Air war intensifies as U S pilots down MIG over North Vietnam
U S airmen claim down a Communist MIG17 over North Vietnam amid ground fighting from the 17th Parallel to the Mekong Delta. One U S jet lost but pilot saved. additional helicopters hit and four more damaged. Air and ground assaults press Can Tho airfield as Soviets lose eight MIGs in clash near Hanoi.
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South Vietnam Sets Elections After New Constitution
SAIGON AP South Vietnam's armed forces council approved a new constitution and announced elections for president and vice president and the Senate on Sept 3, with the National Assembly lower house vote on Oct 1. The council backed the draft charter and pledged stability as it moves to a presidential system similar to Korea and France.
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Diem
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Henry Cabot Lodge
North Vietnam
Tanker Breaks Up Sets Record Money Loss
A giant American tanker split in two on a reef off Penzance England flooding beaches with oil. The 11,000 ton Torrey Cannon sank after days ashore, risking a record $16.5 million in losses and threatening the English Riviera coast. Prime Minister Harold Wilson ordered more forces to battle the spill as thousands aided beach brigades and rescue teams.
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Land’s End
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English Riviera
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Royal Society of Prevention of
Eight Die In Easter Weekend Traffic Toll in Wisconsin
The Associated Press reports eight deaths in Easter weekend crashes across Wisconsin, eight fatalities include Herman Harmon 26 of Kenosha who died after his car left Highway 59 in Bristol, a Milwaukee mother and her infant son killed in Green Bay on Highway 41, Spirit Lake Iowa resident Anderson 52 died of injuries from a Prairie du Chien truck collision, Jerry Kissee 23 of Kenosha killed when his car struck a pole outside Kenosha, Sandra Andre 19 of Kenosha hit by a car on a busy Kenosha street, Russell Wettengel 27 of Oak Creek fatally injured in Milwaukee suburb crash, Gerard Olson 18 of River Falls killed when his car hit a bridge railing north of the city.
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Kenosha
Bristol
Kenosha County
Milwaukee
Green Bay
Margaret Conkling
Rickey
Robert Anderson
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Prairie du Chien
Anderson
Crawford County
Jerry L. Kissee
Sandra Lee Andre
Kenosha Street
Russell Wettengel
Oak Creek
Gerard F. Olson
River Falls
Humphrey Seeks Peace With Honor on European Tour
In Geneva Vice President Humphrey framed U.S. policy as a peace effort with honor, contrasting Vietnam aims with restraint. He said the United States must honor commitments, reject being the world’s policeman, and pursue three U.N. Charter objectives including self determination and nation building.
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Vietnam
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Southeast Asia
Franklin 2
Thailand to Get Bombers April 3
Premier Thanom Kittikachorn announced the first group of three U S B 52 bombers will arrive at Utapao base in Thailand on April 3 with a second group of nine B 52s to land April 9. The facilities at Utapao are being partially used by American forces, bringing the bombers closer to Vietnam.
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Thanom Kittikachorn
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Baz
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Guam
15 Arrested In Pre Dawn Gambling Raid
Fifteen persons were arrested in a predawn gambling raid in Milwaukee. All released on bond to report to court this morning. Over $1,663 in cash and checks confiscated. Building under surveillance after two months of neighbor complaints. Sledge hammer entry reported. Seventeen Milwaukee addresses listed among arrestees. One Brookfield address and one Las Vegas origin.
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James W. Carlson
Carlson
Brookfield
Las Vegas
Nev
Silly Filly at Los Angeles Zoo Tries to Join Male Elephant
A 3-year-old female elephant at the Los Angeles Zoo attempted to climb into the adjacent pen to reach a newly arrived male, wedging between boulders and wall. Zookeepers and security staff freed her. she remains in a separate pen, love unrequited.
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New
Los Angeles Zoo
Grey Gal
Lifting Bombing Limits Is Urged In Vietnam War Debate
A Senate subcommittee urged lifting bombing restrictions in Vietnam citing high costs for limited gains. The report, led by Sen. John Stennis, noted heavy casualties and aircraft losses, while Sen. Edward Brooke argued bombing should continue under current conditions and Johnson welcomed his views. Democratic senators pressed for broader air operations as Johnson sought further talks.
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Senate
Johnson
Senate Defense Subcommittee
John Stennis
D-Miss
South Vietnam
U.S
Vietnam
North Vietnam
Edward W. Brooke
R-Mass
Bond Reduced in Menasha Coin Heist Case
Lawrence Miller 21 of Oshkosh faced armed robbery charges for the $40,000 coin theft from Menasha dealer Ervin Wanier ski. Judge Sitter lowered bond from 15000 to 10000 as district attorney supported the reduction. FBI recovered about 85 percent of the loot in Chicago with a local businessman’s help.
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South Park Ave
Oshkosh
Menasha
Ervin A. Wanierski
Miller
James V. Sitter
Winnebago County Court
Henry P. Hughes
Sitter
Hughes
Thomas Fink
James G. Sarres
Lester Clark
Appleton
Donald Robert Peters
Ridge Lane
Federal Bureau of Investigation
State Line
Chicago
FBI
First Recovery Dist
Atty
Fink
Washington, D.C
Sierra Leone Names Juxon-Smith Ruler After Coup
Sierra Leone's National Reformation Council fired its chair man and installed Lt Col AT Juxon-Smith as leader. Ambrose Genda, selected to stay with the U N delegation, was dropped en route home. The coup ordered weapon surrender, suspended Parliament, and eviction of ministers, with judges swearing allegiance to the new constitution.
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Sierra Leone
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National Reformation Council
Ambrose Genda
U.N
New York
Genda
London
Cal
Col. Juxon-Smith
Supreme Court
Appeals Court
Council
Men Sought In Bishop's Death Caught
DURANGO Mexico AP two bearded gunmen sought in the murder of Bishop Jose de la Salud Torres Castaneda were captured. Valente Arturo Santos Estebano 28 and Baldomero Garcia Garcia 26 were stopped in a rented car with two pistols. Three other suspects Pascual Najera Felipez Medrano Jesus Castil were named by the attorney general. The bishop was beaten and strangled after Mass and his 1966 model car was dumped after being repainted and moved to Monterrey Saltillo.
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Mexico
Valente Arturo Santos Estebano
Baldomero Garcia Garcia
Jose de la Soledad Torres Castaneda
Mazatlan
Santos
Garcia
Pascual Najera
Felipez Medrano
Jesus Castil
Sellal
Monterrey
Saltillo
Fort Lauderdale Calming Down After Easter Youth Week
Police report 40 000 collegians returning to campus after Easter revelry across the coast as Fort Lauderdale sees a mass exodus of 30 000 students amid arrests for drunkenness loitering and interfering with police. A fire incident marred a jail van and Daytona Beach banned beach beer while Biloxi faced rain dampening Easter observances.
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Fla
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