Meredith Shot During Mississippi March to Jackson
Meredith 32 was shot in Hernando as he led a 220 mile Mississippi march to Jackson. Norvell was arrested for assault with intent to murder, Meredith survived with 16 gauge pellets and continued toward Memphis for the 16 day trek.
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Vegan Soldier Garey dies in Viet Nam war
Cpl Garey a 1960 Pompano Beach High School graduate dies in Viet Nam after moving to Las Vegas with mother and stepfather in 1961. He served in Japan and Kodiak before Viet Nam and re enlisted for two years last September. Survivors include father Herbert Garey Windsor Vermont sisters Rebekah and Mrs Joan Tallard and brothers Herbert and Thomas. Body being sent to Las Vegas for burial with funeral services pending at Palm Mortuary.
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Californians Lose Gems Fur in Theft at Strip Hotel
Clark County deputies probe a theft from a Strip hotel room of California guests Egmont Sonderling and his wife. Jewelry valued over $5,000 and a fur coat worth $1,000 disappeared, with a large emerald ring described as the outstanding item. The couple had collected pieces from around the world.
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Gemini 9 Splashdown Ends Precise Return to Wasp
Gemini 9 completes a near perfect splashdown three miles from its launch site and spends under six hours aboard the carrier Wasp before heading to Cape Kennedy. Stafford and Cernan cite a learning experience as they head into three days of debriefing.
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Allies claim big Viet Cong defeat in Vietnam operation
U S allied forces report killing 516 Viet Cong in 22 days at Vinh Thanh Valley 275 miles north of Saigon capturing 31 guerrillas detaining 119 and seizing 88 weapons 15 crew served. Marine unit with tanks and “Thing” killed 11 Viet Cong near Quang Loc Dong with no U S casualties. Air action across borders dropped 2.8 million leaflets over North Viet Nam. One U S plane missing over South Viet Nam with pilot killed.
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Buddhists Build Barricades in Hue Amid Crisis
In Hue defiant Buddhists erect hundreds of crude religious altars on oil drums with burning candles and Buddha pictures. Torrential monsoon rainfall appears to have delayed government forces from clearing the streets as U.S. military commanders assess the volatile situation.
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Still Searching for Boy in Toiyabe Hills After Nine Days
A broad search in the Toiyabe National Forest continues for Larry Jeffrey, a kindergarten student missing since a camping trip. Authorities report no new tracks after eight days and note volunteers from Nellis Base and others have exhausted effort in the rugged terrain.
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Wives of Gemini 9 Astronauts Rejoice at Splashdown
In Seabrook Texas the wives of astronauts Thomas Stafford and Eugene Cernan greeted Gemini 9’s safe splashdown with shrieks and joy. They recalled the mission and spoke of awaiting their husbands return, with Cernan noting relief after the space walk concerns.
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Alma Hurricane Threatens Cuba and Florida
A June hurricane named Alma, with 90 mph winds, heads toward Cuba threatening Florida. In Honduras 73 people died as a related storm devastates a Pacific coast town. Weather advisories urge western Cuba and southern Florida residents to prepare for strong winds and flooding.
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Anniversary of D Day recalled by naval officer
UPI reports on the D Day 22nd anniversary with Rear Adm. Howard A. Yeager recalling the first gunfire from the battleship Nevada. He notes the nerves aboard as Allied forces invaded France and his role as commander in the Nevada's battle formation.
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NATO to Move Military HQ From France to Belgium
Foreign ministers of 14 NATO members meeting in Brussels agreed in principle to shift NATO's supreme military headquarters from France to Belgium. They postponed a firm decision on moving the political headquarters from Paris to Brussels until October and planned a follow up meeting in Brussels then. The talks, held without French Foreign Minister Maurice Couve de Murville, concluded at the Palais des Congres.
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Students Riot in Panama After Slaying of Classmate
In COLON and Panama City, about 2000 students demonstrated after the death of Juan Antonio Navas Pajaro, 20, shot days earlier. Police and National Guard clashed, four municipal buildings burned, 30 wounded, two killed including teen Elvira Miranda, amid accusations authorities killed the student.
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AEC to Locate Atom Smasher in Illinois
State Sen. George E. Drach said the Atomic Energy Commission will build its multi million dollar atom smasher in Illinois. He cited reliable sources and predicted a special legislative session within 10 days of the official site announcement. Governor Kerner signaled such a session would be needed for land and related matters.
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Graham denies London reports of crusade failing
Evangelist Dr. Billy Graham denied claims that attendance is slipping at his London crusade at Earls Court. He said four nights drew 2,600 converts and noted strong youth turnout, aiming for 25,000 total. Crusade director Walter H. Smith said results exceed expectations.
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