Loyalty Day Parade Draws Thousands In New York
New Yorkers joined the 21st Loyalty Day parade led by Archbishop Terence Cooke and Sen. Jacob Javits as crowds along Fifth Avenue neared 200000. A separate antiwar protest marched toward Columbus Circle amid police barriers while two youths were arrested for flag burning. Weather was mild with clouds and possible rain as demonstrators moved from St Patrick’s Cathedral to 52nd Street and dispersed.
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White House asks leaders to stay on political sidelines
The White House asks top Administration officials to remain nonpartisan as Democratic presidential contests unfold. Cabinet members and senior aides are reminded of President Johnson's pledge not to run and to keep the Presidency out of partisan strife.
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Mansfield proposes fact finding on Pueblo case
Senate leader Mike Mansfield urged a U S fact finding mission to North Korea to verify if the USS Pueblo violated waters before seizure. He said crew interviews could shed light on radio silence period and support a possible peaceful settlement, with Panmunjom talks paused to pursue other channels for the 82 survivors.
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Grant boost for Colton housing downtown project
Washington sources report the Department of Housing and Urban Development approved a $378,787 grant increase for a Colton downtown redevelopment project in the Gevaert area. The funding enhances urban renewal efforts and supports local housing initiatives.
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Reagan labels U.S. welfare a colossal failure
California Governor Ronald Reagan, speaking at the University of Colorado, argued welfare has failed to cut poverty. He cited rising welfare rolls and said the program should aim to make people independent of welfare, contrasting humanitarian goals with methods.
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Humphrey enters race says peace over politics
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey formally joined the Democratic presidential contest against Kennedy and McCarthy, pledging to place peace over politics at the core of his campaign. He urged party unity, warned against inflammatory rhetoric, and stressed a broad national dialogue focusing on issues rather than personalities.
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Reds Step Up Flow of Arms to South Vietnam
UPI reports North Vietnam increased the transfer of war materiel to the Viet Cong in South Vietnam to a record 10,000 truck loads in the first 25 days of April. Aircraft sightings show all trucks in Laos, surpassing prior monthly totals. The move follows President Johnson’s March 31 bombing limit and peace talks push, with U.S. warplanes now operating mainly below the 19th parallel. Tass quoted Viet Cong claims of heavy Allied losses. Police warn of preparations in Hanoi with weapons moving toward the capital for possible renewed attacks.
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Higher costs push prices up in Los Angeles area
UPI reports that higher costs in apparel upkeep transportation health and recreation lifted Los Angeles area consumer prices by 0.3 percent in March, slightly below the national 0.4 percent rise. Living costs for the year to March rose 4.9 percent in the LA Long Beach region, 1 percentage point above the national pace.
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North Koreans ambush UNC patrol near Panmunjom
A group of 20 North Korean infiltrators ambushed a 10 man United Nations Command patrol near Panmunjom, killing one South Korean and wounding two Americans. The incident marked the fourth sizable clash along the truce line since Easter Sunday, with eight UNC troops killed and nine wounded in the two weeks. North Korea fled back across the truce line after the engagement.
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Five Killed in Bermuda Explosion Riot in Nashville State of Emergency
Bermuda declares a state of emergency after a riot and arson outbreak that injured five, with fires set across the island. Gov Lord Martenmere mobilizes 300 Bermudian regiment soldiers and recalls reserve police to enforce a curfew as clashes erupt between youths and helmeted officers. The unrest follows a floral pageant drawing thousands as Bermuda’s tourist season opens.
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Mayon Volcano Erupts Again Near Manila
Mt Mayon in the Philippines erupts for the 49th time since Sunday, erupting about every three hours. The 8,284 foot peak, located 200 miles southeast of Manila, had lain dormant 21 years. Lava has not reached populated areas yet according to the Philippine Volcano Logy Commission.
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Nashville blast kills five in Germantown Hill restaurant complex
An explosion at a suburban Nashville service station restaurant killed five people sleeping in the adjacent apartments. Victims: Cloe Nichols 26 and her daughter Tammy 4 months, James Blunkall 49, Lorene Blunkall 46, and Joy Blunkall 17, all of Nashville. Kimberly Nichols 3, survived with minor injuries. Fire officials suspect a gas leak. police search for Nichols’ truck driver husband.
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Atlas Launch at Vandenberg Marks 200th Flight
An Atlas booster launched a re entry vehicle today at 2:41 a.m. from Vandenberg Air Force Base. The ABRES test in the Atlas E program deployed the re entry vehicle, marking the 200th Atlas launch conducted at Vandenberg by the Aerospace Test Wing. The report also notes a separate rebel attack in Eastern Angola with casualties.
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US holds second site talks with Hanoi envoys
Washington reports a second meeting this week between US officials and North Vietnamese diplomats failed to settle a site for preliminary peace talks. State Department confirmed the encounter in Vientiane with Nguyen Chan but declined further comment on Hanoi’s response to US proposals. Earlier a North Vietnamese diplomat denounced the Laos mission for publicizing the first meeting.
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Johnson cancels trip to Kentucky dam dedication
President Johnson cancelled plans to fly to Kentucky to dedicate a $55.7 million dam in Appalachia due to rain and fog. Rep. Carl Perkins announced the ceremony would be rescheduled. Johnson was to fly to Huntington, West Virginia, then by helicopter to the dam site 13 miles southeast of Pikeville, Kentucky, with a 3 p.m. dedication planned.
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Dorotea Pironato Born in San Bonifacio Italy
In San Bonifacio Italy Mrs Nella Pironato aged 43 gave birth to a 14 pound 7 ounce girl named Dorotea on Friday. Doctors reported both mother and baby are doing well. This is her seventh child.
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Leader killed in Angola guerrilla fight
Portuguese forces report killing the guerrilla leader Jose Mendes De Cares, chief of a faction opposing Portuguese rule in Angola. Military headquarters said the strike aimed to cripple the insurgent command structure as clashes continued near Luanda.
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