Presbyterian Church Urges De-Escalation in Vietnam
The United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. with 3.3 million members called for de-escalation of the Vietnam War and urged cessation of bombing as a step toward negotiation. The General Assembly also approved the Rev. Dr. Robert McAfee Brown led declaration, set a June 11 day of prayer for peace, and adopted a Rev 1967 Confession stressing work for peace even at risk to national security.
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Ore
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Vietnam
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Deaths of 10 US Soldiers Mark Buddha's Birthday
Saigon reports a 24 hour Buddha's birthday truce with ten American deaths and seventeen wounded from Communist attacks since the ceasefire began. Despite the halt, aerial losses included 21 reported incidents and several downed planes, while ground operations paused and New Zealand troops reported their first combat move without casualties.
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Vietnam
U.S
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Quang Ngai Province
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Television Log Selections From Evening Schedule
A dense TV listing details Wednesday night programming across networks with numerous shows, specials, news blocks, game shows and films. It lists Snap Judgment, Beverly Hillbillies, Jeopardy, Love of Life, Dark Shadows, The Edge of Night, The Twilight Zone era titles, and movie airings, with entry times and channel annotations.
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General Hospital
Beverly Hillbillies
Hollywood
Andy Griffith
Pat Boone
Dick van Dyk
Donna Reed
Guiding Light
Betty Hayes
News
Dark Shadows
Mike Douglas
Superman
Merv Griffin
Weather
Batman
Virginian
Monroes
Beverly Hillbill
Johnny Cayson
Joey Bishop
M Squad
Las Vegas
Faith For Our Times
Graduation Set For Wednesday at Williamsburg High
Jack Hobbs former principal will be guest speaker at Williamsburg High School commencement at 8 p m in the school auditorium. Graduating seniors include Sandra Adams Betty Bailey Doug Bethell Cathy Bischoff Duane Campbell Gene Casady Terry Collins Connie Davis John Davis Curt Figgins Betty Flora Glenda Greenfield Ron Gutsch Jake Heck Jim Hosman Terry Horne Kathy Hoyt Bob McClure Thelma Owen Rod Mulcahey Joyce Peed Bud Ransom Janis Boecker Gene Hirt Lois Stinson Williamsburg Grade School commencement also at 8 p m Rev James McCrossen pastor First Baptist Ottawa will deliver the address.
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Williamsburg High School
Sandra Adams
Betty Bailey
Doug Bethell
Cathy Bischoff
Duane Campbell
Gene Casady
Terry Collins
Connie Davis
John Davis
Curt Figgins
Betty Flora
Glenda Greenfield
Ron Gutsch
Jake Heck
Jim Hosman
Terry Horne
Kathy Hoyt
Bob McClure
Thelma Owen
Rod Mulcahey
Joyce Peed
Bud Ranesom
Janis Boecker
Gene Hirt
Lois Stinson
Williamsburg
James McCrossen
First Baptist Church
Ottawa
Five Middies Suspended for Pot Allegations at Navy Academy
Annapolis Md AP five midshipmen allegedly experimented with marijuana and three under investigation. Two of the five were dismissed for unsatisfactory conduct not related to marijuana. The remaining three, two juniors and a sophomore who admitted using the drug, were restricted to academy grounds but attended classes. No disciplinary action will be taken until a full Naval Investigative Service report is received.
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Secretary of Defense
Naval Investigative Service
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Cleric Predicts Return to Ankle Length Dresses
In an interview Dean Ian Hugh White Thomson of Canterbury Cathedral warned that youths will tire of miniskirts and Beatle hair, predicting a shift to ankle-length dresses as a sign of a restless generation seeking attention. In Los Angeles burglars crocked a door to Pelta Fur Co. and stole 20 fur coats worth 40000 dollars on a day reaching 84 degrees.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Ian Hugh White
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Canterbury Cathedral
Los Angeles
Pelta Fur Co
Emory Slop-In Rally Attracts Storm of Fun
Emory University in Atlanta plans a May 28 slop-in sponsored by The Phoenix faculty and students. A parade of stressed students proceeds into a mudpie duel between Dean John C Stephens Jr and Helen Jenkins director of food services as finals approach.
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Atlanta, Ga
Emory University
the Phoenix
John C. Stephens Jr
Helen Jenkins
Food Services
Giacometti Statue Stolen From Expo 67 Display
A six inch Giacometti sculpture titled Petit Bonhomme, valued at $3,000 and insured, was stolen from Expo 67 in Montreal. The piece was the Parc’s most valuable statue on show according to an Expo official.
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Montreal
Paris
Alberto Giacometti
Hong Kong Unions Strike Cutting Public Transit
After 11 days of anti-British rioting Hong Kong Communist led unions staged a transit strike idling over 400 double decker buses and crippling service on Hong Kong Island. Dockyard workers joined sitdowns while leaders from seamen and textile unions planned action.
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Hong Kong
Doubledecker
Seamen’s and Textile Workers
Four Mile Lion
Hoffa Makes Political Debut In Michigan House Election
James P. Hoffa, 26, son of James R. Hoffa, enters a special Michigan House race in Detroit to break a 54 54 tie. He faces Republican Anthony Licata in a heavily Democratic district. Hoffa moved April 1, missing registration for the primary and special election after Rep. Kowalski’s death.
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James P. Hoffa
Michigan
Hoffa
Teamster’s Union
James R. Hoffa
Anthony C. Licata
Joseph Kowalski
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