Urban slums target urged by Negro congressman at AFL-CIO
Rep. John Conyers Jr., a Negro Democrat from Detroit, urged a $30 billion crash program to improve urban slums, arguing urban conditions should be U.S. priority over Vietnam. He spoke to about 1,000 delegates at the AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers convention in Washington.
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Kennedy Denies Gun Law Setback Dooms Johnson Proposal
Sen Edward Kennedy says the Senate defeat on firearm legislation does not doom President Johnson's gun control plan. Republican foe Sen Roman Hruska of Nebraska argues the continued Pentagon civilian marksmanship program signals Senate attitude on such matters.
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Industrial appreciation parade features girls celebs
Mason County's trial docket for September is announced. Chicago leads the American League race by a narrow margin. Telephone cable cut on road construction eliminates service. phones in AtHeENS affected.
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U S Planes Press North Vietnam With Intensified Raids
American warplanes pressed the North Vietnamese supply lines with raids from Hanoi suburbs to within 30 miles of the Chinese frontier. Targets included rail and road bridges around Hanoi, notably the Canal des Rapides span. Fourth attack on the bridge, with crews facing heavy antiaircraft and surface-to-air fire.
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Britain Tightens China Diplomat Rules After Peking Attack
Britain restricts movement of Chinese diplomats in retaliation for the burning of its Peking mission and assaults on staff by Red Guards. London suspends diplomatic radio and imposes exit visas and five mile travel limits after a 10,000-strong protest and a Chinese ultimatum over Hong Kong arrests.
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Dancers Children Murdered in Southern Indiana Field
Three young children of divorcee and go go dancer John Linn were found shot dead in a brushy field northeast of Heltonville Indiana. Linn led authorities to the bodies and faced a preliminary murder charge. The victims were Jerry Dale Linn 5 Debra 4 and Kathy 2.
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Senate OKs 70.1 Billion Defense Outlay Amid Senate House Talks
The Senate backed a record defense bill after rapid action to reconcile with the House. The final package totals about 70.1 billion, roughly 1.45 billion below Johnson’s request and 162 million under the House vote. Key cuts include 172 million from the Feb air program and 146 million from military personnel funds, with various aircraft and ship purchase adjustments and retention of a Navy plane program.
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Johnson notes Israeli withdrawal in progress report
Associated Press reports President Johnson wrote to King Faisal of Saudi Arabia to assure withdrawal of Israeli troops if Arab states accept a five point program. Beijing communications left vague but hints addressed in a JETTER. Arab leaders plan talks in Beirut with Hussein and Aref ahead of Khartoum summit to unify policy on occupation of Jordan and Syria.
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Six Injured In Tank Car Explosion At TEAARRANA
A fiery explosion ripped a chemical tank car after a train derailment Tuesday night. Six people were injured including three firemen and three Red Cross workers, all with burns and cuts but not in serious condition. The blast forced evacuation as responders closed the area and ambulances stood by.
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UAW to pick strike target in upcoming talks
Walter P. Reuther, head of the United Auto Workers, says the union will select a strike target next week during bargaining with General Motors Ford and Chrysler. The decision follows early counter offers from the automakers and a call to the union's executive board to decide the target. Reuther urged Flint area UAW members to authorize negotiators to strike if needed.
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Auto unions eye longest demand list amid three-way talks
Target next week looms as United Auto Workers seeks a broad set of demands. GM Ford Chrysler negotiations stretch into week seven with three-year contracts covering about 650,000 Big Tree workers expiring in 14 days on Sept. 6.
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Johnson advisers monitor steel price rise hints
Washington AP report says President Johnson’s price watchers see a potential $4 per ton rise in steel plate and monitor for broader increases. Officials note sheet and strip steels affect autos and appliances, while plate impacts ships and construction. Industry leaders warn consumer prices may rise, with Trowbridge briefing manufacturers who say costs are climbing.
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