Leathernecks Push Inland Against Foes
In South Viet Nam US Marines pushed inland across coastal marsh lands and paddies to engage the reorganized 324B North Vietnamese Division while B52 bombers hit the buffer zone. Nine North Vietnamese were reported killed in a brief clash as Philippine troops arrived at Cam Ranh Bay and Tay Ninh Province. American air forces logged 121 missions over North Viet Nam with multiple depots, barges, bridges and rail cars damaged.
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William Westmoreland
U.S
Viet Nam
Gaudencio Tobias
Tay Ninh
Saigon
South Viet Nam
Demilitarized Zone
Guam
North
324B
Philippines
Cam Ranh Bay
Long
North Viet Nam
Hanoi
Air Force
Gemini 11 Heroes Return To Florida
Gemini 11 astronauts Navy Cmdr. Charles Conrad Jr. and Navy Cmdr. Richard F. Gordon Jr. return to Cape Kennedy after a two hour sea voyage from USS Guam landing to cheers and a large banner. They praise the Titan 2 Atlas and Agena for a flawless one orbit rendezvous and share thanks with NASA, DOD and industry staff before debriefings and a trip to Houston for more detailed sessions ahead of Gemini 12 preparations.
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Pete Conrad
Richard Gordon
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Ing Space Flight
Navy
Charles Conrad Jr
Ichard F. Gordon Jr
Guam
Pete
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Defense Department
America
Cape Landing Strip
Conrad
Titan 2
Atlas
Agena
Gemini
Gordon
Manned Spacecraft Center
Houston
Tex
Monroe Schools Report Record Registration Increase
Monroe city schools report the largest rise in years with 10,866 students after two weeks. Superintendent Van D Odom released figures for 17 schools, noting Neville High and Carroll High as top enrollments while overall gains exceed last year by 1,268 students.
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Monroe City
Supt
van D Odom
Barkdull Fawk
Clara Hall
Georgia Tucker
Lexington
Lida Benton
Minnie Ruffin
Sallie Humble
Sherrouse
Jefferson Junior High
Lee Junior High
Neville High
Wossman High
Carver
Clark
Lincin
Carroll Junior High
Carroll High
U S Cuts Lease Time On Bases
Washington UPI Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Philippine Foreign Secretary Narciso Ramos signed an agreement cutting lease time on four major bases from 99 to 25 years in a brief State Department ceremony.
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Washington
UPI
United States
Philippines
Dean Rusk
Narciso Ramos
State Department
Birthday greetings for H. H. Brinsmade on Saturday
Twin Cities CHIT CHAT notes birthday wishes extended to H. H. Brinsmade, veteran News Star World staffer now retired, known as Mr. Brinsy. He will reach the 90 mark Saturday at 500 Filhiol, Monroe. News-Star staff sends best wishes.
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H. H. Brinsmade
News-Star —World
Mr. Brinsmade
Monroe
Mr. Brinsy
News-Star
Hopes Fading For Rescuing Men On Sub Hai
Rescuers abandon hope for 13 crew of the sunken submarine Hai as high seas hinder salvage efforts in the North Sea near Dogger Bank. Only one crew member has been rescued and six bodies recovered. divers blocked by gale conditions. Various national ships and aircraft search the area while rescue gear arrives from Britain and the United States.
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Hamburg
Germany
North Sea
Navy
Dogger Bank of
Holland
U.S
Kittiwake
Portsmouth
N.H
London
Bread boycott fades as housewives quit baking
In Phoenix several thousand housewives abandon the two week bread making protest over rising prices. Marlene Kresse of Housewives Organized for Better Living says the effort didn’t save money as flour costs kept bread expensive. Major bakeries acknowledge a movement but say only that bread sales shift.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Marlene Kresse
The
Housewives’ Voice
Earl Friedman
Friedman
Johnson Pursues Votes to Revive Civil Rights Bill
President Johnson presses for a senate switch to revive the civil rights bill. Dirksen says a Democrat senator may be targeted, but the effort failed as cloture efforts face likely defeat. Mansfield and Hart acknowledge slim odds as the vote set for Monday tests further debate.
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Washington
Johnson
Everett M. Dirksen
Senate
Dirksen
White House
Bill D. Moyers
Moyers
Congress
Mike Mansfield
Mansfield
Philip A. Hart
D-Mich
Hart
Sen
Wallace F. Bennett
Utah
LBJ Limousines Hear Crowds With Outside Microphones
Johnson uses outside tiny mikes on a bubbletop presidential limo to hear crowd reactions while inside a quiet car. A second Cadillac in Washington carries listening gear for events where the main bubbletop is unavailable. Techs still refine the system as Johnson relies on public reception for campaign momentum.
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Washington
Johnson
White House
NAM Leaders Clash Over Johnson Tax Proposal
Washington AP AFL CIO and NAM split on President Johnsons plan to suspend the 7 percent investment tax credit and accelerated depreciation beyond 16 months. AFL CIO backs the suspension despite hardship, while NAM presses cutting government spending to curb inflation and urges targeted measures.
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Washington
Afl-Cio
National Association of Manufacturers
Johnson
Labor Federation
NAM
House
Ways and Means Committee
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
Nathaniel Goldfinger
Aflcio
Federation
Goldfinger
W. P. Guilander
The
Light Rain and Warmer Temperatures Expected
Light rains reported here with cloudy skies and cooler weather. Twin Cities forecast calls for a high of 74 to 80 and a low of 64 to 68 with northeast winds 8 to 16 mph.
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Twin Cities
Solons Okay LBS Aid Appropriations
Washington AP House Appropriations Committee approved 3.093 billion for foreign aid for the coming fiscal year. The figure trails Johnson’s request by 293.2 million and is 408 million under a separate ceiling. Economic aid leads with 201.2 million less than requested. military aid totals 825 million. The plan supports 52 nations in military aid and 72 in economic aid, with some receiving both. The panel notes past aid helped deter communism but cites waste and misuses, calling foreign aid one tool among many.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Lion
Johnson
Congress
South Viet Nam
Defense Department
Otto E. Passman
D-La
Free World
First Rabid Fox Of Year Killed By Quitman Man
Northeast Louisiana reports its first rabid fox of the year after John A. Thomas of Quitman killed the animal found in his yard on two occasions and after it killed chickens. Tests at Monroe Regional Laboratory confirmed rabies. Public health sanitarian Frank Sylvest delivered the carcass for testing.
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Northeast Louisiana
John A. Thomas
Rt. 2
Quitman
Monroe
Florence Drach
Frank Sylvest
Jackson Parish
Today's Chuckle What makes some light cars hold the road are the heavy pay ments.
A brief humorous note on car design suggesting the stability of light vehicles relies on substantial tire and chassis support payments.
McKeithen Cites Gambling Policy
Gov. John McKeithen said he will order state police to raid gambling operations and move to break up slot machines if asked. He defended a policy of home rule and warned raids may spread beyond St John the Baptist Parish.
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Baton Rouge
John McKeithen
Thomas Burbank
Louisiana
St. John
New Wage Law Affects Louisiana Schools
Baton Rouge AP reports the federal minimum wage increase will strain Louisiana school districts and higher education. James Prescott of the State School Boards Association says districts struggle to pay teachers and will need more state funds to raise minimums from 1.25 to 1.60 an hour by 1968. He notes colleges and universities will also require additional funds.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
State School Boards Association
James Prescott
Prescott
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