U.S. explores exotic new types of weapons
AP reports from Washington on ongoing U S research into advanced weapons including the neutron bomb and pure fusion devices that would avoid radioactive fallout. AEC leaders Seaborg and Giller describe stockpile updates, tailorable conventional bombs, and potential clean nuclear devices amid Soviet advances.
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Frank Carey
Washington
America
Atomic Energy Commisssion
Associated Press
AEC
Defense Department
Glenn T. Seaborg
Edward B. Giller
China
United States
Soviet Union
Seaborg
Giller
New U S Troops in Vietnam Will Be Front Line Push
Saigon AP reports 45 000 to 50 000 incoming U S troops next spring will be mostly trigger pullers with at least 75 percent in combat roles. The move follows a buildup of logistics capability and a revised view of enemy strength.
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Saigon
U.S
South Vietnam
United States
Gence
Vietnam
Milwaukee Negro marchers pass 100 miles in housing protest
Demonstrators led by Rev. James Groppi and Dick Gregory pushed the marathon to beyond 100 miles in Milwaukee as they vowed to continue for an open housing code. Youth organizers urged city youths to march instead of school. City schools opened with 2,350 fewer students than a year ago.
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Milwaukee
Wis
James E. Groppi
Dick Gregory
Chicago
Prentice McKinney
Milwaukee Youth Council
National Association For the Advancement of Collored People
California
Gregory
Common Council
Vel] Phillips
Father Groppi
Newport
R.I
Newport Teachers Association
Worcester
Mass
The
Educational Association
Disorder in Brooklyn After Teen Mugging Shooting
Groups of Negro youths pelted police and firemen with rocks for hours in a Brooklyn neighborhood where disorders followed a teen mugging suspect’s fatal shooting by a detective. Mayor Lindsay and city officials sent reinforcements to restore calm as about 200 youths from a Prospect Park show attacked cars and a truck was set ablaze.
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New York
Brooklyn
John V. Lindsay
Prospect Park
Weather outlook shows cooling then warming trend
The Mercury reports temperatures fell to 65 degrees last night with a forecast of lower 50s tonight. Forecaster expects a warming to around 80 degrees tomorrow as the region rebounds.
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Redding
Denny's Comm Auction Tonight At Seven
Auction notice for Denny's Commodities listing sale of furniture appliances and tools at 7:00 PM tonight. Item range includes household furniture, kitchen appliances, power tools and related items. Proceeds to benefit the community fund. Located at Denny's Commerce Hall with doors opening early for viewing.
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Denny’s
Wanted Apple Pickers C. Hardy Grim Kernstown
A brief notice in Kernstown Virginia seeks Apple Pickers named C. Hardy Grim. The item requests contact or recruitment details for labor in fruit gathering in the Kernstown area.
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C. Hardy Grim
Kernstown, Va
Middletown Approves New Lighting System and Radio Car
The Middletown Town Council voted to contract with Potomac Edison for a complete lighting overhaul including 20 10 000 lumen main street lights and 33 7 000 lumen residential lights. A radio system will be installed in the town police car with Winchester as base station.
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Middletown
Potomac Edison Co
Archie Manuel
Potomac Edison
Winchester
Frederick County Police
Johnson names Walter Washington to lead District of Columbia
President Johnson appoints Walter Washington, former head of New York City's housing authority, as commissioner of the District of Columbia. Thomas Fletcher is named executive assistant to Washington to help run the capital, replacing the three man commission that governed the 800,000 residents.
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Washington
Johnson
Walter Washington
New York City
Thomas Fletcher
District of Columbia
Don’t Forget Tonight Howard Johnsons Famous Fish Fry
The item advertises Howard Johnsons all you can eat fish fry priced at 1.19 dollars for tonight only. The promotion highlights value and limited time dining at the restaurant.
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Howard Johnson
Officials Ruffled by Romney Brainwash Charge
SAIGON AP report says nine other governors accompanied George Romney on the 1965 Vietnam visit and did not publicly complain after Romney said he was brainwashed. U.S. officials note four days in country with field trips and standard briefings by Ambassador Lodge and Gen. Westmoreland.
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Saigon
George Romney
Vietnam
U.S
Michigan Republican
Romney
South Vietnam
Salomon
Southeast Asia
Thene
Henry Cabot Lodge
William C. Westmoreland
Westmoreland
Target date set for completion of Frederick County junior high
Frederick County School Board set September 1969 as the completion target for a new junior high in the Stephens City area. Superintendent Ayler and Assistant Superintendent Wright will work with architect Hubert Stratton to prepare plans. The board also discussed funding with the Frederick County Board of Supervisors and approved over $2,000 in industrial arts equipment for the junior high and several new teacher appointments.
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Frederick County
Stephens City
Robert E. Ayler
Melton Wright
Hubert Stratton
James Wood
Frederick County, Board of Supervisors
Strike Expected Tonight at Ford in UAW Standoff
About 159,000 United Auto Workers prepare to strike Ford Motor Co. plants across 25 states at midnight. The walkout aims to set a pattern for Chrysler and General Motors, as talks with Ford, GM, and Chrysler face a bleak outlook and possible contract extensions linger.
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Detroit
United Auto Workers
Ford Motor Co
UAW
Chrysler
General Motors
Walter P. Reuther
Malcolm L. Denise
Ford
Reuther
Massive School Strikes Close NYC Detroit Openings
Mass protests across major districts push toward widespread walkouts as New York City and Detroit face major teacher strikes over pay and policy. In Detroit 300000 pupils delay start while NYC teachers reject a mediation panel offer, risking large scale resignations and classroom absences.
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Associated Press
New York City
Detroit
United Federation of Teachers
John V. Lindsay
Board of Education
Federation of Teachers
William Milliken
Sarah Zane Fire Co Meeting at New Location
The Sarah Zane Fire Company holds a meeting Thursday September 7 at 8 p.m. at the new location Dr. Wm C Beatty 506 South Braddock.
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Sarah Zane Fire Co
Dr. Wm. C
Beatty
Braddock
Grand Re opening Thursday at Richmonds Smalls Garden Center
A large high pressure system brings clear skies and 80s temperatures to Virginia. Advertisements tout beauty products and hair perms at discounted prices. Bulbs direct from Holland arrive at Smalls Garden Center in Winchester.
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Richmond
Virginia
Holland
Smalls Garden Center
National Ave
Winchester
Viet Cong Lose 219 In Tam Ky Assault
About 2,500 Viet Cong attacked Tam Ky, capital of Quang Tin Province, for three hours before dawn but were repulsed. The dead totaled 219 with three company commanders among them, while rebels left behind public safety items, rockets, and other gear. Thirteen dozen captured items and light casualties were reported for defenders. The incident followed a prior raid and preceded the presidential election.
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Saigon
Tam Ky
da Nang
Quang Tin
U.S
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
U.S. Head
Catholic Candidates Surge Ahead in South Vietnam Senate
Catholic lists led the South Vietnamese senatorial race with strong Catholic representation expected in the 60-member body. Leading tickets include Gen. Tran Van Don, with other tickets led by Nguyen Van Huyen and Catholic refugee and native groups. Final results uncertain as incomplete returns show blocs likely to split similar to the assembly.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
House
Nguyen Cao Ky
Tran van Don
Defense
North Vietnam
Nguyen van Huyen
Senate
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East St. Louis
Ill
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Classroom Teachers Association
Claude R. Kirk Jr
Groton
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