Johnson campaigns in New York amid backlash fears
President Johnson drew large crowds in New York City and Wilmington as he urged Americans to unite against white backlash. He touted Democratic aims in education and anti poverty programs, and praised Kennedy’s legacy while sharing a stage with Vice President Humphrey and Sen. Robert Kennedy. Large Brooklyn turnout was reported, with a million-plus crowd estimate and scattered antiwar critics.
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Columbus Day
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Wilmington
Del
Washington
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Humphrey
Kennedy
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Robert Kennedy
McNamara Sees No Change in War Tempo in Viet Nam
Defense Secretary McNamara, closing his eighth Vietnam trip, said the year of military progress has exceeded expectations and sees no sign of a change in war tempo or U.S. deployment in the coming months.
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John Griggs
Milwaukee
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McNamara Tour Covers Vietnam Front and Politics
McNamara led a four day inspection from Saigon to the Marine battlefront and returned to Washington. U S B 52 bombers pounded the demilitarized zone as ground actions remained small. Three American planes were shot down, two in the south and one in the north. A Saigon newspaper claimed a plot to assassinate McNamara but no confirmation. Cabinet resignations from southern provinces were paused until Manila talks.
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Saigon Daily News
Manila
Blair House floods after eight inch water main breaks
An eight inch water main ruptured beneath Blair House lowering level causing eight inches of water to flood a storage area for 70 families and three lower level apartments. Owner John Reilly estimated thousands of dollars in damage plus mechanical and electrical losses. Assistant Fire Chief Derald Carter noted pumps and meters failed as water rushed through the sunken area below the gas meter. The break was found about 3 am by custodian C B Koster.
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John Reilly
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Derald Carter
500000 Seen in Viet by '67 End
Senator Stennis said U S combat forces in Vietnam may exceed 500000 by year end with one general estimating as high as 750000. Saigon's current strength is listed at 328000 and Congress may be asked to provide up to 17 billion dollars.
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Senate Preparedness Subcommittee
Saigon
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Kosygin accuses Peking of blocking U S defeat in Vietnam
Soviet Premier Kosygin denounced China for hindering a quick end to U S military action in Vietnam. He said Moscow provides Hanoi with increased aid and that personnel are being trained in the Soviet Union. He contrasted unity in Europe with splits in world communism and warned against Chinese policy.
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Hanoi
Stocks Slip Near Close After Sharp Gain Day
New York stocks fell sharply toward the close after an earlier rally. Trading was heavy following the Dow Jones average rising 19.54 points to 778.17, marking a strong gain on the prior day.
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New York
Inflation Punchline: Repair Costs Double Since Then
A humorous note shows how items once costing five dollars to buy now require ten dollars to fix. The line captures rising prices and the comic contrast between purchase and repair costs.
Iowa board seeks new prison or Anamosa rebuild plan
The Iowa board of control asks the 1967 legislature for capital outlay to build a new medium security prison or remodel the 94 year old Anamosa reformatory. It backs a $16.5 million new institution at an undetermined site and details options including upgrades at Anamosa and Fort Madison with a total request of up to $28.7 million if a new facility is built. A separate $3.86 million proposal seeks a maximum security hospital for the insane, replacing prior funding.
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Iowa Board of Control
Iowa
State Penitentiary
Fort Madison
Carroll Price
Anamosa Reformatory
UGN Drive Reaches 39.2 Percent of 1966 Goal
Cedar Rapids Marion United Good Neighbors fund drive reports 39.2 percent of its 914000 goal after two meetings. Major firms lead in pledges with 252408 toward 37.8 percent of goal. Construction division shows 26226 pledged, 82.9 percent of its goal. St Luke's hospital workers top their goal with 6310 pledged. Other firms exceed last year by at least 20 percent and momentum is urged to continue.
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Cedar Rapids - Marion
United Good Neighbors
UGN
Bob Fawcett
St. Luke’s Hospital
Iowa- Illinois Gas and Electric Co
Home Town Dairy
Bishop's
Kresge- Lindale
Nissen Corp
Link Belt Speeder
Goss Co
Mailroom Looted at Montreal Airport Stolen Cash Bags
About 15 mail bags containing cash and regular mail were stolen from the Montreal international airport mailroom early Thursday. Dorval police and federal investigators sealed the site and canvassed vehicles while post office officials said the loss could be considerable.
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Montreal
Montreal International Airport
Dorval
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Post Office
Cedar Rapids Sees First One Inch Rain Since June
The city logged its first inch of rain in a 24 hour period since June 27 boosting the year's total to about 23.97 percent of the normal through October. Temperatures varied widely with Waterloo at 52 and Sioux City at 83 by 2 p.m. The Third fundraising meeting for AGN continues next Thursday aimed at completing the drive by Oct. 27.
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Cedar Rapids
Washington
Davenport
Northingworthwest
Donnellson
Waterloo
Sioux City
Fawcett
United Community Services
Study Quick Benefit Rise Proposal Drafted by House
Washington AP reports legislation to raise social security benefits next January by about a year earlier than administration proposals was ordered drafted for study by the House Ways and Means Committee. The move aims to accelerate aid for beneficiaries and test the political viability. The drafting指ects the committee’s review process.
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House
Ways and Means Committee
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