Johnson urges 10 point plan to stem dollars abroad
President Johnson proposes a 10 point program to curb the flow of U S dollars overseas and reduce the balance of payments deficit. He calls to cut the duty free allowance for travelers from 100 to 50 dollars and to tax long term foreign bank loans and curb overseas investment. He emphasizes the dollar remains strong and outlines steps to speed balance in international payments. Additional measures include restricting exemptions on purchases by citizens returning from abroad to 50 dollars and limiting exemptions to goods carried back.
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Duluth Sees 31 Inches Of Snow In A Storm Reach
A broad winter system dumped heavy snow from Kansas to Minnesota with Duluth reporting 31 inches, 15 of which fell in 24 hours. Roads iced by freezing rain prompted travel advisories while blizzard alerts lingered across the Red River valley and northern Minnesota.
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Illinois farmer bequeaths up to 2 million to Knox College
Dwight Carithers of Table Grove left Knox College between 1.5 and 2 million dollars in his estate. The 128 year old Knox will receive the remainder after family provisions. Carithers, who farmed 3,000 acres, died January 29 in Florida. he attended Knox in 1896 and 1897.
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Charge Burco Plan Around Clock Talks With Evading Income Taxes
Burco of Fayette county faces a North Iowa federal indictment for evading income taxes from 1958 to 1961. Four counts allege filing false returns totaling $423 when due was $8,841.54, with a Feb 5 grand jury indictment in Fort Dodge.
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Tight Race Over Steel Union Helm
United Steelworkers election tightens as I W Abel gains slight unofficial lead over incumbent David McDonald with 2 045 of 3 300 locals reporting. AP figures show Abel ahead in Chicago and McDonald leading earlier. analysts warn of looming May 1 strike amid ongoing contract talks. Authorities expect a winner soon, while longshoremen in Philadelphia await tentative contract ballot results.
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U S Demands Adequate Protection for Moscow Embassy
The White House urged that U S diplomatic premises in Moscow receive proper protection to sustain U S Soviet relations. A Tuesday mob attack on the embassy and protests over bombing of North Vietnam prompted a statement insisting on protection under international law and customary practice. No Soviet reply or apology had been received, and the President underscored good manners and conduct as essential.
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Why Was Right to Work Repeal Delayed in Des Moines
Des Moines lawmakers questioned why House File 1 the right to work repeal bill was sent back to the industrial and human relations committee for further study amid rumors of a deal with labor and the Democratic party. Gov. Hughes declined comment while denying any pact and stressing separate consideration of labor and other bills.
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Tucson Snow Falls Mark Desert City Four Inches Deep
AP reports Tucson received more than four inches of snow on Wednesday, the third heaviest total in the city's history, causing palm and orange branches to break under the weight and an overnight low of 29. A foot of snow lay at the Grand Canyon, with Tucson's record snowfall of 6.4 inches in November 1958 and 5.7 inches last March.
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Anti-Secrecy Bill Signed by Hughes Repeals Closed Sessions
DES MOINES Iowa Gov Harold Hughes signed a repeal of the law that forced the Iowa senate to hold closed sessions. The measure includes a publication clause and becomes law tomorrow. The senate approved 41 to 15 and the house 113 to zero eliminating the executive session requirement for governor nominations.
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UPI
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Senate
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Hunt for Felled Flyer Given Up
UPI reports search operations are called off for Lt. Edward Dickson of Wyoming Pennsylvania who was shot down in North Vietnam Sunday. He is listed as missing after his plane was crippled by ground fire and he reportedly parachuted into the sea while returning toward his carrier base.
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UPI
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Wyoming
U. S
North Vietnam
Defense Department
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Viet Cong Blows Up U.S. Army Billet in Qui Nhon
AP reports communists detonated a four story U.S. billet at Qui Nhon injuring and killing Americans. Initial tallies: 1 dead 14 wounded 30 missing amid heavy Viet Cong offensives across South Vietnam including near Da Nang and Saigon. Relief forces of about 1,500 struggled to reach the battle site.
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