Navy Jets Hit Fuel Dumps Near Haiphong
U S Navy jets from the carrier Hancock bombed two fuel dumps less than four miles from Haiphong amid a hail of missiles and antiaircraft fire. The raid marked the closest attack to Hanoi or Haiphong in more than a week.
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Haiphong
Saigon
Hancock
Kua Kam River
Hanoi
Han
Washington
U.S
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Loi Dong
Cong My
Nigeria Threatened With Dissolution
Nigeria faces possible dissolution as Lt. Col. Odumegwu Ojukwu declares Eastern secession and proclaims the independent Republic of Biafra. Gowon mobilizes troops, imposes an embargo on Eastern ports, and warns of military action to restore unity.
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Nigeria
Africa
C. Odumegwu Ojukwu
Federation
Obafemi Awolowo
Awolowo
Ojukwu
Co Cree Ro
Republic of
Biafra
Yakubu Gowon
Bonny
Gowans
U. S
British High Commission
Traffic Deaths Hit Record for Holiday
Memorial Day weekend traffic fatalities reached 601 nationwide, a record for a 102 hour period. Weather reduced travel, contributing to the lower total versus earlier estimates, with comparisons to 560 nonholiday deaths and prior holiday highs.
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Chicago
Associated Press
National Safety Council
A _ council
Barbour Named Treasurer for Al Smith Campaign
Robert S. Barbour of Winchester will serve as finance chairman and treasurer for Al Smith's campaign for the 24th district House of Delegates seat covering Winchester Frederick and Clarke counties. Barbour, a CPA with Barbour and Hoover, teaches accounting at Shenandoah College and has held roles with the Virginia Society of CPAs.
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Robert S. Barbour
Winchester
al Smith
House of Delegates
del Sewell
Smith
Frederick and
Clarke
Barbour
Rain totals climb as May exceeds monthly average
A further .12 inch of rain in 48 hours lifts May total to 4.29 inches, 0.265 inch above the 3.64 inch monthly average. The 1967 total reaches 12.92 inches. No rain forecast tonight or tomorrow, but skies remain cloudy and cool.
White House Focuses on Middle East and Vietnam
President Johnson returns from Texas as White House meetings place priority on the Middle East and Vietnam. He joins Cabinet at noon then lunches with Dean Rusk Robert S. McNamara and Walt Rostow. Thieu’s Memorial Day message is released and Johnson pledges for a brighter day of peace.
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Middle East
Washington
Vietnam
Johnson
Texas
Secretary of State
Dean Rusk
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Walt W. Rostow
Memorial Day speakers urge duty amid Vietnam questions
Memorial Day services in Winchester featured remarks by Jacob L. Johnson and State Senator J Kenneth Robinson. Johnson urged balance and firm principles, while Robinson warned that if the U S does not fulfill its role in Vietnam other nations will rise to take our place.
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Jacob L. Johnson
Winchester
Winchester National Cemetery
American Legion
VFW
DAV
J. Kenneth Robinson
Shenandoah Memorial Park
MR. Johnson
Arnold Toynbee
Vietnam
Soviet Warships Pass Through Bosporus Amid Middle East Tensions
Soviet warships began transiting the Bosporus raising fears of a naval clash with the United States and Britain in the Middle East crisis. Istanbul reports note an advance party including a submarine repair ship and four escort vessels bound for the eastern Mediterranean with a larger flotilla to follow.
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Cairo
The
Bosporus
Middle East
Istanbul
Mediterranean
Shenk Resigns Clarke County Revenue Post
Clarke County Commissioner of Revenue Kenneth S. Shenk resigns effective tomorrow. his deputy Mary E. Rhoden is named to complete the term through December 31. Shenk, who began as commissioner Feb 12 1962 and was elected in 1963, says farming needs full-time attention after announcing in March he would not seek reelection. Rhoden has served as deputy since 1960 and will run for the post.
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Berryville
Clarke County
Kenneth S. Shenk
Mary E. Rhoden
Shenk
Rhoden
Revenue Post
Mr. Shenk
U S Fleet Explores Open Ended Options in Med Crisis
In the Mediterranean aboard the carrier America, Vice Admiral Martin says the U S Sixth Fleet has a range of open ended options to keep sea lanes open as the Egypt Israel Gulf dispute heightens. Task Force 60 Commander Geis notes reception of orders from the President with no specifics. Navy force includes carriers America Saratoga and Intrepid near Crete and the Suez Gulf area along with Little Rock Galveston and about a dozen destroyers.
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The
Mediterranean
U.S. 6Th Fleet
Middle East
William S. Martin
Lawrence R. Geis
Martin
Geis
Crete
Saratoga
Suez Canal
Gulf of Aqaba
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Israel
Gulf
Intrepid
Vietnam
Red Sea
Intre
Hich
6Th Fleet
China
Little Rock
Galveston
Frontal System Brings Warm Air Then Showers
A frontal system moving from the Carolina coast northwest into Tennessee pulls warm air over cooler air to the north. The result is cool and showery conditions expected to prevail through the day.
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Richmond
Carolina Coast
Tennessee
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