Jets smash Viet Nam ammo complex in SE Asia strike
U S Air Force jets hit a North Vietnamese ammunition complex, claiming spectacular results with eight bunkers and five of six buildings destroyed. In Saigon, South Viet Nam’s Armed Forces Council dissolved itself ending 18 months of military rule, aiding Phan Huy Quat. A transport task force moved 3,500 troops from Okinawa to South Viet Nam as more Marines were reported possible. Three Americans wounded in separate operations near Da Nang and on a road de foliation spray mission.
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Forty Raids Without Loss Of Warplanes
The United States and South Viet Nam report no warplane losses in about 40 raids on North Viet Nam over two weeks. Pentagon records credit pilots’ skill, radar silencing, and target choice. The last U S plane lost was a Navy A4 Skyhawk on April 21. total losses reach 31 Air Force and Navy jets, with South Vietnamese losing three.
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South Viet Nam
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Legislators Outnumbered Doorkeepers And Pages Bill
Rhode Island State Rep Robert Breslin Jr filed a bill to cut lawmakers doorkeepers and pages from 78 to 13 and from 95 to 21 in the Senate chamber and House. The 126 lawmakers would save about 61800 in salaries annually if approved.
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Providence. RI
Robert Breslin Jr
Rhode Island
Senate
House
Breslin
Fire destroys home after mosquito spray ignition in Cairo
Fire Chief Bill Brooks said a pilot light on a gas heater ignited a flammable mosquito spray, causing a fire that leveled the Douglas Franklins' house. The family previously faced numerous inquiries about their residence but now has no house.
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Cairo
UPI
Douglas Franklins
Bill Brooks
One Killed In Collision In Racine County Crash
A three-vehicle crash in Racine County east of Rochester killed Richard F. Hassold, 42, of Brookfield. Hassold died in a Racine hospital from injuries after the panel truck, a milk tanker, and a car collided. The Wisconsin traffic toll reached 257 for 1965, well below last year’s 319 fatalities by this date.
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Richard F. Hassold
Milwaukee
Brookfield
Racine
Racine County
Rochester
Tornado Lashes Wisconsin North Of La Crosse
A tornado near Bryce Prairie north of La Crosse damaged a manufacturing building and homes, injuring one motorist. Thunderstorms and funnel clouds were seen across western Wisconsin and neighboring states with widespread warnings and power outages in the Holmen Bryce Prairie area. Four people were injured in Minnesota as multiple twisters struck the region.
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Highway Safety Plan Reaches Bipartisan Agreement
Madison AP report says lawmakers and Gov Warren P Knowles reach a bipartisan highway safety package. It includes suspending licenses for speeding 20 mph over limit, a 50 patrol increase, higher auto registration fees, driver improvement, and an advisory council on traffic safety. Attending officials include Assemblymen Elmer Nitschke Harold Clemens Robert Haase and Speaker Robert Huber and Frank Nikolay.
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Warren FP. Knowles
Executive Mansion
Advisory Council
Elmer Nitschke
Beever Dam
Harold Clemens
Oconomowoc
Robert Haase
Marinette
Assembly
Robert Huber
Wet Allis
Frank Nikolay
Lie Test Ban Passes Senate in Wisconsin
MADISON AP The state Senate approved a bill banning lie detector tests by private and public employers sending it to the Assembly. The vote was 20 to 32 after an hour of debate. Senator Fred Risser urged support citing civil liberties and reports of tests demanded in Milwaukee area. Senator Leland McParland opposed the measure for opposing reasons while Senator Robert Warren defended bans for hindering suspects and Senator Jerris Leonard warned it could hurt the honest seeking to prove innocence. SEOUL UPI South Korea may send 200 security troops to Vietnam to guard a Korean encampment near Saigon. A 200-man contingent is already in South Vietnam according to defense ministry sources.
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Fred Risser
Milwaukee
Risser
Robert Warren
Green Bay
Jerris Leonard
Seoul
South Korea
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Senate Moves To Pass Huge Arms Fund Bill
Senate advances a 790 million arms fund measure praised by President Johnson as a Viet Nam policy vote of confidence. House approval came 408 to 7 after brief debate. Johnson urged early passage and urged unity to support troops fighting in Viet Nam.
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Viet Nam
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Marine Killed and Marines Captured in Dominican Capital
In Santo Domingo a group of seven to eight U S Marines entered rebel held territory amid brisk fighting. One Marine was reported killed and two wounded with two captured, though U S officials could not confirm casualties. A rebel spokesman cited two captured Marines.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
U.S
Argentine Students Riot at Congress in Nationwide Protests
In Buenos Aires six thousand students led anti U S demonstrations erupting into an hour long riot outside the Argentine Congress. Police reported leftist and Communist participation with incendiaries and rocks. Violence extended to Venezuela Colombia Peru and Chile with damage to cars and stores including the Savoy Hotel and the vice president’s limousine.
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Argentina
U.S
Dominican Republic
Congress
Venezuela
Colombia
Peru
Chile
Carlos Perette
Senate
Savoy Hole
Savoy
Nicolas Rodriguez
Radio DJ Trapped in Summit County Jail Cell
NOSEY Akron Ohio UPI Disc jockey Steve Stone of WSLR toured the new Summit County Jail Wednesday and wandered into a cell. The automatic door locked behind him and he spent more than three hours inside while deputies hunted for the keys.
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Akron, Ohio
UPI
Steve Stone
WSLR
Summit County
OAS Votes to Create Inter American Military Force
The Organization of American States voted to establish an inter American military force in the Dominican Republic. The force would include U S Marines and paratroopers in Santo Domingo with other nations contributing units. The move aims to restore a climate of peace and allow democratic institutions to function amid turmoil.
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Washington
Organization of American States
Dominican Republic
U.S
Dominican
Santo Domingo
Hemisphere
OAS
Race Notes Termination of Oleo Plan
Congressman John A. Race announced the Department of Agriculture will end its emergency oleomargarine purchase program by July 1. Butter supplies are expected to cover federal distribution to needy families and charitable institutions. Fond du Lac Democrat opposed the price buying plan when it was announced last December.
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Washington
John A. Race
Department of Agriculture
Race
Fond du Lac
Acrobatic Satellites Into Orbit From Cape Kennedy
A Titan 3A rocket launched from Cape Kennedy carried two satellites into orbit as part of a record-breaking sequence of orbital maneuvers. The Air Force booster aimed for a low Earth orbit then planned three additional paths around the globe within seven hours. Brig. Gen. Joseph Blaymaier announced the precise speed required to reach orbit as the 70-pound third stage payload prepared for its next maneuver. The mission showcased capabilities for satellite interception reconnaissance and space station supply runs under the Titan 3 program.
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Cape Kennedy
API
Air Force
Earth
Joseph Bleymaier
Titan
VA Closings Backed by House Appropriations Unit
The House Appropriations Committee backed the President's plan to close veterans facilities and approved 105.6 million dollars for public building construction in 31 cities as part of a 14.086 billion dollar federal appropriations bill for the new fiscal year. The panel left room to reverse its stance on 11 veterans hospitals and related facilities, cutting funds to run them after June 30, with a House vote set for next week and a June 2 deadline for possible restoration.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
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