90-Foot Dive Ends Bet for Nashville Youth
Tommy Hollis, 16, jumped 90 feet from a bridge into the Cumberland River to win a $3 bet and fulfill a decade-long goal. He said the stunt satisfied a lifelong curiosity about high diving, despite later injuring his legs and wrist. His mother reportedly reacted strongly, and Hollis promised not to repeat the dive this summer.
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Betsy Threatens Carolinas As Hurricane Betsy Races North
Hurricane Betsy roars toward the Carolinas at 125 mph with an eye 35 miles across. A hurricane hunter reported its center near 28.2 N 75.3 W, about 325 miles east of Melbourne and 500 miles south of Cape Hatteras as watches likely spread along the Carolina coast.
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Cape Hatteras
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Melbourne
Atlantic
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Carolina
Weather Bureau
Tanks And Jets Clash In Kashmir
AP report describes Pakistani tanks under jet cover attacking in southwest Kashmir and being countered by Indian air forces. A Pakistani spokesman claimed 40 Indian fighters fought the Pakistanis after airspace incursion. New Delhi demanded Washington condemn Pakistan and Shastri rejected Thant cease fire terms.
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India
Kashmir
Indian Defense Ministry
Rawalpind
Washington
Pakistan
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Thant
Ayub Khan
UN May Seek Truce in Kashmir Deescalation Effort
U S Ambassador Arthur Goldberg urged a Security Council meeting to press India and Pakistan for a cease fire in Kashmir as U Thant pushes a strengthened cease fire appeal. Nimmo’s confidential U N report notes cross border incursions by armed elements and artillery exchanges between India and Pakistan since mid August.
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U.S
Arthur J. Goldberg
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Goldberg
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U Thant
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Quemoy and Matsu Shelling Reportedly Intensified
The Chinese Nationalist Defense Ministry says 63 shells hit the Quemoy Islands and 28 struck the Matsu complex Friday night. No further details on casualties or responses were provided.
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Taipei
Quemoy Islands
Matsu Complex
Defense Ministry
Chuckle at the permanent wave wrecking bachelorships
A light note cites how many engagements endure or fail because of the popular permanent wave hairstyle, reflecting social trends and marriage prospects. It captures witty commentary on fashion’s influence on bachelorhood.
Mild Miami Valley Weather Ahead This Week
The Weather Bureau predicts continuing mild conditions in the Miami Valley through the week end. Today's high around 85 with a low near 65. Sunday expected partly cloudy with a chance of scattered showers. The high tomorrow also about 85.
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Miami Valley
Twister Strikes Wichita Injuring Dozens at Prairie Village
A tornado hit a heavy rainstorm night in northeast Wichita damaging Prairie Village shopping center and many homes. At least 18 hospitalized none in critical condition as displays shattered, shops closed, and power lines snapped amid debris.
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Wichita
Kan
Prairie Village
Weather Bureau
Dr Albert Schweitzer Slips Into Coma in Gabon Jungle
In Lambarene Gabon Dr Albert Schweitzer slipped into a coma at his jungle hospital and his daughter Rhena Eckart said there was no hope of saving him. Medical director Dr Walter Muns said he was resting peacefully and not suffering. Associate Dr Richard Friedmann noted his kidney function had ceased.
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Albert Schweitzer
Whae Ie Man Mare Hana
Rhena Schweitzer Eckart
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Richard Friedmann
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Ogoove
New Policies Prepared For Health Care
An SSA spokesman says insurers plan to adapt health policies to meet the federal program requirements. He notes companies aim to have new policies ready by July 1, the launch date of the hospital and medical care plan system.
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Washington
Social Security Administration
SAC B52s Hit Suspected Viet Cong Stronghold in Vietnam
A Guam based SAC B52 raid on a suspected Viet Cong stronghold in Quang Tin Province, 320 miles northeast of Saigon, with two other ground actions near Bassac River and Mekong Delta. Casualties and losses reported include light US casualties, 53 Viet Cong killed, and 22 Communist casualties in the heaviest clash, while an FAC Phantom pilot is presumed dead in North Vietnam.
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Quang Tin Province
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N Nam
Vinh
North Viet Nam
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Mekong
Vinh Binh
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Phu
Primary set for District 7 seat after Brown death
Gov. Rhodes orders a special primary for September 21 to choose a GOP candidate for Ohio's 7th Congressional District. The district includes Clark, Warren, Greene, Clinton, Champaign, Logan, Madison, and Union Counties. No Republican endorsement was made. John Peterson, 47, Greene County former prosecutor, is the only announced candidate. The election coincides with the November 2 general vote.
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Columbus
Ohio
U. S
Clarence J. Brown
James A. Rhodes
Clark
Warren
Greene
Clinton
Champaign
Logan
Madison
Union
Springfield
William J. Holland
Urbana
John Peterson
Greene County
Pittsburgh Man Gives Dog 1500 Dollar Bequest
A Pittsburgh man named Abe Miller who died last February left 1500 dollars to his 14 year old mongrel rat terrier in a trust fund. The estate was valued at 427442 dollars with most assets going to relatives.
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Pittsburgh
Abe Miller
Miller
Ratification Near for Steel Wage Package in 46 to 48 Cent Range
Pittsburgh report states steel negotiators return with a three year wage package between 46 and 48 cents an hour. President Johnson calls the settlement fair and aimed at preventing inflation and job losses. The United Steelworkers seek about 48.9 cents while management estimates 55 cents. Pension increases of about $5 per year of service are noted, with current average wage at $4.40. Government sources confirm the deal falls within a 3.2 percent annual guideline.
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United Steelworkers of America
AFL
CIO
White House
Ohio State Fair breaks attendance records in 1965
Columbus AP reports the 112 year Ohio State Fair set new marks with paid attendance at 394 000 and total attendance near 660 000 as Labor Day weekend nears. Fair officials expect up to 200 000 more paying visitors, boosting revenue above one million dollars under the fair's new free entertainment policy.
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Columbus
Ohio
Edward J. Kierns
Guardsmen enforce white man's peace in Natchez Mississippi
Armed National Guardsmen patrolled Natchez to deter civil rights protests amid tensions sparked by desegregation efforts. Rev Andrew Young warned the guardsmen were sent to keep Black residents “in their place” as Governor Johnson cited danger of riot.
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Andrew Young
Martin Luther King Jr
Mississippi
Paul Johnson
Mississippi River
Young
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