France rejoices 20th V E Day anniversary in Paris celebration
French crowds danced in Paris as authorities scheduled 48 hours of flags, bands, torchlight parades and fireworks for the 20th anniversary of V E Day. In Caracas terrorists sprayed an American owned supermarket with machine gun fire during protests against U S policy. no injuries were reported. The Roosevelt Center store was damaged and partly owned by the Rockefeller family.
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Demand Death for Auschwitz Chiefs
Frankfurt prosecutors urged guilty verdicts and severe punishment for four men charged with helping run Auschwitz. Chief prosecutor Hans Grossman said the defendants assisted in a systematic line of death as the lengthy trial neared its conclusion.
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Rhodesia PM Smith Dominates General Election Victory
In Salisbury Prime Minister Smith led the Rhodesian Front to a sweeping general election win. The victory backed by a strong anti independence stance virtually ends organized war opposition as celebrations erupt in the capital with dancing and singing in the streets.
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Pope Paul VI Warns Jesuits Against Modern Schools of Thought
Pope Paul VI urged the Jesuit order to resist modern atheism and engage in a decisive struggle against the "fearful danger" of 20th century thought. He spoke to 224 delegates as they gathered in Vatican City to elect a new superior general and reform church structures.
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Kennedy brothers to attend London memorial inauguration
Senators Robert and Edward Kennedy will travel with Mrs. John F. Kennedy and her children to England for the inauguration of Britain's National Kennedy Memorial. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip will inaugurate the memorial at Runnymede on May 14, marking the Magna Carta site.
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UN Stalls Dominican Crisis Debate as Uruguay Prods Middle Course
The Security Council postponed further talks on the Dominican crisis to next Tuesday at Uruguay's request and signals a possible UN role in the situation. The council spent three hours in arguments, then adjourned for the weekend. In Washington, the House Foreign Affairs Committee rejected major changes to the foreign aid program, backing a $3.37 billion bill for 12 months starting July 1.
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Veterans Benefits Boost for Wartime Casualties
Washington officials say families of servicemen killed in Vietnam or the Dominican Republic will receive wartime survivors benefits. Wounded servicemen get disability payments from 20 to 250 dollars monthly, about 25 percent higher than peacetime rates.
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Estes Denied Modification Of 15 Year Sentence
Federal Judge R E Thomason refused a defense bid to modify Billie Sol Estes 15 year term for mail fraud and conspiracy. Estes is serving his sentence at Leavenworth Kansas and did not attend the hearing.
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Nation's Weather 24 Hour Table From San Francisco Bureau
Temperature and precipitation table for a 24 hour period ending at 4 a.m. prepared by the U S Weather Bureau in San Francisco. Data covers nationwide readings and regional conditions with brief numeric values and observations.
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Freighters Collide Killing 10 Sailors From Rogers City
A collision between freighters fatally injures ten crew from Rogers City. The list of dead includes Edward Jurgmar Mick a Oech and Rewhod F. Radtie among others. Missing or unconfirmed details follow as authorities investigate cause and location.
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Murrow Estate Worth About 956000 Under Will
Edward R. Murrow the famed broadcaster and former government official died April 26 of cancer. His estate valued at about 956000 will go in trust for his widow Janet H. B. Murrow and their son Charles. Cash securities and personal property total 800000 with real estate 150000. exact value awaits inventory. The 62 page will was filed in Manhattan Surrogate's Court.
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Trujillo Kin Denounces U S Intervention In D R
Gen Jose Arizmendi Trujillo Molina, brother of Rafael Trujillo, condemns the landing of U S troops in the Dominican Republic. He calls for elections with guarantees for all parties except Communists and urges a decorous solution to end the crisis.
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Rancho Student Wins National Speech Contest
Rancho High School student Michael G. Felts was named the national speech contest winner in the High School Division of the Distinguished Education Clubs of America at the annual awards dinner in Chicago. The three day conference drew 1,600 attendees from 47 states plus DC and Puerto Rico, with Felts Nevada's sole national winner.
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Eisenhower Calls End to Frightful Weapons on V-E Anniversary
On the 20th V E Day anniversary Dwight D Eisenhower urges world powers to halt production and maintenance of frightful weapons to reduce fear and tension. He recalls the 1945 surrender event in France and discusses his postwar roles and retirement at Gettysburg estate.
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National Hospital Week Starts Here Sunday
Southern Nevada hospitals join National Hospital Week from Sunday to May 15. The Hospital Council lists Las Vegas Sunrise Southern Nevada Memorial North Las Vegas Boulder City Rose de Lima Women s Nellis AFB Hospitals as key members. Administrators include Katherine Akers at Boulder City Rose de Lima nurse leaders, John Green at North Las Vegas, Jack Stages at Southern Nevada Memorial, John Lasco Jr at Sunrise and Milford Crandle at Women s Hospital. A new 50 bed hospital opens at Nellis AFB May 24 under Lt Col Roland E. McClain.
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Military Day Proclaimed as 22nd by LBJ
President Johnson proclaimed May 22 Armed Forces Day urging Americans to honor military personnel The President said the armed forces defend freedom deter totalitarian aggression act as a united team at home and abroad and promote peaceful settlement of international differences.
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Viet War Depends On What Reds Do
Manila UPI Lt. Gen. Jesus M Vargas incoming SEA TO secretary general says escalation in Viet Nam hinges on Communist China. He warns Peking may act decisively yet sees no signs of broad war by Moscow or Peking but cautions against complacency. Vargas cites 27 years in service and Huk experience.
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Satellite Bends World Signals via Ionosphere Ducts
The Air Force reports a satellite sent radio signals around the globe using ducts in the ionosphere. Ground stations in nearly 20 countries participated in the experiment. Researchers see potential for future space earth communications.
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Arlis II Ice Island Evacuated After Arctic Drift
The U S Navy evacuated 19 scientists from the Arlis II Ice Island after the floe began drifting southward from the Arctic Basin. The Edisto cutter fought pack ice to reach the site, using dynamite at times, and the island had traveled about 5000 miles since 1961 with a summer high of 32 degrees.
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U.S. Plans Mixed Withdrawal Amid Dominican Crisis
U.S. aims to pull out troops to show good faith to Latin nations, but most of the 19,000 Marines and paratroopers in the Dominican Republic are likely to stay longer. They would form the core of a new inter-American force, authorized by the OAS, with formation delayed by command integration and legislative approvals. An administration official hopes the force endures beyond the Dominican crisis.
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Street Repairs Progress After Last Month's Rain
Extensive damage to city streets from last month's rains is being repaired as rapidly as possible. Public Works Director Richard Saner asks the public to bear with us for a few more weeks.
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Johnson appeals to Europeans to pierce iron veil with trade
President Johnson urged Europe to join the United States in expanding East-West trade to bridge the Iron Curtain. In a televised address on the 20th anniversary of V-E Day he called for end to narrow nationalism and German reunification, arguing freer Atlantic trade and common defense will ease tensions with the Soviet Union.
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