Dodd Committee Faces Challenge
Washington lawmakers weigh the Senate Ethics Committee probe into Sen. Thomas J. Dodd. Charges involve campaign finance disclosures and personal benefits from contributions. Klein testified about past favors linked to Dodd and other officials, while Stennis noted limited impact from the 1964 trip.
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France tests air dropped nuclear bomb in Tahiti pace
France conducts an air launched nuclear test near Tahiti as part of its independent deterrent program. Officials describe the operation as the first air stage of its force, with Mirage IV bombers and planned follow up tests at sea and on land to validate the new capability despite global concerns over safety and treaties.
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Bill To Block Wedding Pickets
Rep Wayne Hays introduced a bill to ban picketing within 500 feet of any church in Washington DC during Luci Johnson’s wedding at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. A Vietnam War protest group announced plans to picket the church on the wedding day.
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Wilson Freezes Wages and Taxes in Britain 1967 68 Plan
London AP reports Prime Minister Harold Wilson ordered a six month freeze on all wages and prices in Britain, plus a 10 percent surtax on all income. He halted certain taxes and pushed a 50 million pound tightening to curb spending and bolster the pound. The aim is to boost productivity in exports, trim inflation, and reduce the drain on foreign exchange.
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