Dodd Fund Minutes Said Funds Could Be Used Freely
Witness testifies funds raised at a 1963 Dodd reception were intended for any use the Connecticut senator chose despite minutes stating only ordinary expenses. Bornstein said the DC Committee for Dodd operated informally to raise money for Dodd’s use amid ethics probe into campaign finances from 1961 to 1965.
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Cedar Rapids School Board Approves Revised Pay Schedule
The Cedar Rapids school board on Monday adopted a revised 1967-68 teacher salary schedule with a $5,700 starting pay for new graduates with 10 years teaching, estimating a total increase of about $823,000 over this year’s payroll. The move includes health and major medical insurance for all full-time employees for the first time.
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Hampton Lone Bidder For Cedar Rapids Bus Contract
H J Hampton of Whittemore operates Charter Coaches and bid to run Cedar Rapids transit for one year at either 1000 dollars a month or 5 percent of gross revenue for the first five months, then 5 percent for the rest. Riverside area officials will review the sole bid and announce a decision later.
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Name on Plane Manifest Ends In Mystery
SAIGON AP A navy spokesman said Boatswain's Mate 3 c Charles Wall 27 of West Monroe Louisiana was not aboard the transport plane that crashed north of Saigon. Wall’s name appeared on the manifest though he did not fly. Pentagon telegrams and family confusion followed as officials indicated he may be alive at Cam Ranh Bay.
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Johnson Kennedy clash described in Time account
Time magazine reports President Johnson rebuked Senator Kennedy last month over Vietnam and warned him his political career would end if he stuck to his stance. White House aides dispute the sensational version, with George Christian denying name calling and a rancorous tone. Walt Rostow attended the meeting.
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Inmates Threaten Mutiny Over TV Show
Maidstone jail reported 50 prisoners nearly mutinied when a guard switched off a television showing the British film "The League of Gentlemen" which depicts planning a bank raid.
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Vehicles Required 1967 Licenses by Wednesday
Cedar Rapids police will no longer honor 1966 plates beginning Wednesday. All moving vehicles must display 1967 plates and registrations or be ticketed for registration violations.
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Jacqueline Kennedy Reveals Quiet Side In Khrushchev Letter
The fourth Look magazine installment presents Jacqueline Kennedy’s frank 1963 letter to Nikita Khrushchev. She recalls her husband’s peace drive and urges continued U.S. Soviet dialogue to prevent war, noting how small fears can spark conflict and praising future cooperation.
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Area School Budgets Are In Question
Des Moines reports that area school boards lacked legal authority to adopt deficit budgets beyond revenue estimates. Attorney General Turner says deficits violate Iowa law though warrants may be issued up to next year’s tax levy. Officials warn deficits could total several million by June 30 as aid and tax timing caused shortages.
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Russo testifies Shaw linked to Kennedy plot in Garrison case
Perry Russo a Baton Rouge insurance agent and Garrison witness testified in a New Orleans preliminary hearing that Clay Shaw attended a September 1963 Ferrie apartment gathering where conspirators discussed Kennedy's assassination. He described diversions, a scapegoat, and plans to travel to Mexico Brazil and Cuba before trial scheduling.
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Police Academy Bill Passed By Iowa House
In Des Moines the Iowa House approved a police academy bill by 117 to 0 to be operated under the Department of Public Safety at a location to be chosen by the council. Debates revealed annual operating costs of 150000 to 168000 dollars. The measure lacked construction funding.
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Powell Arrest Order Upheld By New York Court
New York appellate court rules 4 1 to uphold a lower court order allowing the arrest of former Rep Adam Clayton Powell Jr if he returns Sunday, despite his promise to come.
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