U S Plans Strong Complaint Over Saigon Bombings
U S negotiators prepare a forceful protest to North Vietnam over Saigon civilian shelling. Sources say pressure could grow to lift limits on air attacks against Hanoi and Haiphong if raids continue. South Vietnamese observers urge a vigorous protest over what they call systematic bombing advancing the escalation.
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Viet Cong Rocketry Hits Hard in Saigon Assault
Saigon endured the deadliest civilian toll of the Vietnam War as 26 rockets struck downtown during morning rush hour, killing 19 and wounding 116. U.S. sources warned the Communist shelling could intensify, with more rounds feared each night.
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Open housing ordinance moves to third reading in city council
City Council last night passed to third reading by a 7 4 vote the proposed open housing ordinance with no discussion. Seven more jurors have been selected in the John Galayda murder trial to be held in Uniontown Pennsylvania. A $197 000 building permit was issued for renovating the old Wilson Chevrolet building into a vocational education facility. Sirhan Sirhan has refused free legal defense offers from Melvin Belli and F Lee Bailey. The Johnson gun control plan was set back as the House Judiciary Committee, in a tie vote, did not approve the proposed rifle and shotgun curbs. John W Gardner, former HEW secretary and Urban Coalition chair, has been approached about Senate seat of the late Robert Kennedy.
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United States Protests Shelling of Saigon Civilian Areas
In Paris, U S negotiators plan a forceful complaint to North Vietnamese counterparts over shelling of civilian areas in Saigon, according to allied sources. In Washington, the Senate Preparedness Subcommittee says U S and South Korean forces are in sharply depleted combat readiness since North Korea seized the Pueblo.
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Hostages Held in Atlanta Penitentiary Stand Off
Four armed convicts seized control of the Atlanta federal penitentiary administration building, taking 23 hostages including 18 male and five female staff. A guard was wounded slightly by a bullet fired from inside the building. no one else hurt. After eight hours, inmates considered airing grievances and released two ill female hostages while 18 male and five female employees remained.
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Gun import ban and regulation votes split in House
The House rejected a proposal to ban import of surplus rifles and handguns and turned down registering first purchasers of imported weapons. A tie vote blocked Johnson's bill to ban mail order and interstate rifle, shotgun, and pistol sales, with Rep. Emanuel Celler predicting a June 20 revival.
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White House talks between Dirksen Rivers and McCarthy
Senator Eugene J. McCarthy met with President Johnson at the White House on Tuesday evening for about 40 minutes to discuss Paris talks and the Vietnam War. The White House said the conversations were pleasant and covered political policy and related activities.
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Riot Police Move On Sorbonne As Tear Gas Rains In
Paris police used tear gas grenades to clear thousands of students occupying the Sorbonne in a late night assault. Officers beat several demonstrators unconscious as crowds blocked entrances and erected barricades amid a renewed wave of protests connected to a nationwide strike. The clash followed earlier rioting in the Latin Quarter and comes as France seeks to quell violence and prevent wider chaos.
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Kennedy gets Secret Service protection after brother shot
President Johnson ordered federal agents to provide protection to Sen Edward M Kennedy following the assassination attempt on Robert Kennedy. The White House disclosed that Kennedy, the sole surviving Kennedy son, would receive Secret Service protection along with major presidential candidates.
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Rockefeller Frames Kennedy Vision to Challenge Nixon in 1968
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller aligned with Robert Kennedy's goals in a National Press Club speech and a national TV address. He attacked Richard Nixon on Supreme Court rulings and segregationist ties, promising to appoint Kennedy's successor who would pursue Kennedy's aims. He framed a stark choice between old politics and a new leadership to guide a post Kennedy era.
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