Smith to Seek WV Supreme Court Test on Constitutional Convention
Gov. Smith said he will pursue a State Supreme Court ruling on the law for a constitutional convention. He backs Attorney General Robertson's view that the law is legal though acknowledging potential malapportionment concerns. If approved by voters on Nov. 9, delegates would be elected March 29, 1986, and the convention would open July 20, 1966.
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Crash Kills 72 Marines and 12 Crew in Okinawa Flight
A four engine Boeing military jet transport carrying 84 aboard crashed into a California mountain ridge near El Toro shortly after takeoff for Honolulu. The aircraft from McGuire Air Force Base had a crew of 12 and Marines from Camp Pendleton bound for Okinawa. All aboard died. The wreckage was found at dawn through fog by a helicopter pilot.
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Peace plan from Commonwealth for Viet Nam ends bombing and urges talks
London based Commonwealth leaders propose a four point Viet Nam peace plan to halt U S bombing and North Vietnamese troop movements, call for a cease fire and peace conference, seek removal of foreign troops with no precondition for U S exit, and aim for a neutral united Viet Nam. The plan urges talks with the United States, South and North Viet Nam, Red China, Russia, and Viet Cong rebels under Wilson.
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Saigon Cafe Bombed Kills 29, Wounds 100 in Viet Nam
Two bombs exploded near a crowded floating restaurant on the Saigon River injuring about 100 and killing 29, including five or six Americans and a Frenchman. The blast, near the U S embassy, followed a Viet Cong claim of capturing an American hostage and marked a deadly Viet Nam war incident.
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GI Execution Denounced by U.S. Authorities
U S authorities denounced the Viet Cong killed a U S Army sergeant as a callous execution. Hanoi radio had announced the reprisal for the earlier execution of Viet Cong guerrillas convicted of barbarist activities in South Vietnam.
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Clash in San Francisco de Macoris Leaves 16 Dead
Investigators from the Organization of American States report at least 16 people killed in San Francisco de Macoris during a dawn assault by 40 armed rebels on the city power plant. The dead include 12 civilians and four Dominican forces loyal to the civilian junta. Rebel survivors fled into forested hills as firing continued earlier and late in the day.
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U N Asked To Seek Viet Peace
President Johnson addressed the United Nations 20th anniversary session in San Francisco urging a peaceful settlement for Vietnam. Delegates expressed disappointment over U N financial issues unpaid dues and deadlock on Soviet voting rights. A thousand pickets staged a brief sit down atop Nob Hill disrupting cable cars near the Mark Hopkins Hotel while Johnson spoke.
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State funds to earn interest via new investment plan
State Treasurer John H. Kelly announced an immediate shift from tradition to invest surplus general revenue funds in interest bearing securities. Thomas F. Stafford reports the move aims to boost returns while managing public money.
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Blast Rips Summit Site In Algeria
An explosion at the Asian African summit site in Algiers damaged a power relay and injured two workers. Unconfirmed reports cited a bomb killing at least five as troops ringed the Club des Pins, barring outsiders amid unrest and demonstrations downtown.
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Dust Jacket Violates Law Over Color U S Stamps
Former Postmaster General J Edward Day faces federal concerns as a new book jacket reproduces eleven color U S postage stamps. Secret Service notes prohibited color illustrations of stamps, and explains the law carries up to 15 years in prison or a $5 000 fine. Publisher Hall Rinehart and Winston defers comment while the Post Office stays silent.
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