Bombers Blast North Vietnamese Positions in Buffer Zone
U S B52s bombed North Vietnamese positions in the buffer zone for the third time in six days while ground forces clashed 235 miles north of Saigon. The Marines and South Vietnamese reported heavy fighting with about 882 killed and up to 1,000 more possibly dead, plus 15 captives and 25 weapons seized.
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U.S. 25Th Infantry Division
U.S. 1St Cavalry
U.S
Peter Arnett
Guam
Demilitarized Zone
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North Viet Nam
Traffic Fatalities Log Reports 1966 Update
Kansas traffic death log shows 24 hours ending 9 am Thursday with one previously unreported fatality for August 1966. Comparisons list 394 for August 1966 and 368 for August 1965.
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Topeka
Kansas
Intercepted Letter Dear Cha Reveals Theft and Prompt
A thief stole cash from a home and later returned a large portion using a rock and left an unsigned promissory note for the remaining balance. The incident illustrates a scheme to evade high interest by partial restitution.
Neosho County Fair Opens With Judging Underway
The Neosho County Fair in Erie starts with exhibits due at noon and judging beginning at 1 p.m. Open class foods, crops and gardens, 4-H entries, and livestock are on the schedule across the three days, with nightly free shade and a Saturday fat stock sale concluding events.
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Erie
Neosho County
Pilot Loses Flying Speed. Plane Crashes in Kansas
The Civil Aeronautics Board found that the small plane stalled during a low level turn near Iola Kansas on December 5 1965 after a 100 foot altitude by the pilot. Passenger Donald R. Poffenbarger died along with the pilot William D. Starr from crash injuries. No preimpact mechanical failures were found.
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Washington
Civil Aeronautics Board Today
Iola
Kan
Donald R. Poffenbarger
William D. Starr
Tribune Phone Directory Note
If you cannot reach your Tribune phone call your carrier. If unavailable, dial HE 1 3400 after 6 p.m.
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Tribune
City adopts 10 mill tax levy to fund Memorial building repairs
The Trib reports the city plans a 1 mill increase to its general operating levy from 9 to 10 mills, boosting funds for Memorial building repair and maintenance. The budget relies on municipal utility transfers and notes total indebtedness at 2.37 million. A public hearing is set for Aug 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Memorial building.
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the Tribune
General
General Operating
Electric Department
Gas Department
Water Department
Public Library Fund
City Commission
Memorial Building
Weather warms across Kansas with scattered rain
The Area Forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy skies and a warmer trend through Friday with southerly winds. Highs reach the lower 90s in the west and mid 80s in the southeast, overnight lows mostly in the 60s. Widely scattered rain is possible tonight, mainly in Western Kansas, with potential spread to northern areas Friday. Wednesday temperatures ranged from 92 at Garden City to 82 at Olathe.
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Weather Bureau
Garden City
Olathe
Topeka
Emporia
Pentagon orders October draft of 46200 men
The Pentagon announced an October draft of 46200 men the highest since the Korean conflict. The September call was boosted to 37300 from 31300 due to reduced enlistments, with the October figure tracing to ongoing military buildup for Viet Nam and about 283000 U S personnel in that theater.
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Washington
Pentagon
Viet Nam
United States
Tax Delinquencies For Publication in The Tribune
Neosho county real estate tax delinquencies prepared for publication with owner names, property descriptions, and amounts due. Publication dates set for August 16, 23, and 30. no deletions after August 12, per county treasurer Marion Showalter.
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Neosho County
the Tribune
Marion Showalter
Whitman autopsy hears drugs eyed in Texas Tower siege
Charles J. Whitman, the University of Texas Tower sniper, was shot by police in a barrage that ended his rampage after killing 15. A planned autopsy news conference did not immediately confirm drug influence, though goof balls were found in his clothing and a brain tumor was noted as possibly affecting behavior.
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Austin, Tex
Charles J. Whitman
University of Texas Tower
Whitman
Dellana
Austin
White House questions followed steel price increases
The White House criticized new steel price rises as irresponsible and pressed for prior government talks. Inland Steel sparked moves, followed by Jones & Laughlin, Armco, Pittsburgh Steel, National Steel, U S Steel, and Bethlehem Steel, with increases of 3 dollars on prime sheet and 2 dollars on secondary grades.
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Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co
White House
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Jones & Laughlin
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Ackley
John F. Kennedy
America
Council of Economic Advisers
Senate debates path to end airline strike
The Senate delayed further action on a back-to-work plan as Sen. Winston Prouty urged postponement until next Wednesday. Negotiations with the Machinists Union continue with a potential contract ratification Tuesday night or Wednesday, while a four week back-to-work option and presidential authority remain under consideration.
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Hve
Ottawa to vote on municipal swimming pool bond
Ottawa Kansas voters will decide September 6 on a 185000 dollar bond issue to fund a new municipal pool replacing a 1924 structure leaking about 180000 gallons daily. The prior similar proposal was defeated two years ago by a two to one margin.
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Ottawa, Kan
Ottawa
Kansas jobless at season's low point
Topeka AP report says unemployment among Kansans covered by unemployment compensation fell to 9 of one percent for the week ending July 30, the season's low point. The State Employment Security Division released the figures.
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Topeka
State Employment Security Division
Thief Returns $20 After Note Affixed To Lawn
In Pasadena Maryland a thief left a note and $20 on Mrs. Walter Sie man’s lawn after taking $28 from her home. The note promised to return the remaining $8 when available and was signed Crook.
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Pasadena
Walter Sieman
Senate approves revised Medicare plan for military families
The Senate Armed Services Committee backed a revised Medicare program for active and retired service personnel and families. The bill trims government aid for civilian medical costs but expands care for disabled children and spouses of active duty personnel, with a $50 out of pocket limit per outpatient, up to $100 per family. More than six million dependents would be covered.
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Washington
Senate Armed Services Committee
Senate
Symington
Defense Department
Butler and Finney In Election Oddity
In Kansas, Butler and Finney counties share a coinci dental election quirk. David E. Templeton, formerly of El Dorado, won the Finney County Republican nomination for county attorney in a three way race. Robert A. Atherton, formerly of Garden City now in Augusta, was chosen by Butler County Democrats as their county attorney nominee in a two man contest.
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EL Dorado
Kan
Butler County
Finney County
Kansas
David E. Templeton
Robert A. Atherton
Garden City
Augusta
Blasts Kill Four Firemen at Cleveland Plant
Four firemen died and at least three injured as a series of explosions hit the Metallurgical Inc plant on Cleveland’s West Side. Firemen inside a one story brick building were affected. initial reports said five dead. The blaze began earlier and fire crews had it under control when the explosions occurred, with the fire out by 12 15 p m.
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Cleveland, Ohio
Mettallurgical, Inc
Truman Dismissed From Hospital After Checkup
Former President Harry S. Truman was discharged from Research Hospital in Kansas City after his annual health checkup. He was admitted last Saturday with a stomach upset described as severe colitis, and his physician said he would remain for tests until completion of the health review. A hospital spokesman said he was continuing to progress.
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Kansas City
Harry S. Truman
Research Hospital
Truman
House Amends Block Busting in Civil Rights Bill
The House added an amendment to the 1966 civil rights bill prohibiting real estate operators from using quick sale pressure by warning of minority moves into neighborhoods. The measure passed by voice vote amid debate as lawmakers seek to preserve housing provisions and move toward a vote on removing them.
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Washington
House
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