Red China and Soviets Boost Vietnam Aid
The article says Chinese and Soviet military aid to North Vietnam was briefly halted due to floods or internal fighting, with analysts doubting full cutoff. It notes China seeks Hanoi’s final victory and Maoist tactics, while the Soviets provide more military aid. China also supplies manpower, food, and medical support through border provinces. A stray line mentions a separate incident: Herrin: Larry Wade, 27, $15, unapproved life preserver.
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Tillman Dardin
New York Times
Hong Kong
China
North
Vietnam
Kwangsi
China Province
Hanoi
Peking
North Vietnam
United States
Indochina
U.S
Asia
Central Park gun battle weapon traced to two policemen
The revolver used by Angelos in the Central Park gun battle has been traced to two New Jersey policemen who allegedly sold it illegally. Prosecutor Robert Doherty will present the case to an Ocean County grand jury. No arrests reported.
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New York Times
New York
Angle Angeles
Central Park
Ocean County
Toms River
N.J
Robert Doherty
Kyril Dimitrov
New Jersey
Jackson Township
Dimitrov
Angelof
Dimitrov Withi
Angelos
Urban League backs black power shift at CORE meeting
Whitney M. Young Jr. endorsed black power concepts and self determination during the Congress of Racial Equality convention in Columbus Ohio. He said the Urban League now seeks an open society with equal choice and emphasized pride and control of destiny, marking a reversal from prior positions.
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New York Times
Columbus
Ohio
National Urban League
America
Whitney M. Young Jr
Young
First Negro president urges more teacher power at NEA
Elizabeth D. Koontz became the first Black president of the National Education Association urging teachers to assert rights and share in decisions. She called for a high level conference to address major education issues and warned against underestimating teachers commitment to improved conditions and professional status.
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New York Times
Dallas
National Education Association
Elizabeth D. Koontz
Vention
Greyhound Bus
Giant City School bids opened for safety compliant addition
The Giant City School Board will select contractors Tuesday for a new addition of about 4900 square feet and remodeling to meet state safety codes. Bids opened Wednesday show general contracting from J L Robinson 52859 plus retaining wall 2999, W E Snyder 51283 and 3537, Crab Orchard Lake 49700 and 3936, Wright 62000 and 3900. Electrical Carbondale Electric 18240. Mechanical bids: Atkisson 5332 B and C 6000 Weller 5883. Bond issue for funding approved by residents in spring.
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Giant City School Board
J. L. Robinson Development and Construction Co
Carbondale
W. E. Snyder Construction Co., Inc
Herrin
Crab Orchard Lake Construction Co
Wright Construction Co
Carbondale Electric Co
Atkisson Plumbing and Heating
Marion
B. & C. Plumbing & Heating
Murphysboro
Weller’s Inc
Josie Casper 79 Jonesboro dies after four month illness
Josie Casper age 79 of Jonesboro died at 2 15 am Saturday in Union County Hospital Anna after a four month illness. Born January 5 1889 in Union County she was the daughter of George and Sarah Sniddy Casper. Surviving are two brothers Tully and Van of Jonesboro plus nieces and nephews. Funeral services 1 30 pm Monday Norris and Sons Funeral Home Jonesboro with Rev Charles Mayberry officiating. Burial Chapel Cemetery south of Jonesboro. Friends may call after 3 pm today.
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Josie Casper
Jonesboro
Union County
Anna
Miss Casper
George
Sarah Sniddy Casper
Tully
Van
Norris and Sons Funeral Home
Charles Mayberry
Grand Tower Opens Sanitary Sewer System For Use
Grand Tower authorities announce the sanitary sewer system is open for use after final inspection on Friday. City council to formally accept soon as users tap on since June 15. July water bills reflect current users and August bills charge a minimum monthly fee of 4.50 for contracts not yet tapped.
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Grand Tower
Farm and Home Administration
FHA
Jackson County
Telephone workers strike extends beyond two months in Chicago
About 4,500 IBEW members pledged to continue the walkout against Illinois Bell, rejecting a $26 weekly wage offer. A rally on the Northwest Side urged solidarity as the 60 day strike threatens convention preparations and prompts mayoral mediation.
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Chicago
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Illinois Bell Telephone Co
Robert E. Nickey
Bell
International Amphitheatre
Richard J. Daley
Daley
IBEW
Nickey
William Barrelt
Marion Policeman Joins Prison Staff
Marion policeman John Brush resigns to become a guard at the federal penitentiary. He started in May 1967 and will work until July 12 with no replacement named. He is the second Marion officer to join prison security after Ronnie Odum left in April.
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Marion
John Brush
Federal Penitentiary
Brush
Ronnie Odum
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Larry Wade
Urban League
NEA
Giant City
Grace G. Nolen
Vienna
Allen Veach
Bostonian
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Goldsmiths
West Frankfort
Ronald P. Lankin
Chester
Cynthia A. Calandro
Elizabeth A. Guiette
East Main West
Frankfort
Illinois
Herrin, Illinois
Chicago Furniture Mart
Berkline Pontiac
SERTA
Bassett Broyhill Campen
Serra Mattress
Campbell Mattress
Simmons Furniture
MARS
Helleny
Treece Supply
W. Frankfort
Brooks
Green’s House of Color
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