Johnson orders new panel to investigate riots without politics
President Johnson designates the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders to produce an interim report by March 31 and a final one a year later. He urges facts over partisanship, seeks causes, effects of media, and policy remedies for summertime riots nationwide.
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Illinois
Detroit
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Castro conference to push Latin Vietnams plan in OLAS meeting
In Havana the OLAS gathering opens with delegates from Latin America and observers including Stokely Carmichael. The event continues the idea of creating Vietnams in the hemisphere while Cuban officials withhold delegate names. Carmichael may push solidarity with African American struggles.
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Fidel Castro
Latin America
U.S
Stokely Carmichael
Ak Reid
United States
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Earthquake Rocks Venezuelan Capital Caracas
An earthquake struck Caracas and northern areas near Maiquetia causing buildings to collapse and panic. Radio and telephone networks faced damage as traffic jams and rescue efforts followed the tremor. Earlier, a separate quake hit the Colombian Andes with casualties reported.
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Missing climber found dead on Mt McKinley base camp
A ground search party at Mt McKinley found one of seven missing climbers dead at the 17,900 foot base camp. The group had radioed July 18 that they reached the south peak and were descending. The seven included Jerry Clark Mark McLaughlin John Russell Henry Janes Dennis Suchter land Stephen Taylor Walter Taylor and Henry Jones.
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Mark McLaughlin
John Russell
Eugene
Ore
Henry Janes
Lafayette
Ind
Dennis Suchterland
Scarsdale
N.Y
Stephen Taylor
Provo
Utah
Walter
Loyal Mao Loyal Chinese Troops Gain Upper Hand in Wuhan
Tokyo based reports say Mao loyal paratroopers seized a Yangtze bridge a telegraph office and a university in Wuhan as 16 warships move toward the city to shell anti Mao forces. Radio Peking claims Wuhan leadership backs Mao after a self criticism.
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Weekend Warmth Lingers With Increasing Skies
Yesterday's near perfect summer weather continues with partly cloudy skies and a high near 88. A slight risk of scattered thunderstorms develops tonight as cooler air moves in, lowering temperatures for Monday. Showers become more likely Monday as the air shifts.
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Milo Chamberlain
Dale Treinen
Lake Monona
Madison
Wis
Stray Cats Create Problems In Garfield Renewal Area
Stray Cats in the Garfield Urban Renewal Area are described as homeless, hungry, diseased and multiplying rapidly, creating a city problem. The article notes the condition as a growing municipal concern.
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Detroit Rebuilding Under Guard as Rioters Face Loans
Military patrols occupied Detroit streets for a fifth day as authorities tackle vast rebuilding after fires and looting. President Johnson authorized SBA loans for homeowners and small businesses. Gov Romney urged biracial cooperation and planned meetings with business leaders. Curfew eased to 11 p.m. bail policies sparked protest, with 3,500 arrested and 1,000 to be released on minor charges.
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George Romney
Romney
America
Fairy tale wedding today draws Liechtenstein crowds
Prince Hans Adam and Countess Marie Kinsky wed at Vaduz Castle drawing Royals and 30 000 locals with 100 million in art treasures and millions watching on Eurovision TV. Officials note Liechtenstein capital swelled to host crowd as tourism eyes a boost while the country remains economically tied to Switzerland and culturally linked to Austria.
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