Israel Faces Sinai Invasion Threat If Gulf Ship Sunk
AP dispatch from Athens reports U S Navy officers foresee Israel launching a major ground assault into the Sinai Peninsula if Egypt sinks a ship bound for Israel in the Gulf of Aqaba. Egypt garrisons strong Red Sea naval forces while Israel relies on a mobile army and limited naval power. The Johnson administration backs Israel in the gulf amid a growing Soviet Mediterranean presence.
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Johnson
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Hue hotel siege plaqued by Hue fighting near Duc Pho
U S troops from the 3rd Brigade of the 25th Infantry Division faced heavy mortar and small arms fire from an unknown Communist force while encamped seven miles northwest of Duc Pho. The action caused 29 enemy deaths reported by a U.S. spokesman, with no U.S. casualties at the hotel in Hue where four died and 17 wounded.
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U.S. 25Th Infantry Division
Duc Pho
Saigon
U.S
Chuckle Shows College Path Teaches Frugal Living
A light note on sending a youngster to college highlighting how it educates parents in frugality and doing without many comforts. It reflects on the practical lessons learned by families balancing budgets during higher education.
Israeli Casualty Reports Fire Across Gaza Front
Arab mortar and machine guns from the Gaza Strip fired on farmers and soldiers inside Israel, with one Israeli slightly wounded. The incident raisedMid East crisis fears as Nasser vowed not to retreat from his Gulf of Aqaba blockade and Israel prepared to fight aggression.
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Egypt
Big New Stepup In Vietnam Expected From Communists
Deputy Secretary of Defense Cyrus Vance signaled a sharper Communist stepup in Vietnam, with possible increases in fighting near the demilitarized zone and options to close the North-South border using obstacles and sensors. He noted current 455,000 U.S. troops and ongoing reconsideration of future levels while avoiding Middle East linkage. Senators Javits, Percy, and H. Ky urged UN-driven, multilateral action to prevent Israel’s destruction and opposed unilateral military moves.
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Demilitarized Zone
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North Vietnam
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Vance
Middle East
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
Charles H. Percy
United States
Israel
Percy
Javits
United Nations
Chichester Ends Epic 28 500 Miles Solo Sail Home
Sir Francis Chichester, 65, completed a 28 500 mile solo circumnavigation in Gipsy Moth IV. After 107 days outward to Sidney and 119 days back via Cape Horn he returned to Plymouth to cheers and a glow of sea lore. He looked forward to shore life and a dinner with the best chef and company. He spent his first night ashore in a Georgian mansion overlooking Drake Island.
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Australia
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Sound of the Sea
Francis Drake
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Citadel
Drake Island
Plymouth Sound
Chichester
Devon
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Weather outlook and rainfall tally for Middletown
The forecast calls for cloudy and mild weather tonight with a low around 60. Tuesday may bring more rain with highs in the 80s. The long range outlook shows 80s through Saturday with showers Friday. Yesterday’s high reached 85 and overnight low 63. At 11 a.m. today the temperature was 61. Middletown recorded 0.57 inches of rain last night, totaling 5.98 inches for May, topping recent year marks.
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Record Toll Feared In Memorial Day Traffic
Chicago reports safety officials fear a new Memorial Day traffic death toll high as the four day holiday draws to a close. Howard Pyle of the National Safety Council cites fatalities running about five percent below last year's three day weekend but warns totals will still exceed prior highs. Early counts show 383 deaths nationally by morning, with boating accidents adding 22 and drownings 57. Seven Ohio deaths were added to the tally as of Sunday.
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Howard Pyle
National Safety Council
Ohio
Pope names 27 new cardinals including four Americans
Pope Paul VI elevates 27 new cardinals to the Sacred College ahead of a June 26 Vatican consistory. The Americans include Archbishops John Joseph Krol Patrick A O Boyle and John Patrick Cody and the Rt Rev Francis J Brennan. Italy dominates the roll with 39 members while the United States expands to nine cardinals.
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Philadelphia
Patrick A. O’boyle
Washington
D.C
John Patrick Cody
Chicago
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Egidio Vagnozzi
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Poland
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Germany
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