Bosch widens lead struggle in Dominican campaign
Santo Domingo officials rate the race between Juan Bosch and Joaquin Balaguer as a toss up with Bosch cutting Balaguer’s early edge. A possible Balaguer Bonnelly accommodation could force withdrawal, leaving a clear June 1 choice. Issues cited include the 1965 revolution, the economy and unemployment, and Clash of Communism versus Trujillo legacy.
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United States
Santo Domingo
Juan Bosch
Joaquin Balaguer
Bosch
Balaguer
Rafael Bonnelly
Bonnelly
Dominican Revolution Party
Johnson
Trujillo
Reform Party
Pleasant Sunday Forecast with Showers Return
Mostly sunny today with mild warmth and increasing clouds by evening. High in the 70s. Mostly cloudy tonight with showers starting. Monday turns cooler with additional showers and continued cloudiness. Weather details on page 14 map.
Senate The Urges Moves For Peace
Three Senate critics of Johnsons Viet Nam course urged Congress to help steer U S policies toward peaceful coexistence with the Communists. Sen Joseph S Clark said public opinion is turning from belligerence to a peace offensive and a breakthrough for peace may be near. Sen Wayne Morse called for rebuilding normal relations with Communist China, while Sen Clifford P Case urged a continuing review of world affairs to test Americas objectives.
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Washington
Senate
Johnson
Congress
U.S
Joseph S. Clark
D-Pa
United States
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
China
Clifford P. Cas
R-N.j
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
America
Alumni Board Trustee Candidates Named by Alumni Association
Alumni Association Republican and Democratic selection committees announced candidates for the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Republicans: Donald R. Grimes Evanston Ralph C. Hahn Springfield and Dr James A Weatherly Murphysboro. Democrats: incumbents Frances B Watkins Chicago and Kenney E Williamson Peoria with Richard O Hart Benton as third nominee.
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Alumni Association
University of Illinois Board of Trustees
Donald R. Grimes
Evanston
Ralph C. Hahn
Springfield
James A. Weatherly
Murphysboro
Frances B. Watkins
Chicago
Kenney E. Williamson
Peoria
Richard O. Hart
Benton
Marines Seize Da Nang Radio Station Amid Heavy Fighting
Heavy firing broke out as Vietnamese marines moved to seize the radio station in Da Nang. About 1,000 marines flown from Saigon attacked the First Corps HQ of Maj. Gen. Ton That Dinh while clashes spread through the city. U.S. officers said they had no clear view of factions involved.
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da Nang
South Viet Nam
Nguyen Cao
Saigon
Ton
Dinh
U.S
Nguyen Cao Ky
First Corps
Gas main explosion harms eight in Waterloo
An AP report from Waterloo says a gas main blew late Saturday, destroying three small businesses and injuring eight men who were searching for a gas odor source. Fire Chief Louis Nobbe put damage at $125,000 and noted no serious injuries among public works employees or firefighters.
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Waterloo
Louis Nobbe
Cairo Civil War Village Proposed To Boost Tourism
The Checchi report suggests a 470000 civil war village in Cairo regrouping 26 000 sq ft of shops and food outlets. Public subscriptions would partly fund it with possible foundation grants, aiming to keep overnight visits steady despite new highways. Long term ideas include Fort Defiance and the opera house under city nonprofit control.
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Chicago
Pints
Cairo
Checchi
Colonial Williamsburg
Illinois
Alexander County
Fort Defiance
Halliday Hotel
Opera House
Bank
Delta Fire House
Unrest in Saigon as Catholics plan march and strikes
In Saigon Buddhist and Catholic protests flare amid labor unrest. About 5,000 Catholics march the suburbs demanding U S Ambassador Lodge recall while leftist students and unions plan demonstrations and a general strike could cripple utilities.
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Saigon
U.S
Henry Cabot Lodge
Lodge
Cape Girardeau council-manager plan explored in Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau evaluates the council-manager form of government in a feature on page 3. The Southern Illinois University dedication conference examines national problems and hopes on page 5. Sparta wins district track title reported on page 12.
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Cape Girardeau
Southern Illinois University
Sparta
British Seamen Leave Ships in National Maritime Strike
British seamen began leaving their ships as a nationwide maritime strike loomed at midnight. Prime Minister Wilson’s Labour government delayed a national emergency announcement until after the early days of the walkout, a test of price and wage controls. Union leaders said the strike would not be halted, raising fears for household supplies though nonperishables remain stocked for weeks.
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London
Harold Wilson
Gemini 9 Set For Tuesday Rendezvous and Space Walk
Gemini 9 crews at Cape Kennedy received medical and mission review board approval and prepared for Tuesday rendezvous and space walk. Command pilot Thomas Stafford called the mission the most complex and sophisticated manned space journey yet as they passed a three hour medical exam and held talks with Gemini officials. The plan covers rockets, spacecraft, tracking stations, weather and recovery forces as the first truly operational flight in the Gemini program.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
Thomas P. Stafford
Gemini
Space Agency
Scranton Heads to Vietnam Trip Stirs 1964 Era Politics
Pennsylvania Governor William W. Scranton plans a Monday departure for Vietnam, a voyage seen as sharpening national political prospects. He says President Johnson asked him four times to assess the war situation. Scranton was among 41 governors endorsing Johnson's Vietnam policies at a White House meeting on March 12, though he left before the resolution was offered.
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New York Times
Harrisburg
William W. Scranton
Pennsylvania
Viet Nam
Johnson
Scranton
White House
Final Exam Entanglement Plays Into Student Deferment Stakes
No final. but high stakes as the nation eyes a three hour exam to retain student deferments from military service. The 150 question test will be given again at SIU.
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SIU
Draft Deferment Test Draws National Attention
About 400000 college students across the country took a draft deferment examination on Saturday. Protests by antiwar groups included picket lines and a mock exam, with some students joining to take the test. Organizers say the test helps draft boards decide status while grades and standing remain important.
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Viet Nam
Michael Klare
Columbia University
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Students For A Democratic Society
Oberlin College
Ohio
Selective Service
Cardinal Spellman Celebrates 50 Years as Priest
Cardinal Spellman marked his 50 years as a priest with a Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral attended by four cardinals and more than 90 archbishops and bishops. Pope Paul VI and President Johnson sent tributes as Spellman reflected on the priesthood and service to God’s people.
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New York Times
New York
Cardinal Spellman
Paul VI
Johnson
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Francis Spellman
St. Peter’s
Rome
Viet War Foes Plan March on Washington
Thousands of Americans are expected to demonstrate in Washington to back congressional candidates who will work to end the Viet Nam war. The march on the White House aims to undercut President Johnson’s Southeast Asia policies and is part of a national campaign by the National Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy to elect lawmakers pledging to reduce U.S. military involvement.
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Viet Nam
White House
Johnson
Southeast Asia
National Committee For A Sane Nuclear
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George Willhite
Southern Illinoisan
Charles Mohr
South
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Carbondale
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