Viet Cong renew assault on Camp Plei Me
Viet Cong renew heavy attack on Camp Plei Me 210 miles northeast of Saigon. US jets and helicopters support the garrison as battles rage through the night. Eight Americans die in two helicopter crashes, enemies’ losses reported as heavy with at least 90 bodies counted around the camp.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Plei Me
U.S
Bill Wittenberg
Kansas City
Kan
Wittenberg
Mekong River
Quang Tri
Jordan Services Set Saturday In New Orleans
John Spruell Jordan Jr. 65 of New Orleans died today at Touro Infirmary. A Vernon Parish native, he lived in New Orleans 40 years and was a LSU Law School graduate who studied at Tulane. He was a member of multiple legal and fraternal groups and worked as a West Publishing sales representative and law school library consultant. Funeral at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Bultman Mortuary with graveside Masonic rites at Metaire Cemetery. He is survived by his widow, a son, a daughter, and two brothers.
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New Orleans
John Spruell Jordan Jr
Ivy
Jordan
Monroe
Touro Infirmary
Vernon Parish
Louisiana State University Law School
Tulane
Louisiana Bar Association
LSU Alumni Association
Law Alumni Club
Shriner
Kadets
St. Charles Avenue
Roger W. Jordan
John B,. Askew
Houston
Tex
J. Luther Jordan
Mansfield
William G. Jordan
Memphis, Tenn
Twin Cities woman celebrates two birthdays in one year
Mrs Walsy Pack of Mon roe on Shady Lane marked two birth days this year. Her actual birthday is today but coworkers at a local oil company had thrown a cake and sang Happy Birthday yesterday, then kept the party a day early.
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Walsy Pack
Shady Lane
Monroe
Castro Bars Military Age Men from Exodus
Key West reports more than 350 Cuban refugees aboard 26 boats arrive after a two day lull. Castro says men of military age will stay behind, warning against mercenary groups and pledging not to use them as cannon fodder. The Miami Cuban exile community seeks jobs for the new arrivals.
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Key West
Fla
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Florida Keys
Coast Guard
Miami
Pablo Martinez Vera
Juvenal Montesino
Viet Nam
Santo Domingo
Castro
Havana
Havana Radio
Chamber of Commerce
Astronauts Schirra and Stafford Complete Medical Checks
Walter M. Schirra Jr and Thomas P. Stafford finished major medical exams at Cape Kennedy as they prepare for Monday’s Gemini 6 rendezvous and docking tests. Weather outlook for launch day remains bright but later downgraded clouds expectations.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
Walter M. Schirra Jr
Thomas P. Stafford
Deetors
Schirra
Stafford
Wilson to travel to Rhodesia for independence talks
Prime Minister Harold Wilson will depart Sunday with Arthur Bottomley and five aides for Salisbury to renew negotiations on Rhodesia's independence. He plans meetings with Ian Smith, nationalist leaders detained in camps, and others to seek a solution to the stalemate over white minority rule.
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London
Harold Wilson
Rhodesia
Wilson
Commonwealth
Arthur Bottomley
Salisbury
Ian Smith
Smith
Britain
GF Collections at 30.3 Percent of 1966 Goal
United Givers Fund workers report 30.3 percent of the 1966 goal of 284934. total to date 86520.49 after a Dutch treat luncheon at the Virginia Hotel. J C Mose Loftin chaired the third report meeting with entertainment by Northeast Louisiana State College music dept. Monroe area 64134.99 of 196770 quota. West Monroe area 5151 of 56897. Professional and individuals 1021.50 of 25842. Sterlington area 3213 of 5425.
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United Givers Fund
Virginia Hotel
J. C
Mose"’ Loftin
Northeast Louisiana State College
Monroe Area
West Monroe
Sterlington Area
Fair And Cool Forecast Extends Through Saturday
Forecast for the Twin City area calls for fair skies and cool temperatures through Saturday with highs around 70 to 75 and lows in the 45 to 50 range. Rain has not fallen for 15 days in the area. FAA at Selman Field in Monroe recorded yesterday's high at 75 and this morning's low at 43.
