Gregorys Reward Could Reveal Civil Rights Killings
A Mississippi man who offered a $25,000 reward says he handed the FBI a letter and tape remarks naming the attackers of civil rights workers Andrew Goodman Michael Schwerner and James Chaney. The informer claimed the bodies were buried near Philadelphia Mississippi. FBI and autopsy details remain unconfirmed.
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Letter About Civil Rights Workers Killings in Mississippi
United Press International reports a misspelled handwritten letter mailed July 6 in Washington to Dick Gregory. The two page missive describes civil rights workers moving into Mississippi for voter registration and references arrests in Philadelphia on June 21 and the deaths of three workers near Philadelphia and Meridian, with their burial described as taking place in a field along Highway 19.
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China Warns US Over Vietnam War Escalation
Peking Radio charged US aggression against North Vietnam and warned China would not sit idly by. The editorial and NCNA reports cited Soviet bloc reactions, with protests mixed as Hanoi and Moscow framed the strikes differently.
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Barry Plans Campaign Help From Eisenhower in Key States
Barry said he would seek Eisenhower's campaigning help in Northeastern states California and Illinois. He and running mate Rep William Miller flew to Gettysburg to meet Eisenhower and former VP Richard Nixon. He praised unity in the GOP since the national convention and expected solidarity to grow.
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Goldwater says Eisenhower ready to campaign in Illinois and Oklahoma
Goldwater reporters after breakfast with GOP House members said Eisenhower is enthusiastic and prepared to campaign. He will speak where available and will supply dates and travel limits. Separately Tucson bingo probes found out of state professionals taking cuts from six of seventeen weekly games. The Jewish War Veterans and two other groups halted bingo under police guidance after a unanimous vote by their executive board.
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Big Three Bingo Sponsors to End Tucson Games by Sept. 1
The largest Tucson bingo sponsor will stop thrice weekly games at Tucson Gardens by Aug. 1, joining other groups in suspending operations. The Eagles began the move six days ago, and South Tucson Fire Department will halt its games by Aug. 30. Smaller sponsors have mostly agreed to the Sept. 1 deadline, with 500 to 1,500 nightly attendees and $5 on average per card. Prizes totaled 1,500 to 2,700 nightly.
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Johnson pledges restrained use of U S power to U N chief
President Johnson told United Nations Secretary General Thant that American military might would be used only in self defense and against those who threaten world peace. The talks at the White House followed Thant's arrival from travels through Burma India Russia and Arab nations as Viet Nam tensions loomed.
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Jobless rate dips below five percent for first time in 53 months
Unemployment fell sharply by 879,000 in July to 3,813,000, dropping the seasonally adjusted rate to 4.9 percent. Meanwhile 452,000 more Americans held jobs, reaching 72,405,000, a new all time peak, marking the first time employment has passed the 72 million mark.
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United States Tightens Watch on Peking Amid Crisis
Washington monitors signals from the Peking regime as the United States speeds up military buildup in Southeast Asia. Secretary Rusk calls the situation explosive after air strikes on North Vietnam. Bail warns the crisis may linger while preparing continued aid to South Vietnam. US forces and ships, including carrier Ranger, move toward the crisis zone. About 30 B57 bombers join the air and ground forces ready to respond to any Communist action.
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Navy pilots missing after Vietnam air attack
Pentagon lists two 26 year old California pilots as missing after their planes were shot down amid the North Vietnam crisis. Da Nang base activity rises with US jets and South Vietnamese divisions mobilizing. Thailand orders full alert while Thai and Vietnamese officials monitor the border conflict.
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Viet Nam Resolution Moves Swiftly Ahead
Johnson's fight-if-we-must Viet Nam resolution wins swift Senate and House committee approval setting up broad bipartisan backing. Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services committees and the House Foreign Affairs Committee endorsed it. Morse alone opposed in the Senate panel. House vote 29 to 0 with two present.
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Weather update from Rincon Mountains says patchy storms
The weatherman predicts another drying day with limited thunder and light rain as winds shift. Moist air gathers over Southern Arizona but storms are expected to be minimal tonight with highs near 95 and current conditions around 76 at night.
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