Violent Ohio Storms Cause Widespread Damage
Violent storms swept Ohio late Wednesday, causing extensive damage statewide. One death occurred in Cleveland, with multiple injuries and widespread destruction from Toledo to Cincinnati. Winds reached 60 to 70 mph in gusts, power outages and damaged infrastructure were reported across cities, as cold air followed the front.
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Furs Stolen From Saks Fifth Avenue In San Francisco
About $16,000 worth of furs were removed from Saks Fifth Avenue in a bold theft. Two men wearing white smocks carried the garbage can exit while a salesman assisted, claiming to service rest rooms as the vault door was left unattended for about 30 seconds.
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Buckeye Farmers Join Campaign to Sell Off Pregnant Sows
Buckeye farmers in the National Farmers Organization say their portion of a multi state drive to raise prices has removed several million pounds of pork from the fall market. About 1 000 bred sows were delivered to three yards as NFC President Oren Lee Staley praised the program in Corning Iowa.
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Corning
Iowa
Attacks Won't Humble Hanoi Says McNamara
Washington Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara said air attacks alone won t humble Hanoi two days after the United States resumed bombing of North Vietnam. He declined to tell Congress behind closed doors that the bombing has only limited value.
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Volpe Visits Rhodes At Ohio Lincoln Lincoln Day Banquet
Massachusetts Governor John A. Volpe met Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes and then spoke at a GOP Lincoln McKinley Day banquet in Columbus discussing Rhodes as a potential presidential candidate and rallying Republican support.
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James A. Rhodes
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Ohio LSD bill reworks after expert testimony
In Columbus the sponsors of a bill to outlaw LSD are told by a medical witness that current language would liken LSD restrictions to common items such as Nutmeg, gasoline, and glue. The committee plans revisions to narrow or adjust the bill’s scope.
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Farr Named Federal Highway Beautification Coordinator
Former California State Sen. Fred S. Farr, a pioneer in scenic highway legislation, will assume a new post as federal highway beautification coordinator earning 22 760 dollars annually.
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Washington
California
Fred S. Farr
Eleven Die After Texarkana Ammo Blast At Depot
A 105mm shell exploded while being loaded at the Lone Star wing of an Army ammunition depot west of Texarkana. Eleven workers died and 13 were injured as flames swept the assembly line. four remained in hospital overnight. Lt. Col. Duane Harris led the search of the ruins.
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Heavy U S Units Hit By Large Scale Battle In Highlands
In the central highlands near the Cambodian border about 230 miles north of Saigon American infantry battalions faced heavy mortar and automatic fire. The clash in Operation Sam Houston left 74 enemy dead while two U S companies reported moderate casualties and 13 helicopters were downed.
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Mansfield Urges Senate Probe of CIA Student Subsidies
Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield urged a joint Senate White House review of CIA subsidies to the National Student Association. President Johnson ordered a policy clarification for government relations with education groups. NSA faced internal crisis as rumors and denials circulated about draft deferments and CIA funding to other student bodies.
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Soviets Accuse Mao Of New Attempt To Break Relations With Russians
Moscow reports the Soviet Communist party accuses Mao Tse tung of planning new efforts to sever Soviet Chinese relations. The dispatch notes anti Soviet statements from Peking and widespread clashes in Formosa and Tibet affecting Maoist supply lines, with Pravda warning relations may deteriorate further.
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Moon Area Okay For Landing
Pasadena Calif AP first pictures televised by Lunar Orbiter 3 show the Sea of Tranquility region likely smooth enough for a manned landing. The photographed area near the moon’s equator shows broad level plains with small craters and few large obstacles, matching or surpassing Lunar Orbiter 2 quality.
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Lausche to Seek Third Senate Term in 1968
Senator Frank J. Lausche 72 of Ohio announced he will run for a third six year term in 1968. He criticized President Johnson's 6 percent income tax surtax plan and said he would strive to avoid new taxes by cutting federal spending and halting expansion of programs. He endorsed Johnson’s stance on Vietnam peace talks and reciprocity.
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Frank J. Lausche
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Powell aide's estranged wife reports limited pay checks
Adam Clayton Powell's estranged third wife testified to House investigators that over the last five years she received only two pay checks for November and December while on her husband's congressional payroll.
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Washington
Adam Clayton Powell
House
Reservists Told to Report for Active Duty if Uncooperative
Secretary McNamara announced will call up to 31,000 reservists who are unable or unwilling to participate in reserve activities. The plan targets individuals not meeting unit standards or statutory obligations, with no complete units activated. The aim is to address reservists joining a unit to avoid the draft.
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Washington
Robert S. McNamara
McNamara
Johnson outlines 12 point consumer protection program
President Johnson sent a 12 point plan to Congress to shield American consumers. It targets consumer loans mail order land sales mutual funds welfare and pension plans some medical laboratories and natural gas pipelines. He urges a truth in lending law and warns against interstate mail order scams preying on older buyers with desert or swamp land schemes.
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LBJ Proposes Civil Rights Housing Reform Faces Senate Opposition
President Johnson unveils a new fair housing bill delaying full effect to 1969. Senate opposition already looms as House support hinges on Senate action. Senator Ervin warns the plan could destroy liberty on the installment plan while Johnson defends expanding protections against discrimination and upholding constitutional rights.
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