Humphrey Talks in Bonn to Strengthen West German Ties
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey opened Johnson administration talks with West German Chancellor Kurt Georg Kiesinger in Bonn. He said he came as a friend to strengthen bonds between the nations, calling the discussions a key part of his two week itinerary.
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Harold Wilson
Dr Sitz Steps Back After 12 Years on Austin School Board
Dr C D Sitz the Austin School Board chair announced today he will not seek re election in May after twelve years of service. He cites time demands to focus on dentistry and family. Filing opens April 3. deadline April 15. no candidates yet.
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C. D. Sitz
Board of Education
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Ardell Nemitz
Viet Cong Defections Rise to Record 5557 in March
U.S. officials report 5,557 Viet Cong deserted to join allied forces in March, the highest on record and nearly double February’s 2,917. The surge raised 1967 total defections to 10,746, with ongoing patrol clashes and weather affecting operations in South Vietnam.
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Tuy Hoa
Sunday Closing Bill Re-Passed in the Senate
The Minnesota Senate approved the Sunday closing measure 42 to 24 after House amendments, sending it to Governor Harold LeVander who supports the policy in principle. Exemptions include boats, resorts, fairgrounds, and canoe outfitters, with penalties up to six months in jail or 750 dollars for repeated sales violations of more than 20 restricted items. The prohibition list covers cameras, musical instruments, records, electronics, jewelry, furniture, home goods, clothing, equipment, building materials, and floor coverings, plus major holidays. First offenses carry a 100 dollar fine and 10 days in jail, rising to 750 dollars and six months for third offenses. The law would take effect July 1 if signed.
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Johnson seeks postal rate raises and phased federal pay hikes
President Johnson asks Congress for 800 million dollars in postal rate increases and a three step 2.5 billion dollar pay rise for federal employees and armed forces. He backs a 1 cent letter rate hike and higher rates across classes to modernize the postal service while delaying some pay gains to 1969 for prudence amid inflation concerns.
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Cornell dormitory fire kills eight students at Ithaca campus
A predawn blaze at Cornell University’s 15 year old dormitory, Cayuga Heights residence, killed eight students and a male faculty adviser. Six victims were women and two men. eight others were injured. Firefighters fought the basement blaze as residents used sheets to escape. Memorial service set for Sage Chapel Friday.
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Carson
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New York City
Arthur Graham
Rolvaag Wins Senate Okay as Ambassador to Iceland
Former Minnesota governor Karl Rolvaag won Senate Foreign Relations Committee approval to be U S ambassador to Iceland. The full Senate is expected to vote within days, with Rolvaag slated to take the post in about a month after swearing in and briefings. He may bring an aide to Reykjavik. embassy staff will remain. A Minneapolis dinner Friday will honor him with speakers including Senators Mondale and McCarthy.
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Minnesota
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Senae Foreign Relations Committee
U.S
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Eugene McCarthy
Democratic Farmer Labor
Foreign Relations Committee
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Brian
Mondale
McCarthy
Utah
Winona Shields Dikes as Flood Crest Nears Friday
Winona completes finishing touches on hastily bolstered dike works in preparation for Friday's flood crest on the Mississippi River. The crest may reach 18 feet, five feet above flood stage, while nearby Wabasha shows 15.46 feet with minimal damage reported. A relief effort includes 82 trucks delivering 2,700 loads of material in a 24 hour period.
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St. Croix
Post Office Fines Railroads for Slowing Mail Deliveries
The Post Office Department fined nine railroads a total of 127500 for delaying mail since January 1. Fines ranged from 2500 against Chicago and Eastern Illinois to 35000 for New York Central. latest 20000 against Chicago Burlington and Quincy.
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Shaw Pleads Innocent in Kennedy Conspiracy Case
New Orleans AP Shaw enters a plea of innocence at arraignment on a charge of conspiring to murder President Kennedy. Shaw smiled and chain smoked during a four minute court appearance and said nothing.
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Clay L. Shaw
Shaw
John F. Kennedy
Teamsters Resume Crippling Talk Crisis Raises Strike Risk
Negotiators for the Teamsters union and trucking industry resumed talks in Washington amid cited crisis tensions over wage issues. A quick settlement or a strike could severely cripple the U S trucking system, insiders said. In Indianapolis Dr Hermann Joseph Muller 76 Nobel prize winning geneticist died at Robert Long hospital after months with heart problems.
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Teamsters Union
Indianapolis
Ind
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Robert Long
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Maoists seek people’s war against Liu Shao-chi
Propaganda organs in Maoist China call for a people’s war against Liu Shao-chi and his followers accusing them of planning to seize government, party machinery, and the armed forces. Elsewhere, Dubuque Iowa faces feverish efforts to manage a Mississippi flood crest likely the second highest in 15 years with potential wall increases if rainfall continues.
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Mao Tse-tung
China
Khrushchev
Liu Shao-chi
Liu
Communist Party
Dubuque, Iowa
Mississippi River
Commuter Service Planned Between Chicago and Madison
Chicago plans new commuter service to Madison from downtown via Commuter Airlines of Sioux City Iowa. The route addition expands the carrier's local network and aims to improve regional transportation ties.
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Madison
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Sioux City
Iowa
Beatniks Get Army Haircut In Amsterdam Station
One hundred twenty Dutch sailors and Marines stormed Amsterdam Central Station Hall and rounded up beatniks disturbing passengers. Navy whistle triggered sealing of the hall as police watched. beatniks fought back with brass knuckles and clubs while sailors used scissors. Several Nozem youths were injured, one hospitalized with a head wound.
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Indonesia closes embassies in Denmark Mali and Sudan
The Indonesian Foreign Office announced the closure of its embassies in Denmark Mali and Sudan due to lack of funds. A spokesman said the move carries no political implications.
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