Disaster Off Morocco Plane Crashes Near Tangier
A twin engine Iberia Airlines Convair plunged into the sea minutes before landing in Tangier. Of 54 aboard, 51 are dead and three passengers survived severe injuries. The craft carried 49 passengers and five crew members, including 36 Swedes, 11 Germans, and 2 Britons. The flight originated from Malaga.
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Tangier
Morocco
Iberia Airlines
Gibraltar
Convair
Theria
Malaga
Spain
Johnson seeks funds to rebuild Saigon embassy
President Johnson announced a plan to seek authority and funds from Congress to construct a new American embassy in Saigon after terrorists damaged the existing facility. He said the attack underscored the Viet Nam struggle and killed or injured both Vietnamese citizens and Americans and Vietnamese staff. Informed sources cautioned against an immediate strike on Hanoi.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Saigon
Viet Nam
Hanoi
Viet Cong battle in central Viet Nam kills crewmen and fuels air war
Viet Cong gunners shot down four U S helicopters in central Viet Nam killing three crewmen and wounding 15 as U S Embassy staff returned to bomb battered offices in Saigon under tighter security. Allied air forces reported multiple strikes on radar stations in North Viet Nam and a munitions depot in the Boi Loi area northwest of Saigon, with various aircraft losses reported on all sides.
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John T. Wheeler
Saigon
Viet Nam
U.S
Coral Sea
Hancock
Cape Ron
Vinh Sea
Hanoi
Peking
South Viet Nam
Boi Loi
Bien Hoa
Viet An
da Nang Air Base
Two Women Slain. Suspects Questioned in Illinois Farm Case
Johnston City, Illinois AP two women slain at rural home. Frank Ewing, 44, held for questioning after being arrested on a traffic charge in Herrin. Sheila Nance, 14, daughter of one victim, also questioned. Victims: Grace Ewing, 68, and Louise Nance, 49. Ewing relative investigation noted. scene described with blunt force and possible sexual abuse signs.
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Johnston City
Williamson County
Frank Ewing
Herrin
Sheila Nance
Miss Nance
Ewing
Grace Ewing
Louise Nance
Earl Long
Carl Miller
Two Quakes Panic Athens in Greek Seismic Day
A pair of strong earthquakes rocked Greece with a deadly toll in Agrinion near central tobacco hub Agrinion. One killed and one injured as 150 houses collapsed and 1000 damaged, with thousands fleeing to open squares amid fear. The Agrinion quake follows a March 9 Alonnisosj tremor that killed one and destroyed 30 homes.
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Athens
Greece
Agrinion
Aegean
St. Louisan Killed in Viet Nam Helicopter Downing
AP reports 1st Lt. James E. Magel of St Louis Missouri was among two Marines killed when their helicopter was shot down by Viet Cong in Vietnam.
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Washington
James E. Magel
St. Louis
Viet Nam
Pentagon
Steel Union Demands 65 Percent Pay Rise Over Three Years
United Steelworkers of America seeks wage gains potentially exceeding 63 cents per hour in a three year contract. Proposal includes 12.5 cent increments in years one and three, double time for overtime, 10 percent raise for non incentive workers, and a 32 hour work week. Leadership split noted between McDonald and Abel as talks unfold with Kaiser Steel.
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Pittsburghap
United Steelworkers of America
David J. McDonald
I. W. Abel
USW
McDonald
Joseph Molony
Buffalo
N.Y
Abel
California
Kaiser Steel Corp
Fire Destroys Home North of Bluford
A three room home of Mr and Mrs Larry Jones north of Bluford was destroyed by a Tuesday fire. Fire chief Vern Johnson said only two walls remained when crews arrived and the Joneses and their baby lost possessions and clothing. The blaze started from a short circuit in an extension cord. Vernon firemen answered two alarms.
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Larry Jones
Bluford
Vern Johnson
Webber Township
Mt Vernon Jefferson County Spring Vacation Dates Set
Spring vacation at all public schools in Mt Vernon and Jefferson county begins at the close of the school day on Friday April 9. Classes resume Monday April 19. The break applies to all grades and high schools, marking the same period as in prior years.
