Viet Cong attack overruns U S Marine outpost in Vietnam
About 600 Viet Cong attacked a U S Marine outpost 370 miles up the coast from Saigon. Ten Americans were killed as guerrillas overran the camp using explosive cans. Only three Marines survived. The battle followed a day of heavy fighting with air and artillery strikes called in.
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Viet Gong
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Political Pressure In State Agencies Claims By Cochrane
Charleston report says Republican candidate for state auditor Robert Cochrane alleged political pressure in state agencies. He cited an organized 1966 effort to keep a political card file with voter, party, and employment data and claimed department heads were told to recall past political actions. He warned of improving governance by depoliticizing the civil service.
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Charleston
Robert Cochrane
Gait
Mulett C. Smith
Repulican
Cecil Underwood
Eisenhower in Critical Condition With Heart Muscle Spasms
Former President Eisenhower remained in extremely critical condition at Walter Reed Army Hospital as doctors reported continued heart muscle spasms and irregularities. A medical bulletin at 1:00 am EDT noted improvement in the pattern of isolated beats, with no sustained ventricular irregularities in 24 hours. Doctors ruled out a heart transplant due to age and other conditions, while noting he continued to rest and be fed intravenously amid clouded, warm weather forecasts.
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Walter Rord
Kome
Bardot ends romance with Taigi Nizai over publicity
Actress Brigitte Bardot broke with Nolan playboy Taigi Nizai claiming he used their friendship to publicize his nightclub. Bardot, married to German industrialist Gunther Sachs, and Rizsi’s friends told newsmen the relationship is finished.
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Taigi Nizai
Rizsi
Miss Bardot
Gunther ‘Sachs
Mt. Etna
Europe
Miles Mody
Greece
Mamburg
Atlantic Ocean
Iberian Peninsula
Azores
Humphrey Poised Ahead As Ballots Count In Democratic Nomination
Hubert Humphrey supporters claim a strong lead based on private delegate tallies with about 1,400 votes versus 1,312 needed. Lawrence O'Brien predicts the advantage will persist despite contested delegates and platform battles, while McCarthy trails with fewer than 600 votes. Humphrey aides position four potential running mates at the top of his staff.
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Minnesota
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Humphrey
Lawrence F. O'Brien
Vietnam
NcCarthy
Plcks
Francinse
Governor Testimony Opens Bribery Conspiracy Trial
Gov Huleb C. Smith faces testimony in a bribery conspiracy case in U S District Court. Key figures include State Penitentiary warden Otto C. Boles and former Road Commissioner John Kuski among defendants. Prosecution outlines bids for paint contracts, with prices spanning 2.35 to 3.07 per gallon and 88 000 gallons awarded to four firms.
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U. S. District Court
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Truman EB. Gore
Vincent Johnkoski
State Road Commission
Gore
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W. W. Bar
Alfred King
Otter
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Barron
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Elkins
Qom Brown
Alfred W.schrasth
Clarksburg
Valley Distributing Co
Fairmont
Prisma Safety Corp
Huntingdon
Minnnesota Mining’ and Manufacturing Co
William Armstrong Smith Co
East Point
John A. Canticd
Plot to assassinate HHH and McCarthy investigated
Chicago authorities probe a plot reportedly backed by extremists and gang members to assassinate Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Senator Eugene McCarthy. The plan allegedly aimed to destroy police stations with explosives near the International Amphitheatre during the Democratic convention. An inmate claiming attendance at a meeting where weapons were shown aided the Tribune’s account.
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Eugene McCarthy
Democratic National Convent Service
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International Amphitheatre
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Snake-Handling Preacher Dies After Rattler Bite
In Big Stone Gap, Rev. Osear Franklin Pelfrey, a 50 something snake handler from Holiness Church of God is Jesus' Name, was bitten on the temple Sunday while handling two rattlesnakes during a service. He refused medical help and died Monday after being pronounced at a local funeral home. the incident occurred near the McNawell County, West Virginia border.
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George Hobbs
Holiness Church of God Is Jesus
Pelfrey
Hobbs
Big Stone Gap
McNawell Couy
W. Va
Guards Seized At Ohio Penitentiary
In Columbus Ohio nine guards were seized and one convict held as hostages at the Ohio State Penitentiary amid a fire and shooting incident that caused about 1 million dollars in damage in late June.
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Eulumbus
Ohin
Ohio State Penitentiary
Peace Plank Proposed Dove Candidate Boost
Senator George S. McGovern urged immediate withdrawal of 279000 U.S. troops from Vietnam before the Democratic Platform Committee in Washington. He proposed ending the war to save lives and allow South Vietnam to defend itself, while urging a broader, honest settlement with the National Liberation Front.
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UPI
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Democratic Party
Vietnam
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South Dakota
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Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
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American Progress
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Johson
Dakota Democrat
Saigon
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Duan Rusk Dyay
Mmene Anay
Eugene J. McCarthy
Minnesota
Johnson rejects halt in Vietnam bombing and vows further action
President Johnson told veterans at a Foreign War convention in Washington that a total halt to bombing North Vietnam is not expected. He said the United States will press the war until Hanoi responds, adding a willingness for peace but not at the risk of soldiers' lives.
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Speculation On a Halt To Vietnam Bombing Debate Spurting
Fragmented remarks from a presidential campaign era discuss whether a U S bombing halt in Vietnam is feasible. Johnson administration voices express caution about promising de escalation, while Humphrey and McCarthy supporters seek a platform stance. The debate centers on risk, peace prospects, and political maneuvering ahead of next week’s votes.
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