Canadian envoy Ronning visits Hanoi in Viet Nam peace probe
Washington officials welcomed Canada's emissary Chester Ronning to Hanoi as another step in futile peace probes. Ottawa said Ronning's mission was at Canada's initiative and prior talks with Ho Chi Minh last March were noted. French diplomat Sainteny’s private trip followed, while Mansfield proposed a Rusk Chen Yi meeting on Southeast Asia peace.
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Lightning Strikes North Vegas Girl On Bike
Stephanie Schneider, riding her bike when lightning struck in North Las Vegas, was resuscitated by her mother Margaret with mouth-to-mouth breathing. Police and Fire Department responders arrived as a rescue vehicle rushed her to the hospital.
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Fidel’s Absence Raises Question in Cuban Crisis
A national alert follows flare ups at Guantanamo Bay and Hurricane Alma damage in Cuba. Raul Castro delivers funeral oration for a Cuban soldier killed near the base as U S accusations of Cuban entry attempts surface. Washington replies with sharp State Department critique of the Castro regime.
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Tankers collide near New York harbor in fiery blaze
The Texaco Massachusetts and the Alva Cape collided between Staten Island and Bayonne causing a massive blaze. Officials closed a nearby bridge and Coast Guard crews battled flames with fireboats and helicopters. One captain, Richard Pindar, died at a hospital. an oiler aboard the Texaco Massachusetts, Alfonso Colon, described the crash and failed responses.
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Marines Fight to Break Combat Near Chu Lai Base
Marines at Chu Lai endure a six hour assault by at least 400 enemy near a key observation post. Lieutenant Colonel Howard, wounded but leading, notes medics including Navy hospitalman Billy Holmes aided by rock and rifle combat as jets and helicopters support the defense.
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Gin winner says victory feels certain in Cal Nevada gin tournament
The champion, a veteran player, claimed he never felt so sure of winning as in the 1957 event. He entered semifinals in 10th after 22 games in four days at Las Vegas venues. Finals at Sahara Casbar Theatre drew about 500 spectators and were televised.
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Las Vegas DA and gubernatorial candidate clash over missing birds
Deputy Ashleman reports gunfire debris and car damage but says details on dead birds are missing. Witness Dean Smith and investigator Rennie describe the incident with Ted Marshall, running for governor, in a Las Vegas office dispute with Governor Sawyer.
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U S May Industrial Output Rises. Moon Treaty Proposed
The Federal Reserve reports industrial production up nearly 1 percent in May to 154.8 percent of the 1957-59 average, signaling continued strength in the boom. The United States proposes a July 12 meeting of the U N Committee on Outer Space to draft a moon exploration treaty for consideration next fall.
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New York Newspaper Strike Talks Slow Over Exempt Jobs
UPI reports negotiations on the eight week old New York newspaper strike were slowed by a dispute over which jobs should be exempt from coverage. The sticking point arose as talks aimed for a weekend settlement stalled Thursday.
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De Gaulle Aims at Germany for Real Peace
Paris reports say President Charles de Gaulle will tell Soviet leaders there can be no real peace in Europe while Germany remains divided. Government sources disclosed this stance as a key element of the West’s postwar diplomacy. Amsterdam government bows to demands to debate three nights of bloody riots driven by striking workers and youths.
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Strike Prevents Wilson Meeting With Graham
London reports that the five week labor dispute and maritime strike blocked Prime Minister Harold Wilson from meeting American evangelist Billy Graham. Graham noted a youth dominated London crusade with many young people responding to his call for commitment to Christ. He said Britain's hope lies in its youth amid rebellion and cynicism and urged clear gospel proclamation.
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Patrolman MnCluskey Criticizes Duty After Car Crash
Pueblo Colorado police officer William McCluskey said he preferred patrolling to driving after an auto crash. While leaving a parked position his squad car was struck by another vehicle and a second officer cited him for failing to signal his intention to depart.
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Kennedy Hailed At Athens Acropolis In Greeks Welcome
Sen Robert F Kennedy drew a massive crowd at the Acropolis in Athens as tourists, many Americans, pressed for autographs and photos during his hourlong stop. He toured with guide Dr Henry Robinson, asking about Socrates, Persian sacking, and Pericles, before heading to Rome for a possible Papal audience.
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Hualapai Dam Faces Fresh Senate Committee Tests
Washington UPI report notes the House Reclamation Subcommittee rejected two amendments aimed at stopping the Hualapai dam project. The $509 million plan would back water 13 miles into Grand Canyon National Park amid a broader $1.7 billion Colorado River projects package. The panel narrowly backed keeping the dam alive.
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Six Die In Apparent Aerial Collision Over California
Six people aboard a single engine Cherokee were killed when the plane, departing San Diego for Shelter Cove near Fort Bragg, appears to have collided with another aircraft. Wreckage and a wing tank were found off a central California beach, with Coast Guard confirming that all six were Cove Co. employees.
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