Steel Price War of Nerves Persists as LBJ Promises Action
Washington AP reports the steel price war continues as President Johnson signals further action. Four firms National Steel Jones Laughlin Armco Crucible hike prices amid a volatile market while Kaiser and McLouth hold firm. The episode follows Bethlehem’s near 5 percent across the board rise and a new union contract boosting wages for 400,000 workers. Johnson has urged industry leaders to consider the national interest and indicated government measures are possible.
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Illinois Governor to Review Guards at Camp Ripley
Governor Samuel Shapiro will review 3,000 Illinois National Guardsmen at Governor's Day ceremonies at Camp Ripley near Little Falls Minnesota. The 66th Brigade, part of Minnesota's 47th Infantry Division, trains there after Illinois 33rd Division was disbanded earlier this year.
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Boat fires rise in St. Paul as incidents surge
The Bureau of Boat and Water Safety in Minnesota reports seven boat fire incidents this year, more than last year’s total of three. Safety director Milton W. Johnson cites the increase and notes the concern over rising boat fire cases.
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Sirhan's Attorney Plans New Motion in Kennedy Case
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan pleads not guilty to Kennedy murder as attorney Russell Parsons hints at a possible diminished capacity defense. The tactic could lower the charge from first degree murder to second degree or manslaughter if accepted. Trial date set for November 1 after psychiatric evaluations and brain X rays are reviewed.
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Russell E. Parsons
California
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Congress pauses for month to prep for fall polls
Congress recesses until September 4 after failing to finish foreign aid legislation. Lawmakers push broad poultry rules and minor measures, while facing a possible filibuster on Abe Fortas as chief justice and race to return before October. Pentagon funding, nonproliferation treaty approval, and education bill remain unresolved.
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Denominations Split Over Taxing Church Property in Minnesota
A Minnesota House subcommittee heard three denominations oppose taxing church property while church executives and others argued for partial taxation. Catholic and Episcopalian leaders defended exemptions. Salvation Army urged keeping tax relief. Minnesota Council of Churches official cautioned church-owned property aside from worship spaces might be taxed. Presbyterians and a national critic group urged taxation to ensure separation of church and state.
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Nesota Council of Churches
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Phoenix
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Post Offices in Seven Minnesota Towns Remain Open
The Post Office Department reversed an earlier plan and said seven small Minnesota offices will stay open. The towns listed are Albarn St. Louis County Delft Cottonwood Klossner Nicollet Pitt Lake of the Woods Hanover Wright Holt Marshall and Federal Dam Itasca.
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Post Office Department
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Minnesota
Albarn
St. Louis County
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Cottonwood
Klossner
Nicollet
Pitt
Lake of the Woods
Hanover
Wright
Holt Marshall
Federal Dam
Itasca
Assessor Slavin Named Director of Minnesota Tax Dept Division
William E. Slavin long time Albert city assessor since 1963 is named director of the property appraisal division in the Minnesota Tax Department. Tax Commissioner Rufus T. Logan says Slavin will start duties Sept. 3. Slavin previously served as deputy city assessor at Rochester.
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William E. Slavin
Alberton
Minnesota
Tax Department
Rufus T. Logan
Slavin
Rochester
Fatal Gun Wounds Near Princeton Minn Owner Dies
The owner and operator of the Lake Pavilion south of Princeton died Friday from gunshot wounds suffered July 2. William Baird died in the University of Minnesota Hospitals after transfer from the local facility. Martin Heiberg is jailed in Sherburne County on attempted murder charges related to the shooting. In Vietnam, Defense Department reports Minnesota Army man Sepe. 5 Francis D. L. Johnson killed.
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Ik Lake Pavilion
William Baird
University of Minnesota
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Martin Heiberg
Sherburne
Elk River
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Minnesota
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Defense Department
Francis D. L. Johnson
Margaret Johnson
Duluth
Four Dead in Mexico City Earthquake Damages
An earthquake struck Mexico City and surrounding areas causing at least four deaths and about 2.4 million dollars in damage. The 72 second quake damaged a nine story building on Insurgentes Avenue and destroyed many structures in Oaxaca state towns including Pinotepa Nacional.
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Mexico City
Insurgentes Avenue
Oaxaca State
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Tal
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Pinotepa Nacional
Mexican Olympic Organization Committee
Tremors Hit Manila as Toll Rises After Quake
Fresh tremors rocked Manila 39 hours after a Friday predawn quake that collapsed a five story apartment building. At least 83 were killed with fears the toll could reach 200 while 251 were injured. Rescue workers search rubble as cries were heard. The quake shook Luzon island.
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Manila Weather Bureau
Luzon
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