President Johnson in Bangkok Greeting Thousands in Thailand
President Johnson arrived in Bangkok to cheering crowds as King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit hosted a palace audience and state dinner. He affirmed U.S. commitments, praised Thai loyalty in the anti Communist cause, and said Thailand and the United States share a road toward peace and independence.
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Thailand
UPI
Johnson
America
Gulf of Siam
Pacific
Bhumibol
Sirikit
Palace
Royal Plaza
United States
John‘on
Marijuana appears easy to obtain for UI students
An article in the Daily Iowan quotes an unnamed source saying marijuana is readily available in Iowa City. The source claims pushers operate from Chicago Madison and Mexico with buyers finding contacts by asking around at bars and restaurants. The article notes several locals involved and describes a step by step process to connect with a seller.
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Iowa
UPD
University of Iowa
Towan
Iowa City
Nic Goeres
Ticle
Goeres
Mexico
Madison
Wis
Chicago
Weather and pot trade notes amid Iowa City scene
Clear to partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with lows from 25 to 30 northwest to mid 30s southeast and Saturday highs in the 40s north to 50s south. Sunday outlook fair and cool. The article notes marijuana price at 5 and 10 dollars per bag and mentions college students and two pushers with local jobs.
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Iowa
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Webster City
Stampede at Managua baseball game kills and injures many
In Managua 20,000 fans stampede after a Nicaraguan pro baseball opener between Leon and Cinco Estrellas. Authorities report at least six dead and 15 injured, with fears of a rising death toll. Police clashed with anti government students before the game, arresting one student and injuring several including a female leader.
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Managua
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Cinco Estrellas
Police search for man who abducted Waterloo girl
Police in Waterloo Iowa seek a 21 year old man suspected of abducting and assaulting a 9 year old girl as she walked home from school with her two younger brothers The girl was released four hours later near a downtown hotel authorities say she was molested and the abductor took the girl into the country then returned with the child hidden in the trunk of his car An auto accident involving a man who may be the suspect occurred soon after the incident and he later filed a written report at the Waterloo police station
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UPI
Saigon Blast Hits U S Ammunition Depot Near Bien Hoa
A massive explosion at Eng Binh ammunition depot about 11 miles from Saigon caused a huge fire and mushroom cloud, wounding American personnel. Officials avoided casualty tallies for security, citing possible sabotage or mortar shelling and noting the blast rattled Saigon and shattered downtown windows. The incident followed a separate shipboard explosion on the USS Oriskany in the Tonkin Gulf two days earlier.
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Saigon
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Tonkin Gulf
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Bien Hoa
Weekend of Halloween Events Lights Up Main Street
A full weekend of Halloween activities launches with a window painting spree Saturday at 1 30 p m run by high and junior high rooms. Windows stay painted through Tuesday and trophies go to best pairings. Sunday features UNICEF door to door canvassing and a preschool costume parade registration at East Main Street in front of the Y with line up at 5 45 p m parade 6 p m, then dances 7 9 p m junior high and 8 11 p m high school both free, masquerade dress required. Monday caps the pumpkin season with costume contest awards and refreshments. motorists told to clear East Main from the square to Iowa Street by 5 15 p m.
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Charlie
Washington
Nior
Unicef
East Main St
East Main
Iowa St
De Gaulle Attacks U.S. Vietnam Policy and China Ties
French President Charles de Gaulle denounced U S bombing of North Vietnam as absolute loathsome and hinted at recognizing Communist China while rejecting mediation in Vietnam. He told about 500 journalists at the Elysee Palace news conference that no military victory exists for either side and he would not pursue peace talks soon.
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U.S
Viet Nam
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China
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Cambodia
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America
137 Cong Killed in Mekong Delta Battle
Government troops aided by American air strikes killed 137 Viet Cong in a seven hour Mekong Delta engagement that began with the capture of two women guerrilla scouts. Air, naval, and Marine forces conducted numerous missions against North Viet Nam targets as Oriskany was replaced by Coral Sea.
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China tests guided missile nuclear weapon raises regional tensions
Report notes Communist China detonated a weapon on a missile with low to intermediate range. U S officials foresee missiles with 500 mile to intercontinental reach within years. The blast alters Sino Soviet dynamics and sparks calls for UN nonproliferation treaties while China seeks to challenge the nuclear monopoly.
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China
Asia
Peking
Mao Tse-tung
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Robert S. McNamara
United States
Africa
Cuba
Indonesia
United Nations
U.N
Soviet Union
Schwengel criticizes credibility gap in U S policy
Jed Schwengel urged Republicans to win Congress to close the credibility gap. He accused the Johnson administration of false public policy claims, cited Vietnam, and endorsed the upcoming Freedom of Information Act while cautioning it alone cannot ensure truth without a vigilant press, public, and independent officials.
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Iowa
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Congress
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Schwengel
House
White House
Scott County
Johnson
Vietnam
New YMCA facility opens with diverse programs and schedule
The new YMCA is ready for full use with pool, gym, games room, men’s health club and teen center. Hours run 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Teen Center led by high school students. junior high limited to Saturday. Open swim times, lessons, and group classes listed. 65 plus free access. Opening coffee on Friday, October 28 at 2 30 p.m. Other activity schedules detail age groups and practice times.
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Jim Jorgensen
Jim Jor
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