Viet Truce Periled by Buddhists
In Saigon the Buddhist crisis deepened as a 26 year old nun burned herself to death in Da Nang signaling rising opposition to the military regime. Thich Tri Quang vowed Buddhist boycotts of elections this year while Thich Tam Chau offered his resignation, threatening the agreed broadened civilian directorate. US raids on North Vietnam continued with heavy anti aircraft fire and a daring rescue of a downed pilot. Ground fighting persisted as the Tiger division reported 32 Viet Cong killed.
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Johnson proposes across the board boost to Social Security benefits
President Johnson calls for a blanket increase for 24 million current and future beneficiaries including retirees, disabled, widows, orphans, and those about to join the rolls. He orders a state meeting in June to ready the program for July 1 and aims for high priority implementation.
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Trailer Home Repossessed Illegally, Marion Woman Claims
Marion Sheriff cites possible violation of the soldiers and sailors relief act after a trailer and its contents were seized from Betty J. Tucker, wife of a serviceman overseas. King Homes, Inc. allegedly did not present a legal fee before seizure and Tucker alleges she never asked for a used trailer. The case could lead to larceny charges.
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Federal Car Code Need Johnson Says
President Johnson urged governors to back a federal auto safety plan while preserving state responsibility. He warned against 50 different standards and said the ultimate duty rests with states, with federal guidance on safety standards for new cars.
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Washington
Dent Johnson
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No wrongdoing found in soybean plan leak probe
Washington reported the agriculture department announced no evidence of misconduct after an investigation into a February leak about soybean plan production. The Feb leak raised concerns about safety standards and promised faster production. Named governors and officials from Wyoming Arkansas West Virginia Michigan Virginia Massachusetts were cited in the surrounding discussion.
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Virginia
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Massachusetts
Waterloo Negroes hold peaceful march over jail death demands
Nearly 20 Negroes and at least one white person marched around Waterloo city hall to press for police reform and city action after Eddie Sallis 23 died in his jail cell. The crowd urged investigation into police brutality, dismissal of Police Chief Wright, a paid human rights staff, and a meeting with Mayor Turner and the city council. Ann Mae Weems led the protest while civil rights figures denounced injustices as 100 plus East High students reportedly absent. The event occurred as James Thomas of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission was due to meet city officials.
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Iowa Civil Rights Commission
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Des Moines
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Peo
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Waterloo Human Rights Commission
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Freeman argues fair farmer price to curb cost of living
Freeman warns that food costs will rise if farmers do not receive fair returns. He notes Americans spend about 18.3 percent of income on food, vs 26 percent 1947-49, and cites lagging farm income as farmers leave dairying. He compares European prices and urges balance to protect supplies.
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Bus Company Drops Night And Sunday Service
The bus company will end night service after 6 30 p m and all day Sundays and holidays with limited exceptions when downtown stores are open The policy takes effect June 18 according to a company letter citing reduced passenger volume and operating revenue as reasons for the cutback.
Poem Warns Astronauts of Limited Space Chances
CAPE KENNEDY AP backup crew warned Thomas Stafford and Eugene Cernan that a fourth space attempt might not happen. A poem hung over Gemini IX reading We were kidding before but not any more Get yourselves into space. It was signed Jim and Buzz for the backup crew James Lovell and Edwin Aldrin.
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Thomas Stafford
Eugene Cernan
Stafford
Cernan
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Buzz
James Lovell
Edwin Aldrin
Gemini 9 fails to dock with silent target in space rendezvous
Gemini 9 astronauts Miss a direct dock with an 11 foot target satellite after a 75 000 mile chase as a protective shroud traps the docking area. Command pilot Stafford reports a strange mechanism holding the shroud in place and the crew attempts an alternate rendezvous plan using radar stars and sextant sighting. The mission follows earlier scrubs and faces continued delays.
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Atlas
Gemini
Thomas Stafford
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Control Center
Philippines Senate Approves Vietnam Troop Deployment
Manila The Philippine Senate votes 15 to 8 to approve sending troops to Vietnam in support of the US war effort. The decision follows months of debate as lawmakers weigh regional security and alliance commitments.
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Philippine Senate
Vietnam
51 Years After Starting College He Is Graduating
Alfred Baker, 70, will graduate with a bachelor of science degree 51 years after starting college in 1915. A wartime dropout, he returned to night classes in 1960 while working as an insurance counselor and salesman. He earned 69 credits at the University of Seattle and 60 at St Joseph's College. He valued the experience and studied poetry American literature logic psychology and US history. Baker has three sons a daughter and 15 grandchildren with two grandchildren starting college this fall.
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