Triumvirate named to rule Viet Nam reforming junta
In Saigon the ruling military junta named a triumvirate of generals to govern Viet Nam for 60 days as violence swept the city. Maj Gen Nguyen Khanh, Maj Gen Duong Van Minh and Lt Gen Tran Thien Khiem were chosen amid street battles, demon strations by Buddhists and Catholics, and hospital overload. At least eight to ten demonstrators were killed with many wounded as mobs roamed, and the city’s Joint General Staff, radio, market, and a technical high school became focal points of clashes. The council was dissolved and a provisional congress elected within two months to select a new chief of state and form new national bodies.
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Saigon
Junta
Viet Nam
Nguyen Khanh
Duong van
Big) Minh
Khanh
Tran Thien Khiem
Provisional National Congress
Joint General Staff
Joint General Staff Headquarters
Military Revolutionary Council
Tran Thien‘Khiem
Defence
Minh
Ottawa flag debate drags on with calls for compromise
In Ottawa the ongoing flag debate nears its 16th day as MPs spar over a sub amendment to the main resolution. John Irvine and William Skoreyko criticize ministers and staff, while Pearson urges a decision and Diefenbaker pushes for more critical economic legislation amid waning spectator turnout.
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Ottawa
John A. Irvine
London
William Skoreyko
Edmonton East
Sharp
Pearson
The
Commons
Diefenbaker
Bow Island inquest rules skull fracture in boy death
An inquest in Bow Island into the death of 9 year old Bruce John Grover ruled a skull fracture caused by a 38 foot fall from an unfinished theatre building found three blocks east of downtown Bow Island. The boy was discovered August 12 in five inches of water. Coroner Dr. Roe presided and the jury recommended blocking all entrances to the building.
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Bow Island
Bruce John Grover
Pat Malo
Bert Knibbs
Grant Whitney
C. V. Jones
Roy Loney
Ralph Bateman
R. H. M. Roe
Taber
Johnson Wins Democratic Nomination for Johnson Johnson-Humphrey Will Seek Democrats
President Johnson, age 56, receives overwhelming Democratic backing for another term and doctors declare him physically fit for vigorous life. He announced the doctors' verdict after a 4.2 mile hike at the White House, praising his superb exercise tolerance despite a 1955 heart attack.
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Washington (Ap
Johnson
Atlantic City
White House
Democrats Close Dull Atlantic City Convention Tonight
The Democratic national convention in Atlantic City will end with a pep rally for the Johnson Humphrey ticket and a fireworks party for about 4 000 guests. Kennedy Rayburn and Mrs Roosevelt will be honored, while Humphrey is poised to be named as running mate, amid Mississippi and Alabama loyalty oath protests. President Johnson’s birthday will be celebrated with a somber prelude to the campaign against Goldwater Miller.
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Atlantic City
N.J
U.S
Johnson
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
Humphrey
Barry Goldwater
William Miller
Kennedy
Sam Rayburn
House of Representatives
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Jacqueline Kennedy
Mississippi
Alabama
Washington
United States
Chrysler strike target set as UAW eyes 500000 workers
United Auto Workers named Chrysler Corp as its top strike target in wage and benefit talks for 500000 U.S. auto plant workers. If no deal by September 9 at 10 a.m., a walkout would begin. Talks with Chrysler, General Motors, and Ford remain unresolved with contracts expiring Monday.
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Detroit
United Auto Workers Union
Chrysler Corp
U.S
UAW
Walter Reuther
Chrysler
Reuther
General Motors
Ford
Tude
Johnson
Cadillac Square
White House
Junin Leary
Goldwater Signals Slight GOP Gains In Polls
Senator Barry Goldwater, aboard a yacht near Catalina Island, said private polls show President Johnson well ahead but noted signs of improvement for Republicans. He argued GOP growth in the South isn t driven by civil rights opposition and predicted gains in the House, while acknowledging uncertain strength in the South could change quickly.
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Newport Beach
Calif
Barry Goldwater
Johnson
White House
Goldwater
Catalina Island
U.S
South
City to audit home businesses under new policy
Medicine Hat will subject businesses operating from homes to periodic checks overseen by the city treasurer's office. The Medicine Hat Municipal Planning Commission heard replies from four cities on handling home businesses in residential areas, with no final solution reported.
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Medicine Hat
Red Deer
Medicine Hat to be tied to Calgary Lethbridge route
Transport Minister Jack Pickersgill urged Air Canada to divert its Calgary to Lethbridge flight to create a triangular Medicine Hat service. MP H A Olson said the minister promised action after meeting Air Canada president Gordon McGregor. Air Canada is assessing the plan as Medicine Hat seeks a three month trial to revive scheduled service after TransAir withdrew nine months ago.
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Jack Pickersgill
Air Canada
Calgary-Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
H. A. Olson
Ottawa
Gordon McGregor
Olson
TransAir Ltd
Break-in nets cigarettes at Medicine Hat store
A Medicine Hat confectionery on 15th Avenue was burglarized overnight for the second time in three weeks, with thieves stealing cigarettes. Stan's Confectionery was entered via a rear window, noted by police on patrol. A prior Aug. 8 break-in yielded more than $350 in cash, 100 cartons of cigarettes, and personal cheques.
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Stan
15Th Ave
S.E
Hurricane Cleo batters Miami and pushes northward
Hurricane Cleo struck Miami with 115 mph winds collapsing towers and shattering store windows. Fires broke out as power failed an hour after the eye passed, with damage extending to Hallandale Hollywood Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. One looter shot in hospital critical, hotel guests sheltered by candlelight amid the chaos.
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Miami
Fla
Florida
Irving. G. McNair
Cleo
Hallandale
Hollywood
Gulfstream Park
Fort Lauderdale
Bace Raton
West Palm Beach
Cape Kennedy
Daytona Beach
Goldwater warns of Viet giveway aboard yacht Sundance
Senator Barry Goldwater campaigned offshore near southern California arguing the Johnson administration may offer a negotiated settlement in South Vietnam before the election. He urged military strength first and suggested any peace moves should involve Red China only through the United Nations. Goldwater and wife planned to stay aboard the Sundance until August 31.
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Viet Nam
Goldwater
Red China
United Nations
Paul Wagner
Wagner
United States
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