New York Herald Tribune Closes After 114 Years of Publication
The New York Herald Tribune ended publication after 114 years, merging with the World Journal Tribune to form a new firm World Journal Tribune, Inc. Labor strikes and union battles crippled operations, leaving editors and staff shocked and job losses estimated at about 800 more. John Hay Whitney, a partner in the new firm, mourned the closure while promising continued Paris edition publication.
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Troy Urban Renewal Chief Jim Connors Resigns for Huntington Post
James G. Connors, 44, Troy's urban renewal director, resigns to become urban renewal director in Huntington L. I., Suffolk County. Earl Colley to serve as acting director. Connors cited housing redevelopment gains including a new Troy Boys Club and a forthcoming Holiday Inn project.
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Haiphong Area Depot Bombed by Saigon Forces
U S planes from the carrier Oriskany hit the Po Lei oil storage depot 19 miles northwest of Haiphong causing a large orange fireball and dark smoke. A U S spokesman said three U S aircraft were lost that day, with one pilot missing in action. Fighting near the Drang Valley left a four man U S rocket helicopter down and two Viet Cong attacks occurred in the Saigon area.
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Wyoming Montana primaries shape key races in 1966
In Wyoming and Montana today voters pick nominees for governor and the lone U S House seat. Incumbent Democratic Sen. Lee Metcalf in Montana runs unopposed, while Republican Tim Babcock seeks renomination. Wyoming senator Millard Simpson retires. Teno Roncalio seeks the seat for Democrats, with Roy Peck challenging former Rep. William Henry Harrison for the GOP nomination. Mayne Miller and Al Christian headline the Wyoming Democratic field amid two lesser candidates. Miller, a Riverton publisher, Casper attorney, briefly allied with Estes Kefauver, has lived in Wyoming 13 years.
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Israel says Syrian jets shot down two Israeli patrol boats
Israel reports Syrian air attack on Sea of Galilee vessels as two Israeli patrol boats were shot down including a MIG21 in a clash. A Syrian communique denied air losses while claiming three Israeli boats were wrecked and eight set ablaze. Israeli air force intervened but was active elsewhere.
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Machinists Vote On Airline Pact Ends 39 Day Strike
AFL CIO International Association of Machinists to vote Friday on a tentative three year contract ending a 39 day strike by 35 400 members at Eastern National Northwest Trans World and United. Labor Department talks produced a settlement after 20 straight hours of talks with Congress delaying action on a bill to force a return to work. Estimated three year cost about 90 million in wages and benefits with a run rate around 3 52 per hour plus fringes and a cost of living escalator clause likely included.
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Nickerson Withdraws From Democratic Gubernatorial Race
Nassau County Executive Eugene H. Nickerson withdrew from the race after saying he would not secure the required delegate votes. He pledged to support the Democratic nominee and campaign for him if asked.
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Appeals Panel Upholds War Hearings Injunction
A three judge appellate panel upheld an injunction blocking the House Committee on Un-American Activities from holding hearings on Viet Nam demonstrations. The order, issued by Judge Howard F. Corcoran, could delay hearings until further memos on jurisdiction are reviewed. Rep Joe Pool vowed to ignore the ruling and face possible jail. House Speaker McCormack defended Congress against the injunction as an attack on its prerogatives.
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London Police Killings Spark Massive Manhunt
Scotland Yard charged unemployed man John Edward Witney with killing three unarmed detectives, prompting the city’s largest ever manhunt. Detectives Tipppett, Wombell, and Fox were shot near Wormwood Scrubs prison as police pursued three armed suspects linked to major gangs.
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