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Twin City
FAA
Selman Field
Monroe
Solons Push For Sine Die Adjournment
Washington lawmakers pressed toward a final adjournment as conflicts over federal pay and sugar legislation lingered. Dirksen predicted finish today with others saying by Saturday at latest while conferees work to resolve differences on sugar and pay for 1.8 million workers.
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Washington
Balloon Jumper Plans Record Jump Fail as Balloon Rips
Parachutist Nicholas J. Pian tanida aimed for an 118000 foot record in Minneapolis. His helium balloon collapsed at 15700 feet forcing an emergency bail out after ascent to 22700 feet and a rip in the fabric with cause undetermined. Officials hope to attempt another launch as soon as possible.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Nicholas J. Piantanida
Four Oceans Recognized as Major Water Bodies
The World Almanac notes geographers and mapmakers recognize four major oceans: Atlantic Pacific Indian and Arctic. This designation reflects standard geographic consensus used in education and reference works.
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Pacific
Indian
Arctic
State rests case in Alabama Ku Klux Klan murder trial
In Hayneville Alabama the state rested its case in the second murder trial of Collie Leroy Wilkins Jr a 21 year old Klansman FBI ballistics expert linked a 38 caliber revolver to bullets that killed Viola Liuzzo on March 25 marks similar on the weapon and shell casings found near her car Five Klansmen including Gary Rowe testified that Wilkins fired into Liuzzo s car during a high speed chase Rowe also said Eugene Thomas handed the pistol to Wilkins before the shooting Defense questioned blood and bullet paths and a passenger s possible involvement while noting the earlier hung jury in Wilkins first trial.
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Hayneville
Ala
Collie Leroy Wilkins Jr
FBI
Williams
Rowe
Eugene Thomas
Wilkins
Arthur J. Hanes
Hanes
Fairfield
Ada
Selma
State Capitol
Montgomery
Leroy Moton
Birmingham
Liuzzo
William ©. Eaton
Bessemer
Kooth
Hungry thief may have taken four gallons of pickled eggs
Monroe police investigate theft of four gallons of pickled eggs from the back of Ray Hayes's car on St. John Street. Value listed at 12 dollars. Police seek suspect or party host in connection with the incident.
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Monroe
Department
Ray Hayes
St. John St
Hayes
Custody Battle Draws English Mother to Arkansas
Valerie Swindle arrives in Little Rock to pursue custody of Sharon Swindle, 3, with court hearings set for November 1 in Greene County. Swindle took the child from England in August and is staying with relatives in Jonesboro as the legal fight unfolds.
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Little Rock
Ark
Valerie Swindle
Arkansas
Gerald Swindle
Jonesboro
Air Force
Goldsboro Klansman resigns and turns over records
Joseph G. DuBois a Goldsboro North Carolina Klansman and unit treasurer testified before the House Un American Activities Committee then handed over Klan records and said he would resign from the Klan citing loyalty to God and country He recounted his WWII Marines service and early life while signaling a shift toward truth and integrity.
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Joseph G. Dubois
Goldsboro, N.C
Ku Klux Klan
DuBois
Goldsboro Klan
Klavern
House Committee On Un-American Activities
Washington
Goldsboro
N.C
Robert Shelton
United Klans of America
Shelton
Pudgy
Guadalcanal
Civilian Conservation Corps
Marines
Pacific
Edwin E. Willis
Dla
Chuckle Sign: Save It Spending Costs Money
A light hearted sign from the sayings bank notes the warning Save it. Spending costs money. The quip uses concise language to underline thrift and prudent spending. It reflects common humor on personal finance with a practical message.
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Bank
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David G. Bress
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John J. Williams
R-Del
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