Firestorms claim two movie pioneers in California blaze
A spate of Southern California fires has devastated vast areas. Two elderly women died during evacuation and an Arizona firefighter perished. At least 80 homes were destroyed across five counties as 170000 acres burned since Sunday. Containment efforts were underway for major blazes near Julian, Ramona Poway, Malibu, and Riverside with warning of possible wind shifts. California officials projected multi million in damages and declared danger to populated zones largely over by Wednesday.
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Poway
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Riverside County
Aliensrounded in LB raids target small plants
Immigrant enforcement teams in Southern California conducted a broad Wednesday operation. In Los Angeles district raids, 2 680 aliens were arrested districtwide, with major targets including the Triumph Metals plant and Hunter Wood Works in Carson-Dominguez. A large bus carried 88 detainees from Gardena to the Mer-Lax firm in Manhattan Beach before returning to Los Angeles.
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Triumph Mets
Central Avenue
Met- Lox Ceramics
Manhattan Beach
Immigration Service
Hunter Woodworks Company
Manhattan Beachy
Los Angeles
Gardena
Beach City
Hunter Wood
Top Shift in Viet Nam Policy Debated in Senate
Senator Young cites U S officials discussing inviting Westmoreland to address a joint session on Vietnam policy. He notes Gen Abrams may be next commanding general in South Vietnam, with over 350000 U S troops serving there and in Thailand, but only about 60000 have been in real combat recently.
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Stephen M. Young
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Vicia
Young
Wesmurelind
Ouness
Vietnam
Massion
Westmoreland
Abrams
South Vietnam
Thailand
Car Collision Kills Seven Injures Five
A car load of youths sideswiped two vehicles and struck a station wagon on U.S. 90 near the Mississippi Louisiana line killing seven people and injuring several others. The dead include four from New Orleans and three from Bay St. Louis. Three children were seriously hurt. Names: Harold W. Nienaber Irene Nienaber Archie Thomas Mrs Burton Wilbert Williams Ralph Williams Cynthia Thomas Carol Thomas Theresa Thomas Michael Trejal Larry Christmas.
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Miss
UPI
U.S. 90
Mississippi Louisiana Line
New Orleans
Harold W. Nienaber
Irene
Archie Thomas
Waveland
Richard €. Burton
Pearlington
Wilbert Williams
Ralph E. Williams
Bay
St. Los
Memabers
Cynthia
Carol
Theresa
Michael Trejal
Larry Christmas
Peaclington
Soviet Satellite Returns After Docking Test Mission
Moscow SPI reports the second of five Russian satellites that docked in orbit, marking a prelude to a space station of Cosmos series. Unmanned missions Cosmos 18H and Cosmos 136 are noted as completed or in preparation, with U S and Soviet officials discussing shuttle ships to place payloads in orbit. Admiral Divs and retired Rear Admiral Ivan de Uob are cited in the era’s defense and navy career notes.
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SPI
Earth
Statio Cosmos
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Sat Cosmos Tesceaumed Conuinai
Halse
Washington
Ivan de Uob
Ute
Preparations Lay Delay Moon Rocket Test Flight
Cape Kennedy officials said the unmanned Saturn 5 moon rocket used for the Surveyor 6 mission will miss its Nov 7 target due to longer launch preparations. Space Agency spokesmen reported no major technical problems but top level talks postponed the date, extending the countdown for the Surveyor 6 lunar landing craft.
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Sur- Veve
Space Agency
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Samuel Phillips
Armed Blow at Katanga Reported
Report from Kinshasa describes an armed attack at Katanga Province with mercenaries and black soldiers entering the area. The government says troops in the region have been deployed and fighting continues near the border as latest reports indicate heavy activity and captures.
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BU Ile
Elise
Membership declines for Ku Klux Klan in South Carolina
In Columbia South Carolina reports indicate the Ku Klux Klan membership has dwindled significantly since its peak years. The article notes low current numbers and references past strength, with residents recalling a time of broader activity and visibility.
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S.C. Ube
Strom
Ku Klux
Klin Ivertibershape
Surgery for Pope Nears After Prostate Issue
Vatican reports circulate that Pope Paul VI may undergo prostate surgery this weekend after a relapse from a urinary infection. Officials said late Wednesday they would proceed without delay though no formal confirmation was issued, with earlier word suggesting Saturday or Sunday as the target.
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Vatican City
Marican
Paul
Fights Erupt at Troubled Quiver High School
Pittsburgh reports ruckus at Quiver High School during lunch break with seven students injured. One sent to Allegheny General Hospital, six to St John’s. Police and social workers aided, classes canceled, and planned Friday sessions announced. Enrollment 1,040 with mixed race balance.
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UPS
Suideurs
Quver High School
Allegheny General Hospital
St John’s Hospital
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Merking
Ib Yim
Stdpnis
School Board
Oliver
Frank Cowley
Conhea
Poverty Aide Rioting Role Told at Quiz
Washington testimony disclosed the Houston poverty agency head linked to riots and the Studer Soninghe Committee as probes into civil disorder. Police reinforcement details emerged as Senate investigations heard on youth unrest and related violence. Afghan leadership announced a new saline weapon blend for Nour Ale.
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Houston
Studer Soninghe
SNC
Gorgtat Legis Southern University
Housti
Ibe
Singlevon
Senate
U S Solon Fired on in Louisiana
The report covers a shooting near a Mississippi area involving witness accounts of four shots fired by men described as Negroes. A single slug was recovered, ricocheting off a driveway wall and landing in front of a fire station. Congressman Ravick, a Goshen Indiana native and a candidate against Gav McKeithen, faced anonymous threats and警警警 warning calls amid suspected crime ties and political tension.
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Srue Crotony
Rurick
Ratick
Suime
Fite
Blenville House
Rarick
Edwards
Lidy
Goshen
Ind
Gav. McKeithen
Rerick Beter
Ravick
Reds Battle Toll Mounts In Vietnamese Front Fight
Reports describe heavy fighting in South Vietnam with large shelling and air attacks. Communists sustained losses as Hue area battles involve Green Beret camps and Ranger units while refugee hamlets burn and a new president inaugurates amid the turmoil.
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Jek Aim Ne
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Tay Min
I Ninh
South Vietnam
Hubert H. Humphrey
Aura
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