Clashes Along DMZ Endure in Vietnam War Fighting
Allied infantry and South Vietnamese forces clash across four northern fronts near the Me Namara Wall. In Gio Linh and other positions, 215 North Vietnamese were reported killed, with additional Marines and ARVN units engaging along the DMZ. President Thieu warned of a possible general offensive within weeks as casualty figures rise and morale remains high. A separate report from Montevideo notes student demonstrations after the death of Liber Arce, with a massive funeral march and police response including tear gas.
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Romania and Czechs hail reform drive at Prague talks
Romania's Nicolae Ceausescu and Czechoslovakia's Alexandr Dubcek met at Hradeany Castle after a Prague airport reception to toast Czechoslovakia joining a group of nations pursuing independence from Moscow. The two leaders praised reform efforts as the visit followed Ceausescu's independent stance announced over a year ago.
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Democratic National Convention Faces Deluge of Challenges
The Democratic Party sent Chicago a file of challenges to nearly 1,000 of 5,611 delegates and alternates for the August 26 convention. Credentials officials fear pandemonium as they plan to hear 17 challenges from 15 states, including a test of loyalty to Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy that could affect 300 seats across more than 20 states.
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Wallace gains in fight to get on ballots
Third party presidential candidate George C. Wallace announced voter petitions ready for filing in Missouri as part of his push to appear on ballots in all 50 states. This move could place him on ballots in at least 38 states, with potential for 39, following a Massachusetts ruling that racism cannot justify keeping him off that state's November ballot.
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New Era if MIRV Armed Missiles Reach Flight Tests
Cape Kennedy prepares for today’s test launches of two long range missiles the Navy Poseidon and Air Force Minuteman 3 both with MIRV multiple independently targeted reentry vehicles MIRV allows three to ten hydrogen bombs per missile enabling broad target coverage and challenging existing antimissile defenses.
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Missiles Site Cables Cut by Gunfire in Illinois
Illinois Bell Telephone confirms cables to a Nike missile site and Glenview Naval Air Station were cut by gunfire. Electrical workers have been on strike since May amid a wave of cable slashing reports. Washington also opened a Population Research Center focusing on birth control health effects and maternal child health.
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Threatened Police Revolt Calmed by Discipline Threat
In New York a threatened police revolt subsided after Commissioner Leary warned patrolmen to obey superior officers. President Cassese of the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association issued tough guidelines amid alleged interference by Lindsay aides. Leary warned disciplinary action for disobedience. In Washington, July industrial output rose to a record 2,165.3 percent of the 1957-59 average, with weather bringing storms and a tornado near St. Louis. Louisville saw a 200-strong black rally end peacefully amid isolated violence near a bombed Negro church and a fire tax coal bin incident.
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Johnson Health Upbeat Says White House
President Johnson’s doctors report good general health with no significant change since 1966. Press secretary George Christian noted the assessment covers all issues including diverticulosis, and said the tone is reassuring from the Texas White House. Daley backs Johnson 100 percent, pledging solid Democratic support.
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JFK Jr Switches Schools Over Second Grade Troubles
John F Kennedy Jr moves from St David's School to Collegiate School on the West Side amid controversy over repeating second grade. Mrs Kennedy reportedly rejects St David's recommendation, spurring a funding and admissions choice backed by Bernstein Bacall. Collegiate praised for democratic character and diverse student body.
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Hoffa Appeal Sought for 1964 Conviction Reversal
James R. Hoffa the imprisoned Teamsters Union president faced a Thursday appeal bid in the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago to overturn his 1964 conviction for fraud and conspiracy tied to the union multimillion dollar pension fund.
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