National Spelling Bee contestants face final rounds in Washington
The article details the continued National Spelling Bee competition as 22 spellers advance past the fourth round in a tense finals setting. Contestants, parents, and officials fill the ML Vernon venue during the May event, with dramatic tension as spellers struggle and spectators react amid ongoing rounds and nearby coverage of Vietnam conflict updates.
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Levy Junior
Giant bomber crashes amid Vietnam war battles
Reporting from Edwards Air Force Base and Asia describes a giant bomber crash near Barstow while frontline fighting intensifies in Kontum and Mekong Delta regions. North Vietnamese assaults prompt U S air and ground response as Buddhist political tensions rise during preparations for national elections.
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al White
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Carl §. Crass
Reagan Easily Captures California Governor Nomination
Ronald Reagan swept to the Republican nomination in California on Tuesday by a huge margin and urged voters to back him in November against Gov Edmund G Brown. Brown, defending his term, held off a close challenge in the Democratic race.
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Thomas W. Braden
State Board of Education
Robert F. Kennedy
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Jeffrey Cohe
Strike cripples Western Union across the nation
In Washington an estimated 20,090 Western Union employees walked off their jobs at midnight, halting public telegraph message service nationwide. The Commercial Telegraphers Union members protested over wages and benefits, crippling operations across the country.
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Western Union strike hits Syracuse area offices
About 258 Western Union local employees were fired today for striking after talks with company officials failed to meet union demands for a 6 percent raise in 1966 and 7 percent in 1967 under a two year contract. Pickets stood outside offices while company facilities operated with limited disruption.
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Civil rights march resumes in Mississippi
In Hernando Mississippi five Black civil rights leaders resume James Merediths 221 mile walk toward Jackson after Meredith was wounded. Hospital reports suggested Meredith could be released. Auburn J Norvell faced bond. Gov. Johnson vows protection and possible National Guard aid to keep peace as marchers press on toward Jackson.
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Weather Forecast Snippet Confuses With Punned Report
The text outlines a mixed weather forecast with references to showers and variable winds. It mentions readings tonight, partly cloudy skies, dusty conditions tomorrow, and temperatures rising. The fragmentary notes include unclear mile per hour indicators and nonsensical phrases.
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A playful note jokes about a shopper who tries on eyewear and quips I ll take this one as the punchline. The lighthearted line captures a moment of humorous self purchase in a retail setting.
Atlanta Firemen Strike for Hours and Pay Reforms
About 500 of Atlanta's 728 firemen walked off the job in a mass strike over longer hours and lower wages. The city obtained a court injunction directing some officers to return to duty while officials sought to stabilize operations. Union president James I. Martin said many on strike were senior or near retirement. others remained on the job as a precaution against emergencies. The impasse followed a long dispute with Mayor Ivan Allen Jr. and city officials as airport maintenance workers filled in temporarily.
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Alma Threatens Florida With Hurricane Gusts And Floods
Storm Alma battered Florida with gusts near 117 mph in Havana and offshore winds up to 110 mph. Forecasts warned of seven to 11 foot tides, potential tornadoes, and heavy rainfall as the hurricane advanced along the Gulf coast toward the Tampa Bay area. Evacuations were urged for low-lying marshlands while Cuban reports noted damage and at least one death.
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Limping Medicare start could hurt Dems in elections
Washington report outlines a troubled Medicare rollout with hospital access and service gaps raising political risk for Democrats. White House contemplates renewed talks with CTU and invites 200 physicians and hospital leaders to a conference to press cooperation, space conservation, and compliance with civil rights rules.
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