Guards Mobilized for Martin Luther King March in Cicero
Illinois National Guard ordered to field at least 3000 troops to guard King's 53000 person street march through Cicero amid open housing talks. Tear gas ready. guard aircraft to monitor rooftops. Negotiations between the Chicago Freedom Movement and real estate interests seek an open housing accord and possible cancellation.
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Gis Commies Battle Rages Across Vietnam Front
United States forces press the war as naval air strikes hit Yen Hau oil area near Vinh and ground forces clash near Phu Loi. The 1st Infantry Division, the Big Red One, pushes to relieve a besieged battalion while Marines sweep a Viet Cong training area south of Da Nang and report dozens of enemy killed.
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LeMay couple face extradition in 1965 Florida case
Las Vegas lawyer Harry Claiborne defended LeMay and his wife in a Florida court as they resisted extradition after a 1961 Montreal bank heist. The pair, named FBI’s most wanted criminals, were held non-bailable by immigration authorities amid entry investigations. Newsmen pressed for comment but they remained silent.
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House Rejects Plan Extending LBJ Call-Up Authority
The House votes down a rider to fund defense for the coming year delaying final action on the bill. The rider, backed by the Senate, would extend call-up powers for LBJ while raising concerns about youths joining Reserves and dodging the draft for Vietnam. Conference action must be revisited.
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Apollo Success Sets Stage For Three-Man Shot
CAPE KENNEDY CAPE KENNEDY UPS An un crewed Apollo moonship circled the globe and splash landed in the Pacific in a key test toward a three man orbital flight in December and a moon mission within three years The 22 ton craft rode a Saturn I rocket rose 700 miles high and dove through the atmosphere to a landing near the Hornet recovery carrier Two swimmers parachuted into the sea and aided a crewman entangled in his parachute shroud The mission validated systems for the first fully equipped Apollo without pilots and couches ahead of the December two week orbital flight by Virgil Grissom Edward White and Roger Chaffee
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Orbiter 1 closens moon photos in bold 200 million gamble
U S space scientists moved Orbiter 1 within 25 miles of the moon to fix a faulty camera and improve closeup lunar images for early moon lander sites. The risky maneuver cost 200 million and could have doomed the craft if it failed.
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Jerry Colonna Suffers Stroke
Hollywood comedian Jerry Colonna 61 is hospitalized at St. Vincent's in good condition after a stroke. He had just finished taping with Bob Hope and was at home with his wife when the attack occurred. doctors are not releasing further details on his recovery timeline.
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Probers Return to Vegas Witness List Reveals Stakeholders
Witnesses invited for the Las Vegas probe include Fremont executive Ed Torres and Sands share holders Carl Choen Sanford Waterman Hyman Abrams and Charles Turner. The investigation, which has operated behind closed doors, touches on underworld linked shares and possible license actions if witnesses refuse to answer.
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Skim Showdown Surges Over Nevada Gambling War
Sawyer meets Katzenbach amid rising resentment toward federal action against Nevada gambling. The report notes a female bag man in shocking pink stretch pants making rounds as state leaders condemn federal efforts that threaten the state's main revenue source.
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Beatles Arrive for Seattle Coliseum Two-Show Run
The Beatles flew in from Los Angeles to perform two shows at the Seattle Center Coliseum before 14,000 fans. The arrival followed a cross country charter flight and signaled a major pop event in Seattle.
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U S Troop Strength Tops Three Hundred Thousand in Viet Nam
In Saigon a military spokesman said American troop strength in Viet Nam has surpassed 300,000 following landings by the 4th Infantry Division the 196th Light Infantry Brigade and assorted support units as of August 20. In Jerusalem Israel began salvaging a damaged patrol boat from the Sea of Galilee and Syria claimed it recovered a downed jet nearby. In Tehran actress Nancy Kwan was detained overnight at Mehrabad Airport for visa issues before being released on foreign ministry orders.
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De Gaulle Arrival Stirs Djibouti Violence and Tear Gas
President Charles de Gaulle arrived in Djibouti on a round the world trip as African demonstrators pressed for independence. Foreign Legion troops used tear gas to disperse stone throwing crowds on Avenue Treize, with at least 13 injured in clashes between Legionnaires and nationalists. Police seized PMP headquarters and tightened patrols as rioting continued after sundown. The visit foreshadows state talks with Ethiopia and Cambodia.
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Senator Murphy Undergoes Throat Surgery in Los Angeles
U S Sen George Murphy a Republican from California had a one hour ten minute operation for a possible throat malignancy in Los Angeles. Hospital officials gave no immediate condition update and said a formal statement would come later from his doctors.
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Carlsbad Flood Kills One as Pecos River Recedes
In Carlsbad New Mexico the Pecos River floodwaters killed one person and caused 500000 dollars in damage as Gov. Jack Campbell declares a state disaster. Officials plan to tap a 200000 relief fund while sightseers hinder relief work and theft of barricades and emergency gear prompts a city plea.
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Ribicoff praises Atlanta mayor for urban progress
Sen. Abraham Ribicoff lauds Atlanta Mayor Ivan Allen Jr. for overriding limits to tackle urban decay while leading a Senate probe into city problems. He contrasts Allen with Los Angeles Mayor Samuel Yorty who says his power is limited by jurisdiction and council weakness.
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Angry FDR Jr Bows Out Of New York Governor Race
Franklin D Roosevelt Jr angrily withdrew from the Democratic race for New York governor saying boss control blocked his bid despite substantial support. He noted Sen Robert F Kennedy urged a broad coalition, while Frank O Connor leads with hopes of a first ballot nomination at Buffalo convention.
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