War declared as Ky shuts papers in Saigon crackdown
South Viet Nam under Brig. Gen. Nguyen Cao Ky proclaims a state of war and cuts relations with France as martial law tightens. Sixty paratroopers probe the D zone near Saigon amid sniper fire. 130 U.S. planes fly strikes in North Vietnam while 36 Saigon newspapers are ordered closed for a month.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Nguyen Cao Ky
Paris
France
U.S
D-zone
Strategic Air Command
North
Viet Nam
Son la
Hanoi
U S Forces in South Viet Nam May Double Says Dirksen
Senate GOP leader Everett Dirksen said former Army secretary Robert Stevens, after a trip to South Viet Nam, urged doubling U S troops there from about 53 500. Stevens also favored a coastal plain grab south of the 17th parallel for long range artillery.
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Washington
Robert T. Stevens
Eisenhower
South Viet Nam
U.S
Everett M. Dirksen
R-Ill
Dirksen
Stevens
New Jersey
South
Viet Nam
Senate
GOP
17Th Parallel
North
Robert S. McNamara
Pentagon
Arthur Sylvester
McNamara
Sylvester
Defense
Army
Rockefeller predicts GOP win in New York Legislature
Gov. Rockefeller said the 1965 session created confusion but he believed Republicans probably could regain the Senate and possibly the Assembly in the November elections. He denied any deal with Mayor Wagner and noted Democrats were split over leadership during the session. He called the race hard to forecast.
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Albany
Rockefeller
Senate
Assembly
WGY
Schenectady
New York
Robert F. Wagner
Wagner
Johnson Praises Congress at Democratic Fundraisers
President Johnson lauded Congress for recent actions as victories for the people at two Democratic fund-raising dinners. He urged unity beyond party lines, emphasized peace and global harmony, and defended the open Democratic tent while praising hard choices to keep the world free.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Washington Hilton
America
Chicago
Democratic Party
Medicare Gets Senate Boost
The Senate Finance Committee approved a broad Medicare bill financing a basic plan for hospitalization nursing home care outpatient services and home health visits plus a voluntary supplementary plan with premiums. Benefits would rise about seven percent and start July 1966 funded by Social Security tax increases and general revenues.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Finance Committee
House
Aide Fired After GOP Office Row
William Cody Kelly, top administrative aide to Republican National Chairman Ray C. Bliss, admitted prying Kovac desk amid suspicions of spying for Barry Goldwater. Kelly said he resigned after Bliss faced adverse publicity and he was ousted following Kovac's complaint of a “Gestapo-like” office foray.
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Cincinnati, Ohio
William Cody Kelly
Ray C. Bliss
Frank Kovac
GOP
Republican National Committee
Republican
Kelly
Kovac
Barry Goldwater
Cincinnati
Bliss
Washington
Market slides deepen as stocks fall in slump
New York traders faced another sharp setback as the stock market slid, marking one of the year’s worst drubbings. The declines followed a streak since the May 14 peak, with full market data on pages 28 and 29.
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New York
Yonkers Liberals Accuse Wilson of Backroom Deal
Yonkers Democratic candidates claim Lt. Gov Malcolm Wilson made a backroom deal with Yonkers Liberal Party leaders to secure endorsements for eight local races. Wilson denies the charge calling it a falsehood and character assassination.
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New York
Yonkers
Malcolm Wilson
Albany
Wilson
Thomas G. McSpedon
AMA Shuns Medicare Boycott Debates Action on Medicare
The American Medical Association shunned urging a doctor boycott of Medicare and urged each physician to follow conscience. The House of Delegates debated a possible conference with President Johnson and voted to study the bill after passage, awaiting its effects before taking action.
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New York
American Medical Association
AMA
House of Delegates
Johnson
Asia Africa Summit Preparations Stalled in Algiers
African and Asian foreign ministers delayed their meeting by at least 48 hours as unrest in Algiers grows. The preparatory commission met in the National Assembly and announced ministers would convene tomorrow to consider postponing the summit until Algeria stabilizes. Akira Miyasaki, the Japanese envoy, said most delegations favor indefinite postponement, with some calling for a rump session despite concerns. Protests against Boumedienne’s military regime intensified amid four nights of rioting in the city.
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Algiers
Chiefs of State
National Assembly
Algeria
Akira Miyasaki
Turkey
Accra
Ghana
Japan
Cel
Houari
Senate approves silver coinage removal plan
The Senate approved eliminating silver from dimes and quarters and cutting silver in half dollars from 90 to 40 percent. House action expected next week. Treasury says new coins come into use next year and will be vending-machine ready with copper core and copper nickel outside layer.
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Senate
House
Washington
Johnson
House Banking Committee
Congress
John C. Pastore
D-R.i
Treasury
Teamsters Strike Struggles Hit Philadelphia Stores
In Philadelphia the fourth largest US city faces shortages as a wildcat strike by 12 000 Local 107 Teamsters disrupts deliveries of food gasoline drugs and other goods. Hoffa predicts continuation into next week while city stores warn supplies will run dry soon.
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Philadelphia
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
Teamsters Union
Washington
Hoffa
Local 107
James Tate
Blayney J. Barton
Acme Markets
Pascarell Named New Party Chairman
Ry Pascarell is announced as the new party chairman with supporting note naming Bob Fusco among listed attendees and officials.
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Ry Bob Fusco
Citizens Charter Party Forms To Run In City Elections
The Citizens Charter Committee voted to field a full party in November city elections. William J. Pascarell named chairman and announced endorsements of major party council candidates where possible, with Charter Party candidates if no acceptable major party choice exists. The group will organize petitions, campaign actively, and oppose incumbents prioritizing constituents’ needs.
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Citizens Charter Committee
William J. Pascarell
Citizens Charter Party
Pascarell
Charter Party
Major Party Council
Rensselaer County
Troy
New York to Issue Blue and Gold Six Year Plates in 1966
State officials announce a color and material upgrade for 1966 auto license plates. Plates switch from gold on black to blue and golden yellow with New York lettering, six year validity, and a staggered issuance system. Plates to bear a gold border and a plastic registration sticker in a yellow box. Manufactured at Auburn prison with galvanized steel and weather resistant enamel.
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William S. Hults
New York
Rockefeller
Auburn
Hults
VFEW Leader Backs LBJ Vietnam Stance at Lake Placid
VFW vice commander Andy Borg Sr of Superior Wisconsin expressed full support for President Johnson's Vietnam policy and Dominican Republic stance. He warned that stopping the communist advance in South Vietnam was vital to preserve World War II gains.
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Lake Placid
Veterans of Foreign Wars
United States
South Viet Nam
Andy Borg Sr
Superior
Wis
VFW
Johnson
Viet Nam
Dominican Republic
Buckley Enters New York City Mayoral Race
Conservative William F. Buckley, 39, editor of National Review, jumps into the crowded NYC mayoral field as the Conservative Party endorses him. Wagner hints at no Liberal or fusion candidate, while the Liberal Party weighs its endorsement amid broad coalition talks. Buckley says he expects votes in the low range and has no real chance of winning.
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New York
Robert F. Wagner
City Hall
John V. Lindsay
William F. Buckley
Buckley
National Review Magazine
Wagner
Liberal Party
Alex Rose
Democratic Party
New York Republican Party
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Tran van DO
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Charles L. Hudson
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Philly
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Citizens Party
UPI
VFEW
Ok’s
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