Anniversary War Sparks Uneasy Calm After Israeli Attacks
An eight hour exchange across the Jordan River on the Arab Israeli conflict anniversaries prompted Jordan to allege major Israeli strikes and losses. Jordan reports four Israeli planes shot down and destruction of tanks and artillery posts while Israel cites no planes lost. Each side accused the other of starting the heaviest assault in two months as tensions flare around El Farra and Beisan Valley, with diplomatic appeals to the UN and calls for a cease-fire.
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El-Farra
Trhid
Jordan
Ishael
Haim Barley
Rael
Jordan River
Israel
el Farra
Iraeli
Sea of Galilee
Yosef
Tekoah
United Nations
Security Council
Amman
Abdul Moneim Ri
Beisan
Fai
United States
Soviet Union
Britain
France
Muhammad H.them
Trade negotiators grilled as Roth faces questions
Washington(AP) The House Ways and Means Committee pressed Ambassador William M. Roth on U.S. trade policy, questioning tariff weight taxes on European cars and Japan restrictions. Lawmakers warned against footwear imports quotas. administration officials rejected quotas and special taxes. Roth signaled willingness to retaliate under GATT if Japanauto issues persist as talks continue with North Vietnam and Laos looming in parallel discussions.
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Washington
U.S
Europe
Japan
House
Ways and Means Committee
Willam M. Roth
Roth
James A. Burke
D'Mass
United States
United Parts
North Vietnam
Vietnam
North
Laos
Xuan Thuy
South Vietnam
National Front For Liberation
Viet Cong
National Liberation Front
Harriman
No Paris Talk Progress at Hanoi Talks
U S and Hanoi fail to show progress in talks on Vietnam. Harriman says four hours produced nothing new while Thuy moves toward a one country concept. Le Duc Tho arrives as Hanoi adviser and Giap argues US is losing the war in a Humanite interview.
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Thuy
Harriman
Vietnam
Harrimart
Hanoi
le Duc Tho
North Vietnam
Vo Nguyen Giap
Communist Party
Humanite
Senator Ruchel Joses Seat In Senate
Mayor Yorty identified a shooting suspect who previously bore the name John Doe. The man, reportedly living in Jerusalem, carried four $100 bills and a newspaper clipping unfavorable to Kennedy. Sirhan appeared in court on six counts of assault with intent to commit murder and had a June speaking schedule for Kennedy. Bail was set at $250,000.
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Yorty
Kennedy
Pasajena
Sirhan Brothers
Jerusalem
America
Sirhan
John Doe
Housing, Parking Discussed and Traffic Upgrades Planned
Borough council discussed zoning changes from R2 to R4 for a Sigma Kappa fraternity property near Seventh Street and School Street. It approved sewer relocation bids, considered new traffic lights at several intersections, and addressed storm sewer improvements along Oakland Avenue to ease street flooding.
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Edward
Parks
George Kennedy
Larry Cortrucci
School
West Ave
Indiana Borough Planning Commission
Sigma Kappa Fraternity
A. F. Moreau & Sons
Oakland Ave
13Th St
119 South
Fre-Mar’ Construction Co
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Department of Highways
Fourth and
Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia St
Ard
5Th
11Th
13Th
Recovery Chances Seen Fair
New York AP reports that despite a grievous head wound Senator Robert F. Kennedy may have a fair recovery chance. Neurosurgeons say the location of bullet and bone fragments, especially in the cerebellum or brain stem, will largely determine outcome and potential for motor function loss or restoration. Medical briefings note the cerebellum’s role in movement and that other brain areas can compensate if portions are damaged.
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New York
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Russell Patterson
Cornell University Medical School
Cerebellum
Autos Collide on Route 119 Near Homer City
Two cars collided at 6 56 a m today on Route 119 at Short Street just north of Homer City causing property damage estimated at 1100 with no injuries. The report lists drivers Patricia J Succheralli 21 of 37 Short Street Homer City and John Sty ers 31 of Indiana Route 2 as involved.
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Homer City
Short St
Patricia J. Succheralli
John Styers
Indiana R. D
Kennedy Reaction In Penna. Kennedy Reaction In Penna.
Philadelphia leaders and political figures expressed shock and prayers after the attempted assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Governor Shafer and Mayor Tate condemned the act as unconscionable and terrible, while Green and others voiced hopes for Kennedy's recovery and well being of his family.
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Philadelphia
Raymond P. Shafer
Robert F. Kennedy
James H. J. Tate
California
Tate
U.S. League of Cities
America
New York
Pennsylvania
Hubert H. Humphrey
Kennedy
Democratic
William J. Green
All Major Candidates Get Agents Worldwide Protection
Washington AP President Johnson ordered Secret Service protection for all major presidential candidates and their families after the Kennedy shooting. Agents joined Senator Eugene McCarthy, Humphrey already had protection, and the White House moved to legalize the action with James Rowley directing immediate deployment.
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Washington
Johnson
Robert F. Kennedy
Secret Service
Houge
Eugene 2. McCarthy
Hubert H. Humphrey
James Rowley
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Everett M. Dirksen
Sen. U. S
Mike Monroney
Dpees
Tom Steed
Dokla
Street fighting rough in Saigon as Viet Cong press attacks
Civilians flee as Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces clash around Saigon near the presidential palace and Gia Dinh area. Marines accidentally discharge tear gas causing a brief halt, while ambushers and blocks fight through the night. Saigon suffers another night of shelling with casualties and terror from Hanoi’s talks.
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Saigon
Gia Dinh
Oven
Cholon
Presidential Palace
South Viet Namese
Dong Nai Regiment
Highway One
Ameriican
Giau Dinh
Hanoi
Paris
United States
Swift Reaction From Public Figures After Kennedy Shooting
Public figures reacted with shock sorrow and outrage after Senator Robert F Kennedy was shot. President Johnson was notified in Washington and the White House offered no immediate comment while Vice President Humphrey voiced prayers for Kennedy and the wounded.
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Associated Pres
Robert F. Kennedy
Soma
America
Johnson
Washington
New York
White House
Hubert H. Humphrey
Kennedy
Colorado Springs
Colo
U.S. Air Force Academy
Humparey
Marine Corporal John W Barton Serving in Vietnam
Marine Corporal John W Barton of 137 Second St Indiana serves with the First Battalion Fourth Marine Regiment Third Marine Division in Vietnam.
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John W. Barton
Second St
Indiana
Fourth Marine Regiment
Third Marine Division
Vietnam
BU Issues Statement On Shooting
President Johnson issued a statement after the shooting of Senator Robert F. Kennedy in Los Angeles. He expressed horror, prayers for Kennedy and victims, and called for an end to divisiveness and violence. Walt Rostow reported the event from the White House situation room at 3 31 a m EDT. The President ordered Secret Service protection for major candidates and families as needed.
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John F. Kennedy
Robert
Edward
White House
Massachusetts
New York
Los Angeles
John Kennedy
Washington
Johnson
Robert F. Kennedy
Sen. Kennedy
All America
Walt W. Rostow
Secret Service
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U.S. Senate
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Louisa) Coleman
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Bridge Ave
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Dorothy Leona Wilson
Cumberland
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Carole) Zatka
Janice) Gasbarro
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