Naval clash and air raids near Haiphong during Vietnam War
US Navy planes destroyed three North Vietnamese torpedo boats approaching international waters in the Tonkin Gulf. Four US fighter bombers were downed in Friday raids near Haiphong. one crew member rescued, three missing. Also, heavy fighting near the Cambodian border left at least 52 Viet Cong dead, with US forces tallying about 320 enemy killed as patrols north of Saigon engage remnants of a Viet Cong regiment.
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Cedar Rapids Man Held in Dubuque on Multiple Charges
Harold Housenga, 27, of Cedar Rapids, was arrested on Main Street Friday evening in Dubuque for intoxication resisting arrest and parole violation. He initially gave the name Russel Sanders, 22, of Rockford Illinois, which police later disproved. An officer was unable to detain him as he fled until a passerby restrained him.
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Russel Sanders
Rockford, Ill
Explorer 33 falls into earth orbit after failed moon mission
Cape Kennedy reports Explorer 33, bound for the moon, was placed in a distant earth orbit after a Delta rocket overshot the lunar trajectory by 36 mph. Officials say the craft may yield six months of data despite not achieving lunar orbit.
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Final Graham London Crusade Draws Huge Crowds
Crowds gathered at Wembley Stadium for Billy Graham's final London crusade night as officials expected Britain's largest evangelical gathering. The open air rally could reach historic numbers with an estimated 816,021 viewers via Earl's Court and closed circuit telecasts totaling 593,481 in person and 222,540 by TV.
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Soviet troops in Hungary may withdraw after summit
The United Press International report says Soviet diplomats expect a statement on possible withdrawal of two divisions from Hungary. No withdrawals are planned for Poland or East Germany, and troops remain to guard lines to East Germany. Hungarians reportedly favor removal despite government cooperation.
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Bank Bandit Burlingame Held After Des Moines Robbery
Former Des Moines radio man Robert S. Burlingame 58 was arrested on a charge of armed robbery of the Iowa Des Moines National Bank on June 26. He appeared before U.S. Commissioner F. E. Van Alstine on a FBI complaint and posted 10 000 bond. The theft yielded 1500 dollars and a toy pistol was found behind a cafe.
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Iowa
Robert S
Bob) Burlingame
FBI
U.S
F.E. van Alstine
Burlingame
Nelson Kraschel
Jo Ann Barberio
Beck declines debate in GOP gubernatorial bid
Centerville Iowa Republican Robert K Beck refused a debate with rival William G Murray saying his debate is with Hughes not a fellow Republican. Murray challenged Beck to a series of friendly face to face debates to inform Iowa voters about their stances as both seek the GOP nomination and a chance to face Democratic Gov. Harold E Hughes in November.
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Iowa
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Harold E. Hughes
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Bob Beck
Tranquilizer addiction recalls hospital crawl and FDA hearing
Nick Jones describes a four year struggle with the drug teprobamate also sold as Miltown and Equanil after an attempt to cure alcoholism escalated to a 40 pill daily habit. He crawled to his mother’s house in stomach cramps before entering a hospital as the FDA considers tighter controls and possible six month prescription limits.
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UPI
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Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Truck suspected in La Porte City crash forces car off road
Authorities sought a semi trailer truck after it allegedly forced a car off US 218 north of La Porte City. The car rolled into a ditch injuring passenger Jerry McClure, an airman at Waverly radar station, who was treated at Scholtz Hospital in Waterloo in good condition. The trucker fled the scene.
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Iowa
UPI
US. 218
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McClure
Waverly
Scholtz Hospital
Waterloo
Crawfordsville July 4 celebration hosted by Republican women
Crawfordsville readies for July 4 observance with early local history displays a baby doll parade and talks by candidates. Paul Findley will speak at 11 15 am other features include a memorial service a flea market and barbecued chicken dinner with music by the Dixieland band and Wick's School of Dance.
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Congress
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Illinois
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Davenport
Doris Schmarje
Muscatine
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Wick’s School of Dance
Washington County
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U.S
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Ainsworth
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Keosauqua
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Cedar Falls
Robert Rushing
Kenneth Nelson
Gladys Twinam
Wyman Kitchen
Joe H. Jones
Washington County Republican Central Committee
Harold Miller
Ann Weston
First District Council of
Republican Women
Mt. Pleasant
Charles Wittenmeyer
Iowa
Des Moines shoplifter’s day ends behind bars again
Joseph Cotton, 38, Des Moines, already out on bond for one shoplifting charge, is jailed again after allegedly stealing four dresses worth 109 dollars at Younkers in the Merle Hay center. A store detective was knocked down when Cotton resisted, leading to an assault and battery charge with a $200 bond.
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Linda Cole
Younker’s Department Store
Hazel Martin
Younkers
Bond
Early reports warn of heavy Fourth of July toll
United Press International notes a long holiday weekend sees rising traffic deaths. By 4 a.m. EDT at least 23 killed in crashes plus 1 drowning, 8 plane deaths and 1 miscellaneous, totaling 33. Officials anticipate 510 to 610 fatalities over 78 hours.
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National Safety Council
Red Cliff
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New Jersey Turnpike
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Viet Nam
United States
French delay in Polynesian atom test winds cause postponement
French scientists halt the first Polynesian atom bomb detonation as adverse winds force a 5 am reschedule aboard a site 800 miles southeast of Tahiti. US ships plus submarines and jets monitor the preparations while both sides exchange spycraft claims.
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South Sea
Weather Iowa: Fair Tonight and Sunday With Warm Temperatures
Generally fair weather across Iowa with minimal temperature changes. Highs reach 90 to 94 today and 90 to 95 Sunday while lows hover around 70 tonight.
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