Solo sailor Chichester cut off near Cape Horn in voyage
Sir Francis Chichester, 65, in his 53-foot Gipsy Moth IV encountered foul weather and radio silence as he neared Cape Horn on the final leg of his around the world voyage. Winds to gale force, 20-foot seas, and poor communications hindered contact with Argentine, British, and air crews hoping to rendezvous. He previously left Sydney December 12 and aims for Plymouth in about 110 days.
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Punta Arenas
Chile
Foulweather
Britain
Francis Chichester
South America
Cape Horn
Chichester
Strait of Magellan
Cape
Sydney
Australia
Plymouth
England
Africa
Spark of genius or ignition trouble as psychologist weighs in
The psychiatrist notes a possible spark of genius but also cites ignition trouble in the subject. The remark frames a debate over unusual talent and potential deficits in behavior. The exchange underscores a tension between brilliance and mental health considerations.
Violence in Djibouti as France suppresses pro independence rally
French troops and armored cars assault the Somali quarter in Djibouti after a Sunday referendum rejection of independence. At least three Africans die as police arrest leaders of the Pro independence Party Movement, including party president Moussa Idris and 12 territorial assembly members. Curfew ordered, calm urged by Gov. Louis Saget.
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Djibouti
French Somaliland
France
Moussa Idris
Territorial Assembly
Louis Saget
Africa
Red Sea
Ky Urges Escalation of Vietnam War at Guam
Premier Ky urged bombing Hanoi and blockading Haiphong with expansion into Laos and Cambodia. US officials denied any discussion of wider escalation while noting rising enemy offensives and improved Communist losses.
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Hanoi
Haiphong
Laos
Cambodia
United States
Dean Rusk
Robert S. McNamara
Rusk
Milk strike hits Ohio truckers amid NFO action
Ohio milk haulers report reduced collections and farm numbers as the National Farmers Organization milk strike continues. Rol L and Guenther of Hamilton says the impact is growing, with volume down 20 percent and farm numbers down 10 percent.
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Associated Press
John Q
National Farmers Organization
Ohio
Rolland Guenther
Hamilton
Milk Holders Hold Fast as Prices Lag in 25 State Action
On the fifth day of a 25 state milk holding action farmers rally for higher prices. NFO leaders push no price no production while some haulers refuse to transport milk. Tanks are damaged and milk dumped or spread as authorities monitor potential incidents. Police report a warning of arsenic contamination and Ohio posts remain alert amid Palm Sunday quiet.
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Chicago
Tennessee
National Farmers Organization
NFO
Oren Lee Staley
Corning, Lowe
St. Louis
NFC
Wendell Waltz
Madison
Wis
Butler County Nfc
St. Clair Hall
Overpeck
Ohio
Middle
Ohio Highway Patrol
Reagan Seen as Serious GOP Presidential Bid Candidate
The Ripon Society says signs grow that California Governor Ronald Reagan may run for the 1968 GOP nomination beyond a favorite son role. It suggests he could win Western and possibly Southern delegates if Nixon falters, with Eisenhower praising his qualifications. Nixon and Romney build national campaign setups.
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Washington
Ronald Reagan
California
Ripon Society
Ripon Group
Reagan
Richard M. Nixon
Barry Goldwater
Dwight D Eisenhower
Palm Springs
Calif
Eisenhower
Vietnam
Nixon
George Romney
Michigan
Wet unsettled spell gives way to warmth and rain
The report notes a soggy snowfall that failed to accumulate with a warm trend ahead. Spring arrives Tuesday at 2 37 a m with showers possibly including a thunderstorm and a high in the upper forties.
Strike ends for Celina furniture workers at Mersman Co
About 600 idled furniture makers were to return to work at Mersman Brothers Co in Celina after ratifying a new contract on Sunday. The delay, caused by a two week strike, ended as workers resumed production today.
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Celina
Ohio
Mersman Brothers Co
Viet Cong Attack Repelled Near Saigon By U S Army Armor
Two Viet Cong battalions launched a night assault on a lighter U S armored unit 31 miles north of Saigon. The battle left scores of enemy dead, 800 estimated, while U S forces counted 31 wounded and nine or more killed as jets and artillery repelled the attack by 2 a m. The fighting marked one of the fiercest periods of combat nationwide with multiple helicopter and aircraft losses on both sides.
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Bau Bang
Vietnam
Saigon
U.S
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
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Nguyen Cao Ky
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William C. Westmoreland
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Westmoreland
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Raymond Schwegman
Ann Landers
Tion
GI Rockies
G.I
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