Chicago Cab War Erupts With New Violence
A planted bomb wounded two union organizers and shattered the car of Dominic Abata, a cab union leader who seized control from Joey Glimco amid Teamsters ties. Longmeyer lost a leg. Moses and two bystanders injured. Abata mourned and speculated about potential crime syndicate involvement as investigators probe the blast on West Madison Street.
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UPI
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Dominic Abata
Joey Glimco
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Joseph F. Longmeyer
Charles Moses
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Washington
Madison Streets
Loop
Worst Blaze In Western Nevada Since 1960 Spreads Fast
A Mount Rose brush and forest fire near Reno and Lake Tahoe, described as the worst since 1960, burned 1100 acres and destroyed six homes and a boy scout camp. About 39 homes affected. 100 firefighters and 30 pieces of gear fought flames with planes dropping borate. No injuries reported. Mount Rose Road closed. Winds fluctuated. containment urged today.
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Nevada
Donner Ridge
Here
Lake Tahoe
Mount Rose
Letters and reader feedback stir local politics and trees
A reader letter lists candidates and spellings while discussing election prospects and the value of accuracy in reporting. Readers criticize language use including a misleading term and lament the loss of old trees at Twin Lakes, balanced by City Hall reporting that cutting is for safety. progress vs tradition debated.
Marines Join Massive pursuit of Hanoi regiments near Saigon
UPI reports a battalion of U.S. Marines joined thousands of paratroopers and Air Cavalry in a major drive along the central coast toward a North Vietnamese regiment. The operation, Nathan Hale, elevates to divisional scope with 400 Communist deaths already tallied and 1,200 to 1,500 Marines added in the Central Highlands near Saigon. Eight American servicemen died in helicopter collisions near Tuy Hoa, while air strikes north of Hue and 35 miles northwest of Vinh produced large fires and heavy enemy losses. The broader air campaign logged 68 missions north of the 17th Parallel.
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UPI
U.S
Qui Nhon
Hue
Tuy Hoa
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Viet Nam
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Air Force
Vinh
Navy
Fair Board Halts Four Year Contract for Convention Center Chief
The state Fair and Recreation Board did not renew Desmond Kelly’s four year contract as sales chief for the Convention Center. Kelly, paid $30,000 annually, remains on a month to month arrangement with a six month termination or resignation notice. The board also moved for immediate action.
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Fair and Recreation Board
Convention Center
Desmond Kelly
Kelly
Bud Albright
Klan Trio Trial Opens Under Tight Security
In Athens Georgia three of six Ku Klux Klan suspects in Lemuel Penn's 1964 murder faced federal conspiracy charges. U.S. marshals and Athens officers guarded the packed courtroom as Judge William Bo presided. The case carries potential penalties up to ten years and $5,000 per defendant. a state conviction could be death or life.
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Athens
UPI
Washington
Lemuel Penn
U.S
Aye Trance
William A. Bo
Johnson
Penn
General Lafayette Angered as De Gaulle Courts Enemies
A historic clash of personalities emerges as General Charles de Gaulle snubs allies and seeks favor with former foes, unsettling memories of Lafayette and stirring debate over loyalty and legacy.
Lynda Johnson's Escort Suffers Tire Trouble in Spain
In Burgos Spain a Secret Service convoy accompanying Lynda Bird Johnson two flat tires halted travel en route to Valladolid. After aid from U.S. embassy personnel the convoy resumed, but a second flat prompted use of a spare tire before continuing.
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Burgos
Spain
UPI
Secret Service
Lynda Bird Johnson
Johnson
Valladolid
Lynda
U.S
Weather snapshot for the day with high 109
Mostly clear with afternoon clouds and gusts up to 15 mph. Today's high reaches 109 and low 70 with sunrise at 5 26 and sunset at 8 02. Yesterdays high was 107 and low 70 with noontime humidity at 9 percent.
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