Oil Fire Spreading in Gulf and Global Tensions Rise
Reports describe an expanding Shell drilling platform fire in the Gulf of Mexico as a major incident with 22 wells affected and potential gas cylinder explosions feared. Separately, Nixon seeks indefinite European forces, Vietnam casualties rise, and a string of international and domestic policy actions unfold, including a call for war camp inspections and new population control funding. The weather record set in Chicago dazzles, while budget bills for housing and foreign aid advance amid Congressional contention.
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Nasser Delays Peace Reply to Move Missiles Forward
Cairo sources say President Nasser delayed answering U S peace proposals for six weeks to allow Egypt to shift antiaircraft missiles toward the Suez Canal front with Israel. Heikal, a confidant and former information minister, said Nasser ordered moving missile batteries and building more missiles despite difficulties.
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Teen slaps Nixon on stage over Vietnam speech
Debra Jean Sweet, 19, a Wisconsin antihunger leader and church worker, rejected being treated as a symbol after accepting a Nixon medal in the White House. She told him she would not believe his sincerity until the Vietnam War ends. Nixon said they were doing their best, then turned away. Her father supported her but wished a more constructive statement. Abbott Hoffman, the Chicago Seven figure, surrendered to begin an 11 day jail term for resisting arrest at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Hoover will remain FBI director, and Howard Hughes traveled to Paradise Island.
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Commander Ray dies after long illness at Beale AFB
Retired Rear Adm. Mer cert James Ray former commander of U S naval forces in the Philippines when Pearl Harbor was bombed died at 77 at Beale AFB Hospital after hospitalization since Oct 12. He served as chief of staff of the 16th Naval District at the outbreak of World War II and later commanded the battleship Maryland during island invasions. The Eisenhower Room at Blair House will be dedicated today with Mamie Eisenhower attending.
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