Viet Nam Victory Claimed Near Bac Lieu and Da Nang Vicinity
Government forces routed Viet Cong after a dawn to night battle near Bac Lieu, 135 miles southwest of Saigon, with 18 South Vietnamese killed and 77 wounded. In Da Nang area, two U S Marine recon patrols were ambushed, one Marine killed and several wounded. US Navy planes struck targets in South Viet Nam while no strikes were reported on North Viet Nam. Total American combat deaths reached 374 since December 1961.
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South Viet Nam
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Mekong
Acm
da Nang Air Base
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North Viet Nam
Bac Lieu
Senate votes on amendment to voting rights bill
Washington AP reports the Senate debated an Ervin amendment striking at voting rights bill core. Civil rights advocates protested unseen provisions while Southern opponents argued they knew nothing of the changes. After floor huddles Mansfield withdrew his request to end the comedy of errors.
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Washington
Senate
Sam J. Ervin Jr
D.N.C
Mansfield
Dominican Bombings Threatened by Dominican Junta
Two junta planes circled Santo Domingo as Gen. Francisco Caminero warned rebels holding out in the capital may be bombed again if needed. The attack killed at least one person and targeted alleged violence incitement along the eastern west transport corridors to the United States.
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Dominican Republic
Santo Docope
Francisco J. Rivera
Associated
Rivera Caminero
Calestes
Bem
United States
Elias Wessin Y Wessin
Allen
Armed Forces Omnes
Boers
San Isidro
U.N. Calls for Dominican Cease-fire and Personal Representative
The U N Security Council unanimously demanded a cease-fire in the Dominican Republic and asked Secretary General U Thant to send a personal representative. The council acted after a rapid session urged by Jordan Ivory Coast and Malaysia amid ongoing violence in the Dominican Republic. The secretary general said he would move quickly to implement the mandate and keep the council informed.
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N.Y
U.N. Security Council
Dominican Republic
Sec
U Thant
Jordan
Ivory Coast
Malaysia
Council
Dominican Republic Crisis Deepens Amid OAS Rift
Santo Domingo faced imminent risk of destruction as rebels pressed pressure against Caamano Deno regime. The government claimed the Organization of American States failed to act while Cury criticized both the United States and the OAS and accused U S backed bombings. Diplomatic sources indicated Jordan and an Arab nation on the council were preparing a resolution seeking cessation of activities between the Dominican Republic and foreign powers.
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Francisco Caamano Deno
Organization of ‘American States
Cury
United States
OAS
Jordan
Red China May Have Tested Plutonium Device
Dr Lapp theorizes a plutonium explosive was tested by Red China possibly using a more powerful design than the event on Oct 16 The Atomic Energy Commission offered no comment on a Peking radio report supporting the claim Lapp cites sources claiming a plutonium separation plant is in operation and that Chinese officials have visited Oak Ridge Tennessee
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Red China
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Peking
Pri
Orient
Red Chinese
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Oklahoma judge ousted after 16 years amid bribery verdict
Justice Johnson of the Oklahoma Supreme Court was found guilty of taking bribes and removed from office after 16 years. Governor Bellmon announced immediate steps to fill the vacancy, with a temporary appointee serving until November. The conviction stemmed from a $7,500 bribe in a 1957 tax appeal case and a $2,000 payment.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Henry Bellman
Supreme Court
Bellmon
Johson
Johnson
Senate
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Roy Grantham
Lou Allard
House Ing
House of Red Supreme Court
Selected Investments Corp
China claims second atomic test amid arms race
AP reports Communist China announced a second nuclear detonation over western mainland at 10 am Peking time. Beijing said tests are within refined limits and aimed at defense, while warning the United States against blackmail and threats.
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Tokyo
China
United States
Peking
Washington
State Department
Robert J. McCloskey
UNC Not Committed to Student Demands Says Sharp
CHAPEL HILL North Carolina AP Chancellor Paul F Sharp said the University of North Carolina has not committed to student demands for student participation in hiring and curriculum matters He denied any in principle acceptance of Students for Teaching demands and emphasized keeping open communication among students faculty administration and the public.
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Chapel Hill
N.C
Paul F
University of North Wa
Sharp
Queen Dedicates JFK Memorial in Runnymeade
Queen Elizabeth II and Mrs Kennedy dedicate Britain's memorial to John F Kennedy on Magna Carta fields near Windsor Castle. The ceremony honors the late president with his family present including Caroline and John Jr., joined by Robert and Edward Kennedy. The memorial rests on an acre of meadow by the Thames, marking historical ties and shared liberty.
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London
Princess Radziwill
John, Jr
Runnymede
Queen Elizabeth
John F. Kennedy
England
Britain
America
Caroline
John F. Jr
Robert F
Edward M. Kennedy
Stephen Smith
Peter Lawford
John
United States of America
John F
Getting GI's Out Is Big Problem
AP correspondent William L. Ryan surveys the Dominican Republic as about 21 000 U S personnel face potential departure. He warns of Communist and Castroist influence, distrust among the middle class, and fears of a regional upheaval if American troops leave. The intervention is seen as a possible deterrent to a broader revolt.
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William L. Ryan
Domingo
Dominican Republic
Peomsonnel
Isanding
Sam
San
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