Dominican riot grows as strike hits capital and nine killed
President Hector Garcia Godoy named Col. Enrique Perez y Perez as armed forces minister as the country plunges deeper into crisis. A general strike spreads in Santo Domingo with business closures and government offices halted, following two days of violence.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Hector Garcia- Godoy
Enrique Perez Y Perez
Francisco Rivera Caminero
Washington
National Palace
Dominican Army
Juan Bosch
Dominican Revolutionary Party
Bosch
Humphrey Tours Saigon Improvement Projects
Vice President Hubert Humphrey spent four hours in Saigon reviewing improvement programs, meeting village elders and toddlers, and praising self help projects. He visited New Prosperity village, refugee housing, and a low rent complex before inspecting slum areas with U S Vietnamese student groups. He contrasted progress with wartime conditions and tied the visit to Johnson’s economic and social goals in the region.
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Hubert Humphrey
Phu Tho Hoa
Saigon
Humphrey
Hubert H. Humphrey
Johnson
GI Benefits Bill Reaches President Johnson Desk
President Johnson received final congressional approval for a permanent GI benefits bill with an estimated $500 million annual cost, to take effect June 1. The measure expands education and home-buying aid for all military personnel with over six months of service since January 31, 1955, shifting beyond combat-area limits.
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Washington
Johnson
Senate
House
Taxpayers Group To Study Buses In Terre Haute
Terre Haute council votes 5 to 2 to allow Vigo County Taxpayers Association to survey the city bus operation and make recommendations. The council held action on a $90,510 general fund loan for new municipal buses while a federal grant of $182,000 funds part of the purchase. Association president Russell Rink said the group will study for about 10 days and the mayor pledged city administration cooperation.
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Terre Haute
Vigo County Taxpayers Association, Inc
General Fund
Russell Rink
Rink
Ralph Tucker
Humphrey tours Viet Nam projects “very encouraging”
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey visits Viet Nam improvement projects and calls the efforts very encouraging as President Johnson seeks advice on Viet Nam with no clear solutions. Also notes continued Dominican Republic violence and latest incidents.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Viet Nam
Johnson
Weather map notes for Terre Haute region
The Weather Bureau reports considerable cloudiness and colder conditions across Terre Haute and nearby areas. Tonight remains partly cloudy and colder, with Saturday turning cloudy and rain possible by late Saturday or Saturday night. Highs 40s to near 50, lows 30s to 38, with rain possible in the south.
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Terre Haute
Indiana
Illinois
Now You Know By United Press International
About 100000 Europeans live on boats and canal barges per National Geographic. The statistic highlights a nomadic urban existence as waterborne dwellers navigate European waterways.
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United Press International
National Geographic
Slaughter Continuing Unabated
CHICAGO AP A record toll of 49 000 traffic deaths in the United States was reported by the National Safety Council. The council said 1.8 million persons suffered disabling injuries in 1965 motor vehicle accidents. Economic loss totaled 8.5 billion dollars with 5.5 billion in wages medical expenses and overhead costs. The report notes a rate of deaths unchanged despite safety efforts.
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Howard Pyle
The
Safety Council
National Safety Council
U. S
Chicago
United States
Council
Indiana Traffic Deaths Rise to 148 Last Year
The Associated Press reports Indiana recorded 148 traffic deaths in the last year, down from 133 on February 11, with counts reflecting roadway fatalities and safety trends across the state.
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Indiana
Mankin Announces Run for Congress in Seventh District
Indiana senator Jack H. Mankin, Terre Haute attorney and former President Pro Tem, declared Friday his decision to seek the Democratic nomination for Congress in the newly drawn Seventh District. He cited public service and party leadership as reasons for entering the race.
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Jack H. Mankin
Congress
Mankin
Terre Haute
Indiana Senate
Communist Losses Mount As Offensive Continues
United States forces report 184 more Communist deaths as American planes and ground troops press the Vietnam offensive. Red casualties in the past fortnight exceed 2,000, the highest Red toll cited. A Navy Skyraider was shot down near the 17th Parallel with no parachute seen. An American civilian engineer was killed by Viet Cong fire near Saigon while two colleagues were wounded. US casualties rose as well, with 2,005 Americans killed since Jan 1, 1961 and 9,658 wounded. Operations Masher and White Wing continued as battles mounted across the country.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Air Force
Navy
U.S. 1St Infantry Division
R.M.K. Construction
U.S
Defense Department
Washington
White Wing
U.S. 1St
Illness of Candace Brings Recess in Mossler Trial
Miami AP report says Candace Mossler fell ill during testimony in the Melvin Lane Powers murder case. Dr Edward W St Mary testified she was treated for migraine headaches and nausea and complained of severe chest pains, unlikely heart disturbance but tension related. The proceedings paused and were to resume later.
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Candace
Mossler
Miami
Fla
Candace Mossler
Edward W. St. Mary
George
LBJ Faces Advisory Clamor With No Clear Cure
New York AP reports President Lyndon B. Johnson struggles in Vietnam as ten advisory camps push divergent plans. Some urge bombing Hai Phong and targets in North Vietnam, others favor enclaves or UN peace talks. Allies split, McNamara warns enclaves risk Viet Cong domination. page continues.
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New York
Lyndon B. Johnson
Viet Nam
USS
Haiphong
Hoosier Hysteria and Union Hospital Education
Sunday feature in the Tribune-Star rotogravure highlights Hoosier Hysteria and Union Hospital education efforts. It notes a spring theme and community health focus with profiles and guidance from hospital staff.
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Tribune - Star Rotogravure
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Associated Press
Sharon Lewis
New York City
Queens
Alan Lewis
Sen. Mankin
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Politcal
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Defense
Robert S. McNamara
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