Newspapers Merge in New York to Form World Journal Tribune
Three New York papers the Herald Tribune World Telegram Sun merge to form World Journal Tribune Inc. Owners Hearst E W Scripps and Whitney Communications keep editorial voices. Agreement would cut afternoon papers in NYC from five to four and Sundays from five to four. Justice Department filing planned. timing not specified.
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Russell urges decisive choices on Vietnam War
In Senate debate on a 13.1 billion dollar aid request, Senator Richard Russell warns the United States must decide to increase or end involvement. He cites rising casualties and discontent at home, urging a policy shift to avoid a protracted war with widening losses and public fatigue. National leaders debate strategy as casualty fears grow.
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Border Land Fights Deepens Amid Viet Cong Losses
The report details heavy fighting with 231 Viet Cong deaths and multiple American aircraft losses or engagements. It notes Navy A4 Skyhawk and F4 Phantom incidents, losses of radar equipment, and a downed U S Bird Dog. B52 bombers attacked Viet Cong posts near Saigon as Viet Nam operations continued. Buddhist leaders urged civilian government, while Da Nang saw anti-regime protests and police action.
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Submersible salvage hampered by weather and equipment failures
After nine weeks the B52 bomb loss near Spain remains partly submerged under rough seas. The Alvin submersible faced electrical and weather problems while Aluminaut conducted most dives but was sidelined by high winds. A fisherman aided locating the parachuted bomb and Admiral Guest waited for calm seas to move it to a safe plateau.
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Traffic Jam of Saucers in Dexter Causes Police Chase
Dexter police chief Robert Taylor reported a red pulsating object seen near the Manners home that rose from a swamp and vanished after a chase. Sheriff deputy Starley McFadden and others joined four additional witnesses in noting multiple unidentified flying objects hovering and then disappearing during the pursuit.
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Rhyn Begins Northern Nevada Development Tour
Richard Rhyn, director of the State Department of Economic Development, planned a tour of northern Nevada communities today. He would meet with local civic and industrial leaders to discuss regional development efforts.
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Two More F1104G Jets Crash in West Germany Unit
Two additional F1104G Star fighters, the troubled American designed jets, crashed in West Germany as incident reports indicate a high crash rate. UPI notes experts warn structural and systems failures are under review while air force crews investigate the latest incidents.
German Starfighter crashes spur debate in Parliament
Yesterday two high profile crashes drew sharp criticism as a Luftwaffe high altitude test flight ended with a Starfighter incident, and a Royal Canadian Air Force jet from near Frankfurt also forced ejections. Despite pilots landing safely, the incidents highlight concerns over the Starfighter’s safety amid 1390+ units in Europe.
South Korea to send 25000 troops to Viet Nam
Seoul reports 25000 more South Korean soldiers will be dispatched to Viet Nam to bolster efforts against the Communists. The move nearly doubles the forces then engaged in the war as fresh troops are expected to arrive after the approval of the deployment.
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Heavy Snow Slows Colorado Search For Missing Pilots
In Meeker Colorado a dozen Civil Air Patrol planes battled heavy snow and high winds while ground units aided the search for six people missing since Sunday after an Aero Commander vanished over rugged Northwestern Colorado. The crew included Eden Harter, 31, of Aurora, and Fleming family members from Littleton and Denver.
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Johnson orders sale of 200000 tons copper stockpile
President Johnson ordered the sale of 200000 tons of stockpiled copper to ease a growing shortage affecting the defense industry and Viet Nam War ammunition makers. The move aims to hold down copper prices, with 499000 tons left for emergencies after a prior 200000 ton release in November.
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Social Democrats win big in Finland elections
Social Democrats gain powerful share in parliamentary race and may lead to a leftist coalition. Computers forecast a shift toward Communist participation for the first time since 1943. The Vatican hosts Archbishop Michael Ramsey for a three day visit with Pope Paul VI described as friendship and introduction.
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Faubus Plans Retire From Governorship After Long Service
The text notes Orval Faubus, governor of Arkansas, plans to retire after a lengthy term, describing him as one of the nation’s longest serving governors and referencing his role since desegregation and the 1947 springboard.
India plans separate Sikh state in Punjab splits province
New Delhi announced yesterday a special committee will draw boundaries to create a distinct Sikh state from Punjab. The plan would split Punjab into three parts with the Sikh state forming the Punjab, Hill areas joining Himachal Pradesh, and other Hindu zones forming a separate unit amid weeks of protests that left many dead and hundreds injured.
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Asian Expert Backs Rusk Urges China Blame for Vietnam War
Columbia University Asia expert Dr Donald Zagoria told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Communist China’s intransigence fuels the Vietnam conflict. He argued Beijing prefers a protracted war to weaken the United States and is not eager for a negotiated peace.
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Chiang Kai-shek Reelected Leader of Nationalist China
Chiang Kai-shek won an overwhelming 1408 of 1473 votes in the national assembly to begin a fourth six year term as president. He ran unopposed in what supporters called a strong affirmation of his leadership amid festive celebrations in the capital.
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Bankers National Trust and Savings Co of California Planned
James J. Saxon, comptroller of the currency, announced preliminary approval for a new national bank to be organized by creditors of the defunct San Francisco National Bank. The Bankers National Trust and Savings Co of California will be formed by five Southern California savings and loan associations that were major creditors when the San Francisco bank closed in January 1965.
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Fannin Warns U.S. Mining Safety Law
Sen Paul Fannin says a proposed federal mining safety law could end Arizona’s program by cutting funding. He voiced concern during an exchange with Interior Secretary Stewart Udall who testified to a Senate labor subcommittee about the plan.
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Subcommittee Cuts Rent Subsidy and Teacher Corps Funds
A House appropriations subcommittee approved reduced fast grant funding for federal rent subsidized housing and the teacher corps. The panel endorsed 12 million for rent subsidies and 10 million for the corps for the remainder of the fiscal year, far below Johnson administration requests. The decisions head to the full committee for action before the House vote next week.
Soccer Cup Missing as Prank Calls Spur Hope and Doubt
London police investigated two calls to a British news agency about the stolen world soccer cup. Pranksters claimed students swiped the solid gold trophy and demanded a donation in exchange for return. Scotland Yard aired a suspect description of a tall, sallow-faced man near Central Methodist Hall where the cup was on display.
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USSR Space Rendezvous Attempt Sparks Orbit Talk
Moscow reported a new unnamed Sputnik in Cosmos satellite series, with observers noting signals suggesting a rendezvous attempt between Cosmos-113 and Cosmos-112 launched last Friday. The official Cosmos-113 notice called such a rendezvous nearly scientifically impossible as Cosmos-113 orbits at 63 degrees while Cosmos-112 traces a near 11-degree inclination.
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