Pentagon data sparks debate on Johnson era deception
Former Secretary of State Dean Rusk said the Pentagon papers did not reveal a deliberate attempt to deceive during Johnson's 1964 campaign. He argued the administration underestimated North Vietnamese resistance and stressed the need to avoid nuclear escalation while protecting civilians in Vietnam.
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Apollo officials say no sudden pressure loss expected in Earth return
U S space officials ruled out a sudden pressure loss on Apollo returns citing major design differences from Soyuz 11. They noted the service module is unpressurized and there is no pressure link to the command module during reentry.
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Fireworks kits draw FDA fire over safety claims
Edwards noted confirmed deaths and injuries from fireworks while thousands of injuries during the period await agency confirmation. The FDA has had authority over fireworks since the Federal Hazardous Substances Act took effect a year ago.
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Adjustment Alters Picture of Unemployment Drop
Economist Goldstein notes a real drop in unemployment but questions how much of the total decline is genuine. He says available evidence is inconclusive about the extent of the improvement.
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June unemployment drop seen as long-term trend signals improve
Labor Secretary Hodgson announced June unemployment shows a downward turning point with improvements among breadwinners over 25. The Bureau reported total employment at 78.4 million and unemployment down 530,000 after seasonal adjustment, driven mainly by teen and young adult entrants and re entrants. The jobless rate hovered near 6 percent for six months prior to revisions.
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Flooding Prompts Evacuations Across El Paso Area
Heavy rains spurred flash flooding along the Rio Grande and western Hudspeth County. Police evacuated several homes as a ditch bank collapsed. About 12 families moved out amid rising waters near Carrizo Springs and droughty South Plains areas saw lingering clouds and a mix of showers.
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Fatal fall in Rovigo claims man carrying coffin
In Rovigo Italy Guilio Comiero aged 28 died while helping transport his aunt's coffin to a cemetery. He tripped and the coffin crushed his skull, killing him at the scene according to AP report.
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Peace talks strain as DMZ bombing, Paris proposal amid war
Reports from Saigon and Paris describe a bombing incident at the DMZ labeled a routine check, while Kissinger pursues plans to withdraw U.S. troops. North Vietnamese negotiators pledge to meet, with Cambodia’s Highway 5 convoy attacked 130 miles northwest of Phnom Penh leaving eight dead and ten wounded.
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Traffic Safety Call Emphasizes Caution During Holidays
A Safety Council spokesman urged defensive driving during the holiday weekend noting that accidents and fatalities occur in cities as well as on highways. He cited last year’s Fourth of July toll of 540 deaths and urged equal traffic safety vigilance on side streets.
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Odessa search shifts south for missing woman Gabrel aids
Concluding that searches near Odessa continue after Gabrel says no solid lead. Sheriff calls on residents with vacant lots and unused property to inspect for any trace of Mrs. Greene abducted June 17 from a Kermit Highway office. A 34-year-old ex convict is detained in Odessa on mortgage fraud and Midland assault with intent to murder charges.
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Hijackers Seize Braniff Flight 14 Near San Antonio
Braniff Flight 14 was hijacked near San Antonio by a white couple who forced ransom negotiations. They freed some passengers and three stewardesses, then flew to Monterrey before releasing Monica Amparo Garza and others. The ransom of 100000 dollars was delivered by Nuevo Leon officials, with money taken on board in a plastic bag by Alicia de la Fuente.
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