Clifford Confirmed As Defense Secretary Nominee
The Senate unanimously confirmed Clark Clifford to succeed Robert S. McNamara as Defense Secretary in a routine voice vote. Clifford, a 61 year old Washington attorney and longtime presidential adviser, will join the Johnson administration before March 1 after McNamara leaves to lead the World Bank.
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Soldier Charged in Oil Heir Murder in Texas
Miguel Galligas Ybarra, 22, AWOL soldier, charged with murdering Michael Robineau, 23, heir to Frontier Refining Co. fortune. Officers say he led authorities to a 25 caliber pistol hidden on a warehouse roof. weapon to be confirmed as murder weapon. The body was found in West Texas. Public notice named Sheriff C P Turner of San Angelo.
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High School Rioters Halted by Tear Gas in Muncie
Police used tear gas to end clashes between white and Negro students at Muncie South High School in Indiana. Several injured, including two officers and multiple teachers and students, and a coach's coat was torn. Negro students refused to return to classes after order was restored.
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Severe school riot disrupts Duluth high school
In Duluth Minnesota police used tear gas to quell clashes between Black and white students at a school of about 2 144 pupils. Two Black students were handcuffed for abuse of officers as teachers and officers reported multiple injuries but none serious.
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North Korea Statement Clarified on Pueblo Incident
UPI reported incorrectly that Sen. Charles H. Percy blamed the United States for the Pueblo capture. Percy clarified the U.S. did not fault itself and called North Korea’s action piracy, urging diplomacy and noting two January warnings from Pyongyang.
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Sound waves crack coal bonds into simpler compounds
U S Bureau of Mines scientists report that high frequency sound waves can break chemical bonds in coal, producing simpler compounds. The finding suggests a potential method to modify coal processing through acoustic energy.
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Egypt and Israel Clash in Suez Canal artillery duel
Egypt and Israel engaged in a two hour artillery battle across the Suez Canal after Egypt attempted to free an American ship. Israeli fire damaged a survey launch and wounded five soldiers while Egypt reported tank losses on its side. UN and Jordan incidents also reported amid ongoing tension.
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