Postmaster General Eyes No-Strike Path If Congress Acts
Postmaster General W Marvin Watson says mail service could avoid cuts if Congress exempts the Post Office from federal employment reductions. Justice Fortas also said he remained in outraged silence amid Senate scrutiny of his nomination to be chief justice. A militant Black nationalist, Fred Evans, claimed he and 17 others sparked a deadly shootout that killed nine, including three police, as Evans was arrested. State Liquor Director Donald D. Cook ordered a citywide ban on liquor, wine and beer in Cleveland after 10 deaths from shootings and arson. The Ohio delegation to the Democratic National Convention plans a late arrival to Chicago with no presidential caucus until then. The United Steelworkers Union threatens a strike if no new contract by Aug. 1. Viet Cong guerrillas attacked Phu Dau, burning 200 homes and displacing 1,000 civilians, while shelling Hoi An and overrunning two government positions.
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Berea Family Dies In Mammoth Cave Park Car Crash
A Berea Ohio family on vacation to Mammoth Cave National Park was killed in a traffic wreck on the road into the park. Albert Caprett 44 Hilda Caprett 41 Jeffrey Caprett 16 and Michael Caprett 11 died in the collision with a truck. the youngest son was critically injured.
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Weather outlook and local death notice for Milan
Variable cloudiness with showers and scattered thunderstorms through Thursday. Locally heavy rainfall and possible severe storms by evening, warm and humid tonight. Norwalk highs in the 80s to 90s, lows 60s to 70s, cooler Thursday near 80. Deaths Bertha C Emmons, 74, Milan.
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Welfare Director Job Exam Open in Huron County
One application filed to take the exam for Huron County Welfare director as of morning. State officials expect more by Thursday with postmark by July 23. Exam set for Aug 2 in Cleveland or Norwalk. if only one applicant, testing at Cleveland center. Charles Flory acting director since late last year. he will not seek the permanent post.
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Soviet massed armies threaten crisis with Czechoslovakia
Moscow signals grave crisis as 1000 mile war games unfold from Black to Baltic seas. Russian presidium leads mass maneuvers amid Prague reforms while U S ambassador Thompson halts vacation. Soviet notes and editorials stress show of force unless Czech party rolls back democratization.
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Ten Die In Cleveland Gun Battle. Guard Blames Black Power Plot
Snipers with automatic weapons fought police through the night in Cleveland's East Side, killing ten people including three officers. National Guardsmen moved in to restore order as looting and arson spread across a two mile area. Officials warned of a nationwide black militant plot, while authorities grappled with widespread violence and arrests.
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Cleveland Police Rage as Stokes Faces Gun Battle on East Side
UPI reports three died overnight in an East Side gun battle with what police described as Negro snipers. Officers demanded National Guard deployment after Gov. Rhodes alerted authorities. The guard entered at dawn as fires raged and officers maintained a tense perimeter around a targeted house.
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Norwalk Guard Placed On Alert During Ohio Riot Call
The Norwalk based Company C of the 612th Engineer Battalion stood by after Gov Rhodes ordered National Guard mobilization over Cleveland unrest. Caprara said the unit could be moved quickly and likely kept in reserve while meals and security were organized at the armory.
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