Khanh Tries To Mold New Viet Government To Satisfy Critics
Maj. Gen. Nguyen Khanh grapples with forming a new Saigon government to placate student and Buddhist critics while riots erupt in Da Nang. A 30,000-strong mob pressures Khanh after he resigns from the presidency. speculation suggests he may become premier with a broad Cabinet.
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Khanh
Saigon
South Viet Nam
Nguyen Khanh
da Nang
U.S
Ocean Front
Military Revolutionary Council
Demos Lead New Voters in Somerset County Registrations
Democrats led the two day field registrations in Somerset County with 99 to 57 Republicans plus two non partisans and one independent. Davidsville Salisbury Boswell and Windber hosted registrations with varied party tallies. Shanksville and Confluence set for today with afternoon and evening sessions at Fire Hall and Borough Building.
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Somerset County
Davidsville
Salisbury
Boswell
Windber
Windser
Shanksville
Confluence
Fire Hall
Copter Built For Army Explodes During Tests
A Bell Helicopter test at Fort Worth Texas ended in an explosion and fire. The Army designated helicopter UHI exploded on the heliport and four people were injured.
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Army
Fort Worth, Tex
Bell Helicopter Co
Peach Dessert Queen Crowned in Pennsylvania
Miss Carol Hostetter a 17 year old Gettysburg farm girl won the state title of Peach Dessert Queen Tuesday in York Pennsylvania She impressed judges with her skill in whipping up tasty desserts and claimed the crown.
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York, Pa
Carol Hostetter
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Exhibits To Be Judged At County Fair Today
Beautiful summer weather favored the Somerset County Fair at Meyersdale on its second day. Attendance so far this year exceeds recent eight to ten year levels, officials said. The Ostrich Races and Wild Animal Show by Gene Holter drew big crowds at both afternoon and evening performances. The Junior Activities Building housed 4 H FHA FFA and grange displays while the exhibition hall showcased county farm products and local business booths. Cattle sheep and swine barns were full and horse entries numerous. A miniature Chevrolet Corvette won by Leroy Speelman of Ellerslie Md was awarded Monday night by Baker Chevrolet Co Meyersdale. A car fire on a Meyersdale street briefly interrupted the first night. Firefighters responded quickly.
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Meyersdale
Gene Holter
Leroy Speelman
Ellerslie
Baker Cheverolet Co
Barry Imler
Soviet U S and Belgium Accused of Congo Intervention
Moscow accused the United States and Belgium of armed intervention in the Congo and warned of possible support for Congolese rebels. Tass claimed Western nations seek to suppress Congo nationalism and prop up imperialist interests, citing joint intervention preparations and Hariman's Brussels visit.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
United States
Belgium
Congo
Africa
Tass
NATO
U.S
Averell) Harriman
Brussels
Byrd’s Wife Anne Byrd Dies in Virginia
Anne Douglas Beverley Byrd, 77, wife of Senator Harry Byrd, died at home near Berryville of a coronary thrombosis Tuesday after a period of ill health. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
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Winchester
Anne Douglas Beverley Byrd
Harry Byrd
D-Va
Berryville
No Hair Dye For Humphrey On Convention Floor
Senator Hubert H. Humphrey faced a crowd of well wishers at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City when a bystander shouted that he should dye his hair. He replied No I dont. The 53 year old Minnesotan has a receding hairline but little gray in his dark hair.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Hubert H. Humphrey
New Jersey
Sam Leon
John Buha
John Smith
Johnston
Humphrey
Johnson
John F. Kennedy
Killer Cleo Aimed Right At Florida
Hurricane Cleo roared toward Florida after striking Cuba and Haiti's coast. Reports claim 50 to 60 dead in Haiti and extensive damage in Les Cayes, with Cuba and Guadeloupe areas suffering losses. Forecasters warned Florida residents to monitor bulletins as Cleo neared the Keys and Straits with hurricane force winds possible.
