Da Nang Base Hit in Major Communist Rocket Attack
Saigon reports Da Nang air base reeling from a Communist rocket assault. Ninety people killed or wounded and eight aircraft destroyed as 120mm and 140mm rockets rain on the 1600 acre complex near the northern coast. The attack shut the base for repairs and redirected planes to other bases.
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Saigon
U.S
da Nang
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Air Force
Thailand
Hoi An
Week-Long Shipyard Strike Nearing End
Newport News AP reports a Sunday vote by union members to approve a tentative settlement ending a week long strike at the Newport News shipyard. Mediators announced details to follow, amid past violence but no incidents Friday as workers collected pay. The strike impacted 21,500 employees across 10 projects, including five nuclear submarines and the USS John F Kennedy fitting out.
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Newport News
National Guard
Independent Union
Godwin and Company
Richmond
Washington Convicted By Jury
Paul Eugene Washington 18 of Middletown was found guilty of assault and battery by a Worcester County Court jury after nearly three hours of deliberation and fined 100 dollars plus costs. He faced robbery by force charges as the Commonwealth sought conviction. Washington allegedly assaulted Maurice Charles Johnson and stole Johnsons wallet near Kent and Kerr Streets around 1 30 a m last January 23. Cab driver Harold Burk testified he arrived after the fight began and identified Washington.
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Paul Eugene Washington
Middletown
Winchester Corporation
Commonwealth
Daheney Watts
Washington
Maurice Charles Johnson
Johnson
Kent
Kerr Srs
Harold Burk
Israel Censured by UN over Old City Jerus lem Merger
The General Assembly urged Israel to relinquish the Old City of Jerusalem as Arabs and allies pressed for Security Council action. The 122 nations voted 99 to 0 for a Pakistani resolution deploring Israel’s refusal to rescind its July 4 merger of the Holy City, with 18 abstentions.
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United Nations, N.Y
General Assembly
Israel
Jerusalem
Security Council
Assembly
Nation Faces Major Rail Strike Tonight
Six shop craft unions reaffirmed they would not extend a voluntary no strike pledge, threatening a nationwide railroad walkout. Government officials urge restraint as talks fail to produce a voluntary settlement, with unions seeking a 6.5 percent raise this year and 5 percent next year plus 12.5 cents an hour for skilled workers.
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Washington
Senate House
White House
George Christian
Johnson
Labor
W. Willard Wirtz
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Senate
House
Newark Braced for More Turmoil After 16 Dead
Newark faced fresh violence as death toll rose to 16 from three nights of rioting. Police and National Guardsmen patrolled scarred streets seeking rooftop snipers while downtown stores remained closed and curfew breaches continued amid a rising security alert.
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Newark
N.J
City Hospital
St. Michael’s Hospital
Bamberger’s
Ohrbach's
Richard J. Hughes
Israel Claims Air Victory As Suez Fighting Resumes
The Associated Press reports Israel and Egypt renewed air and ground fighting along the Suez Canal with 33 killed and 58 wounded in Friday’s clashes. Israel says three Egyptian MIG21s were shot down. Egypt claims one Israeli jet down. Jordan reports brief gunfire with Israeli forces near the Jordan River, and U.N observers move to the area.
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Associated Press
Israel
Egypt
Suez Canal
Jordan
Radio
Cairo
Suez
U.N
Canal
Middle East
Amman
Miliexe
Damlyia Bridge
Jordan Valley
U.N. Security Council
New York
Great Bitter Lake
Tree Falls on Braddock Street After Rainstorm
An old silver maple toppled by heavy rains blocked North Braddock Street for over an hour, striking a fence and slightly damaging a parked car. Police and city crews responded, and traffic resumed by 8 a.m. Tree removal was handled by George S. Whitacre. rainfall data and river conditions followed, noting July totals and fishing impacts.
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Braddock St
Old Presbyterian Manse
Braddock and
Peyton Sts
Bill Kerns
City of
Winchester
George S. Whitacre
Kerns
Shenandoah
Front Royal
What Are Young People Doing This Summer
The Winchester area youths hold a variety of jobs and programs this summer. Eight work in hospitals stores or clubs, with others teaching tennis and swimming or guiding youth camps. Several study in Europe or attend local colleges while some form bands and pursue music bookings at venues.
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Winchester
Europe
France
Madison College
American University
VMI
VPI
Roanoke College
University of Virginia
Mod
Virginia Beach
Carousel
Gary McIntyre
Steve Dorman
Bo Snyder
Ricky Oates
Leggett’s
Bobby Schenck
Dolly Tsatsios
Danny Hoopes
Wise Old Owl
Danny
Dolly
Jana Burkholder
Nan Moon
Upperville
Jana
Sheppie Campbell
Cathy Scully
Keveney Robinson
Missy Cadmus
Winchester Golf Club
Missy
Keveney
Andy
Steven Koman
Bill Hall
Mitch Butler
Lindsey
Elizabeth Massie
Millwood Country Club
Millwood
Elizabeth
Tootser McHale
Elaine
Jimmy Sirbaugh
Weather Outlook From Richmond Cloudy Skies With Showers Likely
A low pressure system sweeping the Eastern Seaboard brings cloud cover across most of Virginia with a chance of showers in the eastern region. The rest of the state may see continued unsettled conditions today.
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Richmond
Seaboard
Virginia
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Swimley’s
Back Creek
W. Hurl Himelright
Joseph W. Ramsey
Afl-Cio International Association of Machinists
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Fred Toto
Firdan
Ismailia
West Bank
Port Tbrahim
Charles D. Pitcock
Ronald Miller
City Yard
By Beverley Byrd
Star
Bill
Internal Revenue
Mitch
Ellis Distributors
Lindsey Massie
David Simpson
Montgomery Wards
Mr. Simpson
Mike Berry
Mike
Apple Valley
University of Richmond
Shawnee Nursing Home
Elizabeth Grove
Cassie Scully
Cassie
Cornwell’s Grocery
Pingley & Carper Cleaners
Miller’s
Montgomery Ward
Shawguon Raritan
New Frontier Park
Miles Easton Rt
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