Nasser Threatens Blocking Gulf Shipping Through Red Sea
May 17 report cites Egypt banning strategic materials through the gulf even on non-Israeli ships. A restored blockade and plans to close Tiran Straits threaten Red Sea routes to Elat and Aqaba, with Egyptian troops at Sharm el Sheikh ready to halt approaching Israeli vessels.
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Near East Travel Warning Issued by State Department
The State Department warned Americans to avoid travel in the Near East and to leave Egypt Syria Jordan and Israel. Officials said they are using utmost efforts within and outside the United Nations to restore calm and hope diplomacy will curb tension.
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Jordan
Israel
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U S Forces Report Casualties Amid Vietnam Clashes
In Quang Ngai and nearby provinces U S units clashed with guerrillas. The 25th Infantry Division said 61 enemy were killed with 10 American dead and 74 wounded. Further fighting near Saigon produced 43 enemy dead and eight U S deaths with 13 wounded.
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Weather Parade Drops Temps Across Midwest and Northeast
A cold front spread across Florida and moved north to New Jersey and New York, bringing March like chills. Madison set a 27 degree low the latest in the season, with Marquette and other Wisconsin towns recording records, while Albany and Syracuse in New York also posted unseasonably cold lows.
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Congress Debates Religion Clause in Education Bill
Lawmakers clash over church state issues as Rep Carl Perkins warns of federal aid loss. Quie GOP amendment cited as reviving religious controversy while Green seeks uniform desegregation enforcement across all states. Civil rights groups accuse critics of sabotaging the 1963 act amid high stakes for parochial school participation.
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D-Ky
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Ohio
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Hugh L. Carey
D-Ny
Suez
Labor
Mittee
Industry hearing targets new auto safety rules
A two day hearing focused on national traffic safety rules, with Cutler stressing that timing is the least concern for the auto industry as the industry negotiates basing standard No 201. Russell Potter, a federal aviation official, attended the session.
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Key West officer and son vanish on Cuba trip
Authorities seek a U. S. Army officer identified as KEY WEST resident and his 3 year old son missing after departing Key West for Cuba. The disappearance sparked confusion amid travel plans between Florida and Cuba, with few solid leads.
Texas Senate Passes Milk Standards and Tax Measures
The Texas Legislature debated and advanced bills on milk production standards and a church tax exemption for facilities taping religious radio programs. Senate clashes with Lt. Gov. Smith over the calendar delayed many votes as Schwartz criticized leadership. The House killed and approved multiple measures including cemetery relocation rules and extended liquor sale hours proposals.
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Spending Bill Dormant as Comptr Touts New Revenue Quest
A Texas legislative report describes the stalled 1968 spending bill as lawmakers and Comptroller Robert Calvert reopen pursuit for more money. The conference committee of 10 lawmakers labors over revenue estimates, considering a bookkeeping maneuver to shift August receipts into 1968 and possible transfers from the vehicle licenses and Parks funds.
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Ee Ben Barnes
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Paris
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Quiz Kids Club Says Winter Nights Keep It Alive
The group, led by Delvin and members like Louis, Melan, 35, and Thomas, 24, discuss reform and education amid tough pasts including armed robbery and murder. McInerney, 24, is noted as the only high school graduate among the five. Frank Visser, 33, faces double manslaughter charges.
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Frank Visser
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