Council Told Avenue Area Needs Police
The city council referred petitions for additional police protection in the Bellevue Avenue Shopping Center area to the city manager. Merchants, Blisg Properties, and others filed the petitions. City Manager Weisbrod outlined current coverage and holiday timing, noting manhours and other areas needing surveillance. A resolution commended Miss Cheryl Gir for being named Miss Rhode Island and thanked sponsors for the All America contest.
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Bast High
Bellevue Avenue
Blisg Properties
Avene
W. Ward Harvey
Fred V. Weisbrad
Damel J. McCarthy
Newport Jaycees
Miss Girr
United Veterans Counci Va A
Kazanjian Plans to Sell Newport Block and Stores
The Kazanjian Building on Bellevoir Avenue Memorial Boulevard in Newport will be sold to the K and L Real Estate Co. Burke represents the buyers. The block includes The Tavern on Menor and six other businesses, with the Kazanjian firm selling furniture art and home goods. The building is three stories high and about 170 feet long by 60 to 70 feet wide.
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Kazanjian
Newport
K and L Real Estate Co
Bellevur Avenue
Menor‘ial Boulevard
K and 1. Grom
Athy. Pant Fo Burke
al Memorial Boulevard
Newport Casino
Curfew Imposed On Ga Town After Gun Battle
In Gorde le Georgia a curfew was ordered from 3 40 p m to after a violent Negro white gun battle and rioting in the town Police Chief McMurrain said four white men were arrested on firearm charges Officials noted desegregation had stirred tensions this year with violence at two service stations and a state park pool incident left no injuries and several vandalisms were reported The city manager estimated 70 to 90 violent clashes followed the unrest involving both black and white residents and police across the town
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Gordele
Ricial
U. S
Georgia
South Georgia
Al-Mags
McMurrain
Bam
Srig. i
CMNY
Bern
Argentine Dictator Is Sworn In After Coup
The new Argentinian leader Ongania swore himself in as military rule began a reshaped government with a three man junta. Projections suggested ten years of strongman rule, with unions warned to stay out of politics while labor groups signaled readiness to cooperate on reform and economic revival.
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Buenos Aliles
Argentina
Eca
Arturo Tilia
Focal
Fuluiere Ane
Lia
Sip
Duah
Jose Tar
Light and Powey Union
Near Fatal Bridge Accident Delays Two Weeks
Two divers were involved in a near fatal accident at the Newport Urlige bridge tower work site. James Canning of the Rhode Island Turnpike Authority said the accident will delay the 1-W tower by approximately two weeks while crews replace a collapsed frame and redo piling work. Divers were injured, one with a punctured eardrum, both treated at the Naval Base decompression chamber. The project remains on track for a September 1968 completion.
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Newport Urlige
Hls
James Canning
Rhode Island Yurnpikead
Bridge Authority
Canning
Tower
Howards
Tangansell Bay
Curran
Central Falls
Stuel
John Reveren
Brock
Daimestowt
Ton, Mass
Revexzo
Naval Base
Kaver
Senate Endorsements Tie O'Brien to Taylor in Rhode Island
Rhode Island party committees endorsed State Rep Joseph O'Brien and educator Taylor for the 49th Senate district, with O'Brien in agreement to file his candidacy while opponents weigh a Democratic challenge. Other incumbents J Champion and Tom Edwards were endorsed, while no candidate was named for the Ward 8 seat. Local figures including George Newbury and restaurant owner John McGann floated as potential entrants in the Democratic primary.
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Joseph K. O'Brien
Eriel A. O
Dorsed
Taylor
Newport
James
O'Brien
sy'Brien
Mally
Senate
Providence
Tween Taylor
George Colt
Taylor - O'Brien
Eleckon Trel
Bach
Robert J.jry
Delhhanty
Slata
Josep A. Savagel
Mra
Mary
Shea
Oglehanty
Ponent
Patrick O'N. Hayes
O’brien
Quentin L. Murphy
Notristn Ave
Ihdth
Jeremiah Ki Lyteh
George Newbury
Nammond St
Nehallenge Murphy
Jerade
Newbury
Ise
Social Studice
de la Salle Assemy
Portsmouth Priory
Willan
J. Champion
Tom Edwards
John McGann
Festival Fans Arrive as Newport Prepares Festival Pier
Festival week begins in Newport as workmen finish Festival Pier buildings. Frank J. Holbrook of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce reports rising hotel inquiries, with a clear housing hub set up to handle demand. Stage lighting is being upgraded to 200000 watts, and the Knabe piano valued at $9000 is being positioned. Journalist Clip Manck from New York coordinates lighting, while architect Russell Brown and the new catwalk design promise greater stage flexibility.
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Newport
Festival Pier
Newport County
Holbrook
Mornig
Clip Manck
New York
Monch
Sroniohit
Escalation in Vietnam War Captures Public Attention
U S press analysis notes rising war escalation as Viet Nam deepens its crisis. Pentagon officials say the price has increased, with pilots and advisers expanding operations. Public focus shifts as Lyndon B Johnson era policies draw renewed scrutiny amid ongoing Vietnamese conflict.
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Warneses
Hituoiant
Haiphony
Viet Nam
Pentagon
Washington
John
Kennedy
Ayers
Lyndia P.tohustin
Hanoi Oil Drops Hit On Second Raid Near Hanoi
U S bombers hit two major fuel dumps near Hanoi amid a day of heavy air activity in South Viet Nam. Naval and Air Force units pressed raids, hitting depots north and near the capital while ground forces battled Viet Cong and North Vietnamese units north and northwest of Saigon.
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Hanoi Petroleum
Chinder Chiefs
Daft
Red River
Hanoi
Saigon
U. S. Air Force
U.S. Air Force
South Viet Nam
Loch IU
Navy
Nora
Vint Nam
Na' Noi
Jmian
Manali
Americam
U.S
Llanoi 4
Traiphong
Air Force
Tollanoi
Ke Wea
Bae Gluing
Fish Uh
Nguyen Khe
Red
Saigah
Tighway No
U.S. Ts
Hellenpley
Spetial
Mae
Quang Ngai
U S Bombs Debate Shocks Capitol Hill Panel
Washington debate erupts as Sen Fulbright and Undersecretary Ball clash over escalating Vietnam strikes. Lausche questions alternatives while Vatican and other voices express worry and regret. The exchange centers on civilian impact and the global repercussions of U S actions in Southeast Asia.
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U.S
Manni
Capitol Hill
J.wulbright
United States
Fulbright
Senate Foreign Relations
Orient
Siste
George W. Ball
V Committee
Ghat
Bila Pub! Jomns
North Alianite Treaty Organization
Ball
Doi
Son
Piv
Prudent
Neesseary
Awit
Frank J. Lausche
D-Ohig
New Walves
Vatican
Lausche
Usian Defone
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Weeie
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Ias
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Nie Thay
America
Earle GC. Wheeler
Army
Fiersonnel
Gilbert L. Mey
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Latscha
Southeast Asia
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