Moorer Nominated as Chief of Naval Operations
President Johnson names Alabama born Adm. Thomas Hinman Moorer to become the top Navy leader succeeding Adm. David L. McDonald who retires July 31. Moorer, 55, already heads the Atlantic Fleet and NATO commands and is known for his hands on approach with sailors and interviews for unhappy enlisted men.
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Pearl Harbor
U.S. denies bombing of Soviet ship Turkistan near Haiphong
The Pentagon reported a thorough inquiry found no U S aircraft bombed or strafed the Soviet vessel Turkistan near Cam Pha. Moscow alleged U S jets attacked the ship causing casualties. U S officials blamed North Vietnamese anti aircraft fire for any damage. The State Department urged Moscow to help secure peace in Vietnam.
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Louisiana Legislature Near-Ends Fiscal Session With Tense Finish
Baton Rouge AP The Louisiana legislature winds up its 30 day fiscal session this week ending Tuesday. The session mostly peaceful, but last week saw near fist fights and heated exchanges in the House and Senate over budget issues and PAR criticisms of Gov McKeithen. Major actions included approval of the 1.2 billion dollar budget package and passage of private school tuition grants based on welfare need. Key issues remaining include a used car licensing bill and a pay raise withholding dispute with civil service workers. Livestock grazing rights on the Saline Refuge linger with a final vote Monday expected in the Senate.
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Daylily Garden Open At Gates Home In West Monroe
The Gates home at 1007 Meadowbrook Dr West Monroe will open to the public this week with about 10 000 daylily blossoms expected today The daily bloom count will ease to thousands later this week Three varieties grown by Mr and Mrs Gates are national award winners Priceless Treasure Happy Hobby and Winsome Lady in pink shades
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Pappy) Gates
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World At A Glance Louisiana session and notable items
The day’s World At A Glance notes a 30day Louisiana fiscal session ending Tuesday with overall peace. It highlights Adm Thomas Moorer’s potential Navy appointment, Marine engagements in Vietnam, and various sports and local news items including Damascus Belmont Stakes and Wayne Cauley’s hall of fame nod.
Boston Riot Again Begins
Rioters roamed Boston streets for a second night in the Negro section smashing windows looting stores and attacking pedestrians. Police described disturbances as contained by midnight as officers from an emergency force of 1 were deployed throughout the evening.
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Standby squads quell crowd unrest in Roxbury violence
About 900 men were sent to Grove Hall Square Roxbury to disperse crowds and chase looters after a disturbance. At least eight people were injured including Boston fireman Lt. Joseph Donovan, 39, shot in the right wrist by a sniper from a rooftop near a firebox after a string of false alarms.
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President Johnson campaigns in New York amid protests and praise
President Johnson toured Democratic fund raising dinners in New York with Sen Robert F Kennedy endorsing him. Kennedy praised Johnson while noting past debates over Vietnam policy as protesters denounced the war and rallied outside events. Vice President Humphrey also received praise from Kennedy during the political visit.
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Soldiers attacked and robbed near Alexandria
Army Pvt. Larry F. Hodge of Morriston Ark. was assaulted and shot during a hitchhiking robbery 14 miles from Alexandria. Three Orange Tex. men Charles Conner Larry Hoffpaulr and Cecil Doyle were jailed on armed robbery and aggravated assault charges. Hodge, a Ft. Polk soldier, was treated and discharged after the incident.
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Dayan Says Israel Could Defeat Arabs Without Allies
Defense Minister Moshe Dayan stated Israeli forces could beat the Arabs in war without U.S. or British troops while backing diplomatic moves to lift Egypt's blockade of the Gulf of Aqaba. He spoke as Israel pressed its stance at the United Nations and noted Soviet warships shadowing the U.S. Sixth Fleet near the Mediterranean.
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Weekend Forecast With Mild, Sunny Skies
Partly cloudy skies are expected with mild temperatures and 60 percent sunshine and no rain. Daytime highs near 80, dropping to the mid 60s at night, with light northeast winds 8 to 18 mph. Saturday saw no rain in the Twin Cities. high 79, low 62. Monday looks similar to today.
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Young Girl Dies After Wreck Injury
Patsy Louise Bagwell an 11 year old Memphis resident died from injuries suffered in a two vehicle crash near Lake Village Arkansas two weeks earlier Her nine year old brother Ronnie E Bagwell also died in the collision Police say the Bagwell car on U S 82 collided with an east bound vehicle driven by Juanita B Croft Funeral services are set for Sardis Baptist Church Farmerville with burial at Sardis Cemetery Kilpatrick s Funeral Home West Monroe is directing arrangements Survivors include parents two sisters and grandparents
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U S Marines Mop Up After Fierce Fighting
U S Marines report 474 Communist soldiers killed after a two day battle in Quant Tin Province. Marines tally 54 dead and 120 wounded. Air war over North Vietnam intensifies with two MIG 17s shot down. Regimental force of about 2000 men broke contact near Tam Ky.
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Marines Press North Vietnamese Forces In Napalm Blast Hamlet
Marines move into a heavily bombed hamlet and find only two wounded as North Vietnamese troops slip away. Eight weapons captured and air strikes against railroad yards near Hanoi. MIG kills bring total downed to 74 with two pilots credited in latest dogfight.
Treasury Moves to Avert Coin Shortage in Silver Crisis
The Treasury plans to run the Philadelphia Mint around the clock five days a week to boost coin supply amid a silver crisis. Officials say new 90 percent silver coins have lagged and the price of silver has surged overseas, with several emergency measures and proposed bills to sustain the $1.29 per ounce price and unlock silver for domestic use.
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British Liner Kills 88 People in Plane Crash
A chartered DC4 carrying British tourists to Spain's Costa Brava crashed on Mount Canigou in the Pyrenees, killing all 88 aboard. The flight, with 83 passengers and five crew, departed from Manston Airport in England and crashed about 12 miles north of the Franco-Spanish frontier.
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