McNamara says North Vietnam shows will to fight on
Defense Secretary McNamara said he sees no sign of a lack of will in North Vietnam to end the war. He was cautiously optimistic, claiming military gains but no indication the communists would seek negotiations soon. He noted questions about Southeast Asia military commitments and costs.
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Ottumwa Boils 105 Storm Loss Talked
Iowans battered by storms and heat hoped for a cold front by Wednesday. Forecasters warned of repeated readings near 100 degrees with five day temperatures above normal. Early signs show hail and wind damage in rural Eastern Iowa with Delaware county losses up to 1.5 million dollars affecting 35 000 acres of corn 10 000 acres of oats and 4 000 acres of soybeans.
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Cedar Rapids Weather Sizzles as Heat Hits 99 in Iowa
Cedar Rapids and much of Iowa sweltered Sunday with highs near 99 degrees and humidity around 88 percent. Pierre and Huron in the Dakotas reported extreme heat, while Ottumwa reached 105, tying a date record. Tornado funnels were spotted near Dubuque and Calmar. cooling fronts forecasted by midweek.
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Hopes for Quick Air Pact Fade
Washington AP reports talks reopen with sharp tone as unions blame carriers for delays. AFL-CIO machinists leader Joseph Ramsey says no real negotiation since the strike began and demands a fair share of airline profits. Curtin cites the emergency board framework and notes better conditions for airline workers.
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Copters Shot Down in Saigon Fight
Viet Cong forces shot down three American helicopters in Saigon area, killing four U S and nine South Vietnamese soldiers. Two additional U S jets were lost in ongoing air war with the north, an American spokesman said Monday.
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Italian freighter sinks after crew abandons ship
In Virginia Beach, a leaking Italian freighter sank early Monday after being abandoned by its 32 crew members. All sailors were rescued unharmed.
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De Gaulle Envoy Talks With Indian Home Minister
In New Delhi Jean Sainteny the personal envoy of President de Gaulle met Monday with Home Minister Gulzari Lal Nanda to discuss diplomatic matters regarding Vietnam and Indo French relations.
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Power Failure Strikes Nebraska Stateswide Blackout Report
A mid morning outage hit much of Nebraska causing air conditioners to fail in 90 degree heat and water cuts in Lincoln. The blackout reached McCook and Sioux City with voltage drops and several communities reporting total power loss including North Platte Grand Island York Beatrice Columbus and McCook. Power was restored in Columbus shortly before noon.
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Iowa Corn Crop Rise Predicted for 1966
The agriculture department estimates Iowa 1966 corn at 828.2 million bushels or 82 bushels per acre, up from 811.964 million in 1965. The U.S. corn crop is forecast at 4.221 billion bushels, about 50 million more than last year’s record. The national wheat crop is put at 1.240 billion bushels, about 86 thousand below 1965.
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Steinbeck Replies To Yevtushenko On Vietnam War
John Steinbeck, living in Sag Harbor, responds to Yevtushenko’s plea for public protest against the Vietnam conflict. He denounces the war as Chinese inspired, urges full denunciation, and proposes a joint plan to end sales of murderous merchandise to North Vietnam while calling for negotiations.
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Clues scant in Colorado coed killing case
University of Colorado student Elaura Jaquette, 20, was found slain in a tower room of the Macky Auditorium. Police have few leads, questioned several people, and described the attack as a brutal struggle with signs of a strong assault. Jaquette was a zoology major and active in the community.
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Navy Secretary Nitze Arrives in Vietnam for Six Day Inspection
Da Nang reports Navy Secretary Paul Nitze arriving for a six day inspection in Vietnam. He is to assess military liaison, logistics, and regional security on the official visit through the week.
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Soviet Boycott Cancels U S Track and Basketball Meets
Tass reports the Soviet Union will not compete with the United States in track and basketball this year over the Vietnam war. Soviet teams canceled the July 23 24 Los Angeles track meet and the July 25 Moscow basketball series. Tass noted only Soviet American duals were affected while a Moscow swimming meet with 15 Americans proceeded. The move reflects party backed policy rather than athlete choice. US coach Stan Wright expressed shock at the decision and hoped the Russians would still visit.
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President Johnson Returns to Washington After Texas Holiday
President Johnson flies back to Washington from a Texas July Fourth recess trip. On the plane with him are Mrs. Johnson their daughter Luci Luci's fiancé Pat Nugent and Representative Gonzalez of Texas returning from the holiday period.
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Poland Wonders if U S Mail Will Face Stamp Change
A Polish postal official doubts Poland will bar United States mail over a new commemorative stamp showing a crowned eagle instead of the postwar communist emblem. The issue raises questions about postal policy and symbolic imagery in Poland.
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Two Pessimists Meet At Party In Cold Greeting
Two pessimists meet at a party and greet by shaking heads instead of hands. The joke plays on a dour take on social exchange and ends with a light punchline about mutual gloom.
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