Battle report claims DMZ invasion forces halted
American and South Vietnamese sources describe heavy bombardments around the DMZ and Thien, with bridges and rail yards damaged. Reports say North Vietnamese troops massed near Con Thien and Haiphong supply routes, but a withdrawal is indicated as air and artillery pressure intensifies.
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Benj
Peking
Hanoi
Haiphong
Northi
Whatling
Vietnam
William C. Westmoreland
Con Thien
Demilitarized Zone
Bishops back new state constitution amid Vietnam war debate
Catholic bishops from Syracuse issue a public statement urging support for a proposed New York state constitution. They frame the document as worthy after extensive study, stressing the church’s concern for public welfare and individual sacrifice. The article notes wartime context with heavy shelling and U.S. losses, while officials caution on potentially delayed or unverified reports.
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Thomas J. Costello
Costello
Syracuse
Faery
Walter A. Foery
Ham
Su Imane
David F. Cunning
Crece
Hamham
Constitul
Con Thien
Msgr
New York State
Occa
Cost
Catholic Church
U.S
Thei
New Constitutionist Church
Ith
Four GOP legislators urge rejection of charter in public plea
Four Republican lawmakers urge voters to defeat the proposed charter and its constitutional package. They argue the document favors future aims over current needs and would replace the Blaine Amendment with new language. They pledge to push a voter by voter review of each issue in the 1968 1969 sessions and advocate church viewpoint in the debate.
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Istaluls Sali
John H. Hughes
Onondaga
Polis
Legis
New York State
New York Times
the Times
Blaine
New York Teachers Fined for Strike Under Taylor Law
The United Federation of Teachers was fined 150000 dollars for contempt of court. President Albert Shanker received a 15 day jail term and was fired for criminal contempt of court tied to the strike against the city’s public schools.
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NEW York
United Federation of Teachers
Albert Shanker
Tenced
Minnesota unions clash over new Taylor Law and constitution
The piece covers the walkout of a 50,000 member teachers union under Minnesota's new Taylor Law amid injunctions, penalties, and appeals. It notes charges against officials, courtroom views of the World Series press box dispute, and broader debate on a proposed constitutional charter with funding and education provisions.
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Minneapolis
Red Sox Faithful Believer Comments On Opening Series
A Boston series opener comment from a religious figure described his focus on spiritual matters in the morning and allowing the Red Sox to proceed in the afternoon. The AP caption notes wire photo context.
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Tare
Boston
Red Sox
Dirksen Attacks GOP Critics on Vietnam War Unity
Senate GOP leader Basil Dirksen delivers a blistering rebuke to fellow Republicans over their Vietnam War criticisms. He defends LBJ policy, urges unity, and challenges Sen. Percy and other dovish critics while praising Sen. Kuchel for keeping strong Asian commitments.
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Washington
Saeed G Walaxy
Bel M. Dirksen
Johnson
Senate Gop
Weather Outlook With Showers Possible This Weekend
Forecast shows occasional showers tonight and tomorrow with a low around 59 and a high near 70. A 30 percent chance of rain tomorrow, winds SW 5 to 15 mph tonight and W 10 to 20 mph tomorrow. Over the next five days, daytime highs around the upper 60s and nighttime lows in the 40s, with showers possible Sunday or Monday.
Johnson to pare spending after House rebuke
President Johnson faces House pressure to cut domestic programs totaling 8100 million to 1658 billion in federal spending. House leaders pledge to move spending cuts after the tax increase is blocked, with Mahon and Bow clashing over what to cut and who decides.
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Johnson
White House
Oswego
N.Y
Tim
Presbothy
K. Monette
Pennell
Bent Johnson
House Demoville
Nicolena
Poff
Pen
Housewellvilles
Monette
Don H. Stacy
Ost
Weso County
House
Boston
Boston Red Sox
Jose Santiago
St. Louis
Frank T
Bow
Ohio
Santiaga
Appropriations Committee
Cardinals
Bob Ersed
Gibson
Wilbur Mills
D-Ark
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
George Mahon
D-Tex
Mahon
Nickel quarter replaces nickel cigar in today’s chuckle
A light joke notes the swap from a nickel cigar to a nickel quarter. The quip plays on small coin changes and everyday humor.
Cardinals Edge Breck On Maris Questionable Call
A jagged play-by-play summary shows Maris asked on a 3 1 pitch and a third base mishap with no errors. Red Sox fail to score with 42 pitch and Jeff runs a ball to Gibson on the first pitch as manager Dick Witkaw makes a mound visit.
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Cardinals
Ny Breck
Sanita Lehad
Maris
Fee
Triplets Born After Shock State in Plainwell
Lawrence Arkwright and Lavina welcomed triplets all girls at the Plainwell hospital after his wife gave birth. Hospital attendants reported Arkwright entered a shock state a few hours after the delivery.
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Plainwell, Mich
UPI
Lawrence Arkwright
Lavina
Arkwright
Pastor Receives Pie From Parishioner Says It Was Near Inedible
A Dallas pastor described a pie given by a parishioner as almost inedible. His wife disposed of it in the car. The minister asked how to respond honestly and kindly and wrote that pie such as that does not last long at their house.
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Dallas
UPI
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Episcopal Theological Seminary
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J. W. Fulbright
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