Viet Cong Siege War On Saigon Continues
Viet Cong forces step up attacks around Saigon as the Front for the Federation of South Viet Nam orders intensified action. Government rangers face heavy fire at Tan Nhut outposts near Cholon while battles in Binh Chanh area recapture last month are noted. US airstrikes target North Viet Nam with F105s and Navy Skyhawks hitting barracks bridges radar sites and supply nodes.
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North Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
Viet Cong
al ‘Oads
Saigon
Nguyen Hon Pho
Tan Nhut
Binh Ngang Canal
Cholon
Binh Chanh
Air Force
Elizabeth Gears for More Race Riots Amid Standby Police Move
In Elizabeth New Jersey Mayor Thomas G Dunn placed the entire 300 man police force on standby after a racially tense night in the Negro waterfront area. Molotov cocktails rocks and bricks were hurled at white merchants homes and fire trucks. Two officers were slightly injured while dousing a firebomb in a diner. The mayor warned of grave danger to residents and promised strong police presence.
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Elizabeth. N. J
UPI
Thomas G. Dunn
Dunn
Elizabeth
Lurlene
Astronauts Enjoy In-Flight Concert During Record Mission
Gordon Cooper and Charles (Pete) Conrad relaxed as flight controllers played music while the two Gemini 5 crew members flew over the United States after breaking endurance records. McDivitt recalled jokes about a dollar owed and discussed stowage during the remaining days.
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Gordon Cooper
Charles
Pete) Conrad
Gemini's Record Stumbles as Spacecraft Advances
Kraft said a decision would come at 7 am Saturday on landing or continuing. Cooper and Conrad neared 2 million miles as they eclipsed Soviet time in space. Fuel cell water buildup threatened power as six days of weightlessness loomed, prompting conservative flight decisions.
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Cooper
Conrad
United States
Cooper- Conrad
Pacific
House Approves 601 Million for Colleges Bill
The House passed a 601 million dollar college aid measure under Johnson’s Great Society agenda. It authorizes funds to build classrooms libraries and laboratories and creates direct federal scholarships for needy undergraduates. Funding will require separate appropriation. Senate subcommittee expected to approve a larger version including a national teacher corps.
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Washington
UPI
House
Johnson
Congress
Senate Education Subcommittee
Southerner lakes Helm As Legion's Leader
Portland Oregon up The American Legion wrapped up its 47th annual national convention with a strong stand for U S involvement in Vietnam and calls to destroy aggressors at attack sites and power bases. Fidon James a 52 year old Hampton Virginia attorney was elected without opposition to lead the organization for the coming year succeeding Donald E Johnson of West Branch Iowa Delegates also elected without opposition are Rev Alfred Thompson of Brooklyn NY national chaplain and national vice commanders A R Choppin Baton Rouge La William E Galbraith Beemer Neb William J Rogers Auburn Me Solong Tom Tucson Ariz and Robert C Phillips Manila Philippines
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Veterans’ Organization
Donald E. Johnson
West Branch
Iowa
Alfred Thompson
Brooklyn
N. Y
A. R. Choppin
Baton Rouge
William E. Galbraith
Beemer
Neh
William J. Rogers
Auburn
Solong Tom
Tucson
Ariz
Robert C. Phillips
Manila
Philippines
Senate Subcommittee Sets Western Hemisphere Immigration Ceiling
A Senate immigration subcommittee advanced a House passed reform bill and added a 120000 annual ceiling on Western Hemisphere immigrants starting July 1 1968. No quota exists for Canada Central America or South America under current law. President Johnson indicated no objection during White House talks on the issue.
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Washington
Senate
Western Hemisphere
United States
Canada
Central America
South America
Frerett O. Dirksen
Johnson
White House
Motel Robbery at Silver Queen Motel in Reno
Two gunmen robbed the Silver Queen Motel of 3200 on Thursday. A motel guest Mrs Rocky Garrett and two clerks were bound and gagged before the assailants fled. Clerk John Delucch was tied with a cord while clerks Viole Asbury and Mrs Garrett were restrained with towels.
