Nigeria Troops Move For Final Assault On Unuahia
Nigerian federal forces mass for a last assault on Unuahia as Ojukwu recalls leaders and presides over a shrinking chance of peace. Sources say troops encircle the city from three sides while air attacks intensify.
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Nigeria
UPI
Unuahia
Biafra
Odumegwu Ojukwu
Ojukwu
Yakubu Gowon
Third Marine Commando
Aba
Umuahia
Umahia
Muriel Humphrey backs Johnson in husband campaign
Muriel Humphrey reiterated that her husband will not break with President Johnson to boost his presidential bid. She praised Johnson and his wife, spoke of heartache over the Vietnam war, and said she will work with the Johnson administration. Humphrey campaigned in Nashville, then on to Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia.
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Nashville
Johnson
Andrew Jackson
Tennessee
Humphrey
Washington
North Carolina
Virginia
George Wallace
Richard Nixon
Thieu Sees American Pullout Beginning By Late Next Year
President Thieu told reporters on a Mekong Delta jeep tour that U S troop withdrawals could begin by end of 1969 as South Vietnamese forces take greater mobile operation responsibility in I Corps and III Corps. He noted the shift does not imply full self reliance and cited Defense Secretary Clifford's views. Thieu warned victory by force remains essential to deter Communist takeover.
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Saigon
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U.S
Vietnam
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Defense
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Clifford
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Defense Department
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God Spares One Life But Four Miners Dead
PROMA Colorado UPI reports John Southerland survived a roof collapse three miles deep in U S Steel Summerset mine near Paonia. Four mine officials perished Archie Morrison Veley Piccioni Joe Burum Eugene Bailey rescue took over six hours to reach bodies. Southerland praised God for 18 inches of space and mourned his fallen buddies.
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Southerland
U.S. Steel Corp
Summerset
Archie McNair Morrison
Veley K
Piccioni
Joe F. Burum
Eugene Lee Bailey
Paonia
Colorado
Young Bridge Duo Reach Nationals Final in Minneapolis
Alfred Sheinwold notes Steve Altman and Mike Becker at 24 are the youngest to reach the ACBL national team final. The piece describes the semifinals mishap in Minneapolis with a detailed hand and bidding by Becker, Lazard, and Rapee, offering a teaching moment on jump raises after a takeout double.
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Mike Becker
Minneapolis
South
Young Becker
B. Jay Becker
Sidney Lazard
Lazard
Rapee
Becker
East
Altman
Czechoslovak Leaders Refuse Kremlin Purge Demand
Prague reports say the Kremlin postponed a meeting with Czechoslovak Communist officials to decide if they will be purged or spared. Czechoslovak leaders attended the Brno trade fair instead, expressing defiance as Kremlin pressure mounts.
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UPI
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Krem
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Kremlin
Quakes Strike Northern Venezuela Cause Heavy Damage
Two strong earthquakes hit four northern states including Caracas. Sucre reported 37 injured and 100 houses damaged as cracks opened in streets. Cajigal observatory said the 6.8 magnitude quake centered near Caruparo and a 24 second aftershock followed.
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UPI
Sucre
Monagas
Alta
U.S
Cajigal Observatory
Caruparo
Nation's Weather Report For California And Montana
The U S Weather Bureau recorded the high of 103 degrees at Imperial California and a low of 32 at Butte Montana excluding Hawaii and Alaska from today’s weather data.
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New York
Vegas Eating Scene Loudly Frames Diet Dilemma
A lively Las Vegas column riffs on dining spots from Paradise Pub to El Cortez and Sahara while joking about dieting. It highlights Ocean views of Osaka's new eatery at 4205 W Sahara, Ko Ko boutique, and local eateries with playful, slangy notes and local personalities.
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Anna
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Stardust
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Green Shack
Colonel Saunders
U & Me
Osaka
Hiromi Arai
Tokyo
Japan
Mary Sue
Ko-Ko
Miyama
Aiko
Nakanishi
Hiromi
Lost Weekend Punning and Political Talk in LV Column
A lively local column riffs on personalities and events at Echo Bay and the LV Press Club with jokes about a November Senate race. It mentions Ed Fike as a popular figure and teases a political contribution theme while promoting local ads and pages.
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Echo Bay
Grinnin
Fike
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