Meredith Bows Out Of Harlem Congressional Race
James H. Meredith withdrew from the April 11 special election in New York's 18th District amid civil rights pressure and concerns over Negro unity. Powell supporters and King critics weighed in as Meredith offered no explanation beyond his decision not to run. Powell prepared a news conference at his Bahamas retreat as Harlem figures urged unity.
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U S Jets Launch Heavy Strikes on Viet Tri Power Complex
In the heaviest four month raid Sunday U S war planes hit the Viet Tri power complex 32 miles northwest of Hanoi with tons of bombs. The attack marked the busiest air day since November 8 and followed weather-enabled missions across North Vietnam.
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Chuckle On why elephants drink lots of water
A humorous line explains elephants drink much water because no one offers them anything else. The quip relies on a playful contrast between thirst and offered options.
Weather outlook with clouds mild temps and showers
A cloudy mild spell with thundershowers possible tonight followed by fog and drizzle and a low in the 40s. Scattered storms expected as a mild pattern continues Tuesday. A warm midweek then cooler trend with showers Thursday and possible Friday snow flurries. Yesterday high 51 overnight 43. 11 am temp 58.
French vote narrows De Gaulle margin in National Assembly
In Paris Sunday the Gaullist coalition won 244 seats with 243 for the opposition as votes left De Gaulle's government with a razor thin majority. The result hinges on a bloc of 30 to 42 seats from Center Democrats and leftist parties, with key ministers ousted and Mendes-France making a strong comeback in Grenoble.
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Huddle On Guam to Discuss Saigon Policy in 1966
A Guam meeting announced for Saturday night will include top officials such as Dean Rusk Robert S. McNamara Henry Cabot Lodge and Westmoreland with Johnson leaving for Guam to discuss economic aid civilian government progress pacification and increased military pressure in Vietnam The aim is to persuade South Vietnamese people democracy offers more than communism while no major policy shift is expected.
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March Weather A Grab Bag: Tornadoes Snow and Heat
The Associated Press reports a wild weather mix across the nation. Tornadoes touched down in South Carolina and Indiana amid baseball sized hail near Evansville and Oklahoma city area. Heavy rain and floods forced highway closures in southern Indiana while record heat rose in Georgia Texas and Alabama. Snow hammered western mountains as salt dust blew over Utah and three died when a boat overturned on Lake Powell.
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Patricia Neal Triumphs After Stroke Comeback at Dinner
At a New York benefit for brain injured children, Patricia Neal, 40, received thunderous applause after a 13 minute speech marking her first public appearance since three strokes threatened her life. She spoke about her recovery and her son Theo, who was injured in a car accident.
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Nixon backers form national committee under Dr Gaylord Parkinson
The Nixon for President Committee will be organized with Dr. Gaylord Parkinson, former California GOP chairman, selected to lead nationwide fundraising and support for Richard Nixon. Parkinson announced after a Jan. 24 talk with Nixon in New York, and said he informed Michigan Governor George Romney. Maurice Stans heads the organizing group.
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