Dozen Jets Arrive as Laos Front Shifts
Dozen F100 jets landed as Laotian forces moved back into Houei Sai near the Mekong border. U S officials report Pathet Lao and North Vietnamese presence retreating 50 miles from Houei Sai while Thai ranger battalions assist American and allied units in northeast Laos.
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France
Vientiane
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Formosa
Boun Oum
Taipei
Nosavan
Senate Puts Estes Probe In High Gear
The Senate investigations subcommittee expands its probe into the Estes case with more investigators and subpoenaed questions. Key figures include James Ein fired, Ralph, and Secretary Freeman under pressure amid graft and influence allegations. Kennedy aides face scrutiny as hearings loom later this month.
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Salan Confesses OAS Leadership in Treason Trial
Ex-General Raoul Salan admitted leading the European Secret Army Organization, which opposed Algerian independence. He spoke at a high military tribunal with possible death sentence, reading a 24 page statement as witnesses for defense were called.
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Algeria
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Philippines Claim Okayed by House Foreign Affairs Committee
The committee approved a bill to pay 74 million in World War II damage claims in the Philippines. About 86 000 claimants would be affected and recipients of more than 25 000 must reinvest excess payments in the Philippine Islands. The vote was 15 to 4, Sen. Clement Zablocki led the measure.
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French Cabinet Split Over Europe Unity Crisis
Five Catholic Populist Republican ministers quit the French government led by Premier Georges Pompidou amid De Gaulle's opposition to supranational European union. The resignations weaken Pompidou before a National Assembly vote and follow De Gaulle's insistence on a looser confederation.
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Six Mortar Shells Hit Moslem Home in Casbah Clash
In Algiers the Casbah home of 80 000 Moslems was struck by six mortar shells. At least three Moslems including a child were killed as the day’s toll of secret army slayings reached 19. European casualties included a priest and a woman shopkeeper.
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Britain warns Laos advance endangers Asian peace
Britain warned that any new Pathet Lao push in Laos would threaten Southeast Asia peace. Foreign Office spokesman praised U S Marines deployment to Thailand as a safeguard after Laos cease fire was breached.
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Carpenter prepares for Atlas 7 flight at Cape Canaveral
Astronaut Malcolm Scott Carpenter, 37, ahead of his orbital flight, works with backup Walter Schirra Jr. on final prep. Officials compare his calm to John Glenn's, aiming for three orbits between 7 30 a m and 12 30 p m Saturday. Weather remains watchful but favorable, with Atlas Aurora 7 craft and checks prior to a full simulated mission.
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Little Rain Falls In Thirsty Texas
The Weather Bureau reported light precipitation across Texas with Wink holding .25 inch, Lufkin .21 inch, Longview 1.7? inch, and Tyler around .01 inch. Dawn temperatures ranged from 60 in Dalhart to 76 in Corpus Christi as strong southerly winds continued with scattered thundershowers expected after noon.
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Weather synopsis for Texas regions and coastlines
Weather data across Texas districts shows warm and windy conditions with high temperatures ranging from the mid 60s to mid 80s. Central Northeast reports partly cloudy skies, while coastlines forecast small craft advisories and scattered showers. Southeast and South Texas expect cloudiness with warm afternoons and isolated storms.
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Wight
Absentee Bond Vote Thin In Scurry County
Absentee voting in the Scurry County bond election ended at 5 pm yesterday. County Clerk Dan Cotton said turnout was light with 12 ballots issued and 11 returned. one ballot remained outstanding. The bond would authorize 250000 dollars to build a home for the aged, contingent on the final tally. To vote, residents needed a current poll tax receipt and property tax status in the county.
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Scurry County
Primary Results Approved: Texas May 5 Runoff Sets Stage
After certification of Texas May 5 results, Democratic officials projected a Nov. matchup with Governor Cox. Rep. John Dowdy won a tight 41 vote lead over Benton Musslewhite in the Dem congressional primary. Yarborough campaigned across West Central Texas while Connally prepared for a three day Texarkana to El Paso trip.
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