Dirksen Plans to Nominate Goldwater for President
New York Herald Tribune reports Senator Everett Dirksen of Illinois intends to place Senator Barry Goldwater’s name in nomination at the Republican National Convention. The decision followed Dirksen’s review of Goldwater’s civil rights statements at his Virginia country home. Dirksen’s move is seen as undermining liberal to moderate party forces.
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Scranton Backers Cling To Hope
Governor William Scranton's supporters, after a setback in Illinois, hope General Dwight D. Eisenhower can halt Barry Goldwater from securing the nomination. An AP survey shows Goldwater with 705 of 1308 delegates, 50 over the needed 655, with 118 pledged by primaries, 257 by conventions, 62 pledged directly, and 268 unbound or undecided. Scranton holds 141 first ballot votes, all unbound.
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Congress Passes Mass Transit Aid Bill After Long Battle
Congress approves a mass transit aid program with 375 million dollars in grants over three years. The Senate vote was 47 to 36 after House changes were accepted with President Johnson backing the measure. Washington would fund two thirds of project costs while cities or states provide one third.
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U.S
Racial peace returns as St Augustine seeks truce
In St Augustine Florida a biracial committee sponsors a two week truce ending a month of clashes that produced hundreds of arrests and injuries. Philadelphia Mississippi notes a quiet shift ten days after three civil rights workers vanished. In Toronto Canada Dominion Day festivities mark the 97th anniversary with nationwide celebrations.
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Canada
Floor Fight Promised On Congress Salary Increase
Debate opens over a proposed 7500 raise for Congress and federal officials. Sponsors expect to beat amendments while opponents vow to block the increase. President Johnson backs prompt action. Dirksen prefers 10000 for members but sees slim chances.
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Slayers Search Slows After Teenage Girl Murder
In Springfield area, investigators struggle to find concrete clues in the stabbing death of 14 year old Jessica Minter in her Westridge home. Deputies question friends as clues remain scant and no suspects identified.
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Financier Belle Sentenced 21 Years in Fraud Case
Pittsburgh financier Farl Belle received a 21 year jail term after pleading guilty in US District Court to 26 counts of fraud and record falsification. He was fined 10000 dollars and admitted no defense to 18 other counts. Belle built an empire including Eastern Investment Development Corp and Cornucopia Gold Mine Inc before fleeing to Brazil in 1958.
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Wrong Skunk Swap Ends With Picked Up False Animal
In Winthrop Washington John Dabritz mistook a neighbor’s skunk for his missing pet. He crawled into a pit to retrieve it then emerged with the wrong animal, a moment of mistaken identity in an otherwise odd local incident.
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Offshore rig disaster claims twenty lives in explosion
In Morgan City Louisiana a gas pocket ignited a fire on the Co P Baker offshore oil rig, collapsing the $6 million rig and sending it 180 feet into the Gulf. Twenty men feared dead with two bodies recovered and eighteen missing, many believed still aboard the vessel.
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Typhoon Win Nie Slams Manila Area With Devastation
Casualty figures rise as reports from Manila and central Luzon recount 44 dead per press sources and 11 fatalities per Red Cross. Injuries tally 275 and 376 897 homeless as Manila declares calamity and begins rubble clearance. The typhoon, packing 90 to 95 mph winds, disrupts transport and electricity with the airport reopening after a 36 hour closure.
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Foreign Aid Bill Faces Test Today
The House votes today on a 3.3 billion foreign aid appropriations bill as Rep. Otto Passman, a longtime cutter of aid, seeks to reduce it to 3 billion. Passman lacks support from the Appropriations Committee chaired by Rep. George H. Mahon who backs President Johnson. Johnson’s fiscal year aims face crucial votes amid past cut threats.
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Ohio Policy Holders Fears Quieted
Ohio Insurance Supt. William R. Morris, acting conservator for Investment Life Insurance Co. of America, said about 10 bailout offers are under study. The Cleveland firm, nearly broke after selling about 2 million in stock, may be liquidated merged or reinsured. the best option will be recommended to common pleas court for approval.
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New 18 Year Olds to Face Early Examinations
Selective Service headquarters announced Ohio boards will begin ordering 18 year olds for full examinations by the Armed Forces. Col. R E Clouse stressed this does not imply immediate induction. The move starts an early 18 year old examination program ordered by President Johnson last January to aid educational and rehabilitation aims.
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Talks Continue in Columbus for Cos Eng Maintenance Contract
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co maintenance and construction workers voted to extend contract negotiations through July 9 keeping talks active and unresolved.
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Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co
Logan Man Heads Water Commission
Barton Holl of Logan has been named chairman of ORLANCO the eight state Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission Holl who joined the Ohio Water Pollution Control Board in 1951 was appointed to ORLANCO in 1960 by Gov Michael V DiSalle He also serves as president of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce ORLANCO created in 1948 includes Illinois Indiana Kentucky New York Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia and West Virginia and aims to end water pollution in the Ohio River system Holl becomes vice chairman led last year replacing Joseph R Shaw of New York
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Four foreign students study American banking in Meigs County
Meigs County features four foreign students learning American banking procedures as part of a local program. They participate in sessions that explain U S financial practices and bank operations, highlighting cross cultural exchange and education.
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Meigs County
Conductor Pierre Monteux Dies at 89 in Maine Home
Pierre Monteux a renowned French born conductor aged 89 died early today at his Hancock Maine home after a long illness. He led major orchestras for half a century marking a bold influence in classical music.
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Pierre Monteux
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