Johnson signs $700 million Viet Nam war appropriation
President Johnson signed a $700 million Viet Nam war appropriation in the White House East Room, framing it as a message of American resolve. He said the funds buy weapons and equipment and stressed the aid to South Viet Nam while seeking a path to peace. He noted Congress acted swiftly but warned it was not a blank check.
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Washington
Johnson
Viet Nam
Southeast Asia
White House
Congress
South Viet Nam
Senate
Harassed homeowner shares number across exchanges
A distressed homeowner pleads for others to check the exchange when dialing her number, noting it is the same as a business on a different exchange. With many numbers identical across the 662 and 667 exchanges, she fears the plea could be echoed widely.
Deadlocked jury told to try again in civil rights murder case
A 12 member jury in the civil rights murder trial of Ku Klux Klansman Co lle Leroy Wilkins Jr. was ordered back to court after four hours and 20 minutes of deliberation. Judge T Worth Thagard instructed the white male jurors to resume at 9 a m in Montgomery for a unanimous verdict on counts of first or second degree murder or acquittal.
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Hayneville
Ala
T. Worth Thagard
Cole le Leroy Wilkins Jr
Fairfield
Viola Gregg Liuzzo
Civeil Rights
Detroit
Mich
Thagard
Deak
Evew
Lowndes County
Marines and Seabees land at Chu Lai in Viet Nam
A flotilla delivered 3000 Marines and 3000 Seabees ashore at Chu Lai 52 miles south of Da Nang. Marines guard a combat airfield as Seabees start a 4000 foot airstrip. No contact with Viet Cong reported during landing amid broader air strikes and raids in North Viet Nam.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Chu Lai
Big da Nang
U.S
North Viet Nam
Than Hoa
Hanoi
Sen. U.S. Navy
Viet Nam
Clay Liston Fight Moved From Boston
Promoters announce Cassius Clay versus Sonny Liston heavyweight title bout will not be held in Boston on May 25. Attorney Paul T. Smith says the case is moot and the fight will be moved, as he informs Judge Felix Forte at a Suffolk County hearing.
At Least 12 Dead Tornadoes Strike Minneapolis Area
AP reported at least 12 killed and more than 300 injured as a line of tornadoes swept across Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs. Two more bodies were found in Mounds View, with Lake Minnetonka communities hit hard and Governor Rolvaag calling up National Guard to aid response efforts.
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Minneapolis
Mounds View
Karl Rolvaag
National Guard
Civil Defense
Lake Minnetonka
Spring Lake Park
Mound
Island Park
Navarre
Norwood
U S to Withdraw Troops As OAS Forces Arrive
Washington officials said the United States will begin withdrawing part of its 20 000 troops from the Dominican Republic within a few days as peacekeeping contingents from OAS nations arrive. Decisions depend on other nations' contributions and the pace of OAS force deployment.
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Washington
United States
Dominican Republic
Johnson
Organization of American States
OAS
Paraguay
Venezuela
Costa Rican Security Ministry
Brazil
Argentina
Wrong Turn Blamed as More U.S. Marines Die
In Santo Domingo four Marines died after a patrol wandered into rebel territory, raising the U.S. death toll to at least 13 in the Dominican fighting. Two Marines were wounded and one died aboard the Boxer, while a rebel spokesman reported one insurgent killed and two wounded. Newsmen Al Brut and Doug Kennedy were lightly wounded in crossfire.
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Santo Domingo
Peace Commission
The
Organization of American States
U.S
al Brut
Doug Kennedy
Mbami
Fla
Weather improves for Richmond after high pressure moves out
A large high pressure area over the southeast was expected to move off the coast late tonight. Skies should clear tonight and Saturday.
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Richmond
Handley Graduate Eye Witnesses Dominican Revolution
Mrs Jacqueline Womack Lever, a Handley High School graduate, recounts her personal experiences during the Santo Domingo civil conflict. The editor notes her family ties to Berryville and Washington and mentions previous Latin American revolutions affecting her and her husband Michael Lever, a business consultant.
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Jacqueline Womack Lever
Washington
R. Gray Beverley
Berryville
Handley
Santo Domingo
Michael Lever
Venezuela
Chile
Lever
Evacuation at Santo Domingo as rebels seize hotel
A travel diary recounts April 20 to 27 in Santo Domingo during an insurgent takeover. Guests and embassy dependents endure curfews, air raids, and gunfire at the Hotel Embajador while awaiting evacuation by U S Navy and Marines from the port of Haina.
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Duarte Bridge
Boca Chica Beach
Santo Domingo
San Isidro
Haina
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Viet
Boston
Fridley
Minn
Caribbean
Luis Munoz Marin
Puerto Rico
Romulo Bes
Jose Figueres
Costa Rica
Democratic Left
By Jacqueline Lever
Ozama
Hotel Embajador
Embajador
A. C. Slonaker & Son
Barry
Winchester, Savings & Loan
Corrigan
National Palace
Sunnyside Dairy Queen
MACY
Loudoun St
Pingley & Carper Cleaners
Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation
Winchester Savings & Loan Corner
Boscawen & Washington
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