Reds Down Nine U S Aircraft in New York City collision
A Dec 16 1960 air collision over New York City left 134 people dead while one plane destroyed. Six American crewmen survived aboard the downed craft as Marines and other Allied forces fought in the aftermath. In Vietnam, Communist troops suffered heavy casualties as U S and South Vietnamese forces pressed operations near Saigon, with Brig. Gen. LeGlock declaring a smashing victory after a May offensive intended to influence Paris talks.
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New York City
U.S
Saigon Arca
North Vietnam
Une Paris
Jaco Glick
da Nang
LeGlock
Distraught Mother Confronts Police Over Daughter Return
Mrs. Pema took her daughter to the Santa Ana home of Shirley Breitenstein, a friend, and demanded the child's return causing police to intervene. She claimed weapons at the home and threatened self harm as officers spoke with her from police headquarters. Apartment manager Helen Gibbs described the mother as once quiet and devout, having previously traveled to Chicago to obtain the child.
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Lary Hutcheson
Rockefeller Kin Seeks Higher Post in West Virginia
West Virginians voted in a primary with a toss up between Rep Arch A Moore Jr and former Gov Cecil Underwood for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Four other Republicans sought the nomination while the Democrats had a five man slate for the state top post. John D B Rockefeller 1 20, son of the New York financier, sought to step up via secretary of state but faced opposition. The Republican candidate had no primary opposition and no presidential candidates entered.
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Bor
New War of Words At Paris Peace Talks
Thuy's opening statement triggers a battle of public claims as negotiators weigh how to dampen war flames. Harriman faces a choice between rebutting or avoiding a propaganda win while North Vietnamese demand an unconditional end to bombing. Both sides push for public cases before private talks.
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Dence
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Johnson Returns to Washington to Confer With Aides
President Johnson landed at Andrews Air Force Base and met with Defense Secretary Clark Clifford, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, General Earle Wheeler, and CIA Chief Richard Helms. He planned a White House luncheon with AFL CIO leaders, urged wage restraint, and continued Paris talks with negotiator W. Averell Harriman. Vasken I, Armenian spiritual leader, arrived in San Francisco for a California visit.
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Monber Afl-Cio Executive Council
W. Averell Harriman
Army admits high price for rifle contract and speed motive
The Army conceded it might save as much as 20 million by not choosing a cheaper Maine supplier, arguing rapid delivery to South Vietnam justified paying a premium for a GM built M16 rifle. Representative Kyros pressed that Mount Desert firm Maremount could have supplied 240,000 rifles for about 20 million less, while GM’s division lacked small arms manufacturing experience. Subcommittee chair Schorr said the burden of proof rests with the Defense Department.
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Peter Kyros
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Kyros
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Brooks
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Maremount
Armed Services
General Motors Division
Richard Schord
Dmo
House OKs Wheeler Extension to Extend Joint Chiefs Chair
Washington reports the House approved a one year extension for General Earle G. Wheeler as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff after a brief debate on military policy in South Vietnam and Europe. Rep. Paul Findley opposed swift approval citing Wheeler's views on policy. Senate action remains necessary.
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Europe
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Earle G. Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of State
Paul Tindley
Whia
Congress
Senate
Wheeler
Two Tankers Collide Off French Coast Fight Fire
A Greek tanker Evangelos and Panamanian World Merit collided in the English Channel near Ushant. The Greek vessel caught fire and listed. Fire was extinguished. Evangelos disabled while remaining crew stayed aboard. rest fled by lifeboats.
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France
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Evangelos
World Merit
Quessant
Negro Doctor Claims CPS Wouldnt Pay
Los Angeles physician Dr. William S. Hendricks said CPS Medi Cal owes him $18,000 and forced him to close his south central Los Angeles office. He planned to picket CPS offices and claimed white racism affected non payment. CPS spokesman denied racism, noting computerized operations and that most claims are settled.
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Los Angeles
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California Physicians Service
Medi-Cal
San Francisco
CPS
William S. Hendricks
Southcentral
Missing Californians Safe After Baja Plane Landing
Six Southern Californians miss ing since Saturday when a fuel leak forced their Piper Cherokee to land two miles from Punta San Carlos in Baja California. Pilot James Kennard walked 38 miles for help as Coast Guard and sheriff planes searched. Kennard and five passengers Arnold Senterfitt Herbert Boynton Hal Herill Gerald Ashman and Pat Williamson, all of San Diego, were later flown home.
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Punta San Carlos
Kennard
el Rosario
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Shanty City reshapes capital scene for Poor People campaign
In Washington a sea of unpainted shanties rises before the Lincoln Memorial as the Poor People’s Campaign forms its temporary home. Rev. Ralph David Abernathy drives the stake, promising a long stay until Congress acts on poverty and unemployment, while thousands march and sleep in church basements awaiting further action.
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Lincoln Memorial
Ralph David Abernathy
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