U S Sinks Three Ships in Tonkin Area Reported by Tass
Tass, the Soviet news agency, said three unidentified ships were sunk by American destroyers in the Gulf of Tonkin after reports that five vessels were fired upon. The agency claimed the action was a hostile provocation and warned of dangerous consequences for U S.
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De Gaulle Opens 27 Day South America Tour
President Charles de Gaulle arrives in Caracas for a 27 day goodwill tour of South America. He will travel through Venezuela Colombia Ecuador Bolivia Peru Chile Argentina Uruguay and Brazil delivering about 50 speeches while facing security concerns from exile groups. The trip aims to restore French influence and strengthen ties with Latin America.
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Humphrey to disclose financial report amid wealth questions
Senator Hubert H. Humphrey plans to reveal his net worth on Tuesday amid questions about finances. He says the family finances include a paid Minnesota house, government bonds, and investments, with comparisons to President Johnson and others.
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Johnson Leads Goldwater Nationwide in Harris Survey
Louis Harris reports 63 37 percent national advantage for Johnson over Goldwater in the 1964 presidential race. Johnson gains in East Midwest and West while Goldwater narrows the South to 50 50. Conservative voters split 50 50, with 36 percent of Republicans backing Johnson. Not sure voter share favors Goldwater.
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Total Job Security Is Goal
David J. McDonald president of the United Steelworkers of America announced a campaign to deliver total job security to members during the union’s week long convention in Atlantic City New Jersey. He outlined a 116 page report calling for higher wages and broader contract gains and said workers should gain full career security with pension insurance supplementary unemployment benefits and extended vacation as permanent employees move toward honorable retirement.
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Wind-Whipped Fire Destroys Dozens of Homes in Calistoga
A wind driven forest fire swept into Calistoga California destroying between 35 and 50 homes and burning seven thousand acres of timber. Evacuation of most residents occurred overnight with no casualties reported. Firefighters faced 40 mph winds gusting to 70 as flames sparked blazes around the Napa Valley.
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Johnson Outlines Campaign Movements Across States
President Johnson outlined travel plans to visit more than 30 states campaign stops and engagements with leaders in El Paso and Oklahoma City. He spoke at a news conference about touring, a Tonkin incident, and potential rail strike questions. He planned to attend Brown University events and address a convocation if possible.
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Goldwater's Charlotte Visit Trimmed to Under Three Hours
Sen Barry Goldwater's planned overnight stay in Charlotte was cut to under three hours due to conflicts. He arrives at Douglas Airport at 7 p.m. and leaves for Washington at 9:20 p.m. He will speak at 8:30 p.m. at the Coliseum with Sen Strom Thurmond and North Carolina Republicans in attendance.
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Viet Nam Slips Toward Collapse Amid General Strike
In Saigon a general strike crippled communications and city services including port activity power and water supplies with Viet Cong role suspected. In O Non, student demonstrators from rival factions seized the radio station and besieged the province.
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Viet Nam Siege Eases as Montagnard Troop Clash Reported
Reports say the general siege around Ban Me Thuot eased while tense conditions persisted. Montagnard tribesmen trained by Americans allegedly killed 17 South Vietnamese Special Forces before seizing a radio station and camps. They seek autonomy across four provinces, about a quarter of Viet Nam's land area.
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Goldwater assails handling of Tonkin Gulf crisis
Barry Goldwater, campaigning in Charlotte, denounces the Johnson administration for a crisis of the week foreign policy over the Gulf of Tonkin incident. He accuses officials of distorting news, notes no American damage, and cites past August attacks prompting retaliation.
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Biggest U S Bomber XB70A Makes Test Flight
Palmia de Calif AP The XB70A, America's largest bomber, lifted off at 8 38 a m local time on its first test flight The craft aims for 2000 mph and 80000 ft but the test crew planned a cautious 800 mph and 35000 ft staying within glide distance of Edwards AFB 30 miles away The flight is to last about two hours with no extended excursion.
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East German Leader Grotewohl Dies After Illness
Otto Grotewohl prime minister of East Germany died today after a long illness believed due to leukemia according to the East German news agency ADN. The obituary notes his long service in East German government and leadership during the postwar era.
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