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Reno
Silver Queen
Rocky Garrett
John Delucch
Viole Asbury
Arctic Reefer Blaze Threatens Mobile Docks
Firefighters battled the 125 foot Arctic Reefer at Mobile wharf as water poured into the freighter to prevent an explosion. The bow sank, stern listed at 48 degrees, deck sections flooded, and the waterfront area was cleared. The ship, Liberian-registered, owned by Astic Shipping Co, valued at $300,000, had been undergoing repairs for three months and carried fuel, coolant, and pressure air ahead of sea trials.
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C. Dan Sirmon
Pair Seeks Purchase of Pussycat on the Strip
Reef Liquor Store owners Robert Hirsch and Harry Harjey seek Gaming Commission approval to acquire all stock of the Pussy Cat A Go Go operating corpora tion for 40000 on a 30 50 basis Kenneth Keltner Las Vegas CPA applies as corporate officer without investment Current licensees are Joseph Yip and Garwood Van Hirsch. Hurley holds Reef slot license The commission has conflicting bids from Lawrence Musso to buy Yip 71 4 percent stake and will resolve the applications.
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Carson City
Reef
Las Vegas
The
Gaming Commission
Robert Hirsch
Harry Har ‘Jey
Kenneth Keltner
Las Vegas Certified Public Accountant
Joseph Yip
Garwood van Hirsch
Driver cited for failure to yield after scooter collision
The highway patrol cited Oscar M. Hulse, 42, of Shawnee for failure to yield in a crash with a motor scooter injuring two youths. Scooter rider Jerry Thompson, 15, and passenger John Day, 18, were reported in good condition.
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Highway Patrol
Las Vegas
Oscar M. Hulse
IRS
Shawnee
Dominican Crisis Deepens As OAS Peace Plan Stalls
In Santo Domingo the four month conflict widens as Maj Gen Antonio Imbert Barrera's junta shows no sign of accepting the OAS peace plan. Rebels call revisions counterproposals while the junta insists on the original act.
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Antonio Imbert Barrera
Ciple
Leconte Bernard
OAS
Cuba Rejects Latin Nuclear Treaty Move
Cuba formally refuses to sign a Latin American ban on nuclear weapons, stating it will not give up its capabilities while the United States remains a major nuclear power. Foreign Minister Raul Roa sent the rejection to 200 nations at a conference in Mexico City, as Cuba boycotts the meeting.
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Latin America
Terday
Raul Roa
Cuba
Rio Grande River
United States
Roa
Fidel Castro
Ruby School District Becomes First Fully Desegregated in Nation
The Ruby School District admitted 120 Black students into all grades, making it the first in the United States with Negroes in every classroom. Superintendent James W. Younginer said federal officials confirmed the milestone as 450 white students started classes without incident, amid a years-long plan to integrate after Chesterfield declined to enroll Black pupils.
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Ruby, $.C
UPI
Ruby
LA. S. Office of Education
Washington
James W. Younginer
Kenneth Haddock
Office of Education
Younginer
Chesterfield
Ruby School
Fires and explosions devastate DuPont plant killing six
Rescue teams probed a ruined DuPont chemical facility after explosions and a fire killed at least six, with five others missing and 30 injured. Nearly 200 residents evacuated as authorities prepared to lift safety measures once conditions allowed.
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Louisville
UPS
DuPont Chemical
Dodd Helps Delay State Apportionment Shift to January
Sen. Thomas J. Dodd joined Sen. Everett Dirksen in voting for a constitutional amendment to let a single legislative house be apportioned by nonpopulation factors. The move delays the big fight over reapportionment until January.
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Washington
Thomas J. Dodd
D-Conon
Dodd
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Federal voting examiners relocate Negro registration site
Federal voting examiners began moving their registration operation from the Magnolia Motel in Prentiss Mississippi after owner Burt Allen protested. The GSA announced they would shift registration duties to the post office due to the owner's complaints about long lines.
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Prentiss
Miss
UPI
Magnolia Motel
General Services Administration
Washington
Post Office
Burt Allen
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