Marchers Target Hong Kong Government House During Protests
Pro Communist demonstrators massed in Hong Kong island marching on Government House and shouting anti-British and anti-US slogans. Police clashed minimally as crowds gathered, with riots in Kowloon linked to a 14-year-old death from a rock strike.
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Hong Kong
Government House
Hong Kong Island
Peking Radio
Chou Enelaij
Peking
Macao
Hong
Kong
Norman Ions
David Trench
Kowloon
Get Tough Policy Invoked at University
Houston report describes Southern University riot where a police officer was fatally shot and four others wounded. About 488 students were arrested. five charged with rioting with bonds at 10000 each. 16 students treated for minor injuries. 3000 plus shots exchanged. Authorities blame outsiders amid campus unrest and talk of heightened campus police powers.
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Houston
Tex
Texas Southern University
Lewis R. Kuba
Kuba
Louie Welch
Marvin Griffin
Waco
Postmaster Notes Rise in International Mail Rates
Winchester citizens reminded of recent international mail rate increase. For questions contact the post office. Dairy Corner offers frozen custard shakes sundaes and sandwiches with vanilla chocolate banana lemon flavors on Berryville Ave at City Limits.
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Cicrnic Winchester
Post Office
Haines
Dairy Corner
Marines Hit by Rockets and Mortars At Dong Ha
AP war correspondent George Esper reports a night assault on the Dong Ha command post by North Vietnamese rockets and mortars killing five Marines and wounding 38. He was injured taking cover and sent this story from Da Nang Navy hospital.
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George Esper
U.S
Dong Ha
Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
U.S. Army
Ike Ryan
3Rd Marine Division
Esper
da Nang
South Vietnam
North Vietenam
Panhandle
Red River
Hanoi
Israel Stays Calm as Troops Move to Borders
Israel reports taking suitable steps after Egyptian forces move into Sinai Peninsula raising tensions. Israelis remain calm while Syria and the United Arab Republic deploy troops. Jordan Lebanon and Iraq pledge support as tensions mount and calls for restraint spread across Arab capitals.
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Tel Aviv
Sinai Desert
Sinai Peninsula
Israel Army
Eimibo- Fate
Syria
United
Jordan
United Arab Beapublic
Lebanon
George Hakim
United Nations
Iraq
Defection of Hungary’s top diplomat shakes U S
Janos Radvanyi the Hungarian charge d affaires in Washington defected seeking permanent refuge in the United States. His wife and son received asylum as U S officials said he asked to resign and live in America. The State Department gave few details about his motives while noting his long service in Paris Damascus and Budapest.
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United States
State Department
Janos Radvanyi
Robert J. McCloskey
Radvanyi
U.S
America
Hungary
Foreign Service
Ang ‘Kara
Paris
Berne
Damascus
Budapest
House Nixes Rent Subsidies in Great Society Troubles
The House defeated the rent subsidy portion of Johnson era programs, signaling trouble for Great Society initiatives amid heavy Democratic losses. The 232 to 171 vote eliminated a $10 billion omnibus subsidy plan, with 69 Democrats and 163 Republicans for, 159 Democrats and 12 Republicans against. The move would affect about 200,000 low income Americans and curtail private landlords’ rent support.
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Washington
House
Johnson Administration
Great Society
Congress
Senate
Robert C. Weaver
Department of Housing and Urban Development
GOP
Weaver
Pressure on Allies to broaden Asian role in Vietnam War
The Johnson administration pressed senators to expand Asian participation in Vietnam but private briefings show little success in adding combat troops. Sen. Percy argues more Asian forces could deter North Vietnam and the Viet Cong while Sen. Byrd notes most fighting is done by Americans, South Vietnamese, and Koreans with Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines contributing smaller forces.
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Washington
Johnson
United States
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Dva
Senate
Australia
New Zealand
Philippines
Korea
Percy
U.S
Vietnam
Byrd urges UN action on Vietnam and sanctions contrast
Sen. Harry Byrd Jr. criticizes the Johnson administration for not pressing the United Nations to act in Vietnam. He cites Ambassador Goldberg's reply that a UN military role is not realistic and notes the U.S. has not sought sanctions against North Vietnam while Rhodesia is pressed for sanctions.
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Washington
Johnson
Harry F. Byrd Jr
D-Va
U.N
Vietnam
Arthur Goldberg
Byrd
Senate
United Nations
United Nations Assembly
United Nations Security Council
World Organization
United States
Goldberg
Rhodesia
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
See New Young Half Size Dresses Just Arrived
Macy's announces new half size dresses for young shoppers arriving in store. Fashion labels highlight fit and modern silhouettes aimed at teens and young adults seeking versatile wardrobe options.
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Macy’s
Nightly Bombardment Hits Marine Outposts In Vietnam
U S Marines extend patrols below the DMZ after another night of shelling that killed 11 Americans and wounded 41. Aircraft and artillery counter fire targeted and silenced enemy positions as 140 mm rockets pounded Camp Carroll Gio Linh Dong Ha and Con Thien.
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Saigon
U.S
Demilitarized Zone
Dong Ha
Gio Linh
Camp Carroll
Cam Lo
North
South Vietnam
Con Thien
Hnonor
Ho Chi Minh
3Rd Marine Division
Richmond Weather Outlook Brings Sunny Warm Day
An approaching low pressure from the northwest will bring Virginia a sunny and warm day with a slight chance of showers.
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Richmond
Virginia
Rhodes Jewelry Co Finest in Jewelry and Diamonds
Rhodes Jewelry Co offers fine jewelry including diamonds and silver items. brands listed include Stieff Kirk Gorlham Towle Reed Barton International Lunt Wallace and more with free city delivery at 21 E. and Boscawen contact 662 7141.
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Rhodes Jewelry Co
Stieff, Kirk, Gorham, Towle
Reed & Barton
International
Lunt, Wallace
Free City
Boscawen
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