US Balk on Site Irks Reds
Moscow dispatch quoted Hanoi officials calling Washingtons rejection of Warsaw as the preliminary peace talks site legally untenable. The White House said efforts continue to find a mutually agreed site while Washington opposed Hastel proposed talks in Warsaw and Phnom Penh. Warsaw was noted for decades as a communications hub and embassy presence.
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Moscow
Tass
Hanoi
Washington
Warsaw
United
White House
George Christian
Johnson
United States
Democratic Republic of Vietnam
Phnom Penh
U.S
America
People's Republic of China
Saipan Hit By Typhoon Winds Peak At 175 MPH
Typhoon ripped Saipan with 145 mph sustained winds and gusts to 175 mph for about 12 hours late Thursday into today. The storm knocked out power, cut radio, hospital and government facilities to emergency generators. Red Cross reported 75 mph winds across Rota and Tinian, with flooding affecting Guam 120 miles away.
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Markinas
Tinian
Saipan
SS. Marines
Howe
Red Cross
Rota
Tihien
Guam
Holy City Rites Draw Thousands for Easter and Passover
Thousands of Christian and Jewish pilgrims fill Jerusalem for Easter and Passover. Christians join the Way of the Cross and Resurrection celebrations while Jews honor the Wailing Wall as a Passover week begins. Israeli security guards monitor crowds amid major holiday turnout and international visitors.
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Jerusalem
Calvary
Egypt
Israel
Haly
Fierce Fighting Breaks Lull in Vietnam War Action
Heavy fighting ends a week long lull in Operation Complete Victory as 25th Division troops engage near Saigon. Two Americans and eight enemy combatants are reported dead in a bunker clash, with Viet Namese Army regulars predominating among the dead. Four company commander J Richard J Prairie of Kan teakee awarded on the spot. Five American aircraft losses also announced including a Marine Skyhawk and an Army helicopter.
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Richard J. Prairie
Kanakakee
Laj
Prairie
25Th Division
J. Richard J. Prairie
Kanteakee
Wie
Saigon
U.S
U5. Command
South Vietnam
Guard Call Weakens State as Units to Enter Vietnam Service
Lt Gen Glenn C Ames says the Long Beach 0th Aviation Company of 135 men will enter federal service May 13 and proceed to Schofield Barracks Hawaii under Maj Raymond Evans. Other units from Burbank and McGuire are slated for Ft Lewis and Travis Air Force Base, with a third group to follow.
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Burbank
Vietnam
Glenn C. Ames
National Guard
Long Beach
Spring St
Lo Schofield Barracks
Hawaii
Raymond Evans
18Th Armored Cavalry Regiment
Ft. Lewis
Wash
82Nd
Air Force Squadron
McGuire Air Force Base
Travis Air Free Base
Gorval Ames
Armored Cavalry
Wieder
U.S
Tonce
King Mystery Car Wanted by FBI Across States
A chaotic FBI pursuit linked a Miami pickup order and an Atlanta impoundment of a white Mustang tied to a King case. Florida and Alabama plates, tourist stickers, and a Birmingham address are noted as investigators pursue leads while officials decline comment. A separate Tokyo ceremony marks Japan’s Kasumigaseki building completion.
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Charles Bell
Miami
FBI
Florida
Atlanta
Georgia State Capitol
King
John Hanlon
VBI
Memphis
Washington
Adty
Ramsey Clark
Clark
Yooming House
John Willard
Poice
Galt
Alabama
Birmingham
Eric S. Galt
Highland Ave
Mustang
Touriata
Wourist
Mexico
the Powell
Lanes City Methodist Church
Alanta
Powell
Woman Marine Guilty Refused to Wear Uniform
A Marine Corps court martial found Miss Burns guilty after she refused to wear a uniform and disobey orders. The defendant faced 30 days confinement, loss of two thirds of a month’s pay, and reduction to private, while witnesses including her commander testified to her devout beliefs and above average performance. The case, tied to protest against the Vietnam War, drew testimony from family and clergy and highlighted her stance on obedience and conscience.
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Charles L. Arnod
Cpl. Burns
Marine Corps
Yomee
Capt. Jounes
Jones
Miss Burns
Burns
Fraternity Loses Local Charter Amid Sit-In
Colgate University revoked the Phi Delta Theta local charter at 2 am after a two day sit in in the administration building. A Negro spokesman for about 300 protesters said demands include physical removal of brothers from the Phi Delta house and continued protests over discrimination in fraternity membership.
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Hamilton, WY
Colpale University
Phi Delta ‘Shela
Phi Delta House
Colgate
Vincent M. Barnett
Colpate
Why Not Eclipse TV Buzz Reaches South Junior High
Fort Rodge pupils discuss the night lunar eclipse as teacher Gwendolyn Lepley at South Junior High urges students to watch. A student asks what channel will air the event, signaling curiosity about television coverage.
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Fort Rodge
Gwendolyn Lepley
South Junior High School
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