Bosch demands $1 billion indemnity from US for 1948 intervention
Former Dominican Republic president Juan Bosch, returning from two years in exile, called for the United States to pay $1 billion in indemnity for intervening in an April revolt. He urged the United Nations International Court of Justice in The Hague to assess the sum and used anti-American rhetoric to rally support as foreign troops, mostly American, remained in the country.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Juan D. Bosch
United States
United Nations’ International Court of Justice
Hague
Johnson
Cholera Toll Rises in Brunei as Outbreak Spreads
Two people have died and twelve cases are reported in Brunei as state medical officers launch a preventive campaign against the cholera outbreak in the British Borneo sultanate.
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Brunei
British Borneo
Sultanate
Ground Trembles as Huge Rocket Demonstration Impresses NASA
The world's largest solid-fuel rocket fired 1,000 feet of flame at Homestead Florida with a thrust of 3.5 million pounds. The two demonstrations, the first Saturday, showed exceptional power and control under extreme heat, conducted by Aerojet General Corp for NASA under a $25 million contract.
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Homestead
Fla
S. Space
America
Acros
Everglades
Richard F. Cottrell
Aerojet General Corp
Aerojet
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Space Agency
NASA
India rejects Kashmir plebiscite and Pakistan demand
Prime Minister Radhakrishnan declared Kashmir accession to India complete and just, ruling out a plebiscite as impractical. The cease-fire holds with limited cross-border activity, while China reportedly withdraws from near Sikkim and Punjab fronts amid regional tension.
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New Delhi
India
Pakistan
Subcontinent
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Ofashmir
Radhakrishnan
Kashmir
Ohio Sailor Among 13 Killed in Japan Fire
In Yokosuka Japan the U S Navy released names of 13 American service members killed and 14 injured in a dawn fire that leveled a two story U S Navy Communications Center in Kamiseya The dead include Seaman J K Whitman of Ohio and Lance Cpl Michael Hopital listed in good condition with expected discharge soon
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Tokyo
U. S. Navy
Yokosuka
Japan
Kamiseya
Seaman
J. K. Whitman
USN
Ohio
Sama Hopital
Lance Cpl
Michael
Armco and AEIF Agree To Three Year Pact With Wage Rise
Armco Steel Corp and the Armco Employees Independent Federation reach a three year labor deal covering about 6,000 hourly workers in Middletown and Hamilton. Basic wage hikes start Sept 1 1965 with a total payroll rise near $2 million annually. improved dental coverage and broader insurance and pension benefits are included. The package also raises sickness and accident benefits and hospitalization coverage, with staged increases through 1967.
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Armco Employes Independent Federation
Armco Steel Corp
AEIF
Milton Wells
Wells
Middletown
Hamilton
Armco
New Storm Debbie Heads Toward Florida Coast
A 200 mile swath of heavy rain and squalls named Debbie moves toward south Florida from the Caribbean. The Weather Bureau expects Debbie to become a tropical storm by Sunday noon, with winds up to 55 mph as its center passes near the Keys late Sunday or Monday, threatening a region still recovering from Hurricane Betsy.
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Miami
Fla
Debbie
South Florida
Weather Bureau
The
Keys
Betsy
Flory
Gilbert Clark
Christmas Mail Handling Guide Sent To Postmasters
The Post Office Department distributed a 63 page green booklet with instructions for handling Christmas mail to all postmasters on a Saturday. The guide outlines procedures to manage high seasonal volume and ensure timely parcel delivery during the holidays.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Train crashes into stalled car near Holbrook killing five
A passenger train struck the Bever family's stalled car at a Holbrook crossing after gates closed. Bever and two children died inside the car, while Mrs. Bever escaped and Ivan survived with injuries. The family had been moving from Akron to Phoenix seeking asthma treatment.
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Holbrook, Ariz
Holbrook
Jack Bever
Akron
Ohio
Bever
Sally
Santa Fe
Bevers
Lnte
Phoenix
Ariz
Ivan
Air Power Tactics Studied Over Civilian Casualties
In Saigon a panel of senior U.S. officials will study tactical air power use in Viet Nam focusing on civilian casualties. The review aims to assess procedures amid increasing sorties and artillery bombardments, with no deadline set for findings. A directive seeks to minimize unnecessary force in areas under Viet Cong control to prevent alienation and support for the enemy.
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Edwin Q. White
Saigon
South Viet Nam
Viet Nam
U.S. Military Assistance Command
Colonel Exonerated In Use Of Tear Gas
In Vietnam General Westmoreland says Lt. Col. Leon Utter of Fremont California was exonerated for ordering his Marines to use non lethal tear gas against Viet Cong near Qui Nhon to clear underground fortifications. The incident drew attention to policy restricting gas use in military operations.
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Saigon
Viet Nam
William C. Westmoreland
Westmoreland
U.S
Leon N. Utter
F.brook
Calif
Utter
Qui Nhon
Leon Utter
Weekend homework is bad for health says Italian minister
Rome Health Minister Luigi Mariotti urged teachers to drop weekend assignments for elementary and secondary students. He cited scientific studies showing children need a full day of rest from school stress.
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Rome
Luigi Mariotti
The Secret To Success Foot Forward Caution
A witty proverb notes that success comes from presenting oneself well without harming others. It warns against aggressive behavior while promoting poised conduct and tactful advancement.
Weekend Forecast Calls for 70 Degree Warmups
A cool morning and chilly Sunday give way to temperatures near 70 if sun breaks through. Showers possible Monday as cloudy, cool conditions persist. Tonight’s low around 50.
Sewage Plant Bond To Fund Upgrade In Middletown
City officials say the eight year old Middletown sewage treatment plant is inadequate for current needs. A $3.5 million bond issue will appear on fall ballots to fund upgrades. Civil rights demonstrations continue in the South and North. Page references: 25 and 26.
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Middletown
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