Air Strike At A Glance By Associated Press
About 35 000 International Association of Machinists workers walked off five major airlines at 6 am local time. Eastern National Trans World United Northwest grounded thousands and stranded others with delays. Demands include 53 cent hourly raise for top machinists plus cost of living and faster promotion. airlines offered 30 cent raise. Negotiations underway in Washington.
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Thousands Grounded by Crippling Airline Strike Widening
Viet Cong forces estimated at regiment size, over 2,000 men, were drawn into a U.S. armored trap near Saigon using reverse ambush tactics. American reinforcements by helicopter and air and artillery strikes followed as B52 bombers pounded Viet Cong base areas near the Cambodian border. Heavy fighting continued in Dalac Province 186 miles northeast of Saigon.
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Ohio Travel Plans Hit By Machinists Strike
Thousands of Ohio travelers scramble to rework trips as a national machinists strike disrupts major airlines. In Cleveland Greyhound and American Express reports reflect the busy, disordered scene while TAG adds extra flights to Detroit and Columbus sees multiple Eastern United and TWA jet cancellations and a 65 percent drop in traffic.
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Airlines, machinists near deal as strike drags on
President Johnson presses for a quick settlement as the AFL CIO Machinists Union and five major airlines resume talks to end a walkout by more than 35,000 ground workers. A tentative split remains elusive with pay raises debated while military flights are prioritized.
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Alarm over U S lag in thermonuclear research warns of energy delay
Princeton AP report notes Atomic Energy Commission scientists call the U S “alarming”ly behind in peaceful thermonuclear fusion work. They urge a 15 percent annual funding boost for five years to curb stagnation and outpace Soviet and world progress.
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Field Workers Planning March On State Capitol
Striking Rio Grande Valley field workers backed by Bishop Humberto Medeiros ended a 61 mile march to press for a 1.25 per hour minimum wage. Clergymen announced a longer trek from San Juan to Corpus Christi to Labor Day, ending in Austin at the state Capitol.
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Evacuation Ordered After Imperial Valley Fertilizer Fire
A fertilizer warehouse fire in Brawley California forced the evacuation of about 120 residents from a five square block area. Firefighters police and residents were exposed to atropine at the scene as authorities warned of lethal fumes from burning fertilizer and Thiomet gas. Authorities expected residents to return home the following day.
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McNamara says Viet Nam tempo disrupts enemy offensive
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara reported after a Honolulu war conference that increased U S operations in Viet Nam have kept the Viet Cong from gathering forces for a monsoon offensive. He called the campaign progress uncertain but said militarily, gains are being made and final victory timing cannot be predicted.
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Weekend Heat and Rain Likely Across The Area
Forecast calls for mid 90s Sunday after a near 70 cooling night. Scattered thundershowers possible tomorrow after noon. Humidity remains high, leaving many people feeling soggy even if storms miss the region.
Mark 12 Warhead Tested
CAPE KENNEDY Florida AP America's most advanced warhead the Mark 12 was flight tested atop a Minuteman 2 rocket. The weapon launched from an underground silo Friday night and reached a target in the South Atlantic over 5000 miles away. The Air Force said the Minuteman 2 logged its 15th straight success during the boost phase. The Mark 12 aims to deliver nuclear payloads faster and evade countermeasures.
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