B52 Raid Seals Mu Gia Pass and Hits Viet Cong Route
U S Air Force reports the first B52 raid on North Vietnam caused massive landslides that sealed the Mu Gia Pass used to funnel men and supplies to the Viet Cong in the south. A Viet Cong mortar attack on Tan Son Nhut airport killed seven and wounded many, destroying aircraft and funneling materials.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S. Air Force
North Viet Nam
Mu Gia
South Nam
N’s
Vilian
Skyraider
Tan Son Nhut
Castro Slipping Says Kennedy
New York AP Sen Edward M. Kennedy said there is growing disenchantment in Cuba with Fidel Castro's regime. His brother Robert Kennedy urged the United States to be ready to assist and arrange for the escape of a few hundred Americans in Cuba seeking to leave.
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New York
Edward M
D-Mass
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Robert Kennedy
D-N.y
United States
Kennedys
Senate Caeeeny
Robert
Viet Nam Policy Protest Erupts Into Violence in Berkeley
A Viet Nam Day Committee rally in Berkeley turned violent as police clashed with about 3000 demonstrators near UC Berkeley. Six arrests were made on charges including assault on police, with injuries reported and at least one hospitalized.
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Berkeley
Calif
Viet Nam Day Committee
U. S
Southeast Asia
Bruce Baker
Telegraph Avenue
University of California
VDC
South Viet Nam
Johnson
Berkeley City Hall
Baker
Berkeley- Albany
Alameda County
Berkeley clash ends with police detaining Vietnam Day demonstrator
A Vietnam Day Committee protest in Berkeley California escalated to a melee last night as a demonstrator was forced to the ground by a local police officer. The incident highlights tensions during a volatile campus protest.
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Vietnam Day Committee
Berkeley
Calif
VDC
Psychologist links smoking denial to self as nonvictim
Dr. Bernard Mausner reports a four year study funded by the Public Health Service finding many smokers reject the idea their health could be harmed. He notes most agree smoking may injure health, yet see themselves as not at risk.
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Philadelphia
Bernard Mausner
U. S. Public Health Service
Senate Takes Up Reapportionment Controversy
Senate debates a one man one vote ruling and possible constitutional amendment to allow non population based apportionment for state legislatures. Dirksen leads a push with the refrain let the people decide while opponents warn of malapportionment. Senate Easter recess ends. next Wednesday targeted for a floor vote.
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Washington
Senate
Supreme Court
Everett M. Dirksen
Dirksen
House
Senate Judiciary Committee
Atlantic Storm Claims Three Aboard Luxury Liner Michelangelo
A mountain wave crashed over the Italian liner Michelangelo in a violent Atlantic storm, killing three including an American. Eleven others injured as the ship neared New York. Five men from a British freighter vanished 600 miles off Newfoundland. The master said the wave was 33 to 130 feet high with winds near 70 knots.
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New York
Michelangelo
Newfoundland
Genoa
Queen of Italy
Pener Gi Saletti
Penten
Saletti
Nordi
Steinbach
Berndt
Chicago
Europe
Germany
Tax Collections Running Higher Than Expected in 1966
Treasury officials report higher than expected tax receipts for the first quarter of 1966. The deficit forecast for the fiscal year faces cuts and Viet Nam war costs, with earlier estimates rising and conservative revenue projections noted.
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Washington
Treasury
Thon
Johnson
Audie Ae
Viet Nam politics could shape fall elections analysis
AP analysis outlines how South Viet Nam turmoil could sway Senate and House races. Replacements of Cao Ky’s military government, possible cease fire and Buddhist elections threaten U S policy. Johnson faces pressure as events unfold before the vote.
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Viet Nam
Jack Bell
Washington
Congress
South Viet Nam
Senate
House
Payer Cao Ky
Asia
Johnson
United States
Drive For Negro Votes Criticized
James Gardner former North Carolina GOP leader and congressional candidate condemned two GOP groups urging a broad push to win Southern Black votes. Gardner said the topic is sensitive and he would not comment further. Rep. Charles R. Jonas echoed that he seeks voters across sections who share GOP views.
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Raleigh
James Gardner
North Carolina Republican Party
GOP
Gardner
North Carolina
Central Committee
Republicans For Progress
Citizens
Yale University
Rocky Mount
Charles R. Jonas
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