Ten Americans Killed in One Day of Truce Firefight
Saigon reports ten American deaths and 17 wounded from Communist attacks since the cease fire began at midnight. In 12 hours of the truce, 21 incidents occurred including a heavy firefight in Quang Ngai Province that killed six and wounded nine. Air and naval activity paused except for reconnaissance and some downed aircraft. Marine battalions remain inside the demilitarized zone as withdrawals proceed.
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Saigon
Vietnam
U.S
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
101St Airborne Division
Quang Ngai Province
Ben Hai
UW Green Bay student fatally shoots brother then dies
Brown County Coroner Timothy Blaney ruled the deaths a murder suicide after James Sippel 20 shot his 10 year old brother Scott, then killed himself. The father Carl Sippel found them and said the elder son had been in good humor earlier. James was a UW Green Bay student slated for Madison classes next fall.
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Brown County
Timothy Blaney
University of Wisconsin
Blaney
Carl Sippel
James Sippel
Scott
James
UW Green Bay Center
Madison
Nasser Shipping Threat Heightens Danger of War
Egyptian President Gamal Abdul Nasser vows to bar Israeli shipping from the Gulf of Aqaba raising risks of wider conflict. He says Israel’s access to the Red Sea will be blocked, provoking Israeli readiness to fight. Western powers urge restraint as U Thant plans Cairo talks to avert crisis.
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Gamal Abdel Nasser
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Moscow
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Filat
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Iran
Tian
Aqaba
U Thant
New York
Cairo
Thant
Relocated Winnebago County Tower Estimated at 365000
Aviation committee hears from Joseph Abernathy of the State Aeronautics Commission on the planned relocation of the Winnebago County Airport control tower at a project cost of 365000 with federal and state shares. FAA prioritizes federal aid. site not yet chosen. runway can’t be commissioned until tower moves.
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Aviation Committee
Joseph Abernathy
State Aeronautics Commission
Abernathy
Federal Aviation Agency
Newera Orn Baphives
FAA
Kimberly Clerk
Wittman
Old 26
Wisconsin Weekend Truck Ban Starts Next Saturday
Wisconsin will begin a summer weekend ban on trucks over 8000 pounds on major southeast highways from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The 1 to 10 pm Saturday and 9 am to 10 pm Sunday restriction excludes buses wreckers utility repair trucks and perishables. The PSC issued the ban, now in effect since 1937 with WWII gaps.
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UPI
Wisconsin
State Motor Vehicle Department
State Public Service Commission
PSC
Steiger's Go Power Charms Oshkosh GOP Rally
Oshkosh convention spotlights Bill Steiger's pragmatic stance and rising Capitol presence. He advocates local control over education funds, blocks federal mandates, and resists broad nuclear aid in Vietnam. He rejects tin cup federalism and urges forward looking policy, drawing praise from supporters.
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EAU Claire
Bill Steiger
Steiger
Congress
Vietnam
Defense Publishes Long Casualty List
The Defense Department issued the longest single casualty list of the Vietnam war naming 139 U S servicemen killed in action. The list includes 87 Army men 48 Marines and 4 Navy personnel, topping the prior 111 name record from March 27.
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Washington
UPI
Defense Department
U.S
Army
Navy
World shattering Brussels store fire claims 21 dead
Arson suspected as Brussels Innovation department store fire leaves about 200 missing and 21 confirmed dead with 100 injured. Police tally rising from debris, only 13 identified, including a Spanish woman. Fire engulfed the five story building within 10 to 15 minutes as investigations and witness appeals continue.
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Brussels
Fire Brigade
Niteroi
Brazil
Innovation Department
Belgium
AR Wipephatt
Knowles narrowly escapes mob at Stevens Point hotel
Gov Warren Knowles was hustled out a back door of the Hotel Whiting as about 2,500 demonstrators gathered to protest a nationwide 21 drinking age. Police called in National Guard help while the crowd burned the governor in effigy and demanded beer. Sheriff Check blamed student organizers and nearby beer bars for fueling the mob and warned the situation worsened after beer consumption. Page 16 Col 1.
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Stevens Point
Wis
UPD
Warren Knowles
Knowles
U.S. Highways 10
National Guard
Ray Kulas
Nick Check
Stevens Point Area
Ford Seeks Cougar Owners To Return Cars For Headlamp Fix
Ford Motor Co. asked about 85,000 Mercury Cougar buyers to bring in their vehicles for a defect correction. The issue involves concealed headlamp doors that may close while headlights are on, potentially turning the lights off.
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Detroit
UPI
Ford Motor Co
Ford
Strike Threats In Hong Kong Amid Anti British Riots
After 11 days of unrest in Hong Kong Communist led unions escalated pressure on the colonial administration. Strikes idled more than 40 double decker buses and dockyard workers walked out while unions planned further walkouts. Police and British troops kept order as Beijing closed the Shanghai mission and expelled a British official from the port city.
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Seamen’s and Textile Workers
Nepal
Peking
Red China
Shanghai
Peter Hewitt
Britain
London
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Damascus
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Oshkosh
Walworth County
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Voix du Peuple
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