Demonstrations Propose Rally At White House Over Middle East War
In Washington a large Jewish rally and a sizable Arab march were planned near Lafayette Park across from the White House at 1 p.m. Both sides expected sizable crowds with calls for U.S. stance on Israel and cease fire. Police ordered extra staff on duty while leaders from both sides urged restraint and sought U.S. pressure for policy. The Conference of Presidents and figures like Senator Case and Gale McGee were among speakers.
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Israel and Egypt in Sinai battles amid U S Navy attack error
The U S Navy destroyer USS Liberty was mistakenly attacked by Israeli forces 15 miles north of the Sinai Peninsula. Four Americans died and 53 were wounded. Israel reported gains in Sinai and fronts around Suez as the U N Security Council debated a cease fire. Jordan accepted a truce. Egypt vowed to fight on.
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Senate approves rail strike avert bill amid Middle East crisis
The Senate backed Johnson's measure 70 to 15 to head off a nationwide rail strike for 137 000 shopcraft workers with Congress under a June 19 deadline. House Commerce panel planned further action as decisions stalled amid Israel Arab fighting. Percy and Dirksen joined the majority.
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Backlog Hits Middle East Calls AT&T Reports Major Delays
AT&T reports a heavy surge in Middle East calls with waits of about two weeks to reach Israel. Tel Aviv calls stood at 2,328 as of midweek, while Egypt 152 Lebanon 104 Morocco 16 Saudi Arabia 15 Jordan 6 Iraq 21 Kuwait 6 show similar delays.
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Media seals scarce in U.N.
At the United Nations the press gallery struggles as demand for seats spikes during the early days of a conflict involving Egypt and Jordan. Security Council sessions are crowded, with 118 seats allocated by ticket and most going to resident correspondents.
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Johnson creates cabinet task force on Middle East peace
President Johnson forms a cabinet level committee to map plans for a permanent peace between Arab states and Israel. McGeorge Bundy returns as executive secretary. Dean Rusk chairs. The effort seeks UN coordination and possible U S Soviet cooperation to limit arms shipments and restore ties with Arab nations amid the recent break in relations.
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Liberty hits torpedo strike sails on in calm as U S ships aid
The U S Navy destroyer Liberty was torpedoed amid the Middle East crisis but remains afloat with no sinking danger. Initial reports cited 4 dead and 53 wounded as the attack occurred about 8 AM CDT near Tel Aviv. The Pentagon confirmed the strike was an Israeli error and received an apology. Cmdr William C. McGonagle commands the vessel with Lt. Cmdr. Philip M. Armstrong Jr. as executive officer.
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Bill bans mailing guns in Illinois amid House action
The Illinois House advanced a bill prohibiting sale or delivery of guns or ammunition by mail, with in person transfers required, and exemptions for police transfers and antique collectors. The measure, sponsored by Rep. James Philip, moves to the Senate.
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Israel claims destruction of 441 Egyptian planes in first Arab Israeli war hours
Israel’s air force chief Gen. Mordechai Hod announced 441 enemy planes destroyed as Israeli commanders paralyzed the Egyptian air force on the ground. Analysts cite rapid, aggressive tactics, long ranged Mystere and Mirage jets, and fighter training as key to the knockout blow.
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Warm Fair With Showers and Thunderstorms Expected
Weather forecast calls for warm conditions with partial cloudiness tonight and Friday. Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms are possible with highs in the mid to upper 80s Friday and lows near 70 tonight. American officials caution that offensive advances by Israel across the Suez Canal into Egypt would face longer supply lines through densely populated areas.
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Debt ceiling clash shocks Johnson as Republicans block hike
The House voted 210 to 197 against Johnson’s plan to raise the national debt limit by 29 billion dollars. GOP and conservative Democrats united to block the measure, pressuring a revised budget with cuts while warning of a government crisis after June 30.
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Illinois House GOP maps redraw districts to gain seats
House Republicans approved four redistricting bills affecting 15 Illinois districts, aiming to boost GOP seats in Cook County and downstate regions. The plan, sent to the Senate, may be vetoed by the governor and changes districts including the 23rd 24th and 21st, shifting counties and voting blocs. In southern Illinois the plan would move counties from Shipley while Gray’s district would stay Democratic. In a separate report from Olney, Southern Illinois Methodists rejected a call to escalate Vietnam but backed talks toward a cease fire or negotiations.
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