Fortieth Anniversary of Lindbergh Flight Across Atlantic
New York AP recalls Charles Lindbergh's 1927 solo nonstop crossing from Roosevelt Field to Le Bourget Paris. The piece notes the anniversary, preparatory events, and commemorative plans including a replica Spirit of St. Louis flight and marker dedication. It details Lindbergh’s life, family, Pan American role, and Roosevelt Field history.
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Long Island
Roosevelt Field
Lindbergh
Atlantic
Lind
Bergh
le Bourget Air Field
Paris
Mineola
N.Y
John Rieger
Los Gatos
Calif
Francis Xavier Sommer
Barbourville
Spirit of
Darien
Conn
Anne Spencer Morrow
Charles A. Lindbergh Jr
Pan American World Airways
Raymond Orteig
New York
St Louis
San Diego
Ryan Airlines
Charles A. Lindbergh
St. Louis
Senate stalls on highway safety bill amid clashes
In Madison the Senate halted without a decision on Governor Knowles highway safety bill after a night of heated speeches. Republicans pushed a compromise to add 50 troopers, winning 17 to 13 on a preliminary vote, while Democrats warned against rushing a verdict before the Eau Claire convention.
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Madison
Senate
Warren P Knowles
Joras Leonard
Bayside
Milwaukee
Knowles
Leonard
Eau Claire
Marines push into demilitarized zone in Vietnam drive
US Marines and South Vietnamese troops, leading a drive into the southern half of the demilitarized zone, clash with enemy forces in a new phase of the Vietnam War. In other near actions, U S planes strike Hanoi area, down three MIGs, and a large number of Allied casualties are reported.
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Saigon
North Vietnam
U.S
Hanoi
van Dien
Radio
Dodd Case Delayed Three Weeks Amid Senate Action
Washington AP report says Senate leaders agreed to a three week delay in debating a resolution to censure Sen. Thomas J. Dodd for alleged financial misconduct. Majority Leader Mansfield said the ethics committee proposal will reach the floor on June 13 as Dodd seeks more time to prepare his defense.
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Washington
Senate
Thomas J. Dodd
Dconn
Majority
Mike Mansfield
Ethics Committee
Dodd
Mansfield
Sen
Abraham A Ribicoff
D-Conn
Elusive Bandit Strikes Again
Pittsburgh authorities and FBI track the Commuter bandit famed for 16 bank robberies totaling 171593 dollars over decades. His latest haul, 19700, followed a familiar noon to 3:30 pm pattern. He blends as a customer, dons casual attire, hands a note, and escapes in an older stolen car. Reports say 6 to 6 feet 2, 200 to 240 pounds, blue eyes, sandy receding hair, and a .45 caliber weapon. The case remains unsolved with theories of one man or multiple suspects.
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Pittsburgh
FBI
United States
An Tre
No Mercy London Witness Spotted Outside Hospital
UPI reports the Daily Sketch claimed Lae Lallowarshen was seen near a hospital. Sisters of Mercy pledge full prosecution under the law.
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London
Free Press Fair Trial Topic in AP Meeting
Sheboygan AP meeting will explore rights of public access to court proceedings versus defendants’ rights. Atty Gen Bronson La Follette, Clayton Kirkpatrick of the Chicago Tribune, and Henry Youmans of the Waukesha Freeman will discuss legal and journalistic views at the banquet session of the Wisconsin Associated Press Association.
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AP Group
Growing Support for Vietnam Action and LBJ Remarks
President Johnson signaled rising support for keeping U.S. forces in Vietnam until an honorable settlement is reached. He defended Great Society progress, denied claims of a $5 billion war budget boost, and spoke of Luci Nugent's pregnancy. He noted House voting losses on rent supplements but highlighted three program gains.
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Washington
Johnson
Vietnam
U.S
Luci
Pat
Senate
North Vietnam
House
United States
United Nations
Eisenhower Checks Out Of Hospital After Illness
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower left Walter Reed Army Hospital reporting he felt fine and capable of a worldwide trip if doctors approve. He discussed Vietnam with General Westmoreland, cited improving military prospects yet needing more reserves, and urged winning the war despite disagreements on policy. He said antiwar protesters are a minority and noted one unfinished test due to intestinal upset while praising his health rating.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Vietnam
Johnson
Eisenhower
William C. Westmoreland
Westmoreland
JFK Proof Doubts Two Gunmen In Assassination Film
Itek Corporation and UPIN study of Orville Nix 8 mm footage finds illusion of a second gunman in the Dallas 1963 killing. Shadows of tree branches mistaken for a rifleman. no shooter on vehicle roof.
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Dallas
Lexington
Mass
UPI
Kermedy
Itek Corporation
Warren Commission
Lee Harvey Oswald
Itek
Orville Nix
Dealey Plaza
Texas School Depository
Oswald
Elm Street
Kennedy
Nix
Federal General Services Administration
Knoll
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Free Press
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JFK
Warren
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