U.S. Navy ship Liberty attacked off Sinai coast
A misdirected message delayed the Liberty evacuation mission as Israeli jets and torpedo boats attacked the ship near the Sinai coast killing 34 Americans and wounding 75. A Navy court found the attack unprovoked and well coordinated but did not assign blame. the investigation noted four hours of unidentified surveillance and confusion aboard the vessel.
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Phillip M. Armstrong
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Ernest Carl Castle
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World News Roundup on LBJ Hussein talks and Queen visit
A world news roundup reports LBJ and King Hussein failing to bridge gaps over Jerusalem and Arab recognition of Israel. The piece notes Israel’s annexation of Jerusalem’s old city and U S cautions, with Johnson condemning the action and the State Department reasserting nonrecognition of unilateral status changes. It also mentions Queen Elizabeth II’s Canadian visit amid Quebec protests and a Missouri will governing funds for the Humane Society.
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Montreal
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Middle East
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Israel
Jerusalem
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Hussein
Jordan
George Christian
White House
U.S
Agency For International Development
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Wed-in in Fun City sparks outdoor Brooklyn wedding plan
Nine couples will wed in Prospect Park as part of Fun City's festival with Criminal Court Judge Amos Basel officiating. Mayor Lindsay backed the event after initial criticism, while sponsors provide cakes and honeymoons and police guard crowds.
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New York
Herman Katz
Katz
August Heckscher
Criminal Court
Amos Basel
Judicial Administration
Fun City
John V. Lindsay
Basel
Heckscher
Dream prizes fuel endless sweepstakes in grocery and gas plans
The article notes a surge in multi outlet promotions like Double Sweepstakes Bingo, run by National Food Stores and American Oil Co. It describes prizes from $1 to $2,500 and highlights industry concerns about boosts in sales versus shopper price sensitivity. It cites expected growth in promotions through 1967 and references several major brands and retailers involved.
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American Oi! Co
Chicago
Esso Standard Oil Co
Shell Oi Co
Sinclair Oil Corp
Henry ‘Reichman
Pentagon Navy report on USS Liberty attack details deaths
The Pentagon summarizes the Navy court findings on the 1967 attack killing 34 crewmen. It says 25 died instantly from a torpedo blast while one survivor recalls a Marine rescue attempt amid rapidly flooding compartments. Seaman Kenneth Ecker recounts a corporal and others trapped as water poured in.
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Liberty
Navy Court of Inquiry
America
Kenneth Ecker
Watseka
Ill
Ecker
Rota
Spain
Mediterranean
Edward E. Rehmeyer
Edward E. Rehmeyer Jr
Railroad
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William L. McGonagle
McGonagle
Oklahoma Bride Throws Rocks After Marriage Dispute
Mrs. Jack Tharp, newly married two weeks, went fishing with her husband in an Oklahoma City lake. She criticized his skill and tossed rocks in anger, with the second rock hitting him. They continued their outing despite the odd confrontation.
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