Terrorist Attacks Shake Saigon Amid Ongoing Conflict
Seven terrorist incidents in Saigon within 24 hours raise fears of a broader campaign as U S forces advise wariness and readiness. Despite blasts and gunfire targeting officials and facilities, authorities report limited casualties while heavy fighting continues in the Mekong Delta and near My Tho and Quang Ngai City.
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Saigon
SafPu
U.S
Mekong
My Tho
Tra Airborne
U.S. 11Th Light Infantry
Quang Ngai City
U.S. Americal
Johnson presses Senate on Fortas Thornberry confirmations
President Johnson argues a small sectional bloc blocks Fortas and Thornberry nominations. Opponents say the public will drives their stance. Senate leaders fear a filibuster may prevent a two thirds vote to end debate.
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Senate
Robert P. Griffin
Michigan
Jury Sought to Probe Newport News Disorder
Newport News officials seek a special grand jury to investigate disorders that killed one person and caused 2 million dollars in property damage after a theater arrest sparked four hours of violence. The request was filed by Commonwealth Attorney W. M. Robinson Jr. with Judge Conway H. Shield Jr. authority to indict for violations.
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Newport News
Hastings Court
Conway H. Shield Jr
Newport News Commonwealth Atty
W. M. Robinson Jr
Robinson
Judge Shield
W. E. Lawson Jr
Robert Beale
Commonwealth
W. F. Peach
Government Agency Faces Challenge Over Draft Reclassification
The Supreme Court weighs challenges to federal authority to reclassify draft protesters and to deploy reservists to Vietnam. The Justice Department argues the Selective Service System is using reclassification as punishment in a rare interagency dispute.
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Washington
The
Supreme Court
Vietnam
Justice Department
Richmond Weather Clears With Cool Fresh High Pressure
A new high pressure area over Virginia brings clear skies and cooler temperatures across the state. The note mentions a Sunday Special Roast Top Sirloin of Beef complete dinner at Echo Village Restaurant and The Steak House of Winchester with dining options and a contact number for reservations.
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Richmond
Virginia
Echo Village
Winchester
S. On
U.S
Rt. 11
Nixon Answers Wallace Charge In Houston Rally
Richard M. Nixon rebutted George C. Wallace’s claim of no policy difference with Hubert H. Humphrey. He cited major divergences on Vietnam crime control poverty relief farm policy right to work and oil depletion. A 22 000 to 25 000 crowd greeted him as he mixed with supporters after the speech.
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Houston
Tex
Richard M. Nixon
George C. Wallace
Hubert H. Humphrey
Nixon
Humphrey
Wallace
Differ. Wallace
American Independent Party
Oklahoma City
Pittsburgh
Hubert Humphrey
Texas
Vietnam
Dramatic Rt. 50 Bridge Crash Blocks Traffic
A collision involving two tractor-trailers and a station wagon halted traffic on the Shenandoah River bridge for three hours. State Police put property damage at $18,000 and reported no injuries. The wagon was driven by Ida Funkhouser Staggs of Shanahan South Carolina and a tractor was among the vehicles.
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Shenandoah River
J.W. Detrick
Ida Funkhouser Staggs
Shanahan, S.C
Rockerfeller to name Charles Goodell to RFK Senate seat
Governor Rockefeller plans to appoint Charles Goodell of Jamestown to fill the late Robert F. Kennedy’s Senate seat. Announcement expected at a Albany news conference next Tuesday with Javits Wilson Lefkowitz and other top Republicans in attendance.
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New York
Rockefeller
Charles Goodell
Senate
Robert F. Kennedy
Leslie Slate
Mr. Goodell
Jamestown
House of Representatives
John W. Gardner
Health, Educcation and Welfare
Urban Coalition
Fall Clearance Sale and Job Adverts
Local notices advertise a fall clearance sale for lawn ornaments with reduced prices and a year round handyman job near Virginia Ham House next door to Jumpin J. Wanted. A Pine Motor Co. inquiry seeks drivers license holders. Also Montgomery Ward offers 100% human hair wigs on sale this week with try on at store daily from noon to nine, September 9 to 15.
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Virginia Ham House
Jumpin J
Pine Motor Co
Montgomery Ward
Red China May Stage Nuclear Test Ahead of Anniversary
Washington reports say Communist China could test nuclear weapons at any time from Sinkiang or by jet bomber. Analysts note cultural revolution delays, with focus on building intercontinental missiles. Pentagon eyes progress amid Sentinel defense plans and Soviet actions in Czechoslovakia.
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Washington
China
Sinkiang
Peking
Soviet Union
Peking Radio
Tibet
Red China
Pentagon
United States
Clark M. Clifford
Czechoslovakia
Latin Bishops Align Church With Poor Reform Drive
Latin American bishops issue a 16‑report final document urging nonviolent social economic religious and cultural reforms and call for a modest church image. Msgr Helder Camara leads the Justice and Peace Action movement to begin Oct 2 in 41 Brazilian dioceses marking the UN Human Rights anniversary.
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Mser. Camara
U.N
Johnson Still Sees Hope for Nuclear Treaty Approval
President Johnson expressed hope the nuclear nonproliferation treaty can be approved and kept talks with Russia possible despite the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. He noted prospects for disarmament talks are dimming as the Czech crisis clouds efforts to curb missile races and a meeting before January seems unlikely.
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LBJ
Washington
East Europe
Johnson
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Abe Fortas
Supreme Court
Senate
United States
East
Europe
Romania
Mike Mansfield
Everett M. Dirksen
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Albert Gore
Tennessee
Esas
Executive Branch
Peking Jails 5 Scientists
Five scientists in Peking were jailed on treason and spying charges for Soviet links. Led by nuclear physicist Wang Kanchang, the Red Guard bulletin lists Hua Lo-keng, who taught at the University of Illinois in 1945 and 1946, among those detained. The bulletin, undated, notes arrests occurred before publication and that all were in Peking prisons.
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Hong Kong
Red China
Soviet Union
Red Guard
Peking
Russia
Hua Lo-keng
University of Ilinois
Wang Kanchang
Cambridge
England
China
United States
Ilinois
Aides See Party United Behind Humphrey After Convention
Nine days after the Democratic National Convention, Humphrey aides express confidence the party will unite for the November elections. Some McCarthy supporters plan separate campaigns but few withhold overall backing. Lib eral party backing for Humphrey Muskie and ADA support potential shift reinforce unity prospects. Lawrence F. O'Brien notes growing depth of support for the ticket amid lingering splits.
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Waverly
Minn
Hubert H. Humphrey
Eugene J. ‘McCarthy
Stephen’ A. Mitchell
Humphrey
McCarthy
New York
Liberal Party
North Vietnam
Americans For Democratic Action
ADA
Richard M. Nixon
Lawrence F. O’brien
Humhrey
Democratic National Committee
Humphrey Muskie
Miss Florida Leads Finalist Parade At Miss America
Miss Florida from Panama City wowed the Atlantic City crowd with bubble gum snaps and a garter toss as Linda Fitts of Charleston captured top talent honors. Judi Ford claimed a second consecutive preliminary win in a dazzling trampoline and acrobatic talent display.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Judi
University of Ilinois
Florida
Panama City
Fla
University of Florida
Linda
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