Congo Asks Return of Tshombe
The Congo government seeks extradition of Mobutu exiled former premier Moise Tshombe, held in Algiers after a hijacked plane incident. Congo accuses Tshombe of treason and subversion tied to Katanga secession. he was sentenced to death in absentia.
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Congo
Kinshasa
The
Algeria
Moise Tshombe
Madrid
Mobu
Tshombe
Ting
Mobutu
Algiers
Palma de Mallorca
Mediterranean
Ibiza
Spanish Balearics
Paris
Houari
Boumedienne
Boufarik Military Air Field
der Tshombe
Thomas Tshombe
McHer
Patrice Lumumba
Lumumba
Katanga
U.N
Simba
Joseph Kasavubu
Kasavubu
Rae
Rain eases flood threat at Laurel Hill Dam
In Lawrenceburg Tennessee engineers say rain eased the pressure on an earthen dam threatening a 2 mile lake. Downstream residents prepared to evacuate if needed while a mobile radio network warned of changes as workers lower water and monitor seepage. Officials expect potential flooding could reach within minutes if the dam fails.
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Lawrenceburg
Tenn
Tolj
middle-Tennessee
Fred Stanberry
Laurel Hill
States Game and Fish Commissioner
Critix
Cal
Bob Galloway
Commission
R Gdime
Buffalo Riots Ended by Job Promise and Calm Returns
In Buffalo New York after three days of racial disturbances police used tear gas and shotgun fire. The Citizens Council pledged 300 jobs and job centers to calm tensions and end the riot fallout. The NAACP called the promise a commitment from the white power structure. 73 injured and 202 arrested as 30 fires were set.
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Buffalo
N.Y
East Side
Citizens Council On Human Relations
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Robert B. Howard
Spending Debate Hits June Use of State Funds
Harrisburg AP reports House Minority Leader Fineman accuses the Shafer administration of approving about 260 million dollars in spending in June, double the average for 1966 67. Shafer defends revenue estimates and notes a 1 42385 million general fund intake for the just ended year with a projected 1967 68 revenue outlook.
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Harrisburg
House
Herbert Fineman
Shafer
Philadelphia
Democrat
Fineman
Pennsylvania
RFK and party navigate Colorado River toward Grand Canyon ascent
Senator Robert Kennedy along with 43 guests rode the rapids of the Colorado River as part of a Grand Canyon trip. The group traveled about 20 miles in four rafts and camped overnight roughly 19 miles from the climb’s start. The journey began Friday.
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Grand Canyon National Park
Ariz
Robert Kennedy
Dn.y
Colorado River
Grand Canyon
Cardinal Krol Returns as Cardinal Opens Year of Faith
Cardinal John Krol arrives at Philadelphia International from Rome after being named Prince of the Church. A crowd of about 3000 greets him, then he leads a pontifical mass at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul to inaugurate the Year of Faith. He is joined by Philadelphia Mayor Tate and Bishop Corson of the Methodist church. He says the pope made him a cardinal as a compliment to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
John Cardinal Krol
Philadelphia International Airport
Rome
Fred P. Corson
International Airport
Cardinal Krol
Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
Arch
Diniec
Phil Iladelphia
James H. J
Tate
Fred P. Corsonjt
Methodist Church
Paul
Archdiocese of
Shriver Defends OEO as GOP Seeks Dismantling Effort
In Washington AP dispatch, Sargent Shriver warns of a bleak outlook for the Office of Economic Opportunity as Congress weighs 1968 funding. He cites possible cuts and a GOP plan to dismantle OEO, replacing it with a White House council, while urging continued anti poverty leadership and funding.
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Washington
Sargent Shriver
Congress
Office of Economic Opportunity
Shriver
Labor and Health
Education
Wefare
Johnson
OEO
America
Gop
House
Albert A. Quie
Minnesota
Charles E. Goodell
New York
Council of Economic Opportunity Advisers
White House
Quie
Goodell
Politfica
Queen Elizabeth Tours Expo 67 Under Tight Security
Queen Elizabeth tours Expo 67 in Montreal with heavy security as police bar demonstrators and bystanders from the island. Guards and rope barriers limit visitor access while the royal yacht Britannia is docked and the itinerary features pavilions from Britain to Canada. The queen then sails to Kingston and returns home Wednesday.
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Montreal
Elizabeth
Securi
Quebec
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
St. Lawrence River
Isoks
Britain
Canada
Ontario
Atlantic Provinces
Ottawa
Exporom
Cornwall
Ont
Prince Philip
Britannia
Hull
Kingston
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Youth Opportunity League
Urban League
Frank A. Sedita
Raphal Dubard
Cochairman
Citizens Council
RFK
Fauh
Senate
Joe Zitarelli
MacDods
Woodlyn
A. R. Carpenter
Market St
Phila
Labor Day
Chester
Pesta Italiano Spaghatti
Ey aLee Rutler
Spend A Safe & Sane
Baltimore
Sue
J Stanpoo
Weiner
St. Chester
Franklin Ave
Amosland Rd
Morton, Penne
Fedders
Seidman’s
Highland Ave
Bethel RD
Jron Yay Orkers
Savings '& Loan Association
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