Aqaba Blockade Broken and Suez Reached by Israel
Israel reported breaking the Aqaba blockade and reaching the Suez area as rapid advances captured Latrun and other Egyptian positions. The maneuvers included seizing Sharm El Sheikh, pushing toward El Arish, and advancing into Jordanian territory while Jordanian forces held in Jerusalem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aqaba
Suez
Israel
Sinai
Egypt
Yemen
Rabin
el Arish
Sharm el Sheikh
Gulf of Aqaba
Suez Canal
Jerusalem
Sinai Peninsula
Sinai Desert
Moshe Dayan
Dayan
Jordan
Nablus
Johnson and Congress Review Middle East War Situation
President Johnson met with congressional leaders to review the Mideast war as Jordan signaled willingness to negotiate a cease fire aligned with a UN resolution. U.S. diplomats pursued quick acceptance of the UN proposal by Arab Belligerents and a settlement with Israel. Mansfield said future steps hinge on responses to the cease fire call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson
Jordan
United Nations
U.S
Amman
Robert H. Fleming
White House
Middle East
Capitol
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Kirschke Witnesses Chronicle Last Night's Deaths
Five witnesses testify at a Los Angeles court hearing as details emerge about the Kirschke and Crankham killings. Neighbors report seeing the couple at 485 Riva Alta Canal and near the Long Beach Yacht Club area from Friday evening into Saturday morning. Attorney General leads probe after Downey DA’s office arrest of Kirschke earlier, with grand jury to hear formal charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
G. E. McIntire
Ball of Justice
Los Angeles
Lynne Frantz
Kirschke
Riva Alia Canal
Kirschef
Downey
Assh. Atty
Albert Warris
Israelis Take Over Divided Holy City
Israelis reclaim the old section of Jerusalem after 20 years of division as troops pound Jordanian positions outside the old city. Gen Shlomo Goren blows the shofar at Mandelbaum Gate signaling a renewed Jewish access to the wailing wall and entrance to the ancient precinct. Crowds surge toward prayer as the city erupts in celebration and hope for reunification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Mount of Olives
Mandelbaum
Paul VI
Mideast
Egypt
Sharm el Sheikh
Dis
U.A.R
Christendom
Old City
Shlomo Goren
City of David
Israel
Holy City
Soloman
Parking Meter Master Key Stolen in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County investigators seek a thief who stole 10 keys that unlock every parking meter in the county. Floyd W. Gary, 29, a county parking meter collector, said his truck was stolen after he briefly left it at an intersection Tuesday. The unlocked panel rack also contained $400 in change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Patice
Cos Angeles County
Floyd W. Gary
Sheriff's Deputies
US Cruiser Rips Reds Gun-Running Sampans in Vietnam
US forces reported a May tally of 2,752 Communist troops killed across North and South Vietnam. The cruiser Boston blasted gun-running sampans on the Ben Hai River, destroying or damaging 25 vessels. Air strikes hit rail facilities in North Vietnam, while a Navy Crusader pilot survived a crash after enemy jets protected by a helicopter. In Ben Hai, guerrillas killed an American civilian and three soldiers, then spread propaganda to villagers. North of Saigon, the US 11th Infantry swept War Zone D corridor, uncovering nine base camps in Operation Whyte Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
UPS
North
South Vietnam
U.S
7Th Fleet
Boston
Ben Hai River
Luesday
Demilitarized Zone
China
Dow
Thomas R. Hall Je
Smithfield
England
Hamtel
Ben Hai
Office of Civil Operation
Isk
Won Triangle
U N Security Council Pushes for Cease Fire in Middle East
The U N Security Council adopted a unanimous cease fire resolution urging immediate cessation of all military activity. Jordan accepted the cease fire. Thant said Jordan ordered armed forces to stop firing except in self defense and relayed word to Israel. Israel gave conditional acceptance and Cairo Radio signaled Arab states would continue fighting. The council sought confirmation of positions from belligerents as they negotiated terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Sinai Peninsula
Syria
Israel
Soviet Union
Security Council
Nikolai T. Fedorenko
Fayptian
Moscow
Washington
Johnson
Middle East
Viri
London
George Brown
U.N
Mideast
Greenwich
U Thant
Thant
Tsrael
Cairo Radio
Fedorenko
Pasilionas
U.S
Arthur J. Goldberg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Latrun
Iscael
Sea of Galilee
Baghdad
Iraq
Tsrash-U.a.r
Suezee
Aisrael
Ramallah
Tubas
Sharm el-Sheikh
Lbj
U.N. Oks
Russia
Okd
Mohammed Awad el-Keney
Abba Eban
Assembly
Beilenson
John Schmitz
R-Tustin
Reilenson
California
Reagan
Sen
H. T. Richardson
Arcadia
John L. Harmer
Glendale
Church Treader
Philippe Maury
Department of Information
World Council of Churches
Lyon
France
Printemps
Coats
Shetlands
White
Navy
Bond's
Lakswood Blvd
Lakewoon
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!