Viet Nam air war report sees heavy strikes near Saigon
North Vietnamese forces pressed attacks around Saigon while U.S. Navy Skyhawk jets bombed targets near Haiphong and Thanh Hoa. In escalating actions, pilots reported heavy anti aircraft fire as they hit petroleum dumps and supply lines, with near record U.S. mission totals and several clashes around Saigon and northern coast.
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Saigon
UPD
Haiphong
U.S. Navy
Thanh Hoa
U.S
Haiphongs
Navy
Riverfront
Skyhawk
North Vietnam
Panhandle
Skyhawks
South China Sea
North
Viet Nam
Senate committee backs 35 cent minimum wage rise
The Senate Labor Committee votes 15 to 0 to raise the federal minimum wage to 1.60 by 1969 and extend coverage to 7.2 million new workers including farm laborers and large service and retail employes. The House already approved the 1.60 rate for 1969 with floor action expected next week.
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Washington
UPI
Senate Labor Committee
House
Senate
Moroccan Trawler Sinks Off Agadir. 80 Feared Dead
A fishing trawler jammed with women and children on a pleasure voyage sank off Agadir Morocco on Monday. Officials said 80 or more persons were feared dead in the disaster.
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Agadir
Morocco
UPS
Sukarno Promises Policy Explanation in Parliament Address
President Sukarno will explain his policies to Parliament on Indonesia Independence Day, outlining government plans and priorities in a televised address slated for Wednesday. He aims to clarify his approach amid ongoing political debates and regional tensions.
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Jakarta
Indonesia
Sukarno
24 Probably Dead in Crash
The Austrian Embassy in Bucharest said a Romanian airlines passenger plane crashed near Sibiu last Thursday with about 24 dead and no survivors. The Sov iet-made plane was on a domestic flight from Cluj to Bucharest, carrying Austrian passengers who were the only Westerners aboard.
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Vienna
Austria
Bucharest
Romanian Airlines
Sibiu
Cluj
Transylvania
Editor notes and beach warnings flavor a weekend page
John Chamberlain on Page 18 weighs Democratic hopefuls and the LBd brand. Helen Boitel warns a girl away from a questionable beach in Youth Asked For It on Page 23. Bill Slocum recalls prior abuse after criticizing the Beatles on their visit, in his Page 19 column.
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John Chamberlain
Helen Boitel
Bill Slocum
Today’s Index and Page Breakdown
A listing of newspaper sections and page references including Amusements on Page 14 Around the Plaza Page 13 Classified Pages 24 to 32 Comics on Pages 16 and 17 Death Notices on Page 24 Editorial on Page 18 Features on Page 19 Financial on Page 16 Goren on Bridge Page 1 AA Horoscope Page 1 AA Society Pages 21 to 23 Sports Pages 33 to 36 TV Logs Page 17
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Financial
Goren
Bride Delay as Sniper Attack Cancels August Wedding
Janet Paulos, 20, and Abdul Kashab, Baghdad native, postpone their Dallas wedding from August 20 to Aug 22 after Janet was injured in a sniper attack on a street in Garland Texas. The couple had planned to marry before Janet completes her senior year at the University of Texas and Abdul finishes his chemistry doctorate.
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Tex
Isle
Janet Paulos
Austin
University of Texas
Janet
Abdul Kashab
Iby Charles Whitman
France
Jes Moyer
Bonnie
Marie
Hallet
Dreher
Moyer
Hohe Seee Arland Jr
Dallas
First Unitarian Chu
Abdul
Baghdad
Eight Ousted As AH A Hearings Face Disruptions
The House Committee on Un American Activities opened hearings on Viet Cong aid amid boos and protests. Eight people were ejected by police from the packed Caucus Room for disorderly conduct as a federal judge’s order and court rulings stirred the scene.
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Washington
Federal District Court
Phillip A. Luce
Ohio
Communist Progressive Labor Movement
Progressive Labor Party
Jeffrey Gordon
New York J
Nixon Urges Unity on Viet Nam Policy
Former Vice President Richard Nixon calls domestic discord over war policy the main barrier to a negotiated peace in Viet Nam. He says unity in America is essential before any settlement can be reached.
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Honolulu
Richard Nixon
Viet Nam
United States
Nixon
America
United
Partly cloudy and warm forecast through Wednesday
Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures through Wednesday with a slight chance of isolated afternoon and evening thundershowers. Southerly winds 3 to 15 mph. Highs near 95 Tuesday and Wednesday, overnight lows around 79. Rain probability about 10 percent through Wednesday.
UN seeks record 1967 budget of 128 million dollars
United Nations Secretary General U Thant proposed a record budget of 128,227,800 dollars for UN operations in 1967. The figure exceeds the current year’s budget by 8.6 million and is 1.7 million above the General Assembly advisory committee’s recommendation.
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United Nations
Nay
NMAPJ
U Thant
General Assembly
Quakes Rock Tashkent Again
Two more earthquakes struck Tashkent today as authorities reported continued seismic activity after a prior large quake that left much of the city damaged. Seismological officials warned of further tremors with no confirmed casualties or damage from the latest event.
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Moscow
Tashkent
Tass
Athens
Greece
Ant
Seismological Institute
Fire Burns Logan Hotel in Port Arthur
A fire swept the two story Logan Hotel in downtown Port Arthur early today forcing 20 guests into the street in nightwear. One person was injured and several firefighters were treated for smoke exposure.
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Port Arthur
Texa
UPI
Logan
Port, Arthur
Soapy Williams Enters Hospital Treatment
DETROIT Mich ap Former Michigan Gov G Men ken Williams is under treatment for a mild kidney infection at Jennings Hospital.
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Detroit, Mich
Michigan
G. Menken Willams
Jennings Hospital
Rain Chance Dims for L.A. As Showers Wane
Fragmented weather note cites uncertain forecasts for Los Angeles and San Antonio with fading rain chances. It mentions a high near 95 and possible afternoon sun, while remaining days show variable clouds and cooler readings around 20 degrees based on spotty data.
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San Antonio
Saul Elected President of American Stock Exchange
Ralph S. Saul, former SEC critic and member, was elected president of the American Stock Exchange. An exchange spokesman said Saul will likely replace Edwin D. Etherington in the $100,100 a year post sometime in early winter.
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NEW York
Ralph S. Saul
American Stock Exchange
Securities and Exchange Commisssion
Exchange
Saul
Edwin D. Etherington
Delivery Notice Hours Vary By Day Across Week
The notice lists delivery windows before 7 38 p m on weekdays and from 7 am to 11 am on Saturday and Sunday indicating differing service hours over the week.
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Portland, Ore
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Twentynine Palms
Calif
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