ohio and New York targets rising food prices. Groups like YELP and MILK urge lower costs while picketing stores and pressuring wholesalers processors and retailers to open their books.
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N.J
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Eileen Smith
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Ohio
Richard Probst
Baltimore
Michael F. Stilwell
Plane engine fire forces fighter to abort mission
A single engine, single seat FSGH tactical fighter attached to the 138th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Hancock Field Syracuse suffered an in-flight engine fire and stopped. The second fighter, piloted by Lt Col John Etherington of Syracuse, returned to Hancock Field.
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