Memories of Lou Rappaport Barry Wood in Las Vegas
Hank Greenspun recounts Lou Rappaport later known as Barry Wood, his longtime friend who built a TV career after hosting radio's Hit Parade and singing with the Dorsey orchestra. The piece recalls their New Haven roots, early musical connections, and Wood's Las Vegas scouting for TV projects.
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Double murder at North Miami home linked to gang activity
Handcuffed bodies of Delores Castillo and Reynold Perez found shot in Castillo’s $40,000 North Miami residence. Jewelry left behind suggests robbery not motive. police seek suspects. Witnesses heard a boat and a man’s voice near 2 a.m. in a series of recent wealthy-area robberies by water.
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Enterprise diverted to Sea of Japan amid North Korea incident
The Navy redirected the aircraft carrier Enterprise from a Vietnam route into the Sea of Japan after North Korea hijacked a U S intelligence ship with 83 crewmen and forced it to Won san port. The United States demanded release of the 96 ton Paehite and her crew through diplomatic channels with the Soviet Union.
Reds Reject U S Demand After Pueblo Seizure
North Korea rejected a U N demand for the Pueblo to be returned with its 88 crew after the vessel was seized by four North Korean patrol boats 25 miles off the Korean coast. U S officials reported four sailors injured, one critically, during the boarding and later said the ship did not fire on the North Koreans. President Johnson followed events closely as Congress was briefed.
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Polar B52 Crash May Limit Salvage Prospects
UPI reports the Air Force believes four unarmed nuclear bombs aboard a B52 that crashed near Greenland sank to the sea bottom. Informed sources cited possible surface or deep burial under 6 to 9 feet of ice, with Alpha radiation detected but not deemed highly dangerous unless inhaled. Congressional sources confirm the fuselage sank with the bombs in 700 feet of water.
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Sunny day with gentle winds and mild temperatures
The forecast notes sunny conditions with light winds. Today's high is 68 and low 38 with noontime humidity at 26 percent. Yesterday reached 65 and 38 with sunrise at 6 47 and sunset at 4 59.
GOP Attacks Johnson Plan After State of the Union
Republican leaders assailed President Johnson's State of the Union, accusing him of drifting on domestic policy and prolonging Vietnam. Senators Kuchel and Tower charged the administration has failed to articulate clear aims to the Communists, leaving America’s resolve in doubt.
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