Jenkins Denies Pressuring Agent Over Texas Ad Buy
Former White House aide Walter Jenkins sworn statement says he never pressured Don Reynolds to buy advertising time on a Texas TV station tied to the Johnson family. Jenkins notes Reynolds offered to buy time to match a Texas rival, and that he did not know details of the $1,208 ad buy after Reynolds sold $100,000 in life policies to Johnson in 1957.
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Iowa Senate Amends Pension Bill for Firemen and Police
The Iowa Senate passed a rewritten pension measure 45 to 9, limiting increases to one fourth of any active salary rise while maintaining a base retirement at one half of the five year average pay. The original house bill would have raised pensions more. The article notes snow and cold in various cities with temperatures and snowfall details.
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Negro Named To High Post In Virginia GOP
Richmond AP Virginia Republicans appoint a Richmond Negro insurance executive as assistant to the state chairman Clarence Townes 37 to a policy making job. Chairman Robert Corber says Townes will focus on Negro support for the party and its candidates. Corber notes Townes is the first Negro in this century to hold a top GOP post in Virginia. An equivalent job is not held by a Negro anywhere in the South.
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Texas Court Delays Ruby Appeal Hearing Indefinitely
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted an indefinite postponement of Jack Ruby’s appeal of his death sentence for the slaying of Lee Harvey Oswald. The ruling came amid ongoing procedural questions and legal delays as the case remains unresolved.
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Nasser and Ulbricht Exchange amid Cold War Tensions
In Cairo President Abdel Nasser confronted West Germany’s Walter Ulbricht during a state visit. Cairo accuses Bonn of arming Israel and the U.S., warning it could trigger a break with West Germany. Egypt rejects the arms shipments as hostile.
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France agrees to work with Soviet on Vietnam peace conference
Information Minister Peyrefitte said France will cooperate with the Soviet Union to push for an international conference to settle the Vietnam issue. Soviet ambassador Vinogradov met President de Gaulle at the Elysee to discuss a joint path to reestablish peace in Southeast Asia.
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Bingo Wins First Test in Legislature
The Iowa house approved a constitutional amendment to permit bingo by a 77 to 42 vote after a heated debate. The measure, already passed by the senate 44 to 17, must pass again in the next session and win voter referendum approval. Supporters urged letting middle aged women enjoy themselves while opponents warned of broad gambling opening.
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First Use of Jet Strikes Against Viet Cong in South Vietnam
U S jet planes join air war for the first time against Viet Cong in South Vietnam. B 57 bombers and F 100 fighters, crewed by Americans, have carried out several strikes in six days. The campaign aims to aid the South Vietnamese government as Hanoi-backed forces deploy mobile warfare across Binh Dinh and adjacent provinces. Lt Gen Nguyen Khanh returns to Saigon and is expected to hand command to Maj Gen Tran Van Minh before leaving for the U S.
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Highway section to Thirty-second Street NE planned for 1969
Snyder said the next section to Thirty-second Street NE is slated to start in 1969. Funds for completing this and other sections will be considered by the highway commission and city in their annual program development reviews held each fall.
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Johnson Keeps Vietnam Policy Flexible Amid Negotiation Doubts
President Johnson remains cautious on Vietnam talks, avoiding specifics to keep military and diplomatic freedom. A State Department spokesman cited coordination with Britain and the Soviet Union on possible peace talks as Johnson weighs consequences of premature commitments and public expectations.
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