Egyptians routed after Suez raid into Sinai
An Egyptian force crossed the Suez Canal and penetrated about 20 miles into the Sinai before being routed by Israeli troops who killed five. The attack northwest of Romani was the first such raid in weeks. The UN and Red Cross handled bodies, including an officer. Israeli and Jordanian artillery exchanged fire along the Jordan River truce line.
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Sinai
Jerusalem
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Quote of Day on Saigon Rocket Attack by Westmoreland
General William C Westmoreland notes that the Communist rocket attack on Saigon holds limited military significance but exerts a psychological effect. The remark underscores the impact of perceived threat and morale on the broader war effort.
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Tokyo
William C. Westmoreland
Saigon
Weather snapshot for Redlands and region
Weather data shows Redlands today reaching 93 with 58 overnight. A year ago similar suggest mild drop to 35. Monday forecast 92 and 57 with fair conditions and light smog. Coastal lows and fog persist, little temperature change across San Bernardino Valley and Southern California through tonight and Wednesday.
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Mass surrender ends major Viet Cong threat near Saigon
In Gia Linh suburbs northeast of Saigon a company of 121 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops surrendered after a three day house to house battle with South Vietnamese Marines. The surrender ends the last major Viet Cong presence around Saigon, with 57 of the men identified as hardline North Vietnamese remnants of a battalion.
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San Diego
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Gia Linh
Charles Bentley
Richmond
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West Germany weighs ban treaty as Berlin tensions rise
Bonn reports West Germany may delay signing the nuclear non-proliferation treaty amid East German pressure over access to West Berlin. The cabinet held a special session on a public holiday approving new economic aid to West Berlin to counter Communist harassment of people and goods. Chancellor Kiesinger warned against nuclear blackmail before joining the treaty approved by the UN. West Germany had relinquished weapon creation rights in 1955.
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East Germany
Kurt Georg Kiesinger
West Germany
United Nations General Assembly
Johnson pleased by gun bill progress in Congress
President Johnson hailed approval by a Senate subcommittee of a gun control bill banning mail order sales. He urged swift passage and returned to Washington aboard Air Force One after a Texas ranch trip, while aides packed documents and peaches from the ranch for the journey.
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Renault workers end walkout as France nears election
In Paris Renault workers and about 85,000 others returned to work after a 33 day general strike that aimed to topple President Charles de Gaulle. As voting for a new national assembly approaches, police guard the Latin Quarter amid sporadic clashes and student activity.
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Senate panel approves Johnson gun ban measure
The Johnson Administration’s plan to ban mail order sales of rifles and shotguns cleared a Senate judiciary subcommittee 9 to 0. The full committee will weigh the bill next, with a floor vote likely. Provisions include restricting mail order sales, banning interstate ammunition shipments, age limits of 21 for handguns and 18 for longer guns, and strict dealer records. An amendment would bar sales of destructive devices to non‑licensed research groups.
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Extradition Demand Made for James Earl Ray in King Case
The United States formally seeks the extradition of James Earl Ray, accused of assassinating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with a hearing set in Bow Street Magistrate's Court London. Ray, captured June 8 after King’s Memphis murder, appears under tight police guard as investigators pursue forged passports and a loaded gun found on him.
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Martin Luther King Jr
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Frank Milton
King
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Ramon George Sneyd
Hanoi moves in South backfire on peace talks
Paris dispatch notes Hanoi seeks secrecy as North Vietnam eyes battlefield gains to strengthen bargaining position. Observers see no early breakthrough as Saigon battles internal rifts between President Thieu and Vice President Ky while Harriman pushes for off the record talks to curb propaganda and speed real bargaining.
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Assembly breaks budget stalemate by 55-24 vote
The California Assembly passed a 3.7 billion state budget after UC promised to explain agricultural research spending and beneficiaries. The 55-24 vote sent the bill to the Senate, where Republicans and Democrats expected a conference to restore cuts. The outcome hinges on next week talks amid GOP resistance and possible gubernatorial intervention.
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University of California
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R-Piedmont
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Winfield Shoemaker
D-Lompoc
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Wallace predicts taking 17 southern states
Wallace, as a third party candidate, forecast he would carry all 17 southern states in November during a Charleston visit to woo Southern Governors Conference leaders. He dismissed charges he is a demagogue and blamed the Supreme Court for rising crime, saying federal courts block action.
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Alabama
John Bell ,Williams
Mississippi
Lester Maddox
Georgia
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