Navy hints radio call was a hoax
The Navy abandoned a search for the missing nuclear submarine Scorpion after a radio transmission purporting to be from the vessel was heard by six ships and a plane. Navy officials said the voice used the Scorpion’s code name, but the broadcast likely was a cruel hoax and no source was found during an extensive search east northeast of Norfolk.
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Bob Horton
Norfolk, Va
Atlantic
USS
Lapon
Norfolk
Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Toll Rises Across Nation
An Associated Press survey shows 77 traffic deaths in early Memorial Day hours with four boys and two girls among the victims after a fatal crash near New Kensington Pennsylvania. Officials estimate total holiday toll may reach 625 to 725, possibly surpassing last year’s record.
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Associated Press
Midwest
National Safety Council
New Kensington
Laurel Mountain
Safety Council
Glendive Couple Die in Memorial Day Wreck
Mr and Mrs William Senner of Glendive were killed in a one car crash on a gravel road about 10 miles northeast of Bloomfield Daw son County Their daughter Inez was injured A Glendive hospital spokesman said the Senners lost control while eastbound about two miles off paved county road 254 The fatalities mark Montana s first Memorial Day deaths and push the annual toll to 76 compared with 81 a year ago.
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Glendive
William Senner
Inez
Bloomfield
Dawson County
Senners
Montana
Hijackers seize half million dollars in dimes
A Rail Way Express Agency truck carrying five million dimes valued at $500,000 was hijacked near Fort Lee New Jersey. The driver was dumped unharmed in Ulster County New York. The dimes were in 500 coin bags and the empty truck found at Blue Point on Long Island. FBI and state police investigated.
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New York
Railway Express Agency
U.S
West Point
New Jersey
Upstate
Ulster County
Fort Lee
N.J
FBI
Blue Point
Long Island
De Gaulle disbands Parliament and seals currency controls
President Charles de Gaulle dissolved Parliament and vowed to stay in office to confront a feared totalitarian communist threat. He imposed strict controls on capital movement and foreign accounts, aiming to halt a general strike. Supporters filled Paris streets cheering the leader as the crisis worsened.
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Louis Nevin
PARIS
Charles de Gaulle
France
de Gaulle
Ministry of Finance
Switzerland
Italy
West Germany
U S casualty totals rise in Vietnam as talks drag
Washington reports 426 U S service members killed in the week ending May 25, bringing two month total to about 3 330. Since Paris talks began May 10, American battle deaths exceed 975 in two weeks, averaging over 480 weekly.
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Washington
Saigon
U.S. Command
Johnson
Paris
U.S
Vietnam
Korea
Israeli Forces Face Jordanian Fire Near Gesher
Jordanian troops fired on Israeli positions near Gesher in the Beisan Valley. Israeli forces returned fire with light arms. no casualties were reported by the army spokesman.
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Tel Aviv
Gesher
Beisan
Butte Honors War Dead In Memorial Day Observance
Butte paid tribute to veterans of World War I II Korea Vietnam and the Spanish American War with Memorial Day ceremonies. George Wilcox 93 the last Spanish American War survivor was honorary marshal but did not actively participate as flags flew at half staff and Taps sounded a somber note for those who served.
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Butte
Korea
Vietnam
George Wilcox
Werthem
Memorial rites and parade mark Gettysburg observances
Veterans groups led a rededication procession through the city to Soldiers Memorial Park on South Wyoming Street. Henry W. Lawton Camp and United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary conducted ceremonies at the courthouse lobby and capstan of the USS Maine, followed by volleys over flag bedecked graves and bugle echoes across nearby cemeteries as crowds observed the holiday.
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Gettysburg
Antietam
USS Maine
Henry W. Lawton Camp
United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary
Soldiers Memorial Park
South
Wyoming Street
Fighting erupts again in Saigon area as Marines close city exits
In Saigon the north side saw renewed clashes as tank leading South Vietnamese marines moved to block Viet Cong escape routes near Gia Dinh. About 250 Viet Cong in two companies were reported holed up as refugees fled the district. Marines claimed 9 Viet Cong killed and 3 captured since daybreak while surrounding infiltrators with tanks.
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Lewis M. Simons
Saigon
Gia Dinh
Associated Press
John T. Wheeler
U.S
Johnson accepts spending cuts to win tax hike
President Johnson agrees to a $6 billion spending cut to secure a tax increase after House Republicans oppose more cuts. He warns that without higher taxes inflation and rates could rise, and he vows to sign the fiscal package at his Texas ranch, amid political opposition and budget uncertainties.
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Johnson City
Tex
Johnson
Congress
House
White House
Senate
Palmer elevated to full general
President Johnson announced the promotion of Lt. Gen. Bruce Palmer Jr. to full general and his assignment as vice chief of staff of the Army under Gen. Westmoreland. Westmoreland becomes Army chief of staff July 2, with Haines reassigned to command in chief of the U S Army Pacific.
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Johnson City
Tex
Johnson
Bruce Palmer Jr
Army
William C Westmoreland
Westmoreland
Palmer
U.S. Army
Vietnam
Second Field Forces
Ralph E. Haines Jr
U S. Army
Pacific
Fair and warmer with increasing clouds today
The forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions with rising clouds and a high near 64 degrees and a low around 32. Precipitation probability remains under 10 percent tonight. One year ago the highs were 50 and the lows 41 with .72 inches of rain.
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Butte - Anaconda
Where'll We Go Tuesday Polling Place
Tuesday’s polling place is the focus as voters are urged to help candidates. Through next Thursday Montana residents and visitors can enjoy a busy tourism season with events across cities. The World Museum of Mining hours shift to summer from 8 to 8, and the State Historical Museum in Helena stays 8 to 5 on weekdays and Saturdays. Red Lodge hosts Yellowstone Park Days starting today with a busy weekend. other events include Bigfork art center openings, a horse show and rodeo in Billings area, Art on Main Street in Lewistown, an international square dance jamboree in Glendive, and more through the week.
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Montana
World Museum of Mining
State Historical Museum
Helena
Red Lodge
Yellowstone Park
Bigfork Art Center
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