Troops Move on Biafran Airstrips in Nigeria Offensive
Federal troops advance toward Biafran airstrips at Ali and Shiala after crossing the Niger with Oguta near the river. Col. Adekunle claims Aba and Owerri areas are within shelling distance as shelling and relief flights shape the campaign.
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Nigeria
API
Aba
Biafra
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Here
Adekunle
3Rd Marine Commando Division
Oguta
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Ali
Shiala
Red Cross
Caritas
Owerri
Union Wages Fight Meets Wilson Pressure in Britain
Labor leaders urged Prime Minister Wilson to ease austerity and avoid angering workers at the 10th annual Trades Union Congress. Lord Wright warned wages policy undercuts collective bargaining and risks breaking union backing for the government.
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Food Shortage and Prices Hit Tibet Refugees
Refugees who fled Chinese ruled Tibet report severe food shortages and rising prices. The Tibetan Review blames ongoing pro and anti Mao power struggles. normal services are disrupted and a black market thrives in Lhasa.
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India
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Tibetan Review
Lhasa
Wallace appeals for dove votes at Florence amid peace talk talk
George Wallace, third party presidential hopeful, urged doves and the nation to press for lasting peace in Vietnam while keeping military options open if Paris talks fail. He predicted victory with conventional arms and hinted at naming a running mate on September 10 as he spoke at Florence Airport before the Southern 500 race.
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Vietnam
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Darlington
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Alabama
South Carolina
Richard Nixon
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RSC
Tower Praises Education Act on 10th Anniversary
Sen John Tower praised the National Defense Education Act as a Republican achievement marking ten years since its Sept 2 1958 signing. The act funds colleges and universities to provide loans to capable students in financial need, and Tower urged continued federal support as a catalyst for state local and private educational effort. The Gabon Republic in Africa was organized in 1960 after being an autonomous French community republic.
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Eisenhower
Tower
Police Wear Wallace Button Prompt Pay Cut for Denver Officers
Two Denver patrolmen Warner Boatwright and Horace Parrish were ordered to work without pay for five days off due to wearing Wallace for President buttons on duty. Sgt. Gerald Marker received similar discipline for failing to act. The case arose after a family disturbance at the Simmons home and a later hearing with Mrs. Simmons noting the buttons. Boatwright said the button was worn as a prank and removed after the Simmons call.
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Seaton
Marker
Boatwright
Simmons
Newport News Riot Ends After Four Hours of Violence
In Newport News Virginia a four hour outbreak of violence left one man dead and about 2 million dollars in damage. Police reduced patrols as state and local officers backed down from the height of the rioting which involved looting and firebombs in a predominantly Black neighborhood. Floyd David Price, 55, was killed after grabbing a gun from a officer and firing on responders.
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Floyd David Price
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