Future Half Dollars Will Contain Far Less Silver
The House approved a plan to reduce silver in future coins. Half dollars will keep silver, while dimes and quarters lose silver with copper cores visible as a red rim line. Copper-nickel crofts will replace silver in smaller denominations and mint marks/dates will be eliminated. The bill passed 225 to 151 and moves to a Senate House Conference on minor differences.
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Washington
House
Senate
Senate House
Treasury
Commission
Silver Dollar Minting Halt Sparks Shortage Debate
Johnson pressed for legislation amid a silver shortage as no silver dollars have been minted in over three decades. The move aims to address liquidity concerns and restore coin supply.
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Johnson
Cool Weather Heads Toward The Northeast
The Associated Press reports scattered rain in the eastern third of the nation and the Central Plains with generally dry conditions elsewhere. Cooler air from the northern Midwest moves into the Northeast ending a brief hot spell. many cities hit 90s and Windsor Locks Connecticut saw a July 14 record. Drought persists in the Northeast as water conservation programs begin. Rain fell in the eastern Great Lakes, the Southeast, and Texas. Nebraska areas Lodgepole and Lorenzo endured heavy rain, hail, and 80 mph winds.
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Great Lakes
Southeast
Texas
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Lorenzo
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Central Maine Plans Rate Reduction in Late Summer
CMP expects a second rate cut in about two years as cost cuts and generator advances drive lower prices. William H. Dunham cites efficiency and broader electricity use as key factors while the Public Utilities Commission confirms active cooperation with the utility.
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Central Maine Power Co
William H. Dunham
CMP
Dunham
Frederick N. Allen
Public Utilities Commission
PUC
Commission
Maine
Harriman Holds Three Hour Kremlin Talk With Kosygin
U S roving ambassador W Averell Harriman met Soviet premier Alexei Kosygin in the Kremlin for about three hours. No immediate statement followed but Viet Nam was believed discussed. Harriman arrived in Moscow for a private visit and planned meetings with Soviet leaders.
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U.S
W. Averell Harriman
Alexei Kosygin
Kremlin
Viet Nam
Harriman
Kosygin
Soviet Union
Kerner Signs Spanking Bill in Illinois Schools
Gov Otto Kerner signed a bill allowing public school teachers to spank unruly pupils. He said the measure has support from teachers groups administrators and parents and serves as a defense against harassment suits rather than permitting beatings.
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Ill
Otto Kerner
Kerner
Embassy opaque on Harriman travel plans
The embassy refused to disclose further details and had no information on Harriman's next movements. Harriman had told reporters he might travel within the Soviet Union and would remain in this country at least until next Wednesday.
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Harriman
Soviet Union
Military buildup and reserve merger plans amid Viet Nam war talk
Draft officials said the United States could mobilize quickly for a buildup and McNamara stated the Army National Guard and Army reserves merger would proceed. He described no conflict between a potential callup and reorganization to boost combat readiness. In a separate note, Australian aborigines and Western style intelligence tests are discussed.
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McNamara
Army National Guard
Army Reserves
Saigon
Campaign Trips Were Disliked By Stevenson
Washington AP reports Adlai E. Stevenson disliked campaigning yet logged long tours in his two failed presidential bids. The Democratic nominee in 1952 and 1956 died in London, leaving a legacy of plain talk and wit. He warned candidates to endure endless events and fanfare, from open-car rides to televised appearances, while acknowledging the personal cost. He sought the Illinois governorship before Truman's rail of politics pulled him into the Eisenhower contest in 1952 and later failed to win again in 1956.
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Adlai E. Stevenson
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Stevenson
Illinois
Harry S. Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Bogalusa Race Crisis Seeks White House Help
Bogalusa officials and local Negro leaders press White House support amid six month civil rights protests. Mayor Cutter asks Johnson to intervene as pickets target Crown Zellerbach mill and talks with company officials address alleged discrimination. Governor McKeithen seeks cooling off period and plans talks with white leaders after private meetings with Black leaders.
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Bogalusa
White House
Jesse H. Cutter Jr
Johnson
A.Z. Young
Crown Zellerbach
Baton Rouge
John J. McKeithen
Louisiana
Liston Seeks Dismissal of Damage Suit
Auburn AP Superior Court Justice William Silsby weighs a defense motion to dismiss a 69815 dollar damage suit against heavyweight boxer Sonny Liston. The filing argues improper service after a May 25 bout with Cassius Clay and that the claims for damages are improper. Associated Booking Inc of London seeks damages for alleged failure to keep commitments on a Britain exhibition tour with Inter-Continental Promotions Inc and promoter Sam Michael named as co defendants.
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Auburn
William S. Silsby
Sonny Liston
Liston
Cassius Clay
Associated Booking Inc
London
Britain
Inter - Continental Promotions Inc
Sam Michael
Renewal Agent To Visit Maine Friday
U S Urban Renewal Commissioner William Slayton will meet Augusta officials on Friday along with Charles Hor an regional director for New England and New York. The Department of Economic Development said the visit includes state and municipal officials.
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Augusta
U.S
William Slayton
Department of Economic Development
Maine
Charles Horan
New York City
New England
New York
Man Held On Arson Charge
AUGUSTA AP Reginald R Bourque 24 of Augusta is held for grand jury action in October on a charge of setting fire to St. Marys Roman Oath
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Augusta
Reginald R. Bourque
St. Mary’s
Weekly casualty reports begin in Vietnam war coverage
Saigon authorities announced that no further casualty reports will be issued for individual engagements. Casualties will be released as weekly totals with no unit identification. Correspondents were urged to withhold such figures and avoid naming units or movements.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Toay
Viet Nam
Bourque Pleads Innocent in Augusta District Court Fire
Bourque pleaded innocent in Augusta District Court on Tuesday night. He was bound over and jailed for lack of 5 000 dollars bail after a fire caused only minor damage.
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Augusta
Bourque
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