Tornadoes ravage six states leaving many dead in Ohio
A deadly tornado outbreak swept northern Ohio and other areas sunday night killing 53 people and injuring more than 320. Toledo suffered severe destruction with dozens dead and many injured as twisters hit Pittsfield, Lorain County, and surrounding communities. Government and Red Cross response mobilized aid and firefights for power restoration continued.
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Tornado Outbreak Devastates Six States Killing 180
A severe tornado barrage swept six Midwest states on Sunday, killing at least 180 and injuring thousands. Indiana bore the heaviest toll with 91 dead and 1,000 injured. Ohio, Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin also reported fatalities as hundreds remained missing and property lay in ruins.
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Senate to reconsider Highway Safety bill tonight in Ohio
The Ohio Senate debates whether to reconsider the $888 million Highway Safety appropriations bill, weighing options to reconsider, shelve, or discard and restart the measure. The decision, critical to the 106th General Assembly, must be reached tonight amid a split chamber.
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Logan Man Dies In Home Fire Near Rock Bridge
Frank Tucker, 49, died in a house fire on Buena Vista Ridge Road near Rock Bridge in Hocking County. Sheriff Paul Hartman and Coroner Dr. Owen Yaw said lightning likely struck the residence between 2 and 7 a.m., with neighbors reporting ash on their way to work. Tucker lived alone and was found among the ashes.
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Minnesotans Flee Floods as Guard Units Deployed
Minnesota faces its costliest flood with about 20 000 people evacuated. The Minnesota River and other rivers threaten towns while 30 highways close. President Johnson declares 39 counties disaster areas and federal aid focuses on public facilities. Engineers battalion and infantry guard units operate to build dikes and evacuate residents.
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Alden Named Possible Governor Candidate
Ohio University President Vernon Alden is rumored among Democrats to be a potential governor candidate. A party official said his name has surfaced informally and Republicans might also consider him. Alden is registered in Athens without party affiliation.
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North Viet Nam rejects Johnson peace talks offer
North Viet Nam declares resolute fight to the end in a Nhan Dan editorial denouncing Johnson's unconditional talks and aid proposal. Washington says Hanoi has not rejected anything while U S forces prepare to bolster security with about 1100 troops and MPs at 75 locations in South Viet Nam.
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Raborn Named CIA Chief Succeeding McCone
President Johnson appoints Rear Admiral William F. Raborn Jr. as the new director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Raborn, a Texas native, leaves Aerojet General Corp to take over the post, with Richard G. Helms named deputy director.
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Johnson signs 1.3 billion education bill in Texas
President Johnson signed into law a 1.3 billion education aid bill at a ceremony near his Texas ranch promising to bring quality and equality to schooling. He cited his childhood teacher and noted the bill’s future impact for American education.
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Harriman Praises FDR At Memorial Dedication
Ambassador Averell Harriman dedicates a small marble FDR memorial near the National Archives Building on Pennsylvania Avenue. He says Roosevelt valued a just society and peaceful world, citing his lasting ideals and purposes. Attendees include Roosevelt friends and family.
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Ohio University students stage Athens Sunday protest
About 1000 to 2000 Ohio University students demonstrated Sunday night in Athens. Sen Wayne Morse of Oregon urged a mock UN assembly that action in Asia could deter totalitarianism.
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