6000 Strong Seabees Marines Bolster Viet Force
A landing flotilla brought 3000 Marines and 3000 Seabees to Chu Lai to guard and build a 4000 foot airstrip in central Viet Nam. The operation followed heavy Viet Cong attacks in Hai Van and across the delta as U S airstrikes targeted North Viet Nam bridges and rail lines.
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Malcolm W. Browne
Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
Chu Lai
Big da Nang Air Base
Leathernecks
Viet Nam
Regimnt
Johnson
Congress
Hai van
Mekong River
Delta
Wheat exports rise in 1965 forecast by Agriculture Dept
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department forecasts 1965 wheat exports at 700 million bushels, 25 million more than 1964. Domestic use is seen at 650 million bushels, up from 615 million, with more wheat used for livestock feed due to lower prices.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
President Johnson signs $700 million Viet Nam war funds
President Johnson signs a $700 million appropriation for the Viet Nam war in the East Room of the White House. He calls the action a message of American determination to resist aggression in Southeast Asia, noting the importance of the message alongside the funds.
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Washington
Johnson
Viet Nam
Southeast Asia
White House
Congress
South
Senate
London Exchange Jolted By Rumors
London crowd reacts as Labor government hints at controlling stakes in major steel plants. Investors rush to sell amid talk of 51 percent control, while lawmakers debate plan in Parliament and ministers weigh nationalization timing.
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London
London Stock Exchange
Labor Party
Ian Mikardo
Tom Driberg
Michael Foot
Ys Pa
Indi
House of Commons
Labor
National Steel
Wilson
Schedt
United States to begin drawing down Dominican troops
Washington officials said U.S. hopes to pull some of its 20,000 troops from the Dominican Republic in a few days as other American nations prepare to contribute to OAS peacekeeping forces. Final timing depends on allied contributions and political moves in Latin America.
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John M. Rightover
Washington (Ap
United States
Dominican Republic
Johnson
Organization of American States
OAS
Paraguay
Venezuela
Costa Rican Security Ministry
Brazil
Argentina
Caribbean
Luis Munoz Marin
Puerto Rico
Romulo Betancourt
Jose Figueres
Costa Rica
Democratic Left
Washington
Weather snapshot for Texas regions and temps
Reading at 7 am shows 7 degrees in North Central Texas with highs near 93 Thursday and 62 to 92 Saturday. Northwest and Southeast Texas forecast mixed cloudiness thunderstorms with cooler nights in areas. highs range from 48 to 95 across regions and lows from 48 to 75 tonight.
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Snyder
Texas
Northwest
Texa
South Central
Funeral Services Set For Robert L. Rollins
Funeral services for Robert Lee Rollins 47 of Snyder will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Bell Seale Funeral Home chapel. Rollins a World War II veteran earned the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Dr A B Lightfoot of First Baptist Church will officiate. burial will be in Snyder Cemetery.
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Robert Lee Rollins
Snyder
Bell-Seale Funeral Home
Rollins
A. B. Lightfoot
First Baptist Church
Snyder Cemetery
Argument Ends In Fatal Stabbing in Odessa
An argument in Odessa ended with the fatal stabbing of L. B. Scott, 40, who was charged with murder. The incident details remain sparse as authorities investigate the case and pursue charges.
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Odessa
L. B. Scott
12 Dead In Winds Wake Rips Twin Cities Region
AP reports at least 12 dead and more than 300 injured as a strand of tornadoes struck the Minneapolis area and surrounding towns. Dozens of homes were destroyed, utility lines downed, and Governor Rolvaag deployed National Guard to restore order amid widespread damage.
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Minneapolis
Mounds View
Karl Rolvaag
National Guard
Boat Drift Leads to Fatal Heart Attack in Arkansas
A boat drifted on the Ouachita River and Herbert Garner, 55, of Irving Texas, died of a heart attack while attempting a recovery on Thursday.
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Arkadelphia
Ark
Quachita River
Herbert Garner
Irving, Tex
Two Ships Collide In Dense Fog Off Mackinac
In dense fog two ships near Mackinaw City collided about two miles west of the Mackinac Bridge. The Cedarville, a 588-foot limestone carrier built in 1927 for Bradley Transportation Co, reportedly sank after attempting to beach. The Norwegian freighter Topdalsfjord reported hearing people in the water. survivors were reportedly picked up from at least one small craft.
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Mackinaw City
Mich
Mackinac
Cedarville
Topdalsfjord
Mackinaw Bridge
E.C. Dagwell
Dagwell
Fife
Lake Michigan
Bradley Transportation Co
River Rouge
Straits of Mackinac
Lakes Huron
Michigan
Teachers' Group Sees Trouble for Connally Plan
Texas teachers foresee clashes over Gov. Connally's ten year pay rise proposal. L P Sturgeon of the Texas State Teachers Association predicts the TSTA 65 plan will lose only five votes in the legislature and cites local-financing concerns as a major issue.
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Ernest Stromberger
Austin
Texas State Teachers Association
L. P. Sturgeon
Connally
Jack
Strong
Longview
TSTA
Sturgeon
Legis Lobby
Tare
Reed Ashley Dies at 54 Funeral Set for Saturday
Reed Ashley 54 of 303 Twenty fourth Street died Thursday at Cogdell Hospital from a heart attack. Funeral at 2 p m Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Shoff and Rev. Gates officiating. Burial Hillside Memorial Gardens. Survived by Verna his wife four daughters three sons and nine grandchildren.
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Reed Ashley
Twentyfourth Street
Ashley
Cogdell Hospital
Arkansas
Scurry County
Calvary Baptist Church
George Shoff
T. Gerald Gates
Hillside Memorial Gardens
Bolger
Dallas
Charles
Snyder
H. 8. Clay
M. R. Cooper
A. L. Byrom
Curtis Hamm
John McWright
J. W. Mettles
Roundup For New First Graders Set
The Roundup of Snyder Public Schools is planned for May 10 15 to welcome children entering first grade next September. The event helps parents and children become acquainted with the school and share health information. It aims to make transitions between home and school more meaningful and productive.
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Snyder Public Schools
Co. Be
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