Stricken Actress Patricia Neal Awaits Fifth Child
Patricia Neal, recovering from a stroke, remains in Radcliffe Hospital's maternity wing awaiting the birth of her fifth child. Husband Ronald Dahl says the baby could arrive any time, with doctors hoping to induce soon, and a cesarean not planned.
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Oxford
England
Patricial Neal
Ronald Cahil
Patricia
Dahl
Miss Neal
Radcliffe Hospital
Great Missenden
London
Olivia
Theo
New York
Packard
Anonymity Asked in Slayings of Sisters in Austin
Police promised anonymity to anyone who offers information in the slayings of Shirley Ann Stark and Susan Rigsby. The investigation extended to their funerals in Dallas where plainclothes officers mingled with about 500 mourners at each service.
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Austin
Tex
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Susan Rigsby
Dallas
Miss Rigsby
Lover's Lane Methodist Church
Miss Stark
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral
University of Texas
Unseasonable cool spell to yield to warmer temperatures
The unseasonable cool weather is forecast to ease tonight and tomorrow with warmer temperatures and a chance of light showers. Yesterday’s high reached 7 while today’s low dipped to 46.
Rusk Says Communists Not Ready For Peace Talks
Secretary of State Dean Rusk says there is no sign North Viet Nam and Red China are ready to settle the Viet Nam War peacefully. The statement reflects U S stance amid ongoing negotiations and regional tensions.
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Washington
Dean Rusk
North Viet Nam
Red China
Viet Cong Attacks Repulsed as Saigon Reports Heavy Losses
South Vietnamese forces repelled an early Viet Cong assault while suffering heavy losses at the Phuoc Xuyen outpost where six militiamen were manning the post. Nine guerrillas were killed at Phuoc Binh as U S helicopters evacuated Soe Trang after shelling.
Viet Cong attacks and air strikes report Viet Nam fighting
A regional force company suffered moderate casualties and five civilians were wounded when two hand grenades exploded in Phuoc Toa near Saigon. Viet Cong casualties rose to 22 killed in a government operation 330 miles northeast near Quang Ngai City. Fifteen suspects detained and one guerrilla captured. Viet Namese casualties described as very light. In South Viet Nam air strikes by US and Vietnamese forces continued, with estimates of 157 guerrillas killed reported but unconfirmed by body count.
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South Viet Nam
U.S
Phuoc Binh
Phuoc Xuyen
Phuoc Toa
Dzone
Quang Ngai City
Viet Nam
Planes fly over 250 sorties in last 24 hours report
U S forces said more than 250 sorties were flown in the previous 24 hours. Two U S Air Force jets struck a Viet Cong encampment about 70 miles southeast of Da Nang with results not fully confirmed. Ten people were reported killed, if confirmed.
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da Nang
Delaware divers seek 8 million dollar sunken treasure
Three Philadelphia men led by Louis De Cerchio prepare to locate the De Braak sloop wrecked in 1798 off Lewes Delaware. They claim exclusive three year rights and have spent about 80000 so far seeking 800 pounds of gold 70 tons of copper and 2.5 million in silver plus historic prisoners and crew losses. The group plans to raise the treasure by mid summer if conditions allow.
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Lewes
Del
Delaware Bay
Delaware
Defense Dept Reports No Shortages in Viet Nam Now
The Defense Department told lawmakers there are no Viet Nam shortages at present. To prevent any future gaps it will speed training and boost combat power of three reserve divisions six independent brigades and other units. Specific units to be chosen later according to Deputy Defense Secretary Cyrus R Vance.
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Defense Department
Viet Nam
Department
Defense
Cyrus R. Vance
Pentagon
Seven antiaircraft sites in North Vietnam unchanged
A spokesman said the list of known antiaircraft missile sites in North Viet Nam remains seven, including two hit by a U.S. air strike last week. He did not confirm reports of more sites but noted no signs Hanoi and Peking are ready for a peaceful settlement.
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Viet Nam
U.S
Rusk
Infiltration of men and arms into South Vietnam
A speech notes the core problem of North Vietnamese infiltration into South Vietnam. The speaker argues the United States would prefer stopping infiltration by words, but concedes military action may be necessary.
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North Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
United States
Footprints Spur Hope For Youths
In Bax ter State Park Maine a 10 year old diabetic Robbie Mott from Rochester New York and his 8 year old brother Timothy remain missing since Friday. A 3 mile distance footprints found near Roaring Brook camp match the brothers. Warden supervisor David Priest leads a 300 strong search team and cites doctors suggesting the boys may still be alive.
