Tornadoes and floods threaten Deep South as storms move east
Tornadoes and torrential rains sweeping from northeast Texas into the Deep South cause flooding damage in several states. Rivers rise after more than 21 inches of rain in three days. 12 deaths reported in the flood region. rail and highway traffic crippled by washouts. heavy rains forecast to push 5 feet higher in northeast Texas rivers.
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Deep South
Northern Plains
North Dakota
Montana
Upper Michigan
Wisconsin
Louisiana
Mississippi
Redwood
Rodgeland
Miss
Hot Springs
Ark
Sabine
Cyrpress
Wills Point
Simms
Texarkana Dam
DeKath
Wolfe City
Maud
Surgeon recounts pump use in DeRudder case and future aims
Dr. DeBakey described the plastic pump as taking 40 to 75 percent of heart workload before DeRudder died from a lung rupture. He said the device could be used in similar cases in weeks, though mass production is not imminent and the rupture's cause remains unknown. An autopsy continues to probe death and a tracheotomy helped sustain respiration during surgery.
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N.Y
Adrian Kantrowitz
Tobacco price supports loom for South Carolina growers
Russell stated at a news conference that South Carolina tobacco farmers may sell more early harvests locally as moves approved by Orville Freeman aim to extend loosened sales and boost supports. He noted Georgia markets have drawn untied tobacco for lower labor and weight advantages, and he and Rep. McMillan pressed for advancement since last season.
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Russell
South Carolina
Georgia
Orville Freeman
John L. McMillan
D-S.c
Department of Agriculture
Godwin Praises Fairfax Education Push and Virginia Growth
Governor Godwin lauded the 1966 General Assembly for backing taxes education and roads while noting Fairfax County's role. He highlighted George Mason College becoming a four year college with potential to become a university and projected 10 000 enrollment within ten years. He warned of tax cuts elsewhere threatening school funding and urged statewide parity in education.
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Airmen Face Ground Based Missiles in Viet Nam First
AP reports Viet Nam war marks first time aircrews fight ground fired missiles from North Viet Nam sites around Hanoi and Haiphong. Since Feb 7 last year 14 American planes have been shot down with 25 to 30 active sites, while jamming and evasive maneuvers help counter. The RBS‑66 jet bomber conversion will guide Phantom and Thunderchief formations into North Viet Nam to cripple radar and missile networks.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
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Red Capital
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Haiphong
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U.S
Talks Stall In New York World Journal Tribune Talks
Federal mediator convenes peace talks between publishers and the AFL CIO Newspaper Guild of New York over seniority and layoffs in the World Journal Tribune merger. Guild says no progress while a court case seeks arbitration with six other unions on severance pay and contract terms.
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World Journal Tribune
Gunismen
Frank H. Brown
Afl-Cio
Newspaper Guild of
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Guild
Thomas J. Murphy
Morning Herald Tribune
Afternoon World-Telegram
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House approves large Agriculture Department funding bill
The House passed a 6.876 billion dollar Agriculture Department appropriation, rejecting Johnson cuts to school lunch and milk programs. It boosted milk funding to 103 million and lunch to 157 million, with added funds for research, conservation, and extension services. The measure totals about 500 million more than the current year, but 146.6 million less than the President's request.
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Beauty service idea mixes dogs with hair styling
Industry figures from Atlanta to Chicago react to a plan for combined dog grooming and human hair styling. Some see novelty and potential value, while others warn of sanitary issues and legal hurdles, noting dogs may not be allowed in beauty parlors under Illinois law.
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J. Slatz Gaines
Atlanta
Eddie Carroll
Hallywood
Monique Roneo
Jacy de Paris
the Waldorf
New York
Mrs. Roneo
A. E. Brown
Kansas
Fred Ausdenmoore
Kansas City
Chicago
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Hedy Lamarr Faces Trial Recounts and Remorse
Reporters note Lamarr plans to sleep on it amid trial questions. Prosecutor stresses the risk of jurors fearing a VIP defendant while Lamarr’s attorney argues innocence and financial capacity. Lamarr allegedly left Wilshire May Co with 18 items worth 86 dollars and later sought to pay via a check.
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V.I.P
Erich Auerbach
Ira K. Reiner
Miss Lamarr
Barry Mills
Reiner
Hebert Blasts McNamara Over Indictment of Bomber Report
Rep. F. Edward Hebert accuses Secretary McNamara of an insulting indictment against a House subcommittee and demands the Joint Chiefs’ current stance on a follow-on bomber. Hebert argues the subcommittee supported advancing an advanced manned bomber program and questions why the FB111 was sole focus.
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F. Edward Hebert
D-La
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Robert S. McNamara
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Joint Chiefs
Joint Chiefs of State
Louisiana Democrat
Defense Department
Air Force
John P. MccCos
Nnelt
Policy shifts on sanctuary concept amid Vietnam War discussions
U.S. officials including Rusk signaled that sanctuaries for North Viet Nam are no longer acceptable and that the policy extends to Red China. Dispatches from Saigon report a MIG21 destroyed by a U.S. Sidewinder as Washington weighs whether North Viet Nam has joined the air war and considers China as potential support. The clash raises questions about North Viet Nam's air force strength and long term defense strategy.
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South Viet Nam
Red China
Rusk
Hanoi
Saigon
U.S
Farmers growl at farm policy amid rising costs
Senators from farm states voiced discontent over agriculture's share of a booming economy. Mundt of South Dakota cited farmer anger at the Freeman administration, while Tower warned inflation and the war would dominate November concerns. Metcalf argued inflation could be controlled.
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John Tower
R-Tex
Metcalf
Moncana
Karl E. Mundt
R-S.d
Orville L. Freeman
Mundt
FFF
Freeman
Blast Injures Workers Near Saigon Intersection
A blast at a northern Saigon suburb injured Korean foremen and supervisors near a bicycle shop. Affected workers moved by pedicab to Tan Son Nhut airport, while American MPs organized a jeep shuttle to the airport hospital and the U S 3rd Field Hospital.
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Tan Son Nhut
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Sohn
Saigon
Meteorite sized basketball lights New York sky
An Albany AP report says a fireball the size of a basketball likely a meteorite hit northeastern skies Monday night. Dudley Observatory scientists traced its fall to the Chateaugay area near the Canadian border, noting a nickel iron composition and high velocity.
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N.Y
Dudley Observatory
John Dugan
Curtis L. Hemenway
Chateaugay
New York
Plattsburgh
Dugan
Johnson shifts to study price stability in expanding economy
President Johnson revives the labor management advisory committee after an 18 month lapse to study price-wage stability in an expanding economy. Officials expect a report before tax moves or drastic fiscal steps and indicate no immediate tax changes while awaiting guidance from the committee. Johnson signals deliberate pacing as Great Society programs press forward.
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Eek
Labo Group
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Promptu
Humphrey
Quake Tests Tashkent Aftershocks Disrupt City Life
The dispatch reported the quake as the worst to strike Tashkent since 1968. Despite damage, the message stated all enterprises and institutions functioned, transport and communications operated smoothly, and thousands attended concerts or watched Tashkent footballers vs Minsk at the stadium.
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Minsk
Tass
Viet Cong Battle Field Frustrations Reported Near Saigon
U S spokesman says Viet Cong are not actively fighting while a guerrilla-hunting unit searches the area 85 miles northwest of Saigon near the Cambodian border. An American unit reports one Viet Cong killed after a long six hour hike in 107 degree heat.
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Robert D. Ohman
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