Bomb blast kills eight Americans in Saigon
In Saigon two explosions ripped through the My Canh River restaurant killing eight Americans and wounding dozens. Victims included Americans, Vietnamese, a German, a Swiss and possibly a French woman. The attack followed the Communist reprisal execution of a U S Army sergeant. Officials said the toll was compiled from hospitals as the scene was cleaned up by rescue crews.
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Viet Nam
Weather Readings for Redlands and San Bernardino Valley
Weather summary shows today readings with highs near 60 and lows around 35 to 50s. 24 hour rainfall at .03 inches, season total 10.47, last year 11.84. Outlook: mostly sunny Saturday. scattered afternoon thundershowers possible in mountains, with no rain expected coastal areas.
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U.S. Weather Bureau “Oon
San Bernardino County
Mojave
Democrats pack Washington fund-raiser at record turnout
About 6,000 Democrats filled the National Guard Armory and over 2,000 more at the Washington Hilton ballroom for a $100-a-plate dinner expected to raise over $700,000 for the party. President Humphrey and Democratic leaders praised Congress as the most effective in U.S. history while Republicans warned of division within the party.
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UPI
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Teamsters Union
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Carl M. Kalverson
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Quote of Day Predicts Coin Change as Disappearing Act
Washington Senator Alan Bible predicts that removing silver from dimes and quarters will be the greatest disappearing act since Houdini during debate on the bill. He warns the move could end a long era of silver coins.
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Alan Bible
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Colleges to Get Federal Grants
Washington announces federal grants and loans for California colleges and universities. Pitzer College receives 221000 loan. University of the Pacific 964000. UC Santa Cruz 1 million. De Anza College 3770269. Southern California College 51000. UC Irvine 488890. UC San Diego 1 million. UC Santa Barbara 1 million.
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Delegates Seek to Delay Afro Asian Summit
In Algiers moderates led by India along with Ceylon and Outer Mongolia aim to postpone the 50 nation Afro Asian summit. They claim a majority supports delaying until a foreign ministers conference on Saturday, while China and Algeria push for holding the meeting regardless. Chief Indian delegate C S Jha reportedly has 17 of 31 delegations behind postponement.
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China
Chen Yi
India
Ceylon
Quter
Mongolia
C. S. Jha
Wildcat strikers picketing again at Cape Kennedy
At Cape Kennedy Florida UPI reports wildcat strikers from IATSEU picketed the spaceport for a second day, keeping about half of the 5700 construction force off major projects. About 3000 workers stayed away, while McGregor Werner plans to replace roughly 60 striking workers and fill to 120 by Monday. Local 780 IATSEU members at McGregor Werner were the primary participants.
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Space Center
Dairy Princess tour opens with Goldwater meeting contestants
In Phoenix the 8th annual Dairy Princess coronation tour of the American Dairy Association kicks off a three week boating and camping trip. Senator Barry Goldwater will host meetings with contestants as the tour begins in Hollywood.
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UPI
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Doctor named by both parties in divorce suit
In Los Angeles a 49 11 year old doctor was ordered to appear July 8 to show cause why he should not be restrained from romantic advances. Dr Arthur F Edwardes is named by both sides in divorce and counter suit brought by Mr and Mrs Anthony Taormina. Mrs Virginia Taormina seeks divorce and restraining order citing Edwards as father of her infant. Taormina seeks annulment and divorce with Edwardes as co respondent. Mrs Taormina admits affair saying she could not resist him. Edwards denies all. Trial ruling postponed until after the July 8 hearing.
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UPI
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KC135 Crash at El Toro Kills 84 Marines and Crew
A KC135 transport crashed shortly after takeoff from El Toro Marine Base Calif killing all 84 aboard including 72 Marines bound for Vietnam. Witnesses described fire lines and scattered wreckage while recovery teams worked amid rain and fog. Names withheld pending next of kin notification.
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Police alert for safety of President Johnson
California police issued an all points bulletin for Walter Davis Hendrickson 36 suspected of sending threatening letters to President Johnson during a San Francisco event. He reportedly fled toward Ogden Utah after leaving a motel with a .22 rifle 300 rounds in a 1965 sedan currently linked to two possible license plates 245409 or 9H5262.
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John F. O'Rourke
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Arkansas River floods dikes near Raymond and Alden
The Arkansas River breached dikes near Raymond and Alden in Kansas, forcing evacuations of farms. About 40 volunteers aided Raymond area residents as Nickerson prepared for the crest expected around 2 pm, with roughly half of Nickerson’s 950 population seeking higher ground. Authorities said lives were not in danger.
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Four Norton base personnel to aid El Toro crash probe
Four Norton Air Force Base members were dispatched to El Toro Marine Base after a fatal jet transport crash that killed 84. Col James G. Fes sel, Col Heston McDonnell, Capt Charles H. Sawyer, and Hugh H. Lawrence represent safety and engineering roles from San Bernardino Rialto Redlands and Boeing. Additional Norton personnel may join if needed.
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San Bernardino
Directorate of Aerospace Safety
Heston McDonnell
Rialto
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Johnson marks anniversary of founding United Nations
In San Francisco President Johnson commemorates the 20th anniversary of the United Nations and urges member nations to pressure Communist powers to negotiate an end to the Vietnam War. He emphasizes U.N. resolve, disarmament, and peaceful settlement while warning of Southeast Asia dangers and the need to rally world support for a peaceful solution. Johnson met with Harry S Truman in Kansas City before flying to San Francisco for the birthday ceremonies.
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Senators vote change in silver coins
In Washington the Senate approved a plan to remove all silver from the dime and quarter and reduce silver from 90 to 40 percent in half dollars. The 74 to 9 vote reflected western opposition as eastern lawmakers seek to end silver content in coins including Kennedy half dollars. The House, outnumbered by eastern members, may move to end silver in coins as well.
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UPI
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House
Johnson
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House Banking Committee
Blind man fools guards in hospital payroll heist
A five man gang robbed two security guards of 2000 pounds at Barnet General Hospital on Thursday. The leader posed as a blind man with a white stick to gain access and surprise the guards.
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London
UPI
Barnet General Hospital
House committee warns pay raise harms troops morale
The House Armed Services Committee reported on the $1 billion pay raise approved June 15 amid claims low pay keeps poor performers and border line discipline cases in service. It argues the remaining good men bear extra workload, discouraging career service. Rep. Stratton dissented, saying the raise is excessive and neglects taxpayer obligations.
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