Fresno violence flares as anti poverty program director hurt
In Fresno California a 28 year old Black official Dennis Mathis who runs a federally funded summer job program was wounded by a gunfire during a nighttime clash that involved vandalism and fire setting. Police and deputies deployed hundreds to quell riots as youths and merchants clashed. Five youths ages 13 to 18 were jailed in connection with the fires, including a house and a grass fire. Firefighters fought a large wood yard blaze believed set. No looting reported.
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Rail Strike Closes Cedar Rapids Yard Lines Faced Picket Action
Pickets posted in Cedar Rapids yards as a rail strike halts most service. Major routes including Rock Island and Sinois Central observe Sunday closures with few trains running. Mail movement tightens nationwide, though first class and air mail face no limits. Local CP and short lines stay on nonstrike contracts.
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Mensing Named to Iowa Employment Security Panel
Rep. A. L. Mensing of Lowden was named to a two year term on the advisory investment committee of the Iowa employment security commission by House Speaker Maurice Baringer.
Ambulance Go Ahead In Johnson Council And County Action
Johnson County officials move to study ambulance service for the county including Iowa City Coralville and Town City with a user fee policy to cover costs. Sheriff Maynard Schneider estimates at least six weeks to launch the service. City salary hikes of 4 to 6.2 percent are planned after a Chicago survey and budget limits.
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Iowa University Improves Institutional Road Section
A road segment near the university campus is being straightened and upgraded as part of a wider effort to improve institutional transportation routes.
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Youths Demand Liu Exit from Chocolate Kid House in Peking
In Peking, youths chained with Red Guards call for Liu Shao Chi to quit residence in the Chung Nan Hai district where leaders live. Liu is sidelined from duties as president though Mao’s faction gains ground. Premier Chou En Lai handles most tasks as Liu remains confined at home.
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Rail strike risks GM Ford plants with possible closures
Detroit based General Motors warned it may begin closing assembly plants Tuesday unless the railroad strike ends. Ford Motor Co said operations could continue this week but warned seven plants could shut next week for lack of parts if the strike persists. Chrysler and American Motors reported 1967 model production finished with no immediate disruption from the rail walkout.
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Economist Dies
Edward Chamberlin aged 68 a Cambridge Massachusetts economist known for his work dies AP reports.
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