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Millinocket
Maine
Baxter State Park
Robbie Mott
Rochester
N.Y
David Priest
Robbie
Timothy
Roaring Brook Camp
George Mott
Martha
Cuban refugees reach Miami in stolen boats fleet
Twenty six Cuban refugees arrive in Miami aboard three vessels they claim were stolen from a Cuban fishing cooperative. The skipper Pedro Ortega, 26, says the small fleet evaded a Soviet made patrol boat during a storm.
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Miami
Fla
Pedro Ortega
Heath Loses Debate To Harold Wilson In Commons
London AP report says Edward Heath in his parliamentary debut as Conservative leader lost a verbal duel with Labour Prime Minister Harold Wilson. The Commons debate focused on Heath's no confidence motion amid a Liberal finance crisis and Wilson taunted the Tories over emergency measures.
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Colin Frost
London
Edward Heath
Harold Wilson
Times London
House of Commons
Heath
Wilson
Bill Set For Passage In House Voting Rights Move
Washington AP reports a landmark voting rights bill set for final House approval to suspend literacy tests in many states. It authorizes federal examiners in districts with low registration and allows attorney general designated poll watchers. Interference with voting could trigger criminal charges.
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Mariner 4 Recorder Shutdown Affects Data Playback
In Pasadena California AP reports scientists turned off Mariner 4 tape recorder and reactivated other instruments after completing a 21 frame playback. Ground controllers expect ongoing communications for six to eight weeks as the craft makes a solar orbit that will return it within about 25 million miles of Earth.
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Pasadena
Calif
Mariner 4
Jet Propulsion Sat Laboratory
Mariner
Earth
Chuckle Women Cannot Match Men Says Advised by Wives
A witty remark claims women cannot reach male success due to lack of wives' guidance, reflecting social humor of the era.
Political clash over imports policy roils parliament
A heated exchange saw a government imports surcharge and quota plan criticized as humbug. Labor shouted down a response from Sool as Heath and colleagues clashed, highlighting a sharp partisan divide in parliament.
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Heath
Sool
Debates Ahead as Leaders Clash Before Recess
The final major debate before a mid October recess saw both leaders on stage as the speaker urged adherence to the rules. Labour MPs welcomed a break after months of duty to safeguard a razor thin three seat majority over the opposition.
Miss New York State Title Stripped Over Contract
Gloria Jon loses Miss New York State crown amid dispute with Ted Marshall over contract with the Miss Universe organization. Marshall cites breach of obligations and says there will be no Miss New York State for this year. Jon, the first Black winner of the state title, contested claims of a race motive.
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New York
Gloria Jon
New York State
Miami Beach
Ted Marshall
Miss Jon
Beau
Timetable Prepared At Parley
Secret eight hour strategy session in Honolulu outlined plans to accelerate the 50,000 man buildup in South Vietnam. Gen Earle G Wheeler Gen William C Westmoreland Adm U S Grant Sharp and others discussed troop timelines and transportation supplies. Wheeler noted multiple options to meet troop needs while avoiding specifics.
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Hawaii
U.S
Johnson
America
Earle G. Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Pacific
Wheeler
William C. Westmoreland
South Viet Nam
Adm
U.S. Grant Sharp
Washington
Pearl Harbor
Saigon
Two-Pronged War Strategy Cited by Military Leader
The commander described the conflict as two prongs. In South Vietnam the aim is to prove to North Vietnam that communist forces cannot prevail there. The North Vietnam air campaign seeks to limit Communist support for the Viet Cong and to punish them modestly for backing aggression against a neighbor.
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South Viet Nam
North Viet Nam
Johnson outlines Vietnam troop rise and talks with aides
Johnson announced a planned U S personnel increase in Viet Nam from 75 000 to 125 000 Wheeler declined to comment on any future manpower increase Maxwell D Taylor retiring as U S ambassador to South Viet Nam visited the talks for an hour in Honolulu en route to Washington to report to the president before leaving the ambassador post He said he was just stopping to see his friends General Be and Admiral Sharp while in transit to meet with Henry Cabot Lodge
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Viet Nam
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Maxwell D. Taylor
U.S
South Viet Nam
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Washington
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U S Official Responds To Viet Nam War Readiness Claim
General Taylor rejects a North Vietnamese report claiming readiness for war and says the United States possesses all necessary determination. He emphasizes firm resolve amid rising tensions and potential actions.
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United States
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