Johnson seeks 10 percent surcharge to fund Vietnam buildup
President Johnson urged Congress to pass a temporary 10 per cent surcharge on individuals and corporations to help fund a Vietnam troop increase to 925,000 by June 30. He outlined a plan blending higher taxes with spending restraint, aiming to curb deficits and inflation while maintaining Great Society programs amid civil unrest.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Vietnam
Jena
America
Janson
Johanson
Atlas
House
Ways and Means
Defense
Anderson School Board Elects Harrison President for New Year
The Anderson Board of School Trustees elected A. George Harrison to the presidency, with C. DeVar Litten as vice president and Evelyn Byfun as secretary. Frank Van Slyke was named treasurer due to a new state law. Other members include Fred Mathews and John Childes. Budget details for 1968 near completion, with adoption planned for August 21. Next meeting slated for August NS. Mrs Byrum recent addition. Mr A Listen succeeded earlier.
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Anderson Board of School Trustees
A. George Harrison
Harrison
C. DeVar Litten
Evelyn By- Fun
Fred Mathews
John Childes
Frank van Slyke
Anderson Public Schools
Anderson School System
Beard
Te Board
Would You Believe Honesty Still Alive Says Local Woman
An Anderson woman, convinced honesty is scarce, misplaced her coin purse after failing to locate her doctor. A shoe-store clerk returned the $40 purse after an unidentified man found it in a phone booth and carried it to the counter.
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Breakin at Beacon and Brive-In Pharmacy reported by patrol officers
Patrol officers found a break in at Beacon and Brive-In Pharmacy located at 1009 Central Ave during early patrol hours. Detectives say two officers on routine patrol discovered the crime at 4 11 am. A rock shattered a south door and about 98 dollars were missing from two cash registers.
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Central Ave
Good Morning Start Tha Day With a Chuckle
UPI reports an American family in Rio de Janeiro received over 100 calls after an English language newspaper ad sought a “home for small, sad female dog” appearing amended to read “Black Meralde.” The misprint sparked humorous confusion as readers pondered the stray animal’s fate and the ad’s odd wording.
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UPI
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Eng Je Tangidage
Terre Haute Wins BR Title In Tough Memorial Game
Terre Haute dominates Springfield in a hard fought extra inning win to claim the Ohio Valley Babe Ruth championship. Tim Allen relieves Tim Booker and shuts down Springfield after a rough start, with Horne delivering strong catching for Terre Haute.
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J. Meld
Tom Horne
Kiwanis
Ohio
Ren
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Mike Mardis
Dalit Monroe
Brice Wade
Will McEnaney
Booker
Jarry Nickels
Marty Parrill
Jerry Tilman
Cosure Frovios
Opening Evening Sets 4-H Fair Queen Contest
Madison County 4-H fair opens with ceremonies on Monday at 7 30 p m to mark the 25th anniversary. A Queen will be chosen representing Madison County in the Indiana State Fair Queen Contest. Twenty-one contestants from local 4-H clubs compete in beauty poise and personality as part of a week of events at the county fair.
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Om Wee Homemakers
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Hlahland Pays
Aissies Club
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Freoney Ionematers
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Anderson Country Cousins Club
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Pendle
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Chester
Jeannie Prieshol
Alex Jfield
Nancy Kane
Alexandria
Jane Ann Hilligoss
County Fair
Alexandria Etta Belt Club
Bobby Wiggs
Frankton
Wes
Jack
China Nears Civil War Deepening Crisis in Red China
Reports from central and south China describe escalating violence and a break with Mao era authority. Hong Kong dispatches cite Maoist and anti Maoist clashes in Hunan and Hubei with thousands killed and wounded as kavals and rebels fight amid looting and martial law rumors. The Tokyo AP brief notes helicopters, troop deployments, and a government push to halt the bloodshed as civil unrest spreads toward Wuhan and Guangdong.
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Mao Tsetong
Chen Tsai-tao
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Mao Tse Eygade
Hong Kong
She Hung
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Mao
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Tess
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Kwang
Police Question Libera tion School Teaching Hate in Nashville
Police Captain John Brooks testified that a so called Liberation school in Nashville subsidized by the Office of Economic Opportunity teaches Negro children to hate white people. He named names and salaries, alleging a Black Power influence connected to the program. The agency challenged the testimony, saying it has no federal funds for such a school.
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Henry B. Steeg and Associates
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Liberation School
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Calton
Partly cloudy outlook with thundershowers this week
Partly cloudy through Saturday with afternoon and evening thundershowers. High today and a low tonight unspecified. Yesterday's high and sunrise sunset times noted as 5:42 a.m. and evening light patterns mentioned. Fragmentary forecast details remain unclear but indicate variable weather conditions.
City to Enforce 1905 Weed Ordinance Across Ten Areas
City of Anderson outlines enforcement of a 12 year old weed cutting ordinance for private properties in ten neighborhoods. Officials say noncompliant owners face fines up to 80 dollars as street crews and the Light Utility coordinate weed removal and lien actions.
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Johnson orders Vietnam troop boost to about 525000
Washington AP UPI President Johnson authorized increasing U S troop strength in Vietnam by at least 43000 to reach about 525000 by next summer. Defense officials say troops will come from U S bases with no reserve call up. Pentagon weighing overall Army size while aiming for 452000 by June 30. White House says buildup could range 45000 to 90000. total force could reach 600000 including Navy and air force support. Page 2, Column 9.
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iTrustees Caught After Escape From Privileged Detail
Two trustees from the Indiana Reformatory at Teadilion were captured after escaping from the Indiana Boys School in Plainfield at about 2 a m yesterday. Identified are Roy Leon Walls, 22, serving 1 to 10 years for theft, and Dennis Arwine of Bloomington, sentenced for attempting to commit a felony. They were apprehended near their homes within 12 blocks.
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Plainfield
Roy Leon Walls
Dennis Arwine
Bloomington
Monroe County
Pendletom
Israel Withdrawal Pledged By LBJ Reported By Al Ahram
The semi official Egyptian newspaper Al Ahram quoted President Johnson promising Israel would withdraw troops from Arab territories. An Arab leader relayed Johnson’s claim, with no date for withdrawal. The report followed a renewed border clash and cease fire violations near the Jordan River. A UN backed plan proposed both sides remove ships from the Suez Canal.
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