Alaska quake stirs tidal fears. no damage or casualties
An earthquake centered near Amchitka in the Aleutians rattled Alaska and sparked warnings of Pacific tidal waves. No injuries or major damage reported as alerts were lifted. casualties from last March’s quake exceed 100, with broader Pacific coast evacuations and warnings continuing in places like Crescent City and Sitka. The same report notes a separate scene in Austin where Candy Dankers was crowned Snow Week queen.
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Juneau
Henry Baird
Shemya
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Eldon Dankers
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Austin
Johnson urges continued farm price supports and rural parity
President Johnson asks Congress to extend and improve farm price support programs started under FDR. He says these measures have boosted farm income by about a billion dollars yearly over four years and that consumer benefits come from lower farm prices despite higher retail food costs. He outlines goals for economic prosperity, education and health access, and rural community development to strengthen rural America's opportunities.
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LBJ Signals Voting Rights Push and Farm Policy Plan
President Johnson told reporters he will see that voting rights are secured for all citizens. He spoke at a White House news conference tying voting rights to national freedom and noted farm policy remains central to the economy. He discussed surplus sales to the United Arab Republic and potential U.S.-Soviet talks, plus health updates and planned farm program extensions.
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Navy Names Draper Kauffman Appointed Superintendent
Rear Adm. Draper L. Kauffman, named Wednesday to lead the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md was dropped from the Navy after 1933 graduation due to poor eyesight. He noted about half his class did not receive commissions when eyesight standards rose to cut costs amid a downturn. He had previously served in a French Army ambulance unit and the British Navy.
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Jenkins Fails to Appear Before Baker Probe Committee
Walter Jenkins former Johnson aide did not appear for questioning in the Bobby Baker probe. His lawyer Peyton Ford and psychiatrist Dr Leon Yodelson asked the closed session to excuse testimony. Jenkins had resigned after medical and psychiatric care following prior arrests and was linked to Reynolds insurance activity tied to advertising time on a Johnson family station. The committee sought Jenkins over possible conflicts of interest related to Reynolds and Baker. Republican calls for testimony were rejected by the Democratic majority triggering charges of whitewash.
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Senate endorses aid shipping surpluses to UAR amid VA cuts
The Senate approved a proposal to let President Johnson ship surplus foods to the United Arab Republic while blocking disbursement of Veterans Administration funds. The 44 to 38 vote lifted the Cairo shipment ban but denied VA money to close 11 hospitals and four soldiers homes and relocate 16 regional offices. The bill advances to a House-Senate conference. Senator Morse argued UAR support linked to Arab oil influence, framing the policy clash as oil-driven foreign policy.
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Earthquake in Aleutians causes minor damage on Shemya
An Alaska Command report cites a quake centered near Amchitka that opened minor cracks in taxiways and masonry buildings at an Air Force station on Shemya in the Aleutian chain.
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Four Snots Hold Back ILA Settlement In Strike
The 25 day East and Gulf Coast longshoremen strike drags on as ILA refuses to return to work until all local and regional contracts are settled. In Philadelphia James Reynolds and mediator John Murray note talks proceed separately with each port facing different issues and all must align for a nationwide settlement.
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Precipitation Boosts Winter Grain Prospects in Plains
Washington AP reports light rain across the central Great Plains in the last two weeks improves outlooks for winter wheat oats and rye and winterkill of wheat has been very light.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
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Eastern Star Official Dies in Minneapolis Crash
Mrs Frances I Abrahamson 68 of Minneapolis died when her car struck a tree in northeast Minneapolis. She served as secretary of the Minnesota Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and passed away late Wednesday.
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Frances I. Abrahamson
Districts to Provide Lawyers for Teachers Bill Approved
The House Education Committee approved a bill requiring school districts to provide lawyers for teachers named in negligence suits. In Saigon, aides to President Johnson began conferences after pledging U.S. commitment to the war effort against communism.
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South Viet Nam
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United States
Traffic Deaths in Iowa Officials Review
Traffic fatalities in Iowa show 30 today versus 61 a year ago. Age detail notes year to date data and compares current totals to prior period.
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