Approval of Thieu State Nips Crisis in South Vietnam
South Vietnam's provisional assembly approved the military presidential ticket headed by Chief of State Nguyen Van Thieu. Sixty four 56 of 74 voting members approved with Premier Nguyen Cao Ky as vice president. The Sept. 3 election followed a marathon session ending with seven other tickets rejected.
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South Vietnam
Provisional Assembly
Vietnam
Nguyen Cao Ky
Duong van “Big” Minh
Au Truong Thanh
Minh
Thailand
Ngo Dinh Diem
Ruw
Thieu
Thanh
North Vietnam
Britain to quit Singapore and Malaysia bases mid-1970s
London announced plans to pull Britain’s bases in Singapore and Malaysia and cut forces by about half by 1970-71. The white paper says the army will shrink outside Europe, air power will fall, and carriers will be phased out in favor of land based planes and a stronger submarine component.
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Singapore
Malaysia
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Merger of Seven County School Boards Proposed
A Monday night meeting in Iowa City highlighted a proposal to merge seven Eastern Iowa county school boards. The plan, tied to regional education cooperation, would not reorganize local districts but aim to equalize educational opportunities and spread costs across larger areas.
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Eastern Iowa seven-county RESA merger plan outlined
The proposal envisions a single seven member board replacing seven county boards and a single superintendent service, with two service centers in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. It would create a regional education service agency RESA to serve over 40 districts with area-wide tax funding and central staff, modeled after the Area 10 merger. Counties Linn Benton Cedar Iowa Johnson Jones Washington would be included, requiring majority votes from each county school board.
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Regional Educational Service Agency
Pentagon affirms unchanged policy on North Vietnam
The Pentagon said on Tuesday that bombing of North Vietnam continues and no policy change has been ordered. A spokesman dismissed London reports that the United States might suspend the bombing, confirming the administration’s policy remains unchanged.
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North Vietnam
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Rain Sparks scattered showers across Eastern Iowa
A line of showers Monday night and Tuesday brought small rainfall to Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Independence, Rowley and other towns. Totals ranged from trace to about an inch with some rural areas near Rowley reporting up to an inch. Night storms may continue with Cedar Rapids among drought-affected areas.
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Independence
Rowley
Vinton
Oelwein
Morse Heads Panel To Seek Settlement
The first nationwide railroad strike in 21 years ended with trains resuming service after President Johnson signed emergency legislation. Railroads including Rock Island Santa Fe Illinois Central and North Western began restoring freight and commuter lines with full service expected later Tuesday. Milwaukee Road delayed due to a wildcat machinists strike, despite union pleas.
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Rail strike bill passes senate amid resumed rail turmoil
Senate approves the measure 69 20 to halt the rail strike after house passage 244 148. Many railroads remain not fully operating by noon Tuesday and some shut down entirely. President Johnson names Wayne Morse to head a five man mediation board under the new law. Major lines Norfolk and Western and Louisville and Nashville remain inoperative as the strike tightens its impact on St Louis Terminal.
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Bourke Hickenlooper
Jack Miller
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Wiley Mayne
Fred Schwengel
John Culver
Neal Smith
John Kyl
William Scherle
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Louisville and Nashville
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Twelve men arrested in plot to block school integration
FBI agents arrested twelve men in Salisbury and two surrounding counties on charges of conspiring to prevent racial integration of schools. The group allegedly attacked homes, dynamited businesses, burned churches and residences, and made threatening calls. James Wayne Davis of China Grove was among those arrested. Bonds were set at 2,500 dollars.
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N.C
FBI
James Wayne Davis
China Grove
Rowan County
Registrar of Deeds
May Revise Tax Boost Rate
President Johnson backed an income tax increase and signaled possible upward revisions to a 6 percent surcharge. He argued revenue is needed for U.S. commitments at home and abroad, noting the current deficit rise and tax reductions since 1963. He also touched on Vietnam costs, diplomacy, and regional unrest. He expected Congress to consider his proposals next month.
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Middle East
Great Britain
Malaya
Singapore
Delaware County Head Start records show income guideline breaches
Thomason cites income statements obtained by Donald Potter indicating 30.4 percent or 73 of 243 children come from families above guidelines. An additional 45 may also be outside guidelines. Potter says Delaware county only houses records, not responsible for guidelines. Clyde Senters, Headstart program director, comments on the matter.
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North Central
OEO
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Donald Potter
Thomason
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Clyde Senters
Saigon Reopens $50 Million Showplace After Heroic Protection
In Saigon, South Vietnam reversed a closure of a $50 million industrial showplace at An Hoa after U.S. Marines assured protection from Viet Cong attacks. The decision followed news of American victories including a 71 boat arms convoy sunk near the complex. Major William Arink led Firefly helicopters in destroying smugglers on the Truong Giang river as U.S. jets attacked targets near Haiphong and Hanoi.
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William Arink
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Haiphong
Hanoi
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Vietnam
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Chuckle Salesman Warns Customer Over Tax Inclusive Price
A salesman jokes that the tag hides city state and federal axes while the price remains extra. The quip reflects a humorous take on tax framing during a television sale.
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