Big Early Voting in Nebraska in Democratic Primary
In Nebraska the primary drew heavy early turnout with sunny weather as voters chose 30 Democratic nominating votes and 16 Republican spots. Kennedy aimed for a strong showing, McCarthy warned the race remains open, Nixon anticipated victory though challenged by write ins and rival campaigns.
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Eugene McCarthy
Nebraska
Richard Nixon
G.O.P
Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey
Nixon
Diplomats Map Plans for Paris Peace Talks
In Paris U S and North Vietnamese negotiators outlined next moves as talks resume with a deadlock on de escalating the war. Harriman seeks a basis to move ahead and Xiuan Thuy calls for end to bombing, while both sides warn hard bargaining lies ahead.
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Paris
U.S
W. Averell Harriman
North Vietnam
Harriman
Xuan Thuy
Washington
Johnson
Xuan
United States
Scolaro Seeks Countywide Township Reorganization
Cedar Rapids news reports Linn Supervisor Chairman Anthony R. Scolaro proposing a plan to reorganize Linn County by abolishing many townships. He cites legislative moves diminishing township government and argues a single countywide township could simplify administration and reduce ballot length, though legal technicalities delay immediate action.
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Linn
Anthony R. Scolaro
Scolaro
RFK Promises Action On Problems In Iowa Campaign Stop
Senator Robert F. Kennedy addressed a packed Davenport crowd promising to confront war poverty crime and economic woes if elected. He praised Governor Harold Hughes and said Eugene McCarthy would work with Hughes in Congress while urging Iowa’s delegation to back the national convention effort.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Robert Kennedy
Johnson
Humphrey
Kennedy
Stephen Smith
Nixon
Robert Ellsworth
Ronald Reagan
Nelson Rockefeller
Davenport
Robert F. Kennedy
New York
Gov
Harold Hughes
Sen
Eugene McCarthy
Hughes
Congress of the United States
U.S. Senate
Lynda Robb Expecting First Baby This Autumn
The White House says Lynda Robb, the President’s elder daughter, is pregnant and due around late October. The announcement confirms the upcoming birth as a family milestone at the White House.
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Lynda
Washington
White House
Lynda Robb
Humphrey Reveals Kennedy Bought Item At Minneapolis Store
In Lansing, Vice President Humphrey told Governor Romney that Robert Kennedy bought something from Kennedy’s former Minneapolis drug store. Romney pressed for the item, and Humphrey teased that Kennedy’s choice was unclear.
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Lansing
Mich
Humphrey
Gov
Romney
Robert Kennedy
Minneapolis
Kennedy
Rain Totals Mount Across Iowa With Clearing Skies
Light rain moved out of Iowa after showers dropped heavy amounts in southwest counties led by Clarinda at 2.18 inches. Cedar Rapids logged .33 inches while Corning reached 1.32 and Mt. Ayr 1.38. Northeast towns measured between .65 and .9 inches as skies cleared and a tree was struck by lightning.
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Iowa
Clarinda
Corning
Mt. Myr
De Gaulle Backs Romania During Five Day Visit
French President Charles de Gaulle and Nicolae Ceausescu pledged to promote national freedom and independence as Romania seeks autonomy from Soviet influence. The leaders emphasized peaceful cooperation and friendship with France guiding their talks during a state visit marked by mass crowd support in Bucharest.
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Bucharest
Charles de Gaulle
Nicolae Ceausescu
de Gaulle
Ceausescu
Europe
Romania
France
Eastern Europe
Soviet Union
M16 Procurement Tied to GM Benefit Says Kyros
Rep Kyros warned before a House subcommittee that the army's M 16 rifle procurement was tailored to favor General Motors with a contract worth about 20 million dollars more than the lowest bid. He said the action circumvented taxpayer interests and Congress disapproval of a sole source award.
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Washington
Kyros
Maine
General Motors
House
Armed Services
U.S
War hero Corporal Le returns home amid quirks
San Francisco reports Corporal Jack A. S. Le of the 595th engineering company arriving from Vietnam. He undergoes a blood test and temperature check before transfer to Kansas City, with hopes to rejoin Major Harry Orbison’s 138th engineering group at Fort Riley and be promoted.
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Vietnam
Jack A. S. le
U. S. Army
595Th Engineering Company
Trans World Airlines
Cpl. le
Department of Agriculture Laboratory
Beltsville
TWA
Kansas City
Corporal le
Fort Riley
Kan
Seasibk
Harry Orbison
Orbison
138Th Engineering Group
Buck Sergeant
Soviet Major General I I Agayants Dies at 57
Moscow reports Major General I I Agayants of the Soviet secret police has died at age 57. The government newspaper Izvestia announced the death on Tuesday.
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Moscow
I. I. Agayants
Soviet Secret Police
Izvestia
Chuckle Caption on Voice Signals Women’s Requests
Humorous remark noting a woman lowering her voice signals a wish for something while raising it signals unmet desires. Copyright from the source.
Death Toll Soars as C 130 Crashes in Vietnam Camp Strike
North Vietnamese gun down four U S planes and five helicopters in the Kham Duc assault. About 150 South Vietnamese and six Americans believed killed aboard a large four engine C 130 evacuating irregulars. The second C 130 was hit during landing. crew escaped but aircraft destroyed. Kham Duc lies 350 miles northeast of Saigon near Da Nang and the Laos border. Military paces intensify with B 52 strikes and ongoing mop up nearby.
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Saigon
U.S
Kham Duc
New York City
da Nang
Mopup
USS
William Smith
New Hartford
N.Y
Smith
Marion Teen Dies In Highway 150 Crash
A Marion high school senior Mary Kathryn Maier 17 died and Pamela Chesley 18 was listed in critical condition after a two car collision on Highway 150 west of Walker. Olinda Schmidt 60 and Lewis Schmidt 63 suffered minor injuries.
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Marion High School
Highway 150
Walker
Mary Kathryn Maier
William Maier
Fourteenth Street
Marion
Pamela Chesley
James Chesley
McGowan Boulevard
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Olinda Caroline Schmidt
Independence
150
President Johnson Holds Wide-Ranging Vietnam War Talks
President Johnson, in Washington, conferred with Defense Secretary Clifford, Secretary of State Rusk, Gen. Earle Wheeler, and CIA chief Richard Helms after returning from Texas. He stayed in telephone contact with Vietnam negotiators in Paris during the Paris talks.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson
Vietnam
Paris
Texas
Defense
Clifford
State Rusk
Earle Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Richard Helms
Central Intelligence Agency
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