U.S. estimates show rising troops in Vietnam drive
Senior officials warn expanding American combat operations may hasten a war turning point in South Vietnam. McNamara cites monsoon offensive failures and predicts U.S. troop levels could reach near 400 000 by year end with 18 000 more slated in 45 days.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
High Administration
U.S
Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
Rusk
White House
McNamara
United States
High Command
South
Johnson Administration
Johnson
Chicago Riot Mob Burns Police Cars
Violent clashes erupted in a mainly Puerto Rican Chicago neighborhood after a policeman shot a youth who allegedly pointed a gun. Over 1,000 rioters wrecked and burned police vehicles, damaged more cars, and looting occurred as officers tried to disperse a 10 block area. At least 20 injured and 30 jailed by midnight. Patrolman Thomas Munyon gave details.
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Chicago
North Side
Gunman Shot During Alley Brawl as Rioters Clash with Police
In a chaotic scene near Damen and Division, Cruz Arcelis was shot after a man reached for a weapon. Police dogs bit suspects, cars were wrecked, fires started, and crowds battled officers while youth waved Puerto Rican flags and firecrackers exploded.
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Damen
Evergreen Streets
Damen Street
Navy Jet Sidewinder Downs 13th North Vietnamese Mig
A U S Navy pilot using a heat seeking Sidewinder destroyed the 13th Communist MIG in a dogfight northwest of Haiphong and northeast of Hanoi. Cmdr. Hal Marr of Roseburg Oregon, commanding Fighter Squadron 211 aboard the Hancock, also damaged another Mig with 20mm cannon before running out of ammunition.
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Hanoi
Hai
Marr
Hancock
Mu Gia Pass
Dong Hoi
Supreme Court limits police questioning in custody cases
The Supreme Court ruled that police may not question a suspect who is alone and indicates he does not wish to be interrogated. Chief Justice Warren said statements are inadmissible unless safeguards ensure rights against self incrimination are protected. Dissenters included Justices Harlan Stewart White in all four cases.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Earl Warren
John M. Harlan
Potter Stewart
Byron R. White
Warren
Weekend Toll 14 In Ohio
The Associated Press reports a weekend death toll of at least 14 in Ohio. Two airmen from Lockbourne Air Force Base and two Defiance men died in separate crashes, while overall weekend fatalities tracked below average compared with recent weekends.
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Associated Press
Ohio
Lockbourne Air Force Base
Columbus
Trains Crash in Bombay Kills Dozens and Injures Many
In a Mumbai suburb two suburban trains collided at 7 am during the rush hour. Initial counts cited 52 dead and 106 injured, with later estimates suggesting about 100 killed and 120 injured. One Victoria bound train was diverted, central railway services halted, and hospitals, police, and naval medical teams rushed to treat victims including women and schoolchildren.
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Bombay
India
Matunga
Victoria Station
Victoria
Thana Junction
Sion
Indian Navy
Victoria Terminus
Weekend Warmth With Scattered Showers Forecast
The forecast calls for scattered showers tonight with a low around 60. Tuesday will be partly cloudy and cooler with a high near 75. Through Saturday temperatures run about 5 degrees below normal with highs near 80 and lows near 60. Showers are likely Wednesday. Yesterday’s high reached 89 and the overnight low was 58. Today’s 11 am reading is 85.
Garbage Woes Eases For Top Politicians Crisis in Washington
Washington AP reports a six day garbage strike in Montgomery County ends as 280 workers walk off over wage dispute. private contractor resumes twice weekly pickups. Residents including Mrs Moss and Sen McGee describe overpowering odor and improvised neighbors hauling waste. Over 5,000 volunteers and four students offered help during the lapse.
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Washington
Hubert H. Humphrey
Congress
Maryland
Montgomery County
Suburban Sanitary Commission
Frank E. Moss
Utah
Jaynie Miller
Jack Miller
Rlona
Humphrey
Chevy Chase
Wanted Worker for Nuclear Isotope Counters and Cyclotron Gear
Classified ad seeks a man to operate nuclear fissionable isotope counters and three phase cyclotron uranium photosynthesizers. No experience required.
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North Viet Nam
South Administration
Satur
San Jos
Tuxedo
Thomas Munyon
Cruz Arcelis
Munyon
Arcelis
Juan Melan
Melan
Damen and Division
Ann Landers
Dr. Crane
Navy Jet
Saigon, South Viet Nam
1St Airborne Division
Guam
Robert D. Ohman
101St Field
Kontum
Saigon
Central Highlands
U.S. 1St Marine Division
Chu Lai
Leathernecks
1St Infantry Division
Tice
Tom C. Clark
Central Railway
Madras
Calcutta
New Delhi
Gale W. McGee
D-Wyo
Bethesda Md
McGee
Susan MacGregor
Clark MacGregor
R-Minn
Bethesda
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