Los Angeles Brush Fires Destroy 23 Homes
Winds fueled three major brush fires around Glendale Burbank Pasadena and Newhall scorching at least 10 000 acres. About 800 firefighters contended with gusts up to 100 mph while evacuations affected thousands of dwellings and one helicopter crash caused no injuries.
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Flier in Soviet hospital as Russians refuse release
An American pilot in a Soviet hospital at Magdeburg in East Germany is listed as in fair condition after a downed RB 66B. Lt Harald W Welch of Detroit sustained arm and leg fractures and multiple abrasions while Capt David J Holland and Capt Melvin J Kessler parachuted from the aircraft. Russians refuse to release the crew or provide details amid spy-accusation tensions.
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Detroit
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John I. Monroe
West End
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David J. Holland
Holland Minn
Melvin J. Kessler
Philadelphia
Monroe
Gardelegen
De Gaulle Triumphs In Mexico With Balcony Address
In Mexico City Charles de Gaulle addressed 300000 from the National Palace balcony before talks with President Lopez Mateos. The display marked a personal triumph and underscored Franco Mexican alliance plans as De Gaulle eyes Brazil Uruguay Argentina and Peru. Kidney donor effort in Cleveland shows 63 volunteers offered kidneys for Allan Pert Jr. while his family faces the illness with artificial kidney support.
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Charles de Gaulle
Adolfo Lopez Mateos de Gaulle
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Lopez Mateos
U.S
de Caulle
Mexico
Brazil
Uruguay
Argentina
Peru
Poverty Program Eyed as Johnson Proposals Move Forward
Washington AP reports Congress scrutinizes President Johnsons antipoverty plan shaping a 25 million program mainly aiding needy youth. Health of the congress vote split along party lines as Republicans oppose may block new jobs corps and national service corps elements. Sargent Shriver named to lead the effort while House committee hearings probe the overall package.
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Peace Corps
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Jobs Corps
National Service Corps
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Khanh Emerges as South Viet Nam Strong Man
U S officials signal support for Maj. Gen. Nguyen Khanh as the likely single strong leader in South Vietnam. The shift aims to replace Diem's era with a unified authority amenable to U S advice, superseding the divided junta after Khanh toppled it. McNamara’s recent tour underscored Washington’s backing for Khanh.
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Washington
United States
South Viet Nam
Nguyen Khanh
Khanh
Footcheer Adage Prompts Steady Steps and Movement
A lighthearted saying urges staying grounded while keeping feet in motion. The quip frames practical wisdom with a nod to steady progress and activity.
Fifth Avenue Passes to Irish for St Patrick Parade in New York
About 150000 marchers lined Fifth Avenue for the St Patrick's Day parade amid dense crowds. President Johnson planned a dinner at the Waldorf and a rapid sequence of flights from Wall Street to Kennedy Airport and Andrews AFB before returning home. Mayor Wagner skipped the parade after his wife’s death, and the green center stripe was not painted this year.
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T the Sons of Erin
Patrick
Johnson
Waldorf-Astoria
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
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Manhattan
Kennedy International Airport
Andrews Air Force Base
White House
Robert F. Wagner
Chicago
Kansas City
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Northern Ireland
of Canterbury
Church of England
Downpatrick
Michael Rame
Turkish Parliament Backs Inonu on Cyprus Crisis
The Turkish Parliament granted Premier Ismet Inonu full powers to act in Cyprus as Turkey moves warships and troops around Iskenderun. He warned Greece and vowed intervention if UN peace efforts fail, with nearly 20,000 troops massed and vessels heading toward Cyprus.
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Turkey
Ismet Inonu
Cyprus
Inonu
Iskenderun
Tercey
United Nations
Mediterranean
Greece
Air Force Res
Lekenderun
Rail Strike Now Doubted Says Industry Spokesman
Washington AP A rail spokesman warned of a possible vast national strike but said railroads now optimistic crisis can be avoided He cited planned bypass of national talks by five operators targeting Southern Pacific and Louisville and Nashville lines then noted unions denied strike plans and railroads remain hopeful.
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Wolfe
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Irish Prosperity Keeps St Patrick Day Glow Low
Dublin life shows brisk profits and wage gains while many workers take a day off. Brendan Behan is ill in hospital but improving. Sporting events include Baldoyle horse racing Grand Canal canoe races and a road race honoring John F Kennedy. Government figures celebrate abroad as church leaders seek Christian unity in Ireland.
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Baldoyle
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Bray
St. Patrick's Day
John F. Kennedy
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