Flak Barrages Reach New Heights Over North Vietnam
Aboard the carrier Oriskany in the Gulf of Tonkin, pilots report flak defenses along the North Vietnamese coast heavier and more effective than in World War II or Korea. U.S. losses stand at 329 planes. one day saw seven shot down. Pilots say radar and handcranked guns keep them to evasive action, with flak often active before reaching the beach.
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Oriskany
Gulf of Tonkin
North Viet Nam
United States
A. Bengston
Salina
Kan
Oriskany’s
McDonald
Commie
U.S
Settlement Near, Says Wirtz on Airline Labor Talks
Wirtz reported a near settlement after union negotiators backed a $84 million three year package including wages fringe and cost of living. The union later rejected terms reverting to a $9 million three year package causing a breakdown in talks. Siemiller was absent from the final meeting.
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Wirtz
Roy) Siemiker
Tor
Labor
James J. Reynolds
Reynolds
IAM
International Association of Machinists
Siemiller
Pay for Frenchmen De Gaulle Order Costs U.S. Extra
Secretary McNamara disclosed in secret testimony that about 1500 French nationals employed by U.S. forces in France would receive roughly 2.7 million in severance pay after de Gaulle ordered American troops out. He said Western Europe forces would be expanded, with 211,000 U.S. Army personnel in Europe currently and planned increases to meet Viet Nam duties.
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Washington
Charles de Gaulle
U.S
France
Robert S. McNamara
Europe
McNamara
Lier
Senate Appropriations Committee
Western
Richard B. Russell
Dga
de Gaulle
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Biggest Manhunt in London for Killers of Three Officers
Hundreds of armed police swarmed London in the largest manhunt in history. Authorities urged the public to aid inquiries as detectives pursued gunmen who killed three unarmed police officers.
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London
Pen Phes Brook Seordern Cil Grme
Police 4
Britain
Bloom Is Off Planters In Middletown Parks
Parks in Middletown are described as in sad shape by the parks director due to weather and worker shortages. The feature notes a broader city issues section and references page citations for related items.
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Middletown
Mao Wins Backing From Chinese Reds At Central Committee
Tokyo AP reports Mao Zedong won full vindication for his policies as the Chinese Communist Party's Eighth Central Committee met in Beijing. The plenary session praised Mao's policies, announced the start of the third five year plan, and noted a strong economy with four good harvests since 1962, while offering few details on performance or future objectives.
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Tokyo
Mao Tze-tung
Communist Party Central Committee
Soviet Union
United States
Viet Nam
Mao
Peking
Mao Tre-tung
Central Committee
Weather Outlook with Showers and Warm Temperatures
The forecast says warmer today with a high around 72 and ongoing rain. Showers or thundershowers are expected most of the day, with scattered showers Monday and little change in temperature.
New U.S. Brigade Lands in Vietnam Increasing Total Troops
The 196th U S Light Infantry Brigade arrived at Vung Tau with over 3 000 troops, boosting U S totals in Vietnam to 291 000. Based in Tay Ninh, the unit trained since Fort Devens 1965 and faces a broader buildup toward 400 000. Vietnamesesources reported a major battle northeast of Saigon with about 300 enemy killed.
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Saigon
U.S. Light Infantry
Vung Tau
Viet Nam
U.S
Tay Ninh
Fort Devens
Three-Way March Set In Chicago
Civil rights leaders plan simultaneous demonstrations in three all white Chicago neighborhoods Bogan Gage Park Chicago Lawn and Jefferson Park alleging realtor discrimination in sale and rental. The plan follows a calmer Friday march in Bogan with a few rocks noted and white participants among the crowd.
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Chicago
Mount Hope Baptist Church
Bogan
Gage Park
Chicago Lawn
Jefferson Park
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