Johnson invites Soviets to view Gemini six shot
President Johnson announced at a Washington news conference that the United States will invite the Soviet Academy of Sciences to send a high level representative to observe the upcoming Gemini 6 space capsule launch. He said Space Administrator Webb will extend the invitation, part of a mission aimed at a rendezvous with an orbiting satellite. He also directed the defense department to proceed with related steps.
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U S Jet Downed by Red Missile Off Thanh Hoa
A U S Navy Phantom from the Midway was shot down about 90 miles south of Hanoi near Thanh Hoa. One crewman survived a parachute sighting. the other is presumed dead. U S officials cite mobile missile launchers and Soviet help in Vietnam. Separately Henry Cabot Lodge presented credentials as the new U S ambassador to South Viet Nam.
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Cooper and Conrad Extend Gemini 5 Flight toward Eight Days
Gemini 5 astronauts Cooper and Conrad reach the halfway point of their endurance mission and are on track to set an American space duration record. They fly near Bermuda on their 62nd orbit as they hope to spot recovery ship USS Lake Champlain and its panel array.
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Republicans Charge Democrats With Viet Nam Troubles
A House GOP white paper accuses Democratic administrations of responsibility for U S position in South Viet Nam. It argues Johnson's campaign talk misled, cites Truman 1950 as original involvement, and notes the White House preempted the paper with its own Viet Nam pamphlet.
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Bombs Cause Dip In Viet Economy
North Viet Nam suffers economic strain from the war in the South and U S air attacks. The United States surveys Hanoi for possible shifts in Viet Cong demands while Hanoi says bombings fail to damage its economy. Hanoi urges self reliance and thrift while Premier Pham Van Dong notes reliance on world sympathy. Estimates of total war costs are scarce with China and Moscow providing aid. Hanoi cites belt tightening and mobilization as methods to fund the war.
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Ohio GOP silent on filling Brown seat after death
Ohio Republican leaders weigh options to fill the 7th District vacancy following the death of U.S. Rep. Clarence J. Brown. Gov. Rhodes will wait until after Brown’s Blanchester funeral before announcing whether a special primary will be held to select nominations for the November election. Potential candidates include Roger Cloud Sam Landes Lowell Fess William Saxbe Charles Fry Corwin Nix on Clarence Brown Jr. and Fred Morr.
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Yellow Springs
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UN Diplomats Skeptical Of Yemen Peace Pact
At the UN, diplomats doubt the Yemen peace pact between President Nasser and King Faisal will end the civil war. A veteran diplomat recalls a 1963 accord that failed and warns of new quarrels between the rival Arab leaders. Others question the deal's ability to unite Egyptian backed Republicans. Temperatures Thursday to Monday run 2 to 4 degrees below normal with scattered showers totaling about a quarter inch.
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Gamal Abdel Nasser
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Aid Bill Battle Ends as Senate Passes 3.36 Billion Foreign Aid Plan
The Senate approved a two year authorization bill by 67 to 27, meeting House demands and awaiting President Johnson's signature. The measure aims to halt yearly aid fights, extend planning time, and create a committee to review administration and cut spending with focus on effective countries. A subsequent appropriations bill will determine final funding.
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Rhodes Can Send Legislators Home If They Stall On Reapportionment
Gov. James A. Rhodes could end a legislative deadlock over adjournment by proroguing the chamber. The Senate and House must both approve adjournment, and Democrats in the Senate could block it by withholding votes. The governor’s power to prorogue has been used before to halt special sessions. The Senate supports a reapportionment plan, but the Republican led House Rules Committee seeks changes, risking a standoff centered on Cuyahoga County.
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Sabotage Rumored In Crash Kills 58 Marines
In Hong Kong Bay a U S Marine transport plane crash claims 58 American service members with 13 of 71 aboard surviving. Officials deny sabotage while investigators search wreckage and navigators' last tower contact. Rescue teams dig for remaining victims as the Hercul es recovery proceeds.
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Experimental X-19 crashes during first flight at Pomona test center
The Curtiss-Wright X-19, an experimental vertical takeoff aircraft, crashed in a swamp at the National Aviation Experimental Facilities Center near Pomona during its initial test flight. Chief test pilot James V. Ryan and project pilot Bernard J. Hughes parachuted to safety as flames engulfed the craft. Officials reported about 20 minutes of flight before the accident. An onlookers account noted the craft appeared to lose its right motor and then its left as it landed.
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Associated Press
Steel union leaders to brief after urged talks
Pittsburgh directors of the United Steelworkers Union meet Wednesday for a briefing on steel talks amid strong indications from a union source that a newly offered industry contract is unacceptable.
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United Steelworkers Union
Explosions Hit Du Pont Rubber Plant in Louisville
Bulletin from Louisville reports at least 23 explosions at the Du Pont synthetic rubber plant. Police said they had reports of one to four dead and ongoing emergency response.
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Indian forces cross cease-fire line into Pakistani held territory
Indian Defense Minister Y B Chavan announced that forces attacked across the cease-fire line into Pakistani held territory at two points in Kashmir. The report notes the cross-border action and official confirmation.
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India
Kashmir
Y. B. Chavan
Ohio forms 15 member tax study commission
Governor Rhodes signed emergency legislation creating a 15 member commission to study Ohio tax laws. The panel will review current statutes and recommend reforms to improve revenue administration and fairness. The action reflects state focus on tax policy and fiscal transparency.
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James A. Rhodes
Unemployment in Ohio Holds Steady in July
The Bureau of Employment Compensation reported 124,000 unemployed Ohioans in July, about 3.1 percent of the civilian labor force.
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Columbus
Ohio
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
Kennedy Says All Is Rosy
Senator Robert F. Kennedy says there was never any disagreement with President John F. Kennedy over Lyndon B. Johnson on the 1960 Democratic ticket. He recalls informing Johnson at the Los Angeles convention that opposition existed, and disputes a Philip Graham memo claim that he advocated Johnson’s withdrawal without his brother’s knowledge.
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