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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1965
Page
1
AP reports rescue teams pulled 36 bodies from collapsed towns while the death toll nears 400. Survivors describe a wave of mud and water over 20 feet high as central Chile endures its worst disaster since 1966. Officials vow investigations and aid efforts amid widespread destruction in Valparaiso and surrounding regions.
Buddhist monk Tick Neuve Tu reportedly set himself on fire Sunday in a protest against the Viet Cong. The act echoes past demonstrations in 1963 with monks burning themselves in response to the Ngo Dinh Diem regime.
Reports from Saigon describe mounting calls for U S retaliation after the U S embassy bombing. Vietnamese officials claim a second North Viet Nam raid occurred as 24 South Vietnamese fighter bombers with 10 American planes attacked an air base near Dong Hoi, reporting limited damage and no losses.
President Johnson with Dean Rusk and Robert McNamara examined today the bombing of the United States Embassy in Saigon. The White House would not discuss the incident or potential retaliation against North Vietnam.
Vietnamese undercover sources say the U S Embassy bombing may have been caused by money paid to informers and possible grudge. Police in Saigon uncovered a plot last week when a scooter loaded with explosives was seized, traced to a tip from an informer who claimed he was promised about 100 for the deal, but reportedly received only about 20.
Laotian government troops retook the town after two days of heavy fighting. Reinforcements arrived by air from the north as rebels reported continued clashes across nearby depots and transit hubs. Premier Phasing called for calm while authorities pledged security and orderly conduct.
An official spokesman said Cardinal Meyer, hospitalized with a blood clot in the left leg, was not yet scheduled for surgery. He remains under care, with doctors reporting limited responsiveness and ongoing stabilization as of Monday.
The Hise Committee on Un-American Activities voted unanimously to launch a full inquiry into Ku Klux Klan activities. Chairman Edwin Willis cited secret Klan groups and recent murders as grounds for investigation while noting possible links to Muslims, the American Party, and the Minute Men. The panel acted in closed session to aid remedial legislation.
The National Guard Bureau published new regulations aimed at removing federal recognition and money from units that discriminate against Black enlistments or promotions. The AP reports that Army and Air National Guard guidelines bar discriminatory actions, signaling a broader push to erase racial barriers in state guards despite mixed support and political contention.
Youths staged a disruptive wheel motion scene on a Monday causing a power outage that blacked out about 500 homes in Anoth England. No injuries reported as authorities investigated the incident and the cause remains unclear.
A car bomb exploded near the U S Embassy in Saigon injuring and killing numerous people. Among the dead were two Americans, a girl secretary, and a U S Army officer, with over 150 hurt including many Vietnamese and non Americans. Debris, shattered windows, and a crater marked the site as flames and smoke rose high. An extremist Viet Cong act was blamed, with authorities flying several Americans and Vietnamese for treatment.
A fragmented report describes Wallace and rights leaders meeting amid disputes. The piece mentions attendees, a sale, and references to various locations and dates, with unclear details about outcomes or decisions.
A private funeral was held for Viola Liuzzo, 38, mother of five, killed after participating in the Selma to Montgomery voting rights march. About 73 mourners attended at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, with notable attendees including Lawrence Guhow, Martin Luther King Jr., James Farmer, Roy Wilkins, Walter Reuther, and James Hoffa. Liuzzo, wife of Anthony Liuzzo, was connected to the Teamsters through her husband.
A boy, age 12, was killed when a police car struck him near his home after a speeding incident. The accident occurred as officers pursued a suspect, with the vehicle strike believed to have happened within a short distance of the boy's residence. Police reported routine procedures and ongoing investigation.
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