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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1965
Page
9
Secretary McNamara warned of possible Viet Cong plans near Da Nang Air Base while noting increased southern Viet Cong forces. He cited rising infiltration from the north and declined to speculate on Red China or Soviet missiles, stressing that actions depend on events in South Vietnam.
A five foot high cement retaining wall along a mile long flood barrier buckled under sandbag pressure near Clinton Iowa, injuring 15 youths. Eleven released after hospital care, four kept for observation. Ages ranged 12 to 18. Meantime in Vietnam, McNamara announced intensified air and sea action and aid to South Vietnamese forces as reports of Soviet missiles near Hanoi emerged.
At Aqueduct track there are multiple race cards including FIRST and SECOND divisions with payouts listed for Woodhouse City Owl Solitude Trail and Camera Action. The weather and flood notes describe Illinois river defenses, sand bags, and a revised crest forecast for Quincy.
The race for two year olds maidens at 414 fur longs saw Elliott Bay ridden by R Ford win at 19 80 with 7 40 and 4 0 payoffs. Mr 40 To 118 with B Yeager aboard paid 4 60 and 3 20 Pine Quil 10 with L J Dorous seau paid 3 20. Time 5 il. Also ran Arroyo Night Trim Figure Wisconin Kancity Kid Serenhraz Odd Ovation. Scratched Hunting Bow.
VIET NAM war report notes Skyhawks with five US jets raided a truck convoy 120 miles north of the 17th Parallel. One plane downed and the pilot listed as missing. Ground forces faced a strong Viet Cong base near the Quang Tin foothills with six battalions nearby, suffering 35 dead and 73 wounded or missing in a retreat. Marines pushed to clear Viet Cong concentration as advisers warned the operation may be halted once dead and wounded are removed.
West German Vice Chancellor Erich Mende says Communist guards killed 126 people attempting to escape over the Berlin Wall, intensifying tensions surrounding the divided city.
In Wichita Kansas police investigated a downtown intersection traffic mishap when a second crash occurred nearby. A third driver slammed into a patrol car as a lieutenant directed the triple investigation.
Western diplomats warn UN arms debate could merge with Viet Nam and East West tensions after China tested a nuclear device. The commission may let small nations speak and pressure big powers, but acrimonious debate could delay Geneva negotiations. Albania or another Beijing ally might push to bring China into talks, though unlikely now.
The Liuzzo case features testimony from Gary Rowe a one time FBI informant and LeRoy Moton a Selma youth as Lowndes County Grand Jury nears its findings. Reports describe Rowe's past FBI role and involvement in the shooting aftermath while civil rights protests continue in Atlanta Bogalusa and Montgomery with marches sit ins and legal actions.
Results from Aqueduct reveal late outcomes across eighth and ninth races. Tim Hurri, Soda Stream, Charlemagne, and Merrymaking led with paid shows and exacta hints, while Cherith and Coma Li posted notable returns in seven furlongs.
A fragmented turf racing note for Wednesday April 27 lists multiple races with times and horses. Entries include Double Shot the Hully Gully 37 3p, Archie Did 52 2b, Carrot Courier S2 1b, and Jubilant Gal 47 3a among four and five furlong events. The text mentions Broad Jump 1 02 and Irish Talent 1 bene with other sprint times and horse names.
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