Indians Claim Heavy Toll Taken From Pakistani Units
The Indian Defense Ministry spokesman said Indian troops killed wounded or captured at least 300 Pakistani soldiers and destroyed about nine tanks during the fighting in the Rann of Kutch starting April 9. Indian losses were 65. Pakistan reported no casualties. The clash around Biar Bet has paused, with India maintaining vigilance.
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New Delhi
Rann of Kutch
India
Pakistan
Defense
Biar-Bet
Bhuj
Diplo
Khavda
U.S
Chester Bowles
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
John Freeman
Jha
Mohammed Ayub Khan
Tle
Dacca
Ayub
Pakistan Foreign Office
Kutch
Biare Bet
Chhad
Arabian Sea
Experimental Plane Crashes Kills Pilot
Edwards Air Force Base Calif AP The X V 5 A experimental plane from Ryan Aeronautical Co crashed during its first public test killing chief engineer test pilot W L Everett 42. The craft had hovered and flown at jet speeds before failing during transition to fan powered flight at about 800 feet high and 170 mph Witnesses saw Everett eject but his parachute failed to open.
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Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
U.S
W.L. (Lou) Everett
Ryan Aeronautical Co
Everett
Viet Nam press policy denial from U.S. officials
U S military and embassy spokesmen in Viet Nam rejected claims of a new press policy that could expel reporters. Col Ben Legare said two Da Nang officers overstepped by proposing a code of behavior, while Lt Col Warren Mahr and Capt Bruce Driscoll regretted the incident. Barry Zorthian stated the embassy never planned to seek expulsions.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
Viet Nam
Ben Legare
da Nang
Warren Mahr
Bruce Driscoll
Barry Zorthian
Supreme Court voids Virginia poll tax certificate rule
The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that Virginia’s certificate of residence for federal elections violates the 24th Amendment. Chief Justice Warren said the decision marks the first under the amendment barring poll taxes in federal voting. Virginia’s 1963 emergency act required six months prior filing.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Virginia
U.S
Richmond
District Court
Congress
Earl Warren
Warren
Avery Fears No Victory Over Tax Shift
Gov. William H. Avery warned at a Kansas PTA convention that halting school property tax increases would be hollow if the savings are redirected to other uses. He lauded the school foundation law but urged stable funding for state government and education without shifting taxes to non educational units.
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Topeka
William H. Avery
Avery
Kansas Congress of Parents and Teacherers
School Foundation
Widow Fannye Milgram Dies in Kansas City
Mrs. Fannye Milgram widow of Nat Milgram founder of a Kansas City food store chain died Monday at Menorah Medical Center after a year of illness. The Milgram name was linked to a regional grocery business.
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Kansas City
Fannye. Mieramy
Nat Milgram
Menorah Medical Center
Officials Day Set at Osawatomie State Hospital
County Officials Day at Osawatomie State Hospital is scheduled for Friday in May. Invitations have been sent to county officials, family service groups, field representatives, mental health associations, and clinics across 22 counties served by the 900 bed facility. A panel moderated by Bob Jackson will discuss Mental Health Resources and Needs with diverse professionals and two patients. The morning will cover New Resources at the Hospital including Out Patient Clinic and closed circuit TV followed by a tour of the four treatment units in the afternoon.
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Osawatomie State Hospital
Bob Jackson
Shirley Coe
Ottawa
Robert Nichols
Paola
Rock throwing erupts after white youth strike Black man
In Parkesburg Pennsylvania a white youth struck a Black person leading to a rock throwing display by Black residents. A 16 year old Black victim died from a stomach injury described as a sudden accident amid the unrest. Two white youths were detained as a juvenile court case proceeds.
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Parkesburg, Pa
Pennsylvania
Funds For Truman Birthday Drive For Students
Independence Missouri AP A drive seeks one million dollars for the Harry S Truman Library Institute to fund grants for students studying the presidency. Directors approved the plan last week while Truman was away. Treasurer Tom L Evans said over 70000 letters were mailed to all states and several foreign countries soliciting gifts to support educational opportunities for youths regardless of finances.
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Independence
Harry S. Truman
Tom L. Evans
Evans
Truman
Dominican Navy Moves Against Bosch Return Threat
Dominican forces opened fire from ships along the Santo Domingo waterfront as they joined Brig. Gen. Elias Wessin’s troops in opposing the return of ex President Juan Bosch. The bombardment lasted under ten minutes and casualties were reported as at least 25 killed and about 80 wounded. U.S. citizens were evacuated from Haina aboard Navy ships, with battle readiness maintained as Washington warned of possible further evacuations. The conflict saw air raids cease and Japanese-style weathered news reports, while U.S. Marines and Carrier Boxer stood offshore ready to assist nationals.
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Santo Domingo
Juan Bosch
Radio
U.S
Haina
Saneto Domingo
U.S. Navy
Bulldozer Cuts Hot Line Between Washington and Moscow
Copenhagen AP reports a bulldozer severed the direct line between Washington and Moscow for 16 minutes. An emergency line via Tangier was set up to restore communications.
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Copenhagen
Washington
Moscow
Tangier
Computer In Every Home Prediction by Goodyear VP
Albert J. Gracia, Goodyear research VP, told Ohio high school science students that electronic computers will be common in virtually every middle class home by 2000. He foresaw home control centers handling budgets menus taxes reminders and even helping children with homework.
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Columbus
Ohio
Albert J. Gracia
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Gracia
Teens reel in 40 pound catfish in floodwater in St Paul
Three Minnesota youths waded hip high through floodwaters in downtown St Paul to haul a 40 pound catfish, 44 inches long and 26 inches around, from three feet of water near the airport. Tom Dahir 15 and Jim Weber and Danny Josephs 19 handled the catch after hooking what they thought was a log.
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Paul Minn
Minnesota
St. Paul
Tom Dahir
Jim Weber
Danny Jossephs
Dahir
Marines Clash With Viet Cong Near Da Nang
U S Marine ground troops fought the Viet Cong for a seventh day around Da Nang. About 350 Marines from the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 3rd Regiment patrolled in extreme heat from Hill 327 near the Da Nang air base. Cpl. Robert L. Crawford, 23, of Springfield Missouri, was wounded in the helmet by a sniper at 500 yards. the bullet damaged the helmet but did not penetrate the skull. Three other Marines were wounded by mines or in other incidents. none were seriously hurt.
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AN Suk
South Viet Nam
U.S
da Nang
Ofi
Hill 327
Viet Nam
Robert L. Crawford
Springfield
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Frank Armstead
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