Algerian Leader Ben Bella Ousted in Army Coup
An early morning coup by Boumedienne led a military council to remove President Ahmed Ben Bella after a 33 month rule. Algiers remained calm as tanks guarded public buildings while reports tied the move to power struggles and internal chaos.
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Ahmed Ben Bella
Algiers
Col
Houari
Boumedienne
Lean
Ben Bella
Algeria
Ben Bre Irivate
Radio
Council of the Revolution
Bella
Alg Via
Que
Tahar Zbiri
Constantine
Marnia
Abdellaziz Bouteflika
Bouteflika
Stagecoach Leads Lesser Parade Ahead of Bend Lake Groundbreaking
Stagecoach riders from Lesser led a weekend celebration marking the Bend Lake groundbreaking and included a queen's crowning, dancing, and music by Gand Ole Opry stars. Col. James B. Meanor Jr. of the Army Corps of Engineers gave a speech as the lake project’s agency leader.
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Gand Ole Opry
Col
James B. Meanor Jr
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Army Corps of Engineers
Area Cities Figures Show Lag In Police Service
Southern Illinois cities trail national averages in police protection with Carbondale and Murphysboro undercounting officers. The FBI, State Police, and local agencies stress radio equipped cars and better records, training, and funding to raise patrol strength and efficiency.
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Tony Stevens
Southern Illinois
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Carbondale
FBI
Murphysboro
Jackson County
Richard Richman
Richman
Police
Vatican and Kenya Establish Diplomatic Relations
The Vatican press office announced the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and the Republic of Kenya. This raises the number of countries with formal ties to 54.
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Vatican City
Vatican
Republic of Kenya
Holy See
Colorado Flood Sweeps Into Kansas From Arkansas River
In Lamar Colorado floodwaters receded after a mercy flight. Col. Thomas W. Barfoot of the Colorado Air National Guard said conditions improved markedly. The Arkansas River flood carried waters into western Kansas causing one death while South Platte crest eased toward Julesburg. Sterling escaped major damage as upstream water dropped.
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Lamar
Colorado
Arkansas River
National Guard
Thomas W. Barfoot
Colorado Air National Guard
Kansas
South Platte
Julesburg
Pony Express
Frontier Stage Lines
Sterling
Colo
Rocky Mountain
Four Americans Die in South Viet Nam Helicopter Explosion
In Saigon area on Saturday US air forces and navies hit multiple targets in North Viet Nam while in South Viet Nam a helicopter on a resupply mission exploded after being hit by a 50 cal bullet. Four Americans aboard were listed missing and presumed killed. Bac Lieu bombing injured 17 Vietnamese and three Americans. In a separate clash near Saigon seven Americans were wounded in a heavy fight with Viet Cong.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
North Viet Nam
Bac Lieu
Warmer Weather For Southern Illinois Weekend
Fair to partly cloudy and warmer through Sunday into Monday. Highs near 8 to 90 and Sunday night lows around 60 to 66. Winds shift southerly 10 to 18 mph on Sunday with increasing strength. Weather details on page 8.
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Illinois
Mayors Suspended for Anti U S March
Twelve village mayors in Tuscany were suspended for one month for illegally representing their communities in demonstration marches last Sunday against American actions in Viet Nam and Santo Domingo. The Siena chief magistrate said they carried flags of their local administrations without authorization.
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Tuscany
Viet Nam
Santo Domingo
Siena
Gemini 4 Rendezvous With Earth Satellite Planned This Year
NASA reports accelerated program after Gemini 4 success. Webb says crews will attempt to rendezvous a Gemini capsule with an orbiting Agena rocket this year though not on the next flight. The plan includes space walks and a pursuit sequence once Agena’s track is set.
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Washington
United States
Gemini
White House
Johnson
James E. Webb
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Webb
Atlas
Agena
Pope Calls For Peace In Dominican Crisis
Pope Paul VI urged the Dominican people to end factional fighting and pursue healthy social reforms. The Inter-American Mediating Commission proposed national elections in six to nine months as the basis for a political settlement. Reactions varied with Col. Caamano and General Imbert signaling possible discussion but no formal acceptance or rejection.
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Paul VI
Juan Sanchez
Col. Caamano
Imbert
Privately Financed Renewal Discussed for Downtown
Downtown renewal plans receive private funding consideration as city leaders weigh investments and long term impact. Analysts note potential economic revival and increased redevelopment activity for the central business district. The feature outlines proposed projects and fiscal considerations for timely approval.
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Herrin
Raige
Gary Player
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Lesser
Les Montgomery
Bend Lake
Gary Robinson
Italy
James McDivitt
Edward White
Dominican
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