McNamara says U S will not block Viet Cong voting in Vietnam elections
Defense Secretary Robert McNamara told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee the United States will stay out of forthcoming South Vietnamese elections even if the Viet Cong attempt to vote. He said U S troops will not interfere but provide security to enable the ballot, backing the Vietnamese government's plan for elections in three to five months. He appeared on television after earlier testifying in private.
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Washington
UPI
Robert S. McNamara
South Viet Nam
United States
U.S
McNamara
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Defense
Defense Department
Viet Cong Battle Ends With Heavy Casualties Near Saigon
U S Marines and South Vietnamese troops fought a major battle with a Viet Cong battalion about 335 miles northeast of Saigon. The exchange left about 200 Viet Cong dead, 62 bodies counted and 120 believed killed. Air power also surged in, with a large scale assault on Dien Bien Phu area targets. Casualties for Allied forces rose to 635 wounded and 168 killed last week, while Viet Cong losses dropped to roughly 2.2 to 1. Three Allied servicemen were killed in actions involving Australians New Zealanders and South Koreans.
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Saigon
VPI
U.S
Westminster
Where to Turn Columbia Eyes Incorporation
Fragmented notice mentions Columbia considering incorporation and seeks local guidance. References unclear names and page numbers. reads as a brief item on civic development and municipal options.
Milan C of C backs BG Tri-County branch site
Milan Chamber of Commerce launches a campaign to establish a Bowling Green State University Tri-County branch. The drive secured 1 146 455 in Erie Huron and Ottawa counties and followed by state funding of 1 8 million. Local officials praised the central site on Rt 299 near Rt 250 bypass as ideal for access and utilities.
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Milan
Milan Chamber of Commerce
Bowling Green State University
C of C
Erie
Huron
Ottawa
State
Ohio Board of Regents
Albert Schmumz
Chamber
Schmulz
Rt. 299
Rt. 250
Tri-County
Rt. 173
Rt. 246
Jan
Ralph Jay
Norwalk Chamber of Commerce
Harlow
Willard Chamber of Commerce
Jay
Norwalk
Board of Trustees
The
Branch University
Ethel Swanbeck
Milan C of C
Erie, Huron
Ottawa Vocational Education
EHOVE
Tax hike eyed as living costs rise in March
Government sources forecast a March rise in the consumer price index of about two to three tenths of 1 percent, slower than February due to easing food prices. The report, from Labor Department data, was previewed before official release today. Local chamber leaders advocate site choices and support for a proposed vocational school in EHOVE, with discussions on location and endorsements.
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Washington
UPI
Labor Department
Explosion guts office building in Cleveland
UPI reports a blast gutted a one story office on Cleveland's west side. Police say a strong odor of gunpowder permeated the building but no one was inside at the time. The damage was estimated at 425,000.
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Cleveland
UPI
William Schardell
Today's chuckle one man is another
A humorous quip mocks a wife for talking and for being busy with a second helping of month while the brains were being passed out, signaling light satire on domestic wit and social roles.
Buddhists cite plot in election as Viet Nam political rift deepens
In Saigon, Viet Nam's military government plans decrees outlining national elections after Buddhist charges that the regime will renege on civilian rule within 3 to 5 months. Thich Thien Minh accused Premier Ky and the junta of plotting with American connivance to stay in power. He led a Buddhist committee that pushed anti-government demonstrations.
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Saigon
UPI
Viet Nam
Thich Thien Minh
Nguyen Cao Ky
Minh
United Buddhist Church Committee
Queen Opens Parliament Pledges Viet Nam Peace Efforts
London. Queen Elizabeth II opened the new session in a ceremonial ritual. She pledged the Labor government will work to achieve peace in Viet Nam and keep the Atlantic alliance strong and united.
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London
UPI
Vandalism hits Luxaire workers as picket lines run
Six Luxaire employees crossing union picket lines faced overnight vandalism to cars trucks and homes. In a separate case Kenneth Monroe 42 West Ave was charged with reckless driving after speeding past picketers and a wooden sign struck a windscreen. Police logged four Elyria incidents with paint spray tire slashings and smeared exteriors on several vehicles and one house. A threatening call accompanied one report.
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Luxaire, Inc
Filbert St
Kenneth Monroe
West Ave
Monroe
Elyria
Robert. Boehill
Woodland Ave
Lowell Compton
Reublin Ct
Ted Monday
High St
De Gaulle Rejects Johnson Demand On France NATO Pullout
Paris sources say President de Gaulle will reject Johnson’s request for a two year delay in pulling U.S. and Canadian bases from France and will stand by an April 1 deadline. The note to U.S. Ambassador Bohlen follows a parliamentary vote criticizing NATO policy, as Pompidou signaled July 1 for France’s full withdrawal.
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Paris
UPI
Charles de Gaulle
Johnson
France
de Gaulle
U.S
Charles E. Bohlen
North Atlantic Alliance
NATO
Ftill
Georges Pompidou
Teacher dies in pike crash near Bedford and Cuyahoga Falls
Amherst junior high teacher Melvin Glaser, 36, died after his car struck the rear of a dump truck on the Ohio Turnpike between Bedford and Cuyahoga Falls. The Oberlin driver, Frederick Emerick, 57, was marking lane lines. Glaser died at St Thomas Hospital, Akron. his wife Isabel teaches in Elyria.
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Amherst
Bedford
Cuyahoga Falls
Oberlin
Turnpike
St. Thomas Hospital
Akron
Melvin Glaser
Princeton
Glaser
Central Kinior High School
Isabel
Alea School
Elyvia
Frederick Emerick
RD 1
Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko visits Rome for talks
Soviet Foreign Minister Anrei AL Gromyko arrives in Rome for talks with Malian officials focusing on Vietnam and the NATO crisis. He may also meet with Pope Paul VI at the Vatican.
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Rove
Anirei AL Gromyko
Viet Nam
NATO
Pope Paul VI
Vatican
Johnson plan to pool federal loan programs faces GOP attack
Washington Republicans denounced President Johnson's plan to pool government loan programs and sell public shares as a major gamble. The proposal would shift $8 billion in loans from agencies like SBA and HUD to private funding, with federal guarantees and supplementary payments to match private rates.
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Washington
UPI
House
Jay
GOP
Congress
Johnson
Small Business Administration
Farmers Home Administration
Office of Education
Department of Housing and Urban Development
House Banking Committee
Explosion Shatters India Train in Assam
A late night blast at Lumding Station in Assam shattered a passenger train. Police blamed sabotage by Naga tribal rebels. About 50 people were killed and 127 injured, many critically. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had warned negotiations with the Nagas were at a delicate stage moments before the blast.
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Calcutta
India
UPID
Lumding
Assam
Indira Ghandi
New Delhi
Weather Clears Amid Showers With Cooler Afternoon
Weather report notes clearing skies and cooler conditions this afternoon after scattered showers and thundershowers. Highs around the 70s with tonight’s lows near 34 to 42. Friday expected fair and cooler with brisk winds.
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