Proxmire seeks 9 billion cut to replace tax surcharge
In Washington Senator William Proxmire urged a nine billion dollar reduction in President Johnsons planned ten percent income tax surcharge. He warned modernization and public works could endure cuts only with Johnsons agreement and suggested withdrawing four of six U S divisions from Europe to save funds. In Tokyo critics of Mao accused aides Peng Teh huai and Lo Jui ching of opposing missile programs and of favoring weapons from capitalist nations and the Soviet Union as per the New China News Agency report.
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Washington
William Proxmire
Joint
Senate House Economic Committee
Johnson
Wisconsin Democrat
Proxmire
U. S
Europe
Tokyo —i
Mao Tse-tung
Liu Shao-chi
Soviet Union
New China News Agency
Peng Teh-huai
Lo Jui-ching
Army
Peking
National Defense
Explosive Threat Ends in Fort Littleton Rescue
Two Army explosive experts braved possible death to hurl smoldering cargo from a chemical laden truck in Fort Littleton ending a potential deadly blast. Capt Robert Leiendecker and Sgt Benjamin Albertson wore gas masks as they opened the van doors and faced a stubborn fire surrounding a box said to hold a hazardous chemical cylinder. HUB Vietnam Premier Ky campaigns in South Vietnam's presidential race for the first time with civilian candidates amid mild heckling and Hue unrest rooted in a Buddhist rebellion he once quelled.
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Fort Littleton
Robert Leiendecker
Benjamin Albertson
Shah to crown himself on Oct 26 in Tehran
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, after 26 years without a crown, will hold his coronation October 26 as a government committee announced. He had delayed the crowning citing poverty among people but said reforms made it possible.
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Tehran
Iran
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
Coy
Ohio
Four Children Found Safe After Overnight Woodland Wander
In Ross County Ohio four children who vanished from their home reappeared Monday morning in good physical shape. Mrs Flora Stortz located the youngsters on Ohio 28 near her farm at 8 20 a m about a mile and a half from their lost location after wandering through thick woods overnight.
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Chillicothe
Ohio
Ross County
Flora Stortz
Ohio lawmakers pass first new taxes in eight years
Ohio legislators return home after approving the state’s first new tax measures in eight years. The session focused on balancing budgets and funding key programs while facing protests from veterans groups planning actions regarding controversial figures.
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Ohio
George Lincoln Rockwell
Ceme Cory
16 Sky Divers Feared Dead In Lake Erie
Intense searching was under way over Lake Erie for 14 missing sky divers after 18 jumped from a converted WWII bomber and plunged into the lake during strong winds. Only two survivors were found. two bodies were recovered, including a bride who skydived on her wedding day.
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Huron
Ohio
Lake Erie
Coast Guard
Air Force
Navy
Army
Paul Potter
Ohio Para
Patricia C. Lownsbury
Akron
Alvin
Lownsbury
Ohio State Fair Attendance Dips Despite Bob Hope Appearance
Unseasonal cold weather trimmed fair crowds with 195 762 tickets sold by Sunday, down about 17 000 from 1966. Officials note Bob Hope remains a key draw as the fair continues through Labor Day. Ruth Anne Haynes named Miss Wool of Ohio while a fatal ride incident in the fairgrounds occurred, marking the first state fair death in years.
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Columbus
Ohio
Bob Hope
Ruth Anne Haynes
Canal Winchester
Wool
Kenneth John Bell
East Monticello
N.Y
University Hospital
Doctors To Check Patler In Arlington Hearing
A psychiatric hearing was ordered for John C. Patler 29 accused of murdering Commander George Lincoln Rockwell of the American Nazi party. The preliminary hearing was postponed to August 31 as a man shouted you filthy assassin.
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Arlington
John C. Patler
George Lincoln Rockwell
Nazi Party
Patler
Patter
Eric Ray Wenberg
Wenberg
United States
Rockwell
Arlington County
L. Jackson Embrey
Embrey
William J. Hassan
Morrisania
Bronx
N.Y
Mortar Attacks Kill 10 Marines and Wound 106
Communist mortar and rocket barrages across northern South Vietnam killed 10 U.S. Marines, wounded 106, and destroyed or damaged 12 helicopters. Attacks targeted Marine bases near Da Nang and Dong Ha as voters faced a tense presidential election.
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Saigon
U.S
South Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
North
da Nang
Leatherneck
Dong Ha
Robert D. Ohman
Viet Aid Troubles Criticized
Washington AP reports a House subcommittee notes partial U S aid improvements to Vietnam but cites ongoing shortcomings. It warns that unless the South Vietnamese government acts, the advisability of U S involvement is questionable. The review cites continued black market activity in Saigon and excessive product flooding, faulting U S and Vietnamese officials alike.
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Washington
House
U.S
Vietnam
Foreign Operations and Government Information Subcommittee
Saigon
Subcommittee
Mansfield
Johnson
Security Council
U N Efforts At Viet Peace Draw Interest Of Senators
Washington AP U N peace moves attract Senate interest as Mansfield says Johnson backs UN action on reconvening Geneva talks. Aiken urges Security Council to press Saigon to negotiate after Sept 3 elections. Bundy says U S may stay out if Saigon government can negotiate with Viet Cong. House subcommittee blasts aid policy and warns reforms are needed. McNamara says bombing unlikely to force North Vietnam to the table.
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United Nations
Johnson
Senate
Mike Mansfield
U.N
U.S
George D. Aiken
R-Vt
GOP
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U.N. Security Council
William P. Bundy
United States
Saigon
Bundy
House
South Vietnam
Foreign Operations and Government Information Subcommittee
Vietnam
Secretary of Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Senate Preparedness Subcommittee
North Vietnam
Arab Leaders To Open Israel Policy Session
A Khartoum summit of Arab leaders opens Tuesday to forge a unified policy toward Israel amid Yemen war divisions and Western ties. Algerian President Houari Boumediene may skip, fearing moderates will prevail. 13 foreign ministers approved the agenda as Yemen and West relations dominate talks. Egypt backs the Republican regime in Yemen. eight Arab states cut relations with Britain and the United States, while five maintain ties. Tunisia and Jordan clashed over plans to improve Western relations.
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Khartoum
Israel
Yemen
Houari Boumedienne
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
Britain
United States
Tunisia
Jordan
14 Survive Ditching Of Airliner
In Scituate Massachusetts AP reports 14 aboard a two engine Lockheed Electra owned by Provincetown Boston Airlines survived a ditching in the Atlantic after engine trouble near Provincetown. Passengers and crew swam or clung to the wing until rescue boats arrived and all reached shore safely. Pilot Elwood Hallowell 39 Naples Florida said he ditched after attempts to prevent altitude loss.
Mississippi Negro Vote Could Decide Democratic Primary
In Jackson Mississippi the Democratic state primary hinges on a surge in Negro voters from about 30 000 to 200 000 aided by the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and registration drives. Candidates John Bell Williams and William Winter clash over programs and race while endorsing Mississippi conservator senators Eastland and Stennis.
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Jackson, Miss
John Bell Williams
William Winter
Winter
Grenada
Johnson
Williams
Mississippi
James O. Eastland
John Stennis
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