U N meeting on Jordan complaint over Israeli attack
Jordan described Israel's actions as a cowardly attack on refugees and Jordanian citizens and urged the U N Security Council to invoke Chapter VII for sanctions or force. Israel said it acted to neutralize training centers on the Jordan River east bank amid a planned withdrawal. The United States said the clashes hinder any Middle East settlement and urged peaceful U N efforts.
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United Nations, N.Y
Jordan
Israel
U.N. Security Council
Muhammad H. El-Farra
El-Farra
Council
Jordan River
U Thant
Diop
Security Council
Middle East
Thant
U.S
Washington
United States
State Department
United Nations
Israel pushes into Jordan in major invasion and withdrawal
Israeli forces crossed about 15,000 troops into Jordan in a major operation launched to wipe out bases after guerilla raids. The daylong battle killed at least 15 Israelis and wounded 70, with 150 El Fatah killed and several tanks and armored cars reported destroyed. Prime Minister Eshkol announced a scheduled withdrawal as Britain and the United States urged restraint.
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Tel Aviv
Jordan
Israel
el Fatah
Levi Eshkol
Jordan Valley
Britain
United States
Great Bitter Lake
Suez Canal
Middle East
Eric Gottgetreu
Jericho
East Bank
Hussein
Egypt
Syria
Iraq
Crash kills legislator in Galesburg wreck
State Rep. Leo F. O'Brien of Galesburg was found dead in his car after a crash. He, 44, leaves a widow Yvonne and five children. Elected to the General Assembly in 1964 and re-elected in 1966, he was the sole Democrat among three from the 45th district. Cyril H. Winking, director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, also died today at St. John’s Hospital from a heart ailment.
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Galesburg
Leo F. O’brien
O’brien
Yvonne
General Assembly
Illinois
Springfield
Cyril H. Winking
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
St. John’s Hospital
U.S. Troops Open Five Drives to Regain Initiative
About 10,000 American troops launched five new offensives across Vietnam to regain initiative after the lunar new year offensive. U.S. command reported enemy losses at 799 dead with 94 U.S. soldiers killed and 397 wounded. Operations targeted coastal plains, Phan Thiet, An Khe, War Zone C edges, Bien Hoa Long Binh, and linked areas near Saigon as part of broader efforts alongside Operation Quyet Thang.
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Saigon
U. S
U.S
An Khe
Central Highlands
173Rd Airborne Brigade
U.S. 1St Infantry
101St Airborne
101St
Bien Hoa - Long Binh
U.S. Army
Vietnam
199Th Light Infantry
11Th Armored Cavalry
Tan Son Nhut
South Vietnam
Administration weighs 3.3 Billion Vietnam War Request
Sources say the Johnson administration plans to seek about 3.3 billion dollars for Vietnam. Roughly half would fund sending 35,000 more U.S. troops, prompting fresh Capitol Hill debate. Senator Fulbright questions predecision consultation and potential troop surge timing.
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Capitol Hill
U.S
J. W. Fulbright
Foreign Relations Committee
White House
Congress
Johnson
Vietnam
Fulbright
Rockefeller Declares He Will Not Run for President
New York governor Nelson A. Rockefeller stated he will not be a candidate or campaign for the presidency. He believes GOP leaders favor Richard Nixon and that he cannot truthfully claim a big enough Republican following to win.
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New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
United States
GOP
Richard M. Nixon
Rockefeller
Nixon
Barry Goldwater
Avalanche kills 19 in Polish Sudeten mountains
In Poland's Sudeten range near Karpacz a large avalanche killed at least 19 people, mostly Soviet tourists. Rescue chief Walde mar Ney said 11 bodies were recovered and a 500 strong team searched for eight missing persons amid favorable weather. Longshoremen defied a judge's order and did not return to work, paralyzing much of the Port of New York for a fourth day.
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Warsaw
Poland
Sudeten Mountains
Waldemar Ney
Bialy Jar
Sniezka
Karpacz
Ney
Port of
New York
Dam Watch As Mill River Swells Taunton Brace Gives Way
Flood waters from the Mill River threaten downtown Taunton as a 70-year-old wooden dam holds after two of 30 braces fail. Officials report no hole in the dam and evacuations remain in effect for residents near the river. Governor Volpe inspects the scene with State Sen. Parker.
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Mill
Taunton
John A. Volpe
Boston
Colder Tonight With Clouds and Frigid Low
A weather note warns of considerably colder air tonight with cloudy skies and a low near 18 to 25 degrees. Friday will be partly sunny but still cold with a high in the 30s and continued frigid conditions.
Occupation Continues as Howard University Sit-In Enters Day
Hundreds of students at Howard University remain in the administration building amid canceled operations. Chairman Lorimer D. Milton says reopening date is unknown and will favor those seeking college work over protest.
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Washington
Howard University
Lorimer D. Milton
University Board of Trustees
Atlanta
Robert Malson
Malson
Brown
Muddy River Near Flood Crest In Murphysboro
The Big Muddy River is headed for another flood stage with forecasts of a crest around 19 feet in Murphysboro by Friday or Saturday. A 19 foot rise would flood the banks but unlikely damage major facilities. Water and electric plants near the river sit at risk only if levels reach 35 feet. Current stage was 14.66 feet with recent rainfall.
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Murphysboro
U.S. Weather Bureau
Rt. 13
Murphysboro Water Co
Plane burns after overshoot at O'Hare. crew unhurt
United Airlines Boeing 727 carrying 32,295 pounds of mixed cargo ran off the end of the runway during takeoff at O'Hare and caught fire. Three crew members, all from California, sustained minor injuries and were treated before release. Investigation into the fire and runway failure underway. An Evansville Delta belly landing in mud leaves all aboard safe.
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Chicago
United Air Lines
San Francisco
O’hare International
California
Resurrection Hospital
Evansville
Ind
Delta Airlines
Dress Memorial Airport
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