B 52s Launch Largest Raids Yet Over Vietnam
U S air force B 52 bombers carried out the heaviest saturation raids of the war from bases in Okinawa Thailand and Guam hitting storages caves bunkers and artillery targets just above South Vietnam s border. The strikes involved 75 aircraft and more than four million pounds of explosives in nine missions inside North Vietnam and six in the DMZ area. In South Vietnam a fighting day near Khe Sanh left 157 North Vietnamese dead and 2 Marines killed with 11 wounded.
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Moscow Chief Rabbi Prefers Return Visit After US Tour
The Chief Rabbi of Moscow concluded a two week visit to the United States and said he looks forward to returning. He departed New York on Monday and plans another trip in the future.
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Cedar Rapids Averages 1967 Income Near National Level
A Cedar Rapids report shows net cash disposable income rose seven percent in 1967 from 1966, with per household income averaging 10 968 dollars. The metropolitan area totals reached 514 million in disposable income, while the city population stood at 107 600 and the metro at 153 500.
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Passengers Return Home From Cuban Hijacking
Eighty six passengers aboard an American jet hijacked to Cuba landed in Miami aboard a mercy flight. The hijacker remained in Cuba while the crew and others explained the incident to authorities.
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Britain Grants Ray Extradition Extradition for James Earl Ray approved
A British court granted extradition of James Earl Ray, the accused king killer, with Chief Magistrate Frank Milton noting a prima facie case. Ray plans to appeal within 15 days and has legal aid. The defense argued the crime was political, which the magistrate rejected as a reason to bar extradition.
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Soviet Union frees Seaboard DC-8 with 231 aboard after regret note
Washington announced the Soviet Union ordered release of the Seaboard World Airlines DC-8 with 231 Americans after the U S expressed regret for violating Russian airspace. The jet carrying 214 GIs to Vietnam and 17 crew was forced to land on a Kurile island Sunday night.
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Soviet aircraft designer A Ivchenko dies after long illness
Moscow UPI reports Alexander Ivchenko aged 65 a leading Soviet aircraft designer died after a long illness in Moscow. Ivchenko known for major aviation projects contributed to Soviet air power and industry leadership. His death marks a notable loss to the Soviet design community.
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UPI
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Fourth of July holiday closures hit Cedar Rapids area
Most Cedar Rapids businesses and industries will close Thursday for Independence Day with some firms taking extra time off. Linn County Courthouse closes Thursday to Saturday while the federal building and city hall shut Thursday and reopen Friday. The post office suspends service Thursday, with regular collections on Sunday.
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Clark urges abolition of death penalty for federal crimes
Attorney General Ramsey Clark urged Congress to ban capital punishment for federal offenses. He backed Sen. Hart’s bill to prohibit death sentences for federal crimes and to reduce any existing death sentences to life. Clark cited studies claiming no deterrent effect and argued abolition advances reverence for life.
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Navy F-111 Fighter Bomber Largely Defeated by Congress
The House Armed Services Committee backed Senate action to cut funds for the F-111 project once known as the TFX. Instead the Senate voted 170 million for a new experimental aircraft, the VFX1, designed to use the same engine and missiles if successful. The dispute stems from McNamara and Sen. McClellan’s bitter clash over General Dynamics contract.
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Man Tries Wool Scheme to Fool Wife Cited in Joke
A humorous quip notes a man attempting to mislead his wife with an improper yarn. The joke highlights a comic misstep in domestic schemes.
Home Loan Bias Ban Proclaimed
Washington AP reports the Federal Home Loan Bank Board formally notified the savings industry that discrimination in granting home loans because of race is barred by the Civil Rights Act of 1968.
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Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Michigan economist joins President's council of economic advisers
Warren L. Smith from the University of Michigan is named the newest member of the President's Council of Economic Advisers, signaling a shift in White House economic policy guidance.
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UPI
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