De Gaulle Power Strikes Deepens French Crisis
France faces a sweeping strike wave as government workers rail against De Gaulle policies. Rochet and Mitterrand vow active Communist campaigning while production halts risk $1 billion weekly in industry. Cabinet reshuffle shifts Couve de Murville to finance and Fouchet out.
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Communist Party
Waldeck Rochet
Francois Mitterrand
Rochet
Paris
Sorborne
Peugeot Automobile Company
France
General Confederation of Labor
CGT
Nice
Pan American World Airways
Orly
de Gaulle
Poor People Drive to Get Shot in Arm
The article covers SCLC leaders led by Ralph Abernathy and Hosea Williams planning nationwide actions to press Congress for an Economic Bill of Rights. Action Cadre targets 15 cities including Baltimore Philadelphia and Richmond to build a base for demonstrations while Shantytown protests continue amid weather and health concerns.
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Young
Hosea Williams
SCLC
Congress
Washington
Baltimore
Richmond
Philadelphia
Wilmington
N.C
Action
Milwaukee
Henry Maier
Ralph David Abernathy
Martin Luther King
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Wilbur J. Cohen
Ith
Cohen
Ralph K. Huitt
Brother Cohen
Rev. Abernathy
Williams
Abernathy
Viet Cong Takes Part of Saigon
Seven U.S. soldiers were killed and 41 wounded as Viet Cong activity surged in Saigon. Marines at Khe Sanh repelled a NVA attack, with 83 enemy killed and six Marines dead or wounded. Phu Lanh district near Saigon lay in ruins after a week of combat. Allies reported at least 240 Viet Cong bodies found in debris as air support and gunships suffered crashes and strafing incidents.
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U.S
Khe Sanh
Phu Lanh
Saigon
Honeymoon Cools Off Russ De Gaulle Rift Grows
The Kremlin harshly criticizes Charles de Gaulle after his anti Communist speech, charging France’s near revolt stems from anti Soviet actions. Pravda labels the French Communist party a totalitarian minority while observers weigh where Soviet support lies in France.
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Russ Flay de Gaulle
Moscow
UPI
Kremlin
Charles de Gaulle
Communist Party
Pravda
France
de Gaulle
Communist Party In
Soviet Union
Paris
Goldwater predicts quick win if Vietnam talks fail
Barry Goldwater warned that a return to battlefields in Vietnam would lead to a rapid military victory and heavy devastation for the enemy if peace negotiations in Paris fail. He spoke at the Florida Air Academy graduation, expressing cautious hope for the Paris talks' success.
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Barry
Melbourne
Fila
UPI
Barry Goldwater
Vietnam
Goldwater
Air Force Reserve
Florida Air Academy
Paris
Johnson
FiveYearOld Found Safe After Daylong Search
A five year old South Gate boy Eugene Curiel was found at 8 30 p m in Bell five miles from Victoria Avenue School where he was last seen at 11 a m He told police he just got lost and may have mixed up directions The incident echoes the earlier disappearance of five year old Martin Jensen Jr of Lynwood who vanished May 23 near Norton Avenue
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South Gate
Martin Jensen Jr
Norton Ave
Lynwood
Sorbonne Archives Fire Sparks During Student Occupation
Firefighters battled an arson blaze in the Sorbonne archives on the fourth floor attic. A student security service member said a young man admitted setting the fire as civilians and police clashed over access during the occupation. The fire damaged a wing roof, library, examination rooms, reception areas, and the rector’s apartment.
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Paris
UPS
The
Sorbonne
De Gaulle Moves to Stabilize the Franc in Crisis
Paris reports indicate President Charles de Gaulle steadied the franc on European markets amid IMF discussions to shore up the currency. France issued export controls and other measures, with banks in Switzerland, London, West Germany, and Belgium buying small franc amounts as the pound hit a new low around $2.3834.
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Paris
UPI
Charles de Gaulle
le Monde
de Gaulle
International Monetary Fund
IMF
France
Ures
Switzerland
London
West Germany
Belgium
U.S
Zurich
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Christian Fouchet
Raymond Marcellin
Fouchet
Alain Peyrefitte
Rome
Edwin Apsey
Yale
Mich
Viet Cong
DE Chaif
Aty & Naugahrde
Corais
East
Artesia
Long i
Nylon Acrilan
Rockes
Fabrice
al Lemme
A&a Atyies
Thairs & Beautiful
Fabrica
Rator Solas & L Sectionsis
Solas
Colom
Sofa & Love
Martine
Prestige
American
Rouse
Bancett Santon
Tites
Colovis
Pro
Rice Mart
Sornaarveet
Dual Purpose
Fabrice & Naugahyde
Compee & Pe
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Formica
Ok Prestige Furniture
E. Artesia
Orbill
Mer Anne
Prisca & Itte
Forbr Famarr
Ustom Makers
Moda
Pine Qualite Decorator
Colonial & Provincial
Lampevie
Tom Pole
South ST
Paramount Blvd
Shakey's Pizza
Steadies Franc
WELCH
Atlantic Ave
Mann
Colonial
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America Tinshille
Bassett Cat
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