Eisenhower urges GOP to take strongest stand on crime
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower said the Republican Party should adopt the strongest position to curb crime and rioting in U S cities. GOP pollsters report rising voter concern over civil rights and violence as key issues in the congressional campaign. leaders vowed firm action and greater city law enforcement funding.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Republican Party
Eisenhower
Ray C. Bliss
GOP
Bliss
Kel
GOP Coordinating Committee
Senate
J Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Republican Coordinating Committee
Dirksen
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Mortgage Rates Shift as FHA VA Cut Mortgage Demand
Interest rates for FHA and VA mortgage programs moved down amid tight money, with VA easing from 54 to 5 percent on March 4 and FHA cutting earlier in February. Privately owned housing starts plunged to the lowest since the 1960 recession, while FHA notes the rate rise could aid families selling existing homes dependent on FHA financing. Fannie Mae’s secondary market actions also shifted, raising purchase ceilings but lowering price it pays lenders for FHA and VA mortgages, with new limits set for single and existing homes.
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FHA
Federal National Mortgage Association
Fannie Mae
Weltner Withdraws as Democratic Nominee for House
Charlie Weltner, 38, resigns as Democratic nominee for the House of Representatives over his oath and beliefs. He will not run or seek write-in. Maddox criticizes the party’s loyalty pledge amid Atlanta political turmoil. Republicans, led by Callaway, question the oath's relevance as other Georgia leaders react.
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Georgia
Maddox
Weltner
Savannah
Howard W. Callaway
Callaway
GOP
Ivan Allen Jr
Atlanta
Ellis G. Arnall
Arnall
Allen
Herman E. Talmadge
Talmadge
Maston O'Neal
John J. Flynt Jr
G. Elliott Hagan
James A. Mackay
John W. McCormack
D-Mass
Charlie Weltner
James C. Davis
Fulton County
Ero
Viet Nam War Update From Viet Nam North Operations
American pilots flew 113 missions reporting destruction or damage to 46 buildings 13 trucks and 10 bridges. Phu Ly yard near Hanoi was hit for the second day running. No US planes were lost. McNamara to visit South Viet Nam as Manila talks delay to Oct 28 29. Cavalry pursuit Operation Irving claimed 65 prisoners and 229 Viet Cong suspects. Marines report 40 mortar hits near the DMZ area. Casualties among US and allied forces not disclosed.
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Hanoi
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South Viet Nam
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GE strike spreads as unions walk out at four plants
Scattered walkouts at four General Electric plants involving about 19,500 IUE members and 1,700 other workers followed talks on a basic contract dispute. GE authorities signaled no guaranteed contract extension, risking a new strike if an extension is not granted amid ongoing government mediation.
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Aesort
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Cabinet
William E. Sim‘kin
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Wirtz
Fