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Tiffany Greene, a long-time columnist and former prisoner of war, died at 86 in Boothbay Harbor Maine after being captured by Japanese forces in 1942 and held for three years. He later resumed writing for multiple outlets and covered his captivity years. Also reported are a 290-signatory appeal to President Johnson urging against sharing nuclear weapons with West Germany, a 60-year Arizona lawman reelected, and a US Army sergeant's wife delivering a premature baby aboard a New York bound Pan American jetliner with the baby born six pounds on board.
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California Water Project Funds in $144 Million Federal Bill
The House Appropriations Committee approves an $18 billion bill with more than $144 million for California water projects. Allocations include Dana Point harbor $1.2 million, LA-Orange County flood control $14.2 million, Long Beach and LA harbors $235,000 for surveys, Orange County Santa Ana River $130,000, and Sunset Harbor $50,000. Subcommittee chair Kinwin credits California leadership, Pat Brown, Earl Warren, and Goodwin Knight for securing the new starts and coordinating with federal water resources programs.
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Car Crash Kills Viet Veteran
A WW-year-old Lakewood Marine returned from Viet Nam was killed when his sports car overturned near Daggett California. Cpl. Allen H Cantara aged died at the scene. He was the son of Mrs Genevieve Cantara and stationed at the Marine Corps Supply Center in Yermo.
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Johnson May Start a New Tour Monday
President Johnson may add a non political speaking tour starting Monday with possible stops in Kansas City St. Louis and Atlantic City Moyers said no decisions have been made while unions meeting in Kansas City St. Louis and Atlantic City draw attention to the presidents expanding schedule The White House notes he has made 41 scheduled appearances in 23 states since January and could visit all 50 states before the November election if pace continues Moyers added he would like the trips if possible
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Gemini 11 lands after near perfect automated entry
Astronauts Charles Conrad and Gordon Gordon enjoyed a near perfect recovery aboard the USS Guam after a record breaking Gemini 11 flight. They achieved high speed and distance, tested automated re-entry, and were flown to Cape Kennedy for debriefs following a televised splashdown and carrier reunion.
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Marines Land Near Red Border
Marines press armored and air supported landings near the red border in a multi operation against the 3246 and 3248 divisions. Six weeks of Prairie has left 298 dead and three captured as the drive tightens to trap the bulk of the division. Further south the 1st Cavalry’s Thayer force meets its first major firefight, Allies report a savage clash with the Yellow Star division as landings by the 1st Battalion 26th Marine Regiment push into jungle positions.
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Maddox Leads Ga. Governor Runoff After Tight Early Count
In Georgia, Maddox forged a slim early edge in the Democratic gubernatorial runoff with roughly 200 thousand votes to Carter’s 149 thousand as returns from rural areas came in. Arnall led a separate slate in early tallies, while other candidates trailed, creating a seesaw race into the night.
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