Van Allen Says Space Site Decision Hinges on Congress
Space scientist James Van Allen said the Iowa City Cedar Rapids area may still press for a change in NASA space center location if congressional deliberations on James Webb’s recommendation to place the facility in Boston prove controversial. He noted Congress has 45 days for hearings and stressed Iowa groups should influence outcomes as needed.
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Bus Collision Kills Three Children In Port Huron
A car rammed a stalled bus returning from a roller skating party in Port Huron Michigan killing Joyce Kearney Frances McNamara and Bill Sampson all 16 and 11 respectively. John Running was critically burned nine others injured and 11 treated and released.
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Bill Sampson
John Running
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Gordon Inch
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Hunt Master Survives Parked Car Jump Collision
In Huntley England the master of the Cotswold Vale farmers hunt John Whitfield 42 leaped over a gate and landed on Daisy Knight's car smashing the windshield. He tumbled to the road bruised and unconscious, later reported not fatally injured. Knight described the shocking moment and pressed for caution near roads.
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John Whitfield
Casimir Pulaski Named Sublaunched in Groton
The Polaris missile firing submarine Casimir Pulaski was launched Saturday in Groton Connecticut. Mrs. John Gronouski, wife of the postmaster general, christened the submarine named for the Polish count who became a hero of the American Revolution.
Greece and Turkey accept peace force plan for Cyprus
Britain announced that Greece and Turkey accepted a U S British proposal to deploy an allied peace keeping force to Cyprus. Turkish and Greek governments confirmed acceptance, but Cypriot leaders and rebels resisted the plan. Archbishop Makarios may veto unless the force reports to the UN Security Council. Turkish Cypriots want reinforcements for their 650 man garrison.
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Auto Union To Hear President Johnson Address Union Convention
DETROIT AP The United Auto Workers announced Saturday that President Johnson will address its convention in Atlantic City in March.
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United Auto Workers
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Atlantic City
Graham Denies Entering Politics Amid Draft Reports
Evangelist Billy Graham said he has no intention of entering politics. Speaking in Houston at a Lay Leadership Institute press conference, he argued he has remained neutral, not disclosed party affiliation, and will continue preaching the Gospel rather than seek political office amid concerns over national danger requiring moral and spiritual leadership.
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Billy Graham
Graham
Accounts conflict on NBC ABC network parley
In San Diego NBC says a new contract averts a nationwide TV strike while an ABC union counterclaims the report is false. Negotiators for NBC ABC and the National Association of Broadcast Employes and Technicians stayed mum as talks continued behind closed doors in an all night parley to forestall a walkout.
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UPI
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American Broadcasting Co
National Assn
ABC
Khanh appeals for Western aid as Vietnam conflict deepens
South Vietnam's new military leader Major Gen. Nguyen Khanh urged Western support in the struggle against communists while defying De Gaulle's neutralization proposal for Southeast Asia. He warned of strained Paris relations and suggested a future public appeal to win popular backing.
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Nguyen Khanh
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Southeast Asia
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Khanh
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Vietnam
Paris
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Nguyen Ngoc Tho
Tho
U.S
Henry Cabot Lodge
Lodge
Shriver to Lead Poverty Drive for Johnson
President Johnson said Sargent Shriver will become a special assistant to direct the administration campaign against poverty while remaining Peace Corps director. Johnson also criticized de Gaulle's Southeast Asia plan as not in the interests of freedom and rejected recognizing Red China.
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Shriver
de Gaulle
Southeast Asia
Red China
Five Saturdays in February 1964 Rare calendar quirk
The almanac notes February 1964 will have five Saturdays marking a rare repeat since 1936 and not seen again until 1992. Cedar Rapid ians recalled 1936 with Tokyo rebellion headlines and court actions as the Gazette detailed Lil Abner and Daisy Mae plotlines on the fifth Saturday, suggesting no dramatic change in mood despite the unusual date.
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Gazette
Japan
Keisuke Okada
Iowa
Lil’ Abner
Daisy Mae
Mistah Travers
Abner
Fantasia
Shrinking Violet
Fantastic Brown
Did Not Talk To Johnson About Deal, Testifies
AP report states cookware maker Albert Young testified he used President Johnson’s name in advertising but never discussed the deal with Johnson. Senate Rules Committee released testimony about TV time bought on KTBC Austin as part of Robert Baker inquiry.
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Albert Young
Johnson
Senate Rules Committee
Young
Austin
Texas
Robert Baker
Baker
Senate
Don Reynolds
Reynolds
Walter Jenkins
Jenkins
Jordan
D-N. C
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KTBC
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Sophisticated Girl Declines Kiss Yet Keeps Privilege
A witty saying declares a sophisticated girl knows how to refuse a kiss without losing it. The quote reflects playful social satire on romance and propriety.
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