Tax and price shifts and assorted regional updates
U S and World News Briefs summarize 1966 state local tax per person rising to 290 across the nation. Groceries steady but dining costs up about one percent next year, with food budgets near 485 to 490 per person. A sailor rescued after three days afloat, others missing from the Lanran sinking. Alaska flood fears prompt disaster declarations as rain soaks three rivers. Britain’s pirate radio nodes defy new law, while Flint mayor resigns over occupancy housing rejection. Steubenville police chief suspended for 90 days over gambling cleanup failure.
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Agriculture Department
Department
Rhodes administration executives under probe says committee
The State Democratic Committee calls for a legislative inquiry into Rhodes administration executives financial dealings. It urges disclosure of how many state officials receive money trips and emoluments from interests they deal with, and questions the extent of influence and potential conflicts.
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Columbus
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
State Democratic Committee
Teens fail to drive off bear. friend killed in horror
A report notes teenagers unable to scare away a bear resulting in a fatal attack on one of their peers. The incident unfolds as pages hint at other sports and local notices. Details are scarce due to fragmented text on pages 5 and 10.
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Bear
Dirksen and Eisenhower Back Johnson Bombing Plan
Senate Republican Leader Dirksen joins Eisenhower in defending Johnson’s order to strike North Vietnam targets within ten miles of the Red China border. They insist on continuing raids as necessary to win the war, while Mansfield Cooper and Percy warn the moves risk widening the conflict and China’s involvement.
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Senate
Everett R. Dirksen
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Johnson
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Red China
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White House
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Mike Mansfield
Charles H. Percy
Illinois
John Sherman Cooper
Kentucky
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Cooper
Ward
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Navy Recon Plane Down Near Red China in Vietnam War
U S officials say a North Vietnamese fire downed a Navy reconnaissance Vigilante over damaged sites near the Chinese border. The two crew members are missing. The incident marks the 642nd U S warplane lost in the conflict so far.
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U.S
Red China
RASC
North
Lang Son
Monégay
Demilitarized Zone
Plane Raid and Vietnamese Election Tensions
North Vietnamese air activity including eight engine Stratofortresses and strikes on rail sidings bridges and fuel depots near Hanoi Haiphong were reported amid fears of a renewed push on U S Marine outposts at Con Thien and Dong Ha. In Saigon Tran Van Huong argued soldiers could vote twice once at bases and once at home claiming intimidation by the military regime while vowing to campaign with rival civilians for the September election and warning reform may be needed.
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Dong Ha
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Hanoi
Haiphong
South Vietnam
Republicans Press Johnson Budget Cut Question
Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee plan to question Johnson's top fiscal aides about how far budget cuts would go if the president’s income tax hike is approved. Rep. John Byrnes led the inquiry as hearings continued, with Democrats stressing economy and Budget Director Schultze signaling limited civilian cut assurances amid Vietnam spending.
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Johnson
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
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Wisconsin
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
Charles L. Schultze
Schultze
Vietnam
Treasury
Budget Cutting Is Tax Boost Okayed
Lawmakers press for a 10 percent surcharge on individual and corporate income taxes to cover a seven point four billion dollar shortfall. Schultze, Fowler, and Ackley defended the plan before the tax committee as defense costs and spending cuts face scrutiny. Byrnes seeks questions on troop costs and Viet Nam related expenditures.
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Henry H. Fowler
Gardner Ackley
President’s Council of Economic Advisers
Johnson
Soldier Kept In Army Despite Draft Foulup
Congress and Pennsylvania officials dispute a draft error involving Leslie E. Brown of Oreland who was drafted through a paperwork foulup. Rep. Schweiker accuses Selective Service head Hershey of disregarding the individual as Brown remains in the Army after two discharge appeals were blocked by administrative delays.
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N.C
Schweiker
Brown
Shey
Pennsylvania Guard
William E. Brantley
Ft. Bragg
Joan Baez Sings Free For 30000 At Washington Monument
Washington AP Joan Baez drew about 30000 people to a free concert on the grounds of the Washington Monument after the DAR barred her from Constitution Hall over antiwar protests. She thanked the DAR for publicity and performed songs reflecting her views.
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Washington
DAR
Joan Baez
Washington Monument
Daughters of the American Revolution
Constitution Hall
Monument
Miss Baez
House set to move civil rights bill protections today
In Washington the House, after passing riot legislation, appears ready to advance a civil rights measure with bipartisan backing. The bill would impose federal penalties up to life for interfering with rights in voting, public accommodations, education, services, employment, jury service and federally aided programs, while a states rights amendment seeks to preserve nonconflicting state laws.
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Washington
House
Senate
Basil Whitener
D-N.c
Cancer fight through new interferon approach
Merck Sharp & Dome researchers report they can stimulate natural interferon to boost the body's germ fight and curb viral infection. If some cancers are viral in origin, this could alter prevention and treatment. Animal tests with three inducing substances showed promise, with human trials possible. Dr. Maurice R. Hilleman leads the team planning three PNAS reports.
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Washington
Merck Sharp & Dome
Duce
Merck
Maurice R. Hilleman
National Academy of Sciences
Hilleman
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
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