Marines Fail In Three Day DMZ Sweep In Vietnam
U S Marines end a three day DMZ sweep with only sporadic contact and 57 North Vietnamese killed. Marine casualties were four killed and 99 wounded. B52s conducted four raids across Vietnam against Viet Cong concentrations. Northern air war saw 102 missions by jet fighter-bombers amid heavy antiaircraft fire. Two Navy planes were shot down. one Skyhawk crewed aircraft is missing. Large arms and munitions seized from a grounded Communist trawler. In Suez area Egypt and Israel observe a cease fire delay as UN observers prepare. Arab summit accuses US Britain of collusion with Israel. Israel says Egypt blocks UN observer communications.
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Rioters Arrested After Explosive Raids in Hong Kong
Police and British troops conducted dawn and afternoon raids across Hong Kong arresting at least 575 suspected agitators. Two suspected Communist terrorists were killed. more than ten wounded during pre dawn operations. Weapons such as spears and daggers were seized at union buildings tied to a Beijing backed effort to humiliate the British.
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Congolese Army Prepares to Move Against Kisangani Mercenaries
Congolese forces reportedly geared up Sunday to strike, aiming at the mercenaries who seized Kisangani last week and retreated into the rain forest with about 25 trucks. The group was seen in Punia and Obokote, roughly 300 miles southeast of Kisangani.
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Congress to Act in Rail Strike
Washington leaders from both parties met with President Johnson to pledge legislation to end the railroad work stoppage. The plan is to terminate the House Senate conference deadlock on two bills and push a 90 day no strike period with a wage settlement if needed. The measure would go to the House for rapid approval with Speaker McCormick and GOP leaders forecasting swift action.
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U S Backing Romania For U N Assembly Leader
The United States has tentatively agreed to back Romania’s Foreign Minister Corneliu Manescu for the presidency of the next General Assembly session. His election in September would make him the first Communist diplomat in the postwar era. Washington hopes to secure a majority for Manescu unless the Soviet Union retaliates against Romania’s more independent Communist stance.
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Sue Bradley declines Miss USA title in protest
Sue Bradley 19, Miss California and former Miss USA runnerup, refused the Miss USA crown after Sylvia Hitchcock won in Miami. She cited phony contests and said the title should go to Miss Florida. Bradley explained she would not want the life of a pageant queen despite possible travel benefits.
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Auto Strike Likely After UAW Demands
DETROIT reports the auto industry faced an imminent strike as the UAW submitted contract demands in September. GM vice president Louis G. Seaton called the proposals fully unrealistic while Chrysler's John D. B. Leary said some problems seem insurmountable. Ford's Malcolm Denise described settlement obstacles as very rough.
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Rubber wage talks resume after settlements at Goodrich
Akron reports United Rubber Workers move toward bargaining as Goodyear Firestone and Uniroyal prepare to return to talks after last week settlements with General and B F Goodrich. The latter's 0.43 per hour raise helped set a pattern for broader agreements.
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Violent Shipyard Strike Ends at Newport News
A week long strike at Newport News shipyard violence dispersed as union leaders urged settlement and 15000 members voted to approve. Workers begin returning with the midnight shift at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co.
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