Kennedy Sees Nebraska Bid as Crucial
Nebraska voters pick nominees in a presidential primary with Sen. Robert F. Kennedy urging a win to remain a Democratic candidate for the White House. Heavy early turnout marked by sunny weather and strong Republican and Democratic participation across the state.
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State building bids awaited for Marion and Collinsville
Illinois Building Authority seeks proposals to construct regional office buildings in Marion and Collinsville with bids opened in Chicago. The Marion site will house multiple state agency regional headquarters near the Veterans Administration hospital on land sold by the VA.
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U S planes shot down as Saigon airlift camp falls
North Vietnamese forces destroyed four American aircraft and five helicopters during an attack that captured the Kham Duc Special Forces camp. Two large C130 transports evacuated South Vietnamese irregulars and families. about 150 South Vietnamese and six Americans were believed killed in one C130. The loss would rival the worst air disasters in war and civilian aviation.
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Paris peace talks trade verbal punches amid deadlock
In Paris Harrriman and Xuan Thuy clashed over de escalation and reciprocity. US bombings and North Vietnamese claims frame a fragile start to negotiations as both sides seek paths to a broader peace conference.
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SIU Student Senate reaffirms role as petition channel
In a special session the Southern Illinois University Student Senate reaffirmed its role as the official channel for student petitions requests and grievances despite three dissenting votes. Rich ard Karr spoke for Wilburn Moulton urging action while critics argued the senate has often failed to act and should consider alternatives.
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Japan asks U S to keep nuclear subs from port amid contamination probe
Japan requests the United States to keep its nuclear submarines away from Sasebo after scientists warn the Swordfish may have caused radioactivity 10 to 20 times normal in the harbor. Officials say the count remains below danger levels though opposition calls to bar U S ships grow.
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Mild, showery patch with warm midweek forecast
The forecast calls for mild tonight with some thundershower risk and lows around 60 to 65. Wednesday should stay fair to partly cloudy with continued mild temperatures and highs in the mid 70s to near 80. Weather map details appear on page 14.
Percy joins Poor People’s Campaign camp at mall
Washington AP Hundreds of unpainted shanties rise on the Lincoln Memorial Mall as the Poor People’s Campaign builds a temporary encampment. Sen. Charles H. Percy visits, endorses nonviolence, and says housing bill prospects may improve. Abernathy vows the effort will endure as marchers prepare for additional contingents and a potential 3,000 permanent demonstrators.
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Poor marchers clash with police in Detroit
In Detroit the Midwest segment of the Poor People’s Campaign clashed with mounted police near Cobo Hall injuring five. Police and SCLC officials assisted by marshals. Vice President Humphrey’s Detroit visit loomed as tensions eased and crowd size shrank from 3500 to about 1000.
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Ten Roosevelt students arrested in restricted office clash
Ten students were arrested Monday after entering President Rolf A. Weil's office restricted area at Roosevelt University Chicago. Protest leaders vow to press demonstrations and begin a hunger strike as earlier protests led to 48 arrests, 16 expulsions, and 24 suspensions over Lyndh appointment dispute.
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UAW pullout could hurt Humphrey
AFL-CIO plans to suspend Walter Reuthers United Auto Workers if dues remain unpaid. Meany says the pullout does not expel but withdraw the 1.5 million member union, amid a split that may sway support for Humphrey versus Kennedy and McCarthy.
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Humphrey Won’t Say What Kennedy Bought in Minneapolis
In Lansing, Humphrey said Robert F. Kennedy bought something from Humphrey’s former Minneapolis drug store but refused to reveal the item. Romney pressed for details, joking about it being a hairnet.
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