Israeli Warship Sunk Off Sinai by Egyptian Missile Boat
The Israeli destroyer Eilat, 2 30 tons, was sunk near Sinai while on patrol 14 miles outside Egyptian waters. Cairo radio claimed Egyptian naval forces sank it. Israel aided with air and sea rescue efforts, with 188 to 220 sailors aboard. The loss, confirmed near midnight, marks a major naval incident near the Suez Canal.
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Pittman’s 83 yard kickoff lift secures Penn State win
West Virginia pressured Penn State in a 21-14 game at State College. Charley Pittman, a 182 pound Baltimore sophomore, sparked the Lions with an 83 yard second half kickoff return for a touchdown and 137 rushing yards. Don Abbey added two TDs while Tom Sherman connected on key passes to Abbey. The Mountaineers relied on passing to score both TDs while limiting PSU on the ground.
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Vigil in Battery Park Supports Vietnam Troops
About 500 people gathered at noon in Battery Park to begin a 31 hour vigil for American fighting men in Vietnam, swelling to roughly 1,000 later. The National Committee for Responsible Patriotism organized the nationwide demonstration with veterans and draft-age youths backing the cause.
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Welfare push urged business leaders to join local welfare programs
Mitchell Ginsberg, commissioner of New York City's Department of Social Services, urged Hot Springs executives to take personal part in local welfare programs rather than simply denouncing their high costs.
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Good Reading Inside Our Man in Vietnam Patrol 4 A
Feature notes wartime correspondent 4 A first patrol with vivid details on risks and daily life. Highlights from comics section and a family weekly full of 22 best strips across eight pages.
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Pentagon Invasion Is Brief Amid Capital Protest
Thousands of demonstrators at the largest antiwar rally in Washington besieged the Pentagon, clashed with U.S. marshals and Army troops, and briefly entered the building as tear gas and nightsticks were used. Police cited 110 arrests. two soldiers and two marshals were hurt. draft cards were burned as dusk fell.
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Ford Talks Hit Snag as Auto Talks Drag On
In Detroit UPI reports an unexpected snag delayed Ford Motor Co and the United Auto Workers on a $750 million contract package. Negotiations reached near 100 hours with secrecy amid a news blackout as talks extended into Saturday night. Dispute centers on automatic raises tied to the cost of living index and the union plans to inform workers Tuesday after rescheduling a Sunday TV program.
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Pope Paul VI Fevers Refuse Rest Ahead of Surgery
Vatican sources report Pope Paul VI, 70, again running a high fever and refusing doctors orders to rest before planned November surgery. He allegedly undid days of preparation by resuming activities. fever spikes reached 102 to 103 F. He led Mass at St. Peters Basilica and gave Holy Communion to 100 people.
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Good Morning A FANATIC defined as unyielding mind
A fanatical person is described as one who cannot change his mind and refuses to switch topics. The remark emphasizes stubbornness and relentless fixation on a viewpoint.
Turmoil Hinders Protest Goals and LBJ Campaigns
The analysis argues that violent images at antiwar rallies in California Wisconsin and Washington hurt both demonstrators and the Johnson administration. It says Secret Service and politicians fear risks to the president, hindering efforts to end the war. It notes leaders mobilized for counterattack and warns mass demonstrations may not shift Vietnam policy without broader action.
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Russia builds first aircraft carrier signals shift in strategy
Norfolk based officers say the Soviet Union is constructing its first carrier, likely for helicopters, signaling a shift from defense to extended power projection. They note expanding navy size, amphibious ships, and a new guided missile light cruiser with submerged launch capability.
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Graveyard battleground fights yield heavy Viet Cong losses
UPI reports 225 Viet Cong killed in a graveyard assault as Vietnamese troops and American advisers fought through a 12 hour battle near Quang Tri City just south of the DMZ. Other clashes across the north killed 341 Communists with air and ground actions.
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Symington urges end to all Vietnam War operations
Senator Stuart Symington of Missouri calls for ending the Vietnam War by stopping bombing in the North and halting all military actions. He spoke on Saturday in Kansas City.
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