Pope Paul Proclaims 4 Decrees As Council Ends
Pope Paul VI proclaimed the last four decrees of the Ecumenical Council and vowed not to shelve unanswered questions, with religious liberty and the modern world statements receiving large majorities. He and Patriarch Athenagoras also cancelled excommunications, signaling renewed hope for Catholic Orthodox reconciliation.
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Fires Hit Kitty Hawk Carrier As War Planes Continue
In the South China Sea the U S aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk battled multiple fires on August 10 amid refueling and near an ammunition magazine yet kept launching strikes on North Vietnam. Two sailors died from smoke inhalation, 28 others and a civilian were overcome, with nine injuries returning to duty. fire also damaged the No 8 generator and a machine shop near munitions. A board of investigation was dispatched. U S forces conducted 408 strikes against Viet Cong targets while a Phantom jet crash north of Saigon killed both crew members.
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Indict Davenport Mayor and 9 Others Over Trash Scrape
Scott county grand jury indicted 10 Davenport city officials and former employees including Mayor Ray O'Brien. Charges center on illegal trash collection and labeling of city vehicles with several names named. Indictments carry up to six months in jail and a $500 fine.
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Prospects Brighten for Gemini Meeting Speedup
SPACE CENTER Houston AP Astronauts Frank Borman and James Lovell sped around the world as speedups raise likelihood of an earlier meeting of Gemini 7 and Gemini 6. Borman fired thrusters boosting speed about 12 feet per second and lowering orbital low point. Flight Director Kraft said final decision not before Thursday.
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Laos asks Soviets to oust North Vietnamese infiltrators
United Nations Laos urged the Soviet Union on Tuesday to remove North Vietnamese infiltrators from Laos and ensure the nation's neutrality.
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Business steps up plant and equipment spending
Washington AP reports businessmen raised plans for spending on plant and equipment with 1965 outlays now seen 15 percent above 1964 and a 14 percent rise forecast for the first half of 1966. Total spending projected at $51.8 billion, led by manufacturing and transportation sectors.
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Thousands Volunteer for Viet Roles in Seventh Army
STUTTGART AP More than 6,000 enlisted men of the U S Seventh Army in Germany have volunteered since July for reassignment to Vietnam the army announced Tuesday.
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Infant’s Body Found in Ditch Near Iowa City Farm
Paul Goody discovered the partly decomposed infant girl in a ditch 11 miles southeast of Iowa City. Johnson County Sheriff’s Office investigated with County Attorney Daniel Boyle and Medical Examiner Dr. George Callahan noting the body may have lain 2 to 3 weeks and whether she ever lived remains unclear. A medical exam was planned for Monday evening.
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May Pay Fines For Amish Says Southern Pastor
County Court Clerk Betty Cameron received a call from Rev. Charles Burns Jr of New Orleans seeking the total fines owed by Amish fathers connected to a school dispute. He said he would appeal on TV and has until December 19 to raise funds. sheriff's sale of Amish property is set for December 21. Cameron plans to provide him the total of about 22 charges, while Burns said he would send a certified check once he has the exact amount.
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De Gaulle Heads To Runoff With Mitterrand
Paris AP report said President de Gaulle will enter the December 19 runoff, facing Francois Mitterrand who placed a strong second in the first round. The decision ends lingering doubts about his candidacy.
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Stocks Rally as Trade Heavy Leads Market Recovery
New York AP report says stocks rallied strongly on Tuesday to erase Monday losses. Trading was heavy with big gains in color television electronics aerospace defense airlines and office equipment shares that had fallen earlier after rate hike driven selling.
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Johnson Martin standoff over Fed rate decision persists
Washington AP report notes after a White House meeting between President Johnson and Fed Chairman William McChesney Martin Jr the two remain at odds over the central bank policy. The Federal Reserve Board ordered a rate increase drawing new congressional criticism without altering the men’s public positions.
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Critics threaten hearings on board decision after attack claims
Some Democrats who attacked the board’s decision suggested curbing its independent status. Indications were critics would vent their wrath against Martin in congressional hearings next month and substitute temporarily to see what unfolds.
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FDIC Raises Time Deposit Rate For State Banks
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation set a new maximum rate of 5.59 percent on time deposits held by most state banks. It urged banks to exercise utmost caution in enacting higher rates. The change covers banks insured by the FDIC and does not apply to conventional savings accounts, which remain limited to four percent.
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Johnson and Martin Clash Over Inflation Fight
After a two hour meeting at his Texas ranch with Martin and other advisers, Johnson said he did not change his mind on inflation while Martin remained optimistic yet wary. The administration argued higher rates may dampen the economy though the move aimed at curbing inflation was not meant to challenge the president or his policy.
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Cedar Rapids Banks Hold Stable Prime Rate After Fed Move
Cedar Rapids banks will keep their prime rate at 4 1 2 percent for now, despite the Federal Reserve raising the discount rate from 4 to 4 1 2 percent. Mortgage rates are expected to rise first, with some lenders at 5 1 2 to 6 percent and rumors of a rise toward 5 3 4 percent. Banks say money remains readily available and local competition may cushion near term increases.
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Soviet Boosts Defense Budget Amid Danger Claims
Moscow reports a 5 percent rise in the 1966 defense budget to 13.4 billion rubles, about 14.8 billion dollars, justified by finance minister Garbuzov as needed due to intensified international danger. He warned imperialists seek new tensions while omitting Vietnam specifics.
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Help Your Wife Wash Dishes And Mop Floors Together
A home economics editor counsels couples to share chores for harmony. The joke parallels domestic tasks with companionship by suggesting husbands wash dishes and mop alongside their wives. Copyright notice ends the item.
Hog Prices Hit 11 Year Crest
CHICAGO AP The fifth broad advance in butcher hog prices lifted the top bid to a 17 year high with bids up 75 cents to $1.25 per hundredweight for 4,500 head in active trading. Peak price reached $80 for a few lots while nearly 200 head sold at the high, highest since September 1948. No. 1 and 2 grades climbed from $27 to higher levels with mixed 1-3 at $28.75-25.75.
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