Rusk Flags Possible Second Soviet Missile Site Near Hanoi
Secretary of State Dean Rusk warned of a potential second Soviet installation near Hanoi North Viet Nam with missile related equipment. He said the report signals deeper Soviet involvement supporting the Communists. Rusk also noted a substantial reduction of the Communist threat in the Dominican Republic and predicted further U S pullouts from Santo Domingo.
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Detroit
U.S
Eaton
Johnson seeks curb on billboards and junkyards nationwide
President Johnson asked Congress to ban new outdoor signs within 1000 feet of highways and require removal of existing ones by 1970. He also urged federal aid conditions that states control billboards on major roads and screen or remove junkyards by July 1, 1970. He offered funds to assist states lacking police power to enforce controls.
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Senator Warns Violence From Voting Rights Bill
Senator Spessard Holland warned the Senate that enacting the voting rights bill could provoke violence similar to post Civil War reconstruction as debate continued. The measure faced passage to the House with a vote expected before nightfall and amendments expanding coverage in Alaska and North Carolina counties.
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D-Fla
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D-Md
Alaska
North Carolina
Johnson
Rebels and Junta Split Over Guzman In Dominican Crisis
The United States began withdrawing 600 of its 21 000 troops from the Dominican Republic as Latin American soldiers join the new OAS peace force. By week’s end about 1 700 Latin American troops will replace U S personnel amid halted fighting and stalled political settlement. McGeorge Bundy returns to Washington after failed efforts to unite rebels and junta around a Guzman led coalition. the sides agree only that any new government must be anti Communist and not a right wing dictatorship. General Antonio Imbert Barrera denounces the coalition idea as interference in internal affairs.
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Johnson
Washington
OAS
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Antonio Guzman
Juan Bosch
Astronaut Edward White to Walk in Space on Gemini 4
Edward H. White II, a 34 year old Air Force major, is assigned to perform the first American spacewalk during Gemini 4 on June 3. He will exit the capsule over Guaymas, Mexico, in the second orbit for about 10 to 12 minutes, marking a historic spacewalk and the longest mission to date. The event follows Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leenev becoming the first person to leave a spacecraft on March 18.
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Car Found Foul Play Feared Near Point Pleasant
State police probe possible foul play after discovering an abandoned car on the E. B. Jones farm north of Point Pleasant along Route 62 near the Ohio River. Inside were broken glasses, an empty billfold, papers, and an ID for Paul E. Finley of Columbus Ohio. his wife reported him missing since Monday morning.
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American Adviser Killed in Viet Cong Ambush Near Saigon
An American adviser was killed another wounded and a third missing after a Viet Cong ambush 60 miles northwest of Saigon. U S warplanes conducted around the clock strikes on North Vietnam facilities and patrols reported enemy losses as operations continued. The slain service member was the 386th U S combat death in Vietnam since December 1961, surpassing Spanish American War totals.
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19 Sites Mark Historic Ohio Presidential Tour
Ohio outlines a two day Presidential Tour with 19 homes marks and memorials across the state. Gov James A Rhodes plans to join the opening with his daughter as maps released next month aim to attract visitors and boost a 150 million dollar annual tourism business. The route runs a lazy figure eight between Cincinnati and Cleveland and tax revenue of seven cents per gallon on gascoline funds highway improvements. Memorials honor Harrison Grant Hayes Garfield Benjamin Harrison McKinley Taft and Harding at sites in North Bend Point Pleasant Spiegel Grove Cuyahoga County Niles Canton Marion Blooming Grove and Caledonia.
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Blooming Grove
Caledonia
Food prices rise nationwide squeezing family meals
An Associated Press survey finds meat and vegetable prices climbing with beef and pork up this spring. Kansas City reports produce costs up to 50 percent higher while farmers blame tight livestock supplies and crop losses from frost and weather. The end of the bracero program is cited as a factor in labor shortages.
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Midwest
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Oswalds Of Future Face Federal Justice
Congressmen Hale Boggs and Gerald Ford testifying before a House Judiciary subcommittee support a bill to grant federal jurisdiction over crimes against the president, vice president, or officials in the presidential line. The measure proposes life or death penalties for killing or kidnapping and up to 15 years for assault.
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Hale Boggs
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Michigan
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Louisiana Democrat
Canada
Painting by Rembrandt? Titus donation checked in New York
A Baldwin Wallace College official traveled to New York to have experts verify the authenticity of a painting donated last week identified as Titus, son of Rembrandt. The donor is Dr. Oscar K. Cosla.
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Baldwin-Wallace College
New York
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Rembrandt
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Senate fights over foreign aid authorization
The House approved a one year foreign aid bill worth 3.37 billion dollars by 249 to 148, setting up a clash with the Senate which seeks a two year extension at 3.35 billion per year and a plan to end foreign aid in its current form after that.
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U S And World News Briefs From Various Cities
Washington reports a White House conference on natural beauty moved indoors after rain. Columbus notes Richard Jemison bound over on two counts of first degree murder for the killings of his wife Virginia and a drug store official. Columbus also cites Ohio civil service employee pay raise hearings for 39 000 workers. Leopoldville reports former Foreign Minister Justin Bomboko arrested with armed companions. Washington quotes Rep William Harsha arguing foreign aid totals exceed official bare bones figures. Grosse Pointe Farms Michigan holds an inquest into the death of Ethel du Pont Roosevelt Warren, heiress, found dead. police say she hanged herself.
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Richard H. Jemison
Franklin County
Nelsonville Graduates Told to Take Detours in Life
Local Nelsonville graduates are urged to choose unconventional paths as they move forward. The feature highlights resilience and adapting to change in post graduation life.
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Chauncey Council
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