13 Jun 1967
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Newspaper
Daily Capital News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1967
Page
1
Fragmentary report notes multiple highways closed from Topeka through Lawrence and Miami as floodwaters push the United States to rebuild. The Kansas Highway Commission says several routes are shut, complicating travel while authorities seek a path to regional recovery and cooperation.
The Cape Girardeau County prosecutor filed suits against three former officials for alleged overpayments between 1958 and 1962. Defendants are John Wescoat, Bill Rose, and John Crites, who contend fees were previously set by the attorney general. Overpayments total $48,000 plus various counts, with Rose owing $57 and $34,487 on two counts.
Kansas Highway Patrol closes U.S. 24 between Topeka and Wamego as of 5 p.m. Monday to through traffic, allowing residents only due to flood conditions in Rossville. Detours reroute Wa mega to K99 and I 70 while four other roads remain closed and K30 offers one way traffic between I 70 and Maple Hill.
U S jets pounded a Thanh Hoa power plant and nearby generator hall causing fires as U S air raids expanded north toward Hanoi. Ground fighting continued with U S Marines and Korean troops reporting clashes as bombers hit targets across Quang Tri and surrounding provinces.
Justices White Harlan and Black each pen separate opinions as they criticize the majority’s stance on electronic surveillance. White derides the decision as indirectly allowing much of the practice and urges clearer federal limits amid ongoing enforcement concerns.
Debate on a prevailing wage measure continues with outstate construction projects drawing strong interest. The plan aims to redeal the law or keep it weak as Senate leadership prepares a heated session with expected opposition led by Sen. Thomas G. Woolsey and allies Sen. J. F. Patterson and possibly Sen. Albert M. Spradling.
The Senate debated war and budget matters while House actions included local bills, a Missouri wage law change, and proposals affecting education and election administration. U S air raids on North Vietnam continued with evening and Sunday strikes on Haiphong and sources noted MIG activity.
Report on violent incidents tied to the prevailing wage act in rural Missouri. Negro leaders face challenges organizing amid looting and gunfire as a Tampa NAACP figure cites union labor as a squeeze on nonunion contractors. Widespread damage, casualties, and calls for calm follow.
Weather data shows yesterday's high 76 and low 70. The report notes heat and humidity levels with regional conditions and a forecast ahead.
Fragmentary weather note records humidity and highest 24 hour wind at Memorial Airport. It notes sunrise at 3 44 and sunset, with river and lake references and station data including a 12 mph wind reading and a 6m rise value, plus dates and locations such as Jefferson City.
After the project ends the union departs town taking wages communities would rather see locals receive who fund taxes. The prevailing wage act has established a marked pattern for labor organizations.
The schedule lists TV programs from morning to late evening with start times and channel blocks. Notable entries include Today Show CBS News Capt Kangaroo Andy Griffith Hollywood Squares Jeopardy Love of Life NBC News Eye Guess Guiding Light As World Turns Edge of Night Newlywed Game General Hospital Mike Douglas The Longest 100 Miles Petticoat Junction Up With People CBS Reports and The Tonight Show with various weather and news updates throughout the day.
"Up With People" a half hour musical program of teen performers will air again on KRCG TV Channel 13 at 9 30 p.m. The upbeat show carries a moral and patriotic tone with small ensembles and a large teen chorus. It was first shown in Missouri with The News and Tribune as sponsor and is distributed by ABC Television Network.
The body of Joseph Cardinal Ritter was moved to St Louis Cathedral Monday night as mourners filed by the bier. A short service was held for the 75 year old prelate by Auxiliary Bishop George Gottwald. Ritter died Saturday after two heart attacks. a concelebrated pontifical funeral mass is set for Thursday.
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