Oregon Primary Voters Fewer Than Expected, Lodge Leads
Oregon Republicans brace for a record turnout of about 265000 as six candidates compete. Polls show Henry Cabot Lodge ahead, though interest wanes. Rockefeller campaigns to halt Goldwater in California while Goldwater dusts off Oregon presence with his sons aiding the effort.
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Walter R. Mears
Portland
Ore
Oregon
Henry Cabot Lodge
Lodge
New Hampshire
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
California
Arizona
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Washington
Senate
Barry Jr
Michael
Do-It-Yourself Census Proves Big Success
Louisville AP reports the first large metropolitan do it yourself census drew a colossal response. About 160000 of 240000 mailed forms were returned by midnight across Jefferson County Louisville and parts of Indiana Clark and Boyd counties. Officials aim to test another metro area next year seeking funds from Congress.
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John E. Johnson
Louisville, Ky
Louisville
U.S
Jefferson County
Ohio River
Indiana
Clark and
Boyd
John Baker
Bureau
Congress
Senate Turmoil as Baker Probe Vote Fails
In a tight Senate clash to reopen and expand the Bobby Baker investigation, the measure was defeated 42-33. Democratic leaders sparred with Republican voices as Ed Kennedy presided, blocking a move to widen the probe to cover campaign funds and outside dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chadwick
Washington
Bobby Baker
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Clifford P. Case
R-N.j
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Mansfield
Baker
John J. Williams
R-Del
Senate Rules Committee
Johnson
U S To Boost South Vietnamese Air Power by One Third
Washington AP says the United States will raise the new striking power of the South Vietnamese Air Force by about a third. An additional 75 Skyraider dive bombers will push total to over 100 this summer. Training will double the 400 Vietnamese pilots, pushing them to fly combat missions while U.S. trainers stay largely out of combat. Defense Secretary McNamara said the plan aims to rapidly expand Vietnamese air capability and later withdraw U.S. personnel once locals master tasks.
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Washington
United States
South Viet Nam
Associated Press
U.S
Viet Nam
Robert S. McNamara
McNamara
White House
Saigon
Johnson
Viet Cong Ambush Kills 51 in Vietnam Saigon Area
Communist Viet Cong forces ambushed a government relief column 22 miles north of Saigon. Fifty one government troops were killed and about 30 were wounded, including an American Ranger officer. Ten soldiers were reported missing as the attack disrupted near Tan Uyen along the Dong Nai River.
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Peter Arnett
Saigon
Viet Nam
Tradi
Dong Nai River
Spy Claims Idealistic Motives in Sweden Spy Trial
Col Stig Wennerstrom testified that his 14 year espionage for the Russians was driven by idealistic motives to preserve world peace and balance. Prosecutors seek life in prison, the maximum peacetime penalty, while the defense asks for a 12 year fixed term. Verdict set for June 12. 160 Swedish defense secrets said to have been turned over.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Stig Wennerstrom
Moscow
Wennerstrom
United States
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Pathet Lao Captures Tha Thom Base Near Vientiane
The Pathet Lao seized Tha Thom base about 100 miles northeast of Vientiane, captured from neutralist forces. The defense ministry said North Vietnam joined in the attack, with two neutralist companies defecting to the Pathet Lao and forming part of the assault force.
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Vientiane
Laos
Shurshy
Pathet Lao
Tha Thom
Fense Ministry
Mmunist North Viet Nam
Munique
Upcoming Series On How To Avoid Heart Attack
A two expert team reviews the book Your Heart Has Nine Lives in twelve Enter prise installments. The guide offers age independent steps to reduce heart risk, including managing blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and exercise. Dr Paul Dudley White praises the work as a masterpiece for couples and older readers.
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America
Alton Blakeslee
Jeremiah Stamier
Enterprise
Blakeslee - Stamler
Paul Dudley White
Eisenhower
Wakefield students stack 50 in bed world record attempt
Frazer Cartwright, 16, described four tons of humanity pressing atop him at Wakefield Technical and Art College in York shire as students climbed to set a bed record. The mass toppled into chaos with blood from a nose and Frazer fainting before artificial respiration revived him.
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London
Frazer Cartwright
Wakefield
Frazer
Lady Fliers Agree To Air Race
Jer rie Mock accepts a challenge to race Joan Merriam Smith to settle who is the superior globe circling flyer The Columbus Ohio housewife points to her 29 day around the world flight while Mrs Smith from Long Beach California completed a 47 day globe traverse Both say race talks hinge on route and conditions with doubts about whether the event will happen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, Ohio
Jerrie Mock
Joan Merriam Smith
Mrs. Smith
Wall Street Brokerage Firm Head Kills Self
Vernon C. Walston, president of Walston & Co., shot himself in his Wall Street office after a day of reflection on death. The 58 year old founder of the firm, with about 100 branches and assets of 151 million, left no note and appeared in good health aside from possible overwork. Walston helped the Williston firm during the soybean oil scandal last year, and his sons Carl and Jack are firm vice presidents.
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New York
Vernon C. Walston
Walston & Co
Wall Street
Thhey
Walston
J. R. Williston & Beane, Inc
Perry
Okla
Bank of America
Visalia
Calif
San Francisco
New York City
Carl
Jack
Williston
New York Stock Exchange
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Case
Reds
Tan Uyen
Jeremiah Stamler, M.D
Lady Fliers
Head
Vernon
Aden
Dennis Neeld
Spikes
Taiz
Yemen
Jof
Britain
Robin Edwardes
Pvt
John
Conserva
Edwardes
Douglas-Home
South Arabian Federation
Repub- Television
Gamal Ali
Nasser
Middle East
Arab World
Westher
High Point
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