Jordan and Egypt Sign Pact Deepens Middle East Alignment
A Cairo accord unites Egypt and Jordan against Israel as Baghdad pledges Iraqi troop reinforcements and a new regional solidarity emerges. Nasser and Hussein pose together while speculation swirls about Saudi backing and the future of the Arab front.
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Battleship Reunion Set for Las Vegas This June
The American Battleship Association plans its fourth annual reunion in Las Vegas starting June 8. David Graham of San Diego, chairman and founder, says crew members from 35 battleships have registered to attend.
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American Battleship Association
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U S Russ Showdown Looms In Mediterranean Tensions
The 6th Fleet, led by carriers America and Saratoga, trains off northern Crete as Soviet warships and trawlers shadow the group. Admiral Martin notes Soviet escorts, warning lights, and a tense close encounter near the carrier formation. Turkey’s NATO ties, Al Ahram reports unrealized.
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Russia
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Middle East
Damp Weather Persists Into Memorial Day Holiday
Memorial Day was not ideal for beachgoers as clouds and sprinkles gave way to partial sun. Highs near 67. The sea warmed to 65 aiding sparse crowds. The America led a helicopter spy mission on a Russian warship while Task Force 60 61 and 62 of the 6th Fleet patrolled the Mediterranean with carriers cruisers and destroyers.
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Mediterranean
Amphibious Striking Arm
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Saratoga
Little Rock
Galveston
Stolen $600 Ring and Wallet From Long Beach Gym
A $600 diamond ring and a wallet with $50 in cash were taken from a bench in the women’s gym at California State College at Long Beach, police said. The ring owner was Sandra Chambers of Inglewood.
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Inglewood
Wild Gunman Kills 2 in Gin Rummy Game
A gunman fired on a gin rummy game in a Pittsburgh motel room killing James Oliver 37 of Fairfield Texas and Allen Neely 44 of Box 102 Jasper Texas. Eugene Staton 44 Pleasanton Kansas and Warren Mulkey 40 Laurel Mississippi were critically wounded. Cecil Jones of Lambertville New Jersey was captured after a high speed chase.
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Eugene Staton
Pleasanton
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Laurel, Miss
Cecil Jones
Lambertville
N.J
18 Nabbed in Raid on LSD Party
Eureka reports Humboldt County detectives arrested eighteen people after a raid on an alleged psyche delic party. Officers seized 25 LSD tablets 18 buttons of peyote and marijuana. Six arrestees were juveniles. One adult faces marijuana possession charges. others are charged with frequenting a place that distributes dangerous drugs. Arraignment set for Wednesday.
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Humboldt County
America Marches Mourns in Memorial Day Tribute
Nation marks Memorial Day with taps over graves and vows of peace. Presidents and generals call for wiser choices while troops fly missions over North Vietnam. Parades honor veterans from Civil War to Vietnam, with leaders urging courage and restraint.
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