Braniff Electra Crashes in Texas Rain Squall
In a fatal Braniff Electra crash near Dawson Texas five crewmen and passengers were killed. Rescuers faced a night of wet conditions as ambulances ferried bodies to a Dawson gym morgue and residents donated blankets and supplies.
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J. R. Phillips
Jack Foster
D. W. Crossland
Carol Brand
Suzanne Renz
Corsicana
Texas Farm
Dawson High School
U.S. And North Vietnam Agree To Meet In Paris
The United States and North Vietnam signaled they should begin formal negotiations and chose Paris as an appropriate venue, with plans to meet Hanoi and Washington promptly. The statement, transmitted in English, outlined keeping talks moving.
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U.S
North Vietnam
Paris
Hanoi
Washington
Government studies emphasize prompt treatment for Mace exposure
Officials discuss rapid care for individuals sprayed with riot control agents and urge manufacturers to stress immediate treatment. A North Vietnamese report described Mace incapacitating rioters and US monitors relayed details to Washington. President Johnson convened top aides and negotiators as talks with Hanoi progressed in early May.
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Far East
Washington
RFK Address Addresses State Gaming Fears and Wiretap Rules
RFK calls for stricter federal penalties on wiretapping and surveillance by private industry and tight controls for government cases. He urges Nevada officials to develop natural resources to diversify the state economy. A tornado watch and a Braniff crash are reported with initial statements from Braniff and FBI disaster response, noting no foul play suspected.
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Kennedy
Nevada
Washington
FBI
Braniff
Transplant Surgeries Mark Groundbreaking Heart Replacements
Three doctors at St Luke's Houston completed a successful heart transplant using a single electrical shock to start the donor heart. Dr Shumway in Stanford explained Rizor's lungs adjusted to the new heart with normal circulation after an initial period. Donor Rudolf Anderson, 43, of San Carlos California, died from a brain hemorrhage. his wife Margaret says he would be proud. Shumway also noted the world’s fourth transplant on Mike Kasperak, who died two weeks later. The first heart transplant survivor Philip Blaiberg remains near normal in South Africa after his operation. Louis Washkansky, the 59 year old grocer, died 18 days post operation on December 3.
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Thomas
Stanford
Rizor
Shumway
Rudolf F. Anderson
Telephone Company
San Carlos
Calif
Anderson
Mike Kasperak
Kasperak
Philip Blaiberg
South Africa
Barnard
Louis Washkansky
Bomb Scare Closes AEC Las Vegas Headquarters
An anonymous call prompts a 12 hour evacuation of the AEC Las Vegas administrative HQ. Police seal area while guards check all classified rooms and vehicles, then reenter to verify contents. No device found.
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AEC
Las Vegas
Nevada
Nevada Test Site
Judge Grants Don Hampton Seat To Go
The welfare advisory board and Juvenile Welfare Advisory Board consider Wartman’s action, defending or challenging disciplinary steps against Judge Hampton. Bryn Armstrong and Ruth Deskin oppose, arguing the action may be premature and tied to appearance before the committee. JWAB members refrain from commenting while citing need for further discussion.
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Wartman
Bryn Armstrong
Ruth Deskin
JWAB
Hampton
Welfare Advisory Committee
Johnson Berates Congress Over Tax Increase Delays
President Johnson harshly scolded Congress for delaying the 10 percent surtax, calling it dangerous procrastination and blackmail. He warned lawmakers to pass the tax bill or face deeper cuts, while signaling willingness to accept a $4 billion spending reduction to win support. He also addressed the 1968 nominating battle and the Poor People’s March.
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Johnson
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Vietnam
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Capitol Hill
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Dark
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Ways and Means Committee
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R-Wis
Anary Solons Claim LBJ's Attack Killed Tax Measure
Washington reaction splits along party lines after President Johnson's stern tax bill reprimand. Rep. John Byrnes condemns the speech as killing chances for a tax measure while Democrats express surprise at the sharp language and accuse Republicans of overreacting.
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Anary Solons
LBJ
John F. Byrnes
R-Wis
House
Fighting Persists Between Israeli and Jordanian Forces
United Press International reports renewed clashes as Israel marked its 20th anniversary parade in Jerusalem. A Jerusalem communique tallies one Israeli dead and three wounded, with Arab casualties including a 12 man saboteur team armed with Russian weapons crossing from Jordan. Jordanian accounts accuse Israelis of initiating fire from the west bank of the Jordan River, striking positions four miles south of Prince Mohammed Bridge.
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Jerusalem
Israel
Jordan
Sea of Galilee
Jordan River
Prince Mohammed Bridge
Price Grilled Four Hours By Investigators
Investigators spent up to four hours questioning Brian Price 25 a Las Vegas union leader Tom Hanley bodyguard in Seattle on an alleged attempted murder case tied to Mike Marathon a former Hanley associate. Deportation actions were started in San Francisco last year and continue unresolved. Hanley and Price face trial for the April attack.
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Brian Price
Las Vegas
Tom Hanley
Hanley
Price
Mike Marathon
Eisenhower Rests Comfortably at March AFB Hospital
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, 77, recovers from his fourth heart seizure in 13 years at March Air Force Base Hospital. He is described as in excellent spirits enjoying light reading with Mrs Mamie Eisenhower visiting, and his condition remains stable with daily bulletins planned to continue.
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Calif
Upi
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Air Force Base Hospital
Mamie Eisenhower
Columbia University rallies after campus violence and walkouts
Columbia University reels from a student faculty strike and police raid that injured 148. Alumni demand expulsions for destruction while supporting Kirk and Truman. Administration plans restructuring with limited student participation as demonstrations started over a gym project and Defense Department ties.
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UPS
Columbia University
Grayson Kirk
David B. Truman
Alumni Association of
Columbia College
Association
Kirk
Truman
Columbia
Harlem
Defense Department
President asks North Korea to free Pueblo crew
President Johnson said the United States would take appropriate action if evidence shows Pueblo violated North Korean waters, but only after Pyongyang releases the 82 crew held prisoners. He urged careful reflection and said the U S will examine facts before acting.
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