Storm Delays Newport Bermuda Yacht Race by Brenda Storm
The 26th Newport Bermuda Race was postponed due to Brenda, a tropical disturbance near hurricane strength. About 152 yachts entered the biennial race sailing from Newport to Bermuda with six classes and a start delayed 24 hours. Weather officials monitor Brenda as the fleet heads toward Bermuda, with possible faster times if the storm evolves, and the ceremony and briefing proceeded despite the delay.
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Newport - Bermuda
Brenda
Mic Eseau
Atlicinis
Cate Evthy
Club of America
Coast Guard
Dallas
Ewing
Liss
Mt. Zionlagala
Peruuna
Ondine
Kina
Park
Lady KU
Docksire
Tropical
Delurbance Brenda
Bermuda
Daily News
Verdict Of First Degree Murder Verdict By Robertson Jury
A Robertson jury found 21 year old Robertson, of 351 Wot town, guilty of first degree murder in the shooting death of Russell A. Schilling at a Broadway restaurant last Oct. 6. He faces life imprisonment with possible parole after two years. The nine man jury deliberated slightly over four hours before returning the verdict.
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Stephen Hobertton
Middle
Robertson
Wottown
Scott Avé
Russell A. Schilling
James D. Cook
Broadway
Ingantlys
William W. Corcoran
Schilling
Cook
Robtrnson
Cranston
Floyd
Kennedy
Stephen
Navy
Will¢ Nesses
Hayes Among First To Seek Re election
Providence reports that three candidates for congressional and state offices filed candidacy declarations at the State House. Incumbents seek re election while others run for lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and attorney general. Deadline filings extend to next Saturday with papers due July 27.
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Hayes
Providence
Congressional
State Office
State House
Jorept H. O'Donnell Jr
North Smithfeld
August P. LaFrance
Pawlicket
Frank Caprio
Lincoln CG. Almond
Lincoln
Congress
Leonard F. Clingham Jr
North Providence
Secretary of One's Office
Alo Sited
Patrick O'N. Mayts
Newport
Fsl
Garrahy
Sea Sion
Secretary of State
Ollica
Saigon War Crisis Tangles US Enemy Moves
AP dispatch from Vietnam reports heavy American buildup around Saigon as 25 000 troops shift to defend the capital amid ongoing Viet Cong pressure. The piece notes paratroopers from the 101st Airborne kill and hostage reports, with combat near Saigon and Hanoi’s surrounding areas.
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SMGON
Vietnam
James
Toomas Dayla
Vivingston
Tenn
U.S
Gambodia
South
Cornwallis
Hau Netia
Yorktown
Sal US
Gon
Iyman
Narsay
Saigon
North Korea claims sunk spy ship near Beopo island
Pyongyang announced the sinking of an enemy spy ship in the Yellow Sea with the crew sent to the bottom. US and South Korean officials doubted the report, noting no confirmation and describing the North’s claim as unverified.
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Tokyo
North Korea
Yellow Sea
Pyongyang
Korean Central News ‘Agency
Pentagon
Korea
3L4
Air Division
Beopo
Pukpo
Haefu
Yun
Pying Island
U.S
Seoul
Yunpyung Island
South Korea
Ing
Usnally
U. S
Joint Military Armistice Commission
Hanmunjon
Sant
Tax Boost To Hit Paycheck In July
Washington AP reports a 10 percent federal income tax surcharge will cut paychecks starting in July. The measure, paired with a $6 billion spending cut, passed the Senate 86 to 16. Surcharge retroactive to April 1 for individuals and January 1 for corporations, expiring June 30, 1969 unless extended.
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Washington
Johnson
Senate
White
House
George Christian
Cougtess
U. S
Henry H. Fowler
Chafee vetoes half mile bus transportation bill
Governor Chafee vetoed a measure requiring towns to pay transportation costs for kindergarten students living more than a half mile from school. He cited a $750,000 statewide impact and urged funds be used for educational needs. The veto halts the proposal and other bills passed before the session's end.
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Providence
Elles
Joost
Policemen to Earn Pay Raise by Education Incentive
Providence Gov Chafee signed bills to raise policemen pay by up to 16 percent for college level courses and degrees to boost effectiveness in human relations and preventive action. The plan funds tuition via cities and loans, with state cost about 22000 for year one, plus 30000 for rat elimination grants and a commission study on submerged shelf resources.
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Providence
Chafee
UMM
Hee
Peivale
New England
Rhode Island
Biy
Antique Cars Parade Starts From Portsmouth Priory
Antique cars begin the 12th annual Newport Motor Car Festival from Portsmouth Priory School at 2 pm. They travel along West Main Road Broadway Gibbs Avenue Memorial Boulevard Bellevue Avenue to Belcourt Castle, with judging for best car and other prizes. Old-time music by the Newport Concert Band and public viewing at Belcourt Castle accompany the event.
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Portsmouth Priory School
Pam
Ttgh
West Main Road
Broadway
Gibbs Avenue
Memorial Boulevard
Bellevue Avene
Belcourt Castle
Creelyn
Helcourt
Newport
Newport Corte
You Can Buy A Pistol Here-But Not Easily
An article describes the ease or difficulty of purchasing a handgun in Newport, noting local stores, pawn shops, and hardware outlets that stock or order firearms. It cites federal and state rules requiring forms and background checks, mentions Viet Nam era context, and references Newport, Dal lan, Memphia, and Jas Angelo with a continuation note to Page 2.
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Robert Francie Kennedy
Newsport
Newport
Dallan
Memphia
Jas Angelo
Rayakal
Rhoda Island
Newport Nce
Catelogua
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T. Curtis Forbes
Balgon—ndon
Ue SA
101St
Portsmouth Priory
By Petra Lance
Nual
Questony Ag
Bea
Geseral
Wand Bay
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