17 May 1967
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1967
Page
1
U S officials reveal long buried Nippon Eigaku footage of the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima remains restricted. Japan has urged lifting bans, but the U S cites potential harms to diplomacy and informs critics that portions of the film remain under hold.
White helmeted police stormed the Texas Southern University campus today halting student uprisings in the men’s dormitory area. A rookie patrolman was killed. two officers and a student were wounded as authorities fought to regain control.
A rural Ashville farmer reported a fatal crash when a driving lesson went wrong at an intersection north of Tweeday. Police and authorities investigated as a vehicle plunged into a creek after failing to brake, with one dead and others injured.
A brief forecast notes fair and cool conditions tonight with low temperatures near 30s. Thursday looks fair and warmer with highs around the 70s. Overnight low around 30 and yesterday’s high near 60s. Local observers report rain totals about 2 inches in Middle Town.
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A group of 13 Democrats and 2 Republicans call for a firm U S position toward North Vietnam. They draft a declaration urging Ho Chi Minh and his leaders to meet peace terms and to avoid escalation, signaling a homeland focus for the crisis.
A protester was mobbed and beaten by youths shouting "Kwei joi" as he tried to flee toward police. Police escorted him to safety but could not record his name. Smaller groups hurled rocks at a British court in Kowloon and dispersed. Chinese leaders sought an audience with Gov Sir David Trench warning they would return next day.
An explosion near Detroit claims one life and injures a second person. A plant is visible in the left background as investigators probe the incident described by AP.
An AP report notes a poll showing 72 percent support for Total Victory in Vietnam, up 2 points, with 31 percent strongly backing. The results reflect public opinion shifts as President Johnson faces questions about policy and escalation.
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