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Mt. V
Mt. Vernon
Jefferson County
Dearinger elected president of Jefferson County Historical Society
Lowell A. Dearinger, renowned southern Illinois history expert, becomes president after a West Salem church dinner. Mrs. Stanley Rosenberger is vice president, Mildred Lacey secretary treasurer, and new board members include Mrs. A. H. Waters and Dr. J. J. Corlew. A year of a challenge program and plans for Howard Mendenhall to speak on plains for an Indian museum are announced.
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Lowell A. Dearinger
Southern Illinois
Jefferson County Historical Society
West Salem’ Church
Stanley Rosenberger
Mildred Lacey
A. H. Waters
J.J. Corlew
Howard Mendenhall
Rend Lake District
Plains
Start Work At 157 Bridge Site In Cairo Indiana
Engineers and survey crews began work at the Interstate 57 bridge site northwest of Cairo. Officials said test borings will be made of the river bed over the next six weeks. Construction is planned to start in 1966.
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Cairo
Mississippi River
Steffy Named President of Mt. Vernon Chamber
Mt. Vernon businessman Bill Steffy owner of Mitchell's Home Furnishings was elected president of the Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Other officers include Wallace Owen administrative VP George W. Howard III comptroller David Bayer and John Echols treasurer. The newly elected officers take office April 1 and will be introduced at the April 21 annual dinner.
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Bill Steffy
Mitchell’s Home Furnishings
Mt. Vernon
K. F. Stewart
Stewart Grain Co
Wallace Owen
First National Bank and Trust Co
George W. Howard III
Howard & Howard
David Bayer
The
Bayer Co
John Echols
Jefferson County Abstract Co
Ogie Ellis
Jefferson County
Chamber
Ellis
Illinois Association of County School Superintendents
Stewart
See Change For Better In Alabama See Change For Better In Alabama
In Montgomery and Selma the Civil Rights march concluded with no incidents as black robed mourners carried caskets for slain workers. Officials kept a low profile while 15 civil rights leaders met Gov. Wallace, and movement toward voter registration appeared steadier, with fewer tensions in the Alabama cities.
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Montgomery
Ala
Selma
State Capitol
Mills Cowling
At & P.m
Dallas County
Associated Press
Wilson Baker
City Hall
James G. Clark
Joseph Smitherman
Viola Gregg Liuzzo
Detroit
Lowndesboro
Capitol Steps
Marvin Stanley
L.B. Sullivan
Capitol
George C. Wallace
Joseph E. Lowery
Birmingham
Soldier Killed Near Leesville in Car Crash
Three soldiers died when their car missed a curve north of a Leesville highway junction. An Illinois victim named Roger L. Simpkins, 23, son of Mr and Mrs Lester Simpkins of Christopher, was driving at excessive speed according to state police. Also killed were two other soldiers including one from Southern Winds.
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Fort Polk
Leesville
Spee
Roger L. Simpkins
Lester’ M. Simpkins
Christopher
Rentschler Speaks Tells Mt. V. GOP Will Rise Again
William Rentschler of Lake Forest urged unity at a Mt. Vernon GOP dinner Elvising that the party must rise soon. Judge Frank H. Walker presided as Rentschler urged team play and a shift from personal ambition to a larger goal of sound government under Republican leadership. He outlined six steps to renewal.
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GOP
Mt. Vernon
William Rentschler
Lake Forest
U.S
Rentschler
Frank H. Walker
Illinois
Chicago
Daley
Two Die In Aspen Plane Crash Near Airport
ASPEN Colo AP Michael Armstrong 21 son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Armstrong of Decatur IL was killed Tuesday when his light plane crashed near the Aspen airport A passenger John Heimes 19 was also killed in the wreck authorities reported two fatalities in a small plane crash near Aspen airport The investigation continued as officials identified the victims and listed next of kin
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Aspen
Colo
Michael Armstrong
Joseph Armstrong
Decatur, IL
John Heimes
Kerner Proposes $4.4 Billion Two Year Budget Boosts Education
Governor Otto Kerner unveiled a nearly 44 billion two year budget at a joint session calling for a 3 cent gas tax hike and higher levies on cigarettes utilities and race tracks to fund education. He aims to raise general state expenditures by 506 million with a gas tax increase earmarked partly for roads and schools.
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Charles Whalen
Springfield
Otto Kerner
Kerner
Illinois
Ili
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Southern Illinois Tourism Council
Tinois
Steffy
Mt. V. Chamber
Columa
Alabama
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