Deluge of Lava in Bali Kills 1100 and Displaces Hundreds
DENPASAR Bali AP The Agung volcano eruption stopped after five days leaving at least 1,100 dead Gov Anak Agung Sutedja said 75,000 homeless and 200,000 may have lost livelihoods as lava ash and floods devastate Bali’s northeast. Rescue efforts continue with NCOs and troops delivering medical supplies and food.
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Denpasar
Bali
Agung
Anak Agung Sutedja
Karangasem
East Java
Sukarno
Comedians Rout Congress Members on Humor Edge
A humorous remark notes comedians are usually funnier than congressmen, suggesting why performers earn more. The line highlights perceived entertainment value versus political status in a witty comparison.
McNamara finances raise questions in 1963 hearings
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that Robert McNamara faced scrutiny over a possible personal stake in the TFX contract while serving as Ford president. It notes his compensation, property holdings in Washington DC and Michigan, a large bank loan, and a future pension and deferred compensation disclosed during January 1961 Senate confirmation hearings.
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Cedar Rapids
McNamara
TFX
Washington, D. C
Michigan
Senate
Ford Motor Co
C-118 Completes Hawaii Flight on Three Engines
A Military Air Transport Service C-118 carried 76 passengers from Hawaii to Travis Air Base on three of four engines, landing safely. Coast guard rescue units accompanied the large transport for the final leg, marking the second such incident this week.
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Travis Air Base
Calif
Hawaii
Coast Guard
Military Air Transport Service
Bill to raise legislator pay dies in committee
Frank Nye notes a largely sponsored House bill to increase daily pay from 30 to 40 dollars was sent to the compensation committee, where six of its 65 sponsors served. The committee voted to recommend indefinite postponement, effectively killing the bill.
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Bill
ES Moines
House Committee On
McNamara Worth Declares 1.28 Million in Assets
Defense Secretary McNamara disclosed a personal fortune of 1,278,200 as of March 1, mostly in common stocks and bonds. He provided an up-to-date financial statement to a Senate subcommittee amid probes of possible self-interest in the TFX contract. The assets include 982,795 in stocks and 294,100 in bonds, with 1,305 in cash.
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Washington
McNamara
Pentagon
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Defense Department
Defense
Naden Prods House on Liquor Bill Debut at Grinnell
Speaker Robert Naden of Webster City joked with Grinnell College officials and a panel of legislative leaders that the liquor by the drink bill will be debated in the house. He said the measure will not be bottled up in committee.
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Peaker
Robert Naden
Webster City
Grinnell College
Sixty sixth American Killed in Vietnam Crash
In Saigon AP reports the 66th U.S. fatality in South Vietnam since 1961. An enlisted man was killed in the crash of an army transport helicopter on Friday.
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Saigon
Greek Doctors Strike Demands Higher Pay and Conditions
Eight thousand physicians in Athens staged a five day labor walkout to protest wages and conditions. The AP report notes the action began Thursday as doctors seek salary increases and improved workloads.
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Athens
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