Nationalist Chinese Help Urged in Viet Nam Debate
Washington Republicans Ford and Miller push using Nationalist Chinese forces in South Vietnam. They call for thorough congressional review before any U S troop deployment, arguing Nationalist troops could be suitable and combat ready, while cautioning against a large scale ground war.
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Washington
House
Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
Jack R. Miller
Relowa
South
Viet Nam
Ford
Miller
Mwa
Congress
Johnson
South Viet Nam
United States
Southeast Asia
Stabbing Rampage Hits Northwest Washington Park
A 13 year old boy allegedly began a violent spree in Northwest Washington injuring Verdell Banks 13 and Diane Brown 15 among others. Police found the suspect with a bloody knife and red bicycle after a witness identified him. He has a prior record dating to age 11 and was charged with assault and related counts.
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Maiiman
Eanas
Essing
Verdell Banks
Casualty Hospital
Diane Brown
D.C. General Hospital
Wiaht
Troops Ready if Requested by Chiang Kai-shek Regime
Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalists say they are willing to send troops to Vietnam if asked. Shen Chang-chuan, during a visit to Australia, cited U.S. approval at about 80 percent and outlined reasons against deployment. Obstacles include Southeast Asia treaty nations France and Pakistan recognizing Red China.
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Taipei
Formosa
Chiang Kai-shek
Viet Nam
Shen Changchuan
Australia
United States
Southeast Asian Treaty Organization
France
Pakistan
Red China
U. S
South Viet Nam
Negroes urged to defy draft spread to freedom schools
In Jackson Mississippi AP report militant civil group expands its call urging Negro youths to attend freedom school classes. Ranier Selig a Chicago Freedom Democratic party worker says he instructed nearly 60 students in McComb about the evils of the war in Vietnam and how to oppose it. He describes an all day session converting the class into a protest effort and notes a leaflet circulates in Negro communities urging mothers to cease economic support for the war and to stage hunger strikes.
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Jackson, Miss
Freedom School
Ranier Selig
Freedom Democratic Party
Chicago
McComb
Viet. Nam
Selig
Ngro
Crnla
Fces
Shenandoah Valley Hamfest Opens Public Radio Auction
The 15th annual Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club Hamfest will be held tomorrow at the armory starting at 10 am. Rain or shine, radio enthusiasts from about 15 to 20 eastern states are expected to attend. The event is open to the public.
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Winchester
Scaboerd
Shenandoah Valley
Amateur Radio Club
Armory
Officers guard Americus as race tensions rise
In Americus Georgia more than 100 state troopers and city police armed with riot guns stand by as Negro leaders plan further demonstrations after a slaying and racial violence. Funeral services were held for Andrew A Van Clarke SCLC field worker. Mayor Walker promised a reply to the ultimatum. Negro leaders urged boycotts of downtown stores to pressure merchants and city officials. Willie Holden urged continued marches and said King would speak Monday night.
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Americus
South Georgia
Andrew A . van Clarke
Martin Luther King
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
T. Griffin Walker
Willie Bolden
SCLC
King
Three South Korean officers sentenced in coup plot
A court martial in Seoul sentenced two army colonels to death for plotting a coup against President Park. Three other officers, including two colonels and a lieutenant colonel, received prison terms from 5 to 15 years. An accompanying colonel and a major were acquitted for failing to report the plot. The ninth defendant was allowed to appeal as the case involved an attempted 1961 63 coup linked to an aide to the president.
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Seoul
Korea
Colo
Ees Eee
Tey
Sab
UN Members Confer on Viet Debate
U S and Soviet powers showed coolness as the UN Security Council discussed Viet Nam. Ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg urged a council meeting to pursue negotiations for peace and a negotiated settlement to end the violence in South Viet Nam.
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Council
U.S
Arthur J. Goldberg
Platon D. Morozov
Goldberg
Morozov
United States
Viet Nam
Security Council
U.N
Fire in pants excuses speeding in Virginia court
Richard Kee see of Martinsville told Campbell County Court Judge Overbey that a spark from his cigarette set his pants on fire as he drove 64 mph in a 55 mph zone. He said he was trying to put out the fire and did not realize he was accelerating. The judge dismissed the case.
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Rustburg
Richard Terry Keesee
Martinsville
Campbell County Court
W. H. Overbey
Keesee
Overbey
Lull In Ground Fighting In Vietnam War War Update
AP reports aerial bombardment continued on both North and South Vietnam while major ground actions slowed. Viet Cong attacks near Saigon occurred as U.S. and Vietnamese forces claimed light casualties and several Viet Cong deaths in Ba Ta operations and near Tan Son Nhut Airport.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
North
Ba Ta
Capiital
Tan Son Nhut
Nguyen Cao Ky
Army Buddies Sentenced to 25 Years for Espionage
Sgt. Robert Lee Johnson, 43, formerly a Pentagon courier, and James A. Mintkenbaugh, 46, a real estate salesman from Alameda, California, received maximum 25 year federal sentences after pleading guilty to conspiring to obtain defense secrets and acting as Russian agents. The judge rejected leniency pleas. charges potentially carrying death were dropped. Johnson allegedly began spying in 1953 while with Army intelligence in West Berlin. Mintkenbaugh was recruited in Berlin.
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Robert Lee Johnson
Pentagon
James A. Mintkenbaugh
Alameda
Calif
Mintkenbaugh
Johnson
Paris
Army Intelligence
West Berlin
FBI
Berlin
Autopsy Fails to Determine Cause of Sorority Coed Slayings
In Austin Texas autopsy results on Shirley Ann Stark and another sorority sister found near a vacant field show no broken bones or signs of violent blows. Detectives say fingerprints were obtained and further details are not yet revealed as the inquest continues.
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Austin
Tex
Jerry Dellana
Shirley Ann Stark
Dellana
Homer Garrison
Texas Department of Public Safety
Grand Union Buys Food Fair Store on Ward Plaza
Grand Union Company announces the purchase of the Ward Plaza Food Fair store effective Monday. Neil J. Blum, Food Fair manager, will be reassigned with no other personnel changes. The renovation program begins without interrupting daily service. The Winchester store joins more than 500 Grand Union supermarkets in the eastern U S and nearby locations include Fredricksburg Manassas Martinsburg and Hagerstown.
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Grand Union Co
Ward Plaza
Grand Union Company
Eastern Supermarket Chain
Neil J. Blum
Food Fair
Grand Union
Blum
Winchester
Fredericksburg
Manassas
Martinsburg
Hagerstown
Oper
Steel Strike Looms as Aug. 1 Notices Issued
United Steelworkers and steelmakers issued strike notices by early August signaling a potential second major walkout. Leaders debated wage steps and contract length while seeking a settlement to avert a nationwide shutdown unseen since 1959. Cooper suggested a possible early deal if core issues are resolved.
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Cooper
Community Picnic Notice at Izack Walton Park
Eagles No 824 announce annual family picnic at Izzaak Walton Park with a Sunday start at 2 p.m. Park closures Aug 2 through Aug 9 for remodel of Daisy and Reds Tavern. Members encouraged to attend and bring guests.
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Attention Eagles
Family Picnic
Daisy & Red's
Izaak Walton Park
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