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Killer Cleo
Florida
Miami
Fla
Cleo
Cuba
Haiti
Port Au Prince
Les Cayes
Parthenon
Guadaloupe
Caribbean
Weather Bureau
South Florida
The
Keys
Florida Straits
Florida Keys
Cuban
Donna
Gulf
United States
RFK Enters New York Senate Race Campaigning by Johnson
Atty. Gen. Robert F. Kennedy formally enters the New York Senate race as a Democrat with President Johnson set to campaign for him. Kennedy cites constitutional eligibility while critics call him a carpetbagger and Keating’s camp shifts to attack Kennedy’s New York residency and party leadership.
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RFK
Johnson
NEW York
Robert F. Kennedy
U.S. Senate
Kennedy
Virginia
Massachusetts
Kenneth B. Keating
Robert Kennedy
Empire State
Lass Escapes To West From East Germany
An 18 year old girl crossing alone joined 16 other East Germans in a border breach last weekend to reach West Germany. The group overcame Communist fortifications in a collective border escape reported by AP.
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Frankfurt
Germany
West Germany
Johnson delays VP pick as Humphrey weighs move
Atlantic City reports Sen. Hubert Humphrey faces uncertainty as President Johnson tightens control of the convention timetable. Johnson is expected to declare his VP choice after the Thursday night presidential nomination, with observers noting Humphrey may surrender Senate leadership if chosen.
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Kennedy
New York
Keating
Barry Goldwater
GOP
Clare Boothe Luce
Senate
Atlantic City
N.J
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Humphrey
Johnson
Hubert
Weather Outlook for Western Pennsylvania
Cloudy start in western Pennsylvania with a few showers in the south portion turning clear by afternoon and night. Cooler with a Wednesday high 66 to 74 and a 50s night. Thursday looks fair and warmer.
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Pennsylvania
Platform Is Accepted With Bit Of Applause
The Democratic convention approved a platform amid mixed crowds after Mississippi factions clashed over loyalty oaths and seating. Hubert Humphrey remained a leading VP contender as MFDP members pressed for seats and accreditation outside Convention Hall.
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Mississippi
Freedom Democratic Party
MFDP
Convention
Aaron Henry
Freedom Group
Wisconsin
Washington
Colorado
New York
California
Oregon
Jack Pittman
Goldwater Warns of Negotiated Peace in Viet Nam
Barry Goldwater told about 7,000 Veterans of Foreign Wars members in Cleveland that a negotiated peace in South Vietnam could lead to Communist infiltration. He urged NATO unity and expansion of the hot line, criticized the Johnson administration, and warned Americans to prepare for news of a settlement. He cited a CIA report and De Gaulle's plan as supporting clues.
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Cleveland
Barry Goldwater
South
Viet Nam
Veterans of Freign Wars
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Arizona
NATO
Washington-Moscow
Western Alliance
Soviet Union
Goldwater
Johnson
VFW
America
Viet
Joseph J. Lombardo
United States
South Viet Nam
CIA
Charles de Gaulle
Washington
New York
Califonia
Fire damages three story building in Aliquippa
A fire in Aliquippa Delaware County caused by faulty wiring damage estimated at 8000 dollars to a three story business and apartment building on Tuesday.
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Aliquippa, Pa
Aliquippa
New Satellite Explorer 20 Enters Orbit Over California
A satellite named Explorer 20 spun into orbit from Arguello California to study the ionosphere. It aims to locate holes in the ionosphere by sounding from above and investigate solar storms as a possible cause for radio blackouts.
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Point Arguello
Calif
Pan Am Strike Settled
AFL-CIO Transport Workers Union negotiators have accepted in principle Pan Am’s contract proposal, halting the strike that began after midnight. Pickets stay out until the negotiating committee accepts the language, and members are ordered to be ready to report for the midnight shift.
Somerset County Fair Daily Schedule of Contests and Events
The program lists livestock and dairy judging in the morning, homemaking exhibits, and 4-H and FFA tractor driving contests. Afternoon events include Ostrich Races by Gene Holter, educational activities, horseshoe finals, horse pulling contests, and a Farmers' Parade with the Somerset County high school band festival in the evening.
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FFA Chapter
Somerset County High School
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