Only First-Class Navy Can Meet Threat Says Admiral
Admiral John J. Hyland warned at Long Beach Navy Day that the Navy must be first class to counter Soviet and Chinese power. He outlined balanced forces across aircraft, ships, submarines, and Marines, and stressed readiness for nuclear and conventional contingencies. He praised the Navy-Marine team and saluted the young sailors serving in Vietnam and beyond. The event included Mayor Wade presenting a key to the city and an international time clock. In Manila, central Luzon violence left a deputy mayor wounded and his daughter killed by Huks, signaling ongoing political unrest.
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De Gaulle in Turkey for Talks in Istanbul Visit
President Charles de Gaulle arrived in Istanbul with his wife and Michel Debre for two days of sightseeing after meeting Turkish President Sunay in Ankara. The party, greeted by cheering crowds, planned to visit Santa Sophia and other historic sites before returning for a second round of talks.
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Czech Leaders Urge Youth Calm On Anniversary
Prague officials urged young people to refrain from demonstrations on the 50th anniversary, warning such actions could provoke a Soviet reaction. Education Minister Kadlec said protests might be exploited by provocateurs and harm the nation, amid growing domestic criticism of Dubcek’s regime post invasion.
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Alabama GI Cleared in Slaying of Three Soldiers
In Mannheim Germany a military court found Spec. 5 Marion Cook of Atalla Alabama not guilty of unpremeditated murder in the July 4 bar fight that left Pfc. Elijah Witherspoon James Bowen and Menrie Moore dead. Bailey argued self defense citing fear of racial attacks and spoke against race references during the trial. Prosecutor Robin said self defense did not justify killing.
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Reagan set to raise funds at Michigan dinner
Gov Ronald Reagan is expected to attract over 100000 to the Republican campaign coffers at a 100 a plate dinner in Grand Rapids Civic Auditorium. About 1200 people from 25 Michigan counties are anticipated as Kent County Republican leaders confirm the event following Richard Nixon's visit.
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Southwest Hot Chill Hits Dixie
A capricious weather system on Saturday brought record cold to Dixie and heat to parts of the Southwest. Snow fell in the West Virginia Mountains while Montana faced winds up to 40 mph. Nashville, Atlanta, and Birmingham posted record lows, with Tallahassee and West Palm Beach also recording low temperatures. Frost touched Georgia turnip greens, Chicago remained slightly warmer than New Orleans, and New York stayed modestly warmer than Jacksonville as Billings, Montana, stayed ahead of the cold front.
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