Senate views diverge on reducing US troop presence in Europe
An Associated Press survey shows 44 senators favor eventually withdrawing a substantial portion of US forces from NATO Europe while 15 back token level cuts and 16 abstain. The debate centers on Europe taking primary defense duties, with figures like Mansfield advocating a single division as a pledge of US commitment.
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Alaska
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State Patrol to arrest violators over Memorial Day weekend
Ohio officials confirm no warning citations during the Memorial Day period. Patrol Supt. Chiaramonte says drivers stopped for violations will be arrested, part of a crackdown stressed by Gov. Rhodes and Safety Director Nelson to ensure a deathless holiday.
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Warren C. Nelson
Ohio
Chiaramonte
State Highway Department
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Highway Safety Department
Cost Of Living War Hurt Johnson’s Popularity
Johnson faces lower polls as high living costs and the Viet Nam war erode support. Harris finds 55 percent rate him excellent or good, down from two months and January. Gallup shows a tighter race with Nixon at 36 percent to Johnson’s 54. Other surveys consider troop withdrawal if South Viet Nam falters. Officials predict a busy Ohio Memorial Day weekend as safety drives aim for a death-free period. 33 fatalities projected despite added patrols.
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Louis Harris
White House
Harris
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Gallup
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
United States
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New Presbyterian Leader Seeks Unity and Social Reform
William Phelps Thompson, first layman elected as stated clerk of the United Presbyterian Church of the USA, pledges to push Christian unity and apply faith to modern social issues. Thompson, 47, aims to keep churches open to the world, succeeding Eugene Blake who moved to the World Council of Churches. In Detroit, Dr H Franklin Paschall, new Southern Baptist Convention president, outlines views on religion and race, saying progress depends on laws and leaders instilling proper attitudes amid ongoing integration debates.
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U.S.A
William Phelps Thompson
Thompson
Eugene Carson Blake
Testants
World Council of Churches
Wichita
Kan
Blake
Detroit
H. Franklin Paschall
Southern Baptist Convention
Paschall
Rome
Holt Leaves Public Instruction For Berkeley Job
Dr. E E Holt retiring state superintendent of public instruction will join the University of California at Berkeley as a consultant. The move accompanies a state study on vocational and technical education across the states.
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Columbus
E. E. Holt
University of California At Berkley
Alpena Mayor Draws Wife in Shopping Spree Contest
Mayor Walter Weinkauf drew Marie Deno, wife of The Alpena News editor Eugene Skeets Deno, from 3000 entries in a contest. The prize is a five minute free shopping spree for the family. The couple’s son-in-law or husband had urged the pull and joked about cleaning the store.
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Alpena
Mich
Walter Weinkauf
Weinkauf
Marie Deno
Athens City board awards contract for high school site
The Athens City school board approves a contract for site preparation of the new high school, detailing the scope and budget for the project as part of the district’s expansion plan.
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Athens City Board
Athens
Ohio University
Tri-County Community Action Group
Hue U S Information Service building attacked by students
Rioters set fire to the U S Information Service building in Hue amid Buddhist funeral protests against Ky's regime. No Americans harmed as 500 Vietnamese troops guard the U S consulate and VOA relay station near the city.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U. S. Information Service
Hue
United States
Nguyen Cao Ky
U.S
Voice of America
la Drang
U. S
Logan bypass bids set for July 26 on Route 33 project
Ohio Department of Highways will open bids July 26 for a 5.3 mile relocated section of Route 33 between Columbus and Logan. The $4.4 million project includes a new bridge over Route 33 and twin structures for the highway, with future grade separations planned.
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Chauncey
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Engle Construction Co
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