Tornado's Homeless Big Problem
The Kansas City area reports widespread ruin after a devastating tornado that cut a 15 mile path through Topeka. Officials estimate 2,000 to 4,000 homeless, with damage between 75 and 100 million dollars. Rescue teams from Salvation Army and Red Cross fed victims while federal aid coordinates underway.
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Salvation Army
Red Cross
Johnson
William Avery
Federal Office of Emergency Planning
Kansas City
Array Corps of Engineers
General Services Administration
Federal Aviation Agency
Bureau of Public Roads
Office of Emergency Planning
President
Wright
Merril Lyttle
Topeka
Kan
Trapped Gas Fight for Lives Heroic Rescue by 87 Volunteers
Capt. Walter Wesley of Galveston led a volunteer rescue force of 87 war veterans in a four day Kontum operation. Helicopters faced heavy anti air fire as they evacuated wounded along a rain forest ridge. The action followed a major four day clash where U S forces reported heavy enemy deaths and significant combat losses.
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Walter Wesley
Galveston
Tex
United States
Saigon
Kanturm
Red
South
Atters
Carleast
Peuter
Kontum
Brest
Neuyen Cap Kyj
Lawrence Markum
Somer- Iloday
Counrsel
Richard Cardwell
Hue
Pendleton
Ore
Pleiku
Pearson
101St
Iit
Wesley
Satellite Launched as Warfront Force Clears Jungle Path
An Air Force team launched a sentinel satellite from Vandenberg while a rescue force trudged through dense jungle in California. Maj. Dan Schroeder organized veterans at Phan Rang after battles where carpenter units called in bombing and napalm to fend off assaults. He urged volunteers to aid comrades awaiting transport home.
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Vandenberg
Air Force
California
Maj
Dan Schroeder
Sheridan
Wyo
Carpenter
Phan Rang
Schroeder
Tapes Tell of Giant Bomber Collision Final Instructions
Air Force officials released details of a midair crash involving the XB-70A and F104/TSB jets during a GE engine test mission. One capsule ejected. another cockpit occupant, Walker, did not survive. The primary objectives, including lower fly-bys, were completed before photos for GE were taken.
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Henene
Air Force
Joe Cotton
Puerto Rican Ban on Cuba Athletes Landing Ship
Washington said arrangements were made to use other vessels to land Puerto Rican and Cuban athletes after the Coast Guard halted their ship three miles off San Juan. The Cuban freighter Cerro Pelado was ordered to be seized if it entered Puerto Rican waters without permission. The Puerto Rican Olympic Committee offered transport from ship to shore and officials said the Coast Guard would facilitate movement. The move follows Olympic host duties and San Juan games rules.
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Washington
Long Beach Cafe Denied Bar Permit
Sacramento reports Long Beach wins round in fight to curb new beer bars. Maay’s at 1640 E. Pacific Coast Highway had its beer license rejected after protests by Long Beach officials and the Unified School District. Hearing officer William Green cited the site being near Whittier Elementary and Long Beach Navy College training facilities. City officials argued the license would threaten public welfare due to school proximity and a church nearby. An unrelated territory decision denied a permit for Blanche G. Dodge at 21410 S. Alameda St. Neighbors protested.
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Sacramento
Long Beach
Maay's
Pacific Coast
Long Beach Unified
William Green
Whittier Elementary
Long Beach Netty College
State
Alcoholic Beverage Control Department
Walnut Ave
Blanche G. Dodge
S. Alameda St
RFK Says U.S. Would Respect Viet Election Result
Sen. Robert F. Kennedy stated that if the South Vietnamese choose communism the United States would abide by their choice. He told Tanganyika African National Union officials the U.S. seeks an end to fighting and free elections in South Vietnam.
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Dar-Es-Salaam
Panza Nis
Robert F
Kennedy
United States
Tanganyika African National Union Party
New York Democrat
South Viet Nam
Hot-Air Balloonist Takes Off Again in Cross-Country Flight
In El Centro California Tracy Barnes lifted off in a hot air balloon to attempt a cross country flight. A spokesman said he crossed into Mexico about 20 minutes after takeoff near El Centro and hopes to re enter the United States later today as he travels over Arizona.
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EL Centro
Calif
Tracy Barnes
Barnes
United States
Arizona
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Eibeerton
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Iyi Chau
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Chay
Thich Tri Quang
Hye
Maine
Caangensae
Cross Wa
Walker
Miles
General Electric
Lear
Cross
Cuba
Long Beach Cafe
IRFK
U.S
Kings Pet Shop
Chae's
Bo Taogal
AKC
Luna 7
Bud Shanahan
Pullman Sofa
Pullman
Casal
Apd Fabrice
Bleep Choppe Std
Long Beach Blvd
Breeze-Lite
Bond's
Lakewood Blvd
Lakewood
Genter
Anaheim
Prasapely
Oragn
WiLtake
Agine Weeves
Niana
Dean
Guaran Gwaey Organ
Rodgers
Rialto
America
Mehesany
Nammond
Spatial
Manning
Big Red Plane Dept
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Music City
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