Powell's Seating Fate in House Hinges on Vote
The House prepares to decide if Rep. Adam Clayton Powell will retain his seat after Democrats ousted him as Education and Labor chair. Demonstrators press for Powell while Republicans cite court troubles and travel fund concerns as grounds for removal. If seated, Powell would face conditions and an investigation, with Rep. Carl D. Perkins slated as his successor.
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Shanghai Pro-Mao Workers Denounce Economic Warfare
In Shanghai opponents of Mao accuse rivals of economic tactics to disrupt production and finance. Pro-Mao workers walk off, paralyze utilities, and warn against “sugar-coated bullets” while Maoist forces push for victory. Chou En-lai calls for attacks on five vice premiers amid mainland chaos. Chiang Kai-shek signals readiness to return to the mainland if disorder widens into chaos.
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Americans Launch Giant Offensive in Vietnam War
American forces backed by planes, armor, and artillery launched the largest operation of the Vietnam War to clear Viet Cong from the Tron Triangle near Saigon. Gen Westmoreland announced the multi division attack, claiming early success and the evacuation of up to 10,000 civilians. The year end review cited Viet Cong strength above 280,000 with heavy North Vietnamese infiltration.
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Fogarty Dies at Capitol in Sudden Collapse
Washington reports Representative John E. Fogarty D R I died suddenly today at the Capitol after collapsing in his office. The House sergeant-at-arms confirmed the death. Fogarty had been elected in 1948. In Greenup Kentucky four people were shot to death by a man who then killed himself. Two victims were the gunman's parents. the bodies were found near Lynn in Greenup County.
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Three Killings Denied by Ohio Lab Youth Claims Innocence
An 18-year-old, Harry Levine Jr., pleads innocent to three counts of first degree murder in the deaths of his parents and grandmother. Prosecutors say he admitted finding the bodies and failing to report them and that he bought the gun with a stolen driver’s license. He maintained innocence as attorneys waived preliminary hearing and he was bound to the grand jury without bond.
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Benny) Levine Jr
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Fire stops in Columbus four story brick building blaze
A three alarm fire in a downtown Columbus brick building, about 50 years old, caused up to 200000 in potential damage. Two firefighters were injured as smoke billowed for hours after the 5 30 am outbreak. The building housed Moskins Credit Clothing and more than 15 stores and offices.
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State Board proposes wide education reforms for Ohio
Columbus report notes the State Board of Education recommends legislation to the 107th General Assembly that would reshape Ohio's educational system. Washington dispatches say the Justice Department begins Bobby Baker's trial today with jurors settled for a long federal case. Baker, 38, ex-secretary to Senate Democrats, faces charges of income tax evasion theft larceny after trust interstate transport of stolen money and conspiracy. He pleads innocent.
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Campaign to curb vandalism opens in Birmingham hall
A week long drive against vandalism started at a Birmingham exhibition hall on Monday as police sought a thief who snatched a box holding 800 badges reading I am lending a hand to stop vandals.
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Evans and Abernethy resign as AMC leadership changes
Robert B. Evans resigns as AMC chairman and Roy Abernethy retires. Roy D. Chapin Jr. becomes chairman while William V. Luneburg is named president of American Motors Corp, the nation’s fourth largest auto firm, in Detroit.
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Rhodes Seeks Aid After Ohio Tragedy Mass Drowning
Charles Rutherford, who lost his wife, four children and four nieces, has received about 2500 for burial costs as Governor Rhodes urged statewide donations at his inaugural luncheon. Police later recovered two more bodies from Hoover Reservoir, a 5 year old girl and a 15 year old girl.
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Hocking River flood plan nears completion in Today LAND APPRAISAL
Page items show POMEROY COUNCIL hiring a meter patrolman and approving a cruiser purchase while NELSONVILLE COUNCIL adopts a $291,442 budget. AMES-BERN cagers ranked second in AP Class A poll. Classifieds, comics, editorials, obituaries, and sports are listed across pages 2, 3, 5, and 8.
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Top Leaders Retained as 90th Congress Opens
The 90th Congress convenes as President Johnson plans a State of the Union at 9 30 p m EST. He is expected to urge revised Great Society funding from 10 to 15 billion for Vietnam and social security boosts while delaying tax action. Senate and House leaders start with Democratic majorities and ongoing leadership, with Mansfield Dirksen McCormack Ford among the top figures.
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Smith Names Mason Man
Gov Hulett Smith announced staff changes on Monday naming Paul Crabtree executive assistant, Darrell McGraw Jr special counsel, John A Canfield press secretary, and Richard H Slavin special assistant for planning and development. Crabtree McGraw and Canfield had served as administrative assistants since 1965. Slavin was deputy commissioner of the commerce department before joining the governor’s staff.
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Ohio University abandons Hocking River rail relocation plan
Ohio University will continue seeking new routes for B and O main tracks as a relocation along the Hocking River channel was abandoned. Engineering studies showed relocation feasible but required costly bridges and a double track, prompting review by Auble-Mitchell-Burgess and Associates and coordination with the Corps of Engineers and local officials.
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EST Bill Introduced In Senate
Two Republican senators in Ohio introduced an emergency measure to require the entire state to observe Eastern Standard Time before an April 1 deadline set by a new federal law. Senators Oakley Collings and Tennyson Guyer filed the bill after Senate rules were adopted, aiming to avoid daylight saving time observance statewide.
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