Explosion rocks ammo depot north of Saigon
An explosion at a U S Army ammunition dump 12 miles north of Saigon killed two American servicemen and wounded ten. The blast shattered nearby jungle, damaged Saigon windows, and sent troops rushing to Long Binh with a large hospital nearby. Eyewitness accounts from soldiers described the massive fireball and shockwave as the incident unfolded at the district’s evacuation facilities.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Associated Press
John Lensgel
Long Bnh
U.S
25Th Infantry
Pic
Louis R. LaCroix
Somerset
Mass
169Th Engineer
David Owens
Knoxville
Tenn
2Nd Field Force
Long Binh
Owens
Bien Hoa
Richard G. Martins
Eagle
Wis
Marguerite Casey
Philadelphia
De Gaulle urges new majority and foreign policy clarity
Paris AP: President Charles de Gaulle used a long news conference to urge French voters to grant him a new legislative majority, defend France's independence, and caution against pre Gaullist chaos. He criticized U S policy in Asia, proposed recognizing Communist China and its UN entry, and called for ending the North Vietnam bombing.
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Paris
Charles de Gaulle
Asia
Europe
de Gaulle
Viet Nam
United States
China
United Nations
Southeast Asia
France
George Hamilton To Take Physical Exam Ordered
New York AP reports actor George Hamilton 27 has been ordered by his local draft board to report for a physical examination in a week. Hamilton, a frequent date of Lynda Bird Johnson, has deferred service citing extreme hardship as his mother depends on him for support. The outcome of the physical will determine his eligibility status for induction, though passing the exam would not guarantee induction.
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New York
George Hamilton
Lynda Bird Johnson
Hamilton
Governors Order Probes Into Rising Food Prices
Texas Governor Connally and Massachusetts Governor Volpe launch immediate investigations into rising food prices as local housewives boycott groceries nationwide. Connally taps UT, Texas Tech, and Texas A&M presidents for a price study due by December 1, while Volpe allocates 25 000 dollars for a State Consumers Council study. Esther Peterson endorses the boycott guiding shoppers toward selective buying.
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New York
Texas
Massachuesetts
John A. Volpe
Massachusetts
State Consumers Council
John B. Connally
Beth Volpe
Connally
Esther Peterson
Johnson
New York City
Denver
University of Texas, Texas Technological College
Texas A&m
Volpe
Garnett Chamber sponsors Halloween art contest to curb window pranks
Garnett Chamber of Commerce members promote a poster contest for elementary students to replace window soaping with art. Over 100 posters from Longfellow, Irving, and Holy Angels schools were judged by local artists, awarding a $10 grand prize for the top poster and $3 per grade.
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Kenneth Made Garnett
Chamber of Commerce
C of C
Harold Barr
Irwin Figgs
Irving School
Garnett
Longfellow
Irving
Holy Angels
Terevor Castle
Longfellow School
Erie
Irving Aud Putorium
China Rejects Ban as Eyes Turn to Manila Test
AP report from Tokyo notes Red China rejects new nuclear ban efforts while claiming a nuclear warhead was exploded via missile delivery. The fourth Chinese test since 1964 occurred as Johnson and allied leaders urged Viet Nam peace, aiming to draw Asian attention from Manila.
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Tokyo
Red
China
Viet Nam
Hanoi
Johnson
Manila
Thaleland
Red China
Peking
New Chins
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Lop Nor
Singkiang
AEC
U.S
Robert S. McNamara
Formosa
Thailand
Okinawa
India
Soviet Union
Johnson Begins His State Visit To Thai Republic
President Johnson and Mrs. Johnson arrived in Bangkok for a ceremonial state visit. King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit greeted them as thousands of Thais, including schoolchildren, waved flags and cheered during a formal welcome ceremony.
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Johnson
Thai Republic
Bangkok
Thailand
Bhumibol Adulyadej
Mrs. Johnson
Bhumibol
Queen Sirikit
Texas
Oriskany Finds Port in Subic Bay Philippines
The 46,000 ton aircraft carrier Oriskany docked at Subic Bay Philippines to bid farewell to 43 fallen shipmates and begin a tremendous repair job after a white hot magnesium fire racked her in the Gulf of Thailand two days earlier.
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Subic Bay
Phillippines
Oriskany
Lke
Philippines
Gulf of Tankir
UNICEF Kids To Ring Bells In Trick Or Treat
Ottawa churches sponsor UNICEF collection from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today with about 300 children from 15 churches expected to participate. The drive supports the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund and is led by the Ottawa Ministerial Association and the Ottawa Christian Youth Council.
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Ottawa
Unicef
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
Ottawa Ministerial Association
Ottawa Christian Youth Council
County Forecast: Cool, mostly fair through Saturday
Variable high cloudiness and cool conditions with northerly winds 5 to 15 mph. Lows around the mid 30s, highs near 60s. Thursday high 62, today’s low 48. Year ago high 65, low 39. Record high 36 in 1927, record low 17 in 1925. Hourly temps end at 8 am.
Banking Services Listed by Peoples National Bank Adv Pa
A compact notice lists banking services offered by Peoples National Bank Adv Pa. It highlights account handling, loans, and related financial offerings in a concise promotional style.
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Peoples National Bank
Adv
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