Marines and Communists Clash Near Tam Ky Front
U S Marines and about 2000 Communist troops fought on a coastal plain 13 miles northwest of Tam Ky. Interim counts noted 117 Communist deaths with Marine casualties not yet reported. The battle is part of Operation Union 2 begun May 26 against North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong forces.
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Saigon
Tam Ky
U. S
5Th Marine Regiment
Marine Headquarters
da Nang
U.S
3Rd
21St
FCC orders non smoking fair time for cigarette ads
The FCC ruled that stations airing cigarette advertisements must provide some time for antismoking programming at no charge if sponsors cannot be found. The decision, 7 to 0, stems from the fairness doctrine and applies to WCBS-TV after a complaint by John F. Banzhaf II.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Wcbs-Tv
New York City
New York
John F. Banzhaf II
Banzhaf
Commission
Bannhaf
American Cancer Society
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Child star Leslie Worthen cheered by theatre cast
Jes Ramblin Leslie Worthen ten year old daughter of Dr Eugene Worthen of 2211 Pargoud Blvd stayed loyal to the Children's Theatre while recovering from mumps. Friday the cast of Androcles and the Lion visited her and performed a scene for the devoted fan. Mrs John T Dye of Oak Grove celebrates her 78th birthday with family visits planned from across northeast Louisiana.
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Leslie Worthen
Eugene Worthen
Pargoud Blvd
Children’s Theatre
Androcles and the Lion
Leslie
John T. Dye
Oak Grove
Louisiana
World at a Glance and Rival Deliberations
The World At A Glance notes export restrictions on 38 non strategic product categories for shipment behind the Iron Curtain. Government tax questions loom as districts weigh a new sales levy. A flurry of pages covers evacuations, civic leadership changes, and major race day contenders across cities and nations.
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Commerce Department
Tron Curtain
Defense plans purge wipes out 1275 National Guard Reserve units
The Defense Department announced a sweeping reorganization eliminating 1275 Army National Guard and Army Reserve units including 15 National Guard divisions and the last four Reserve brigades. The plan aims to improve early deployment readiness and shift combat elements to the National Guard while consolidating support units in the Reserves.
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Defense Department
Army National Guard
Army Reserve
Pentagon
Army
Washington
National Guard
Congress
Cyrus R. Vance
Sunshine Will Be On Increase In Northeast Louisiana
The outlook for Northeast Louisiana calls for partly cloudy skies and milder temperatures through Sunday. Highs near 80 to 86 and lows 60 to 66. Dew points in the 60s with 50 percent sunshine today and 75 percent Sunday. No significant rain expected through Sunday. Winds northeast 8 to 16 mph, lighter late night. FAA notes Monroe high Friday 80 from 2 to 5 pm and low 66 from 3 to 5 am at Selman Field.
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Louisiana
FAA
Selman Field
Monroe
Opening Date Reported For Ramada Inn Here
A scheduled April 1, 1968 opening for the Monroe Ramada Inn was announced by James W. Moore during a contract signing at the Central Bank. The 265 room motor hotel will be completed in 14 months with 150 rooms ready for the April first section, serving 1,000 Louisiana Municipal Association delegates.
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Ramada Inn
Monroe Ramada
Louisiana Municipal Association
Moore
Monroe
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Monroe Convention and Tourist Bureau
Central Savings Bank and Trust Company
Conway Crossland Jr
Mack L. Owens
Commercial Loan Department
First Fidelity Mortgage Company
William R. Boles
James W. Beaver
Charles H. Ryan
Boles, Talley and Ryan
James S. Williams
First Fidelity Alvin
Dan M. Moody
Jack Collins
Houston
Moody Brothers
Gulf Coast
Ramada Inns, Inc
Collins
New York City
Phoenix
Ariz
Inns
FBI Never Probed Shaw, U.S. Admits
Justice Department said the FBI never investigated retired New Orleans businessman Clay Shaw in connection with the Kennedy assassination. The admission followed a mistaken claim by then Attorney General Ramsey Clark that Shaw had been cleared by an FBI inquiry. Shaw, 54, free on $10,000 bond, faces trial arrangements and was arrested March 1 by New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison.
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Washington
Justice Department
FBI
New Orleans
Clay Shaw
John F. Kennedy
Department
Edward F. Wegmann
Shaw
Kennedy
Atty
Ramsey Clark
Clark
Dist
Jim Garrison
Louisiana DAs Declare War Over Pay Raise Fight
Louisiana district attorneys decry Gov McKeithen over a 4500 annual pay raise. Marcantel says 26 DAs met May 1 and plan to push legislation when the legislature convenes. The pay raise totals 144000 with a plan to suspend raises until a 16 million civil service package is in place.
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Baton Rouge, la
Louisiana
John McKeithen
Louisiana District Attorneys’ Association
East Baton Rouge
Sargent Pitcher
McKeithen
Dist. Atty
Bernard N. Marcantel
Jennings
Association
Marcantel
Senate
House
Absentee Ballot Deadline Today in Ouachita Parish
Voters in the Fifth District Sales Tax election must cast absentee ballots by noon at the Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court office located in the temporary courthouse on South Grand Street. Voting runs from 8 a.m. to noon. Ballots cast so far total 204, with expectations of a parish record.
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Ouachita
B. S. McRaney
South Grand Street
Ouachita Jury Endorses Fifth District Sales Tax 13 to 3
Ouachita Parish Police Jury in special session approved a one cent sales tax by a 13 to 3 vote after opposition argued the body should not take a stand. Ward 3 juror Bernie Van led the motion with Ward 6 juror Lloyd Coon supporting, while Ward 8 juror J H Brown questioned the jury's role. Ward 10 juror Robert Downing spoke against endorsing the tax saying officials should not advocate, emphasizing need vs endorsement.
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Ouachita Parish
Bernie van
Lloyd Coon
J. H. Brown
Brown
Ward 10
Robert Downing
Downing
Watts ham operator denies deliberately jamming hospital ship calls
James L. Brantley of Watts says he did not jam radio telephone calls between wounded servicemen on the USS Sanctuary and their families. The FCC says Brantley, amid other complaints, has been named by amateur operators along the West Coast. Brantley, released after five days for a traffic violation, claims his 700 watt rig operates legally and blames other hams for the disturbances. The Navy doctor reports interference when Brantley’s in-band transmissions connect to telephone lines, hindering conversations. The FCC is investigating the incident.
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LOS Angeles
James L. Brantley
Watts
Federal Communications Commission
Brantley
Vietnam
Navy
Val Galasyn
Phy
Korea
FCC
Wilson warns of danger if Egypt blocks straits over declaration
President Johnson and Secretary Wilson discuss a potential declaration on freedom of navigation through the Strait of Tiran and Gulf of Aqaba. They warn a blocade by Egypt could trigger a broader conflict within hours. Israel supports signing. Britain favors UN reengagement. Soviet restraint praised. timing and signatories remain secret.
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Washington
Harold Wilson
Egypt
Gulf of Aqaba
Middle East
Security Council
U.S
Strait of Tiran
Wilson
Hubert H. Humphrey
New York
U.N
U Thant
Johnson-Wilson
Israel
Johnson
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