B52s Bomb Saigon as Viet Cong Girds for Attack
U S Air Force B52 bombers struck a Viet Cong camp southeast of Saigon amid reports of increased threats to the capital. The raid, lasting about six minutes, aimed to cut supply lines and deter a possible assault, with airfields and ammunition depots cited among targets as tensions spiked near the Cambodian border. In Columbus, Ohio, inmates set fires inside the state prison hospital, freeing some prisoners and injuring guards and inmates as authorities fought to regain control.
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Newport Race Prep Sparks Waterfront Carnival
Newport heaved with activity as yachts and crews rushed to ready for the Bermuda race down the coast. Spectators streamed to the harbor watching boats, gear checks, provisions, and last minute preparations under Castle Hill and Ocean Drive as crews described wiring, rigging, and weather hopes for a competitive start.
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Plaque to honor Herbert W. Smith father of Mt Hope Bridge
A plaque will be unveiled at the Mt Hope Bridge honoring Herbert W. Smith of Newport known as the father of the spans. Francis G Dryer, chairman of the state Turnpike and Bridge Authority, will officiate at the 2:15 p.m. ceremony at the Bristol site. Herbert Smith McCormick, aged 13, will unveil the plaque. Smith, a real estate and insurance agent, championed the bridge from Aquidneck Island to Bristol, helping secure private financing in 1926. the Mt Hope Bridge Co., of which he was vice president, broke ground in 1928 and the bridge opened October 24, 1929.
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Rusk Presses NATO Solidarity in Germany Amid Berlin Tensions
Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged a unified Western front within NATO to deter Communist pressure on Berlin and West Germany. He called for balanced East West arms cuts tied to security guarantees, stressing U S commitment to Europe as long as desired. West German Chancellor Willy Brandt supported reunification aims and warned against Berlin disruption.
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Licht Drafted as Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate
Democratic officers drafted Providence Superior Court Judge Licht to run for governor. Leaders Pastore Pell and Garity urged him to step up from the bench. Licht said he would resign after clearing pending cases if endorsed by the party. He praised public service and said he would accept the nomination if the State Committee endorses him, with a decision pending as the filing deadline nears.
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Sailor Leads Fleet in Newport Race Toward 350 Miles
The lone sailor in the Newport Atlantic race sails a 57-foot ketch named Sir Thomas Lipton. Geoffrey and Wil are cited among past solo competitors as the grueling test continues. The big question remains whether any other solo handers near completion will finish to challenge The America's Cup.
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Arrest of Rev. Ralph Abernathy at Capitol Grounds
Police move to clear the Poor People Campaign camp at Restoration City near Washington as Rev. Ralph Abernathy is arrested at the Capitol. Riot police evacuate 1,500 demonstrators and burn requests, while Abernathy offers no resistance and is photographed aboard a bus. Authorities deny White House involvement in the eviction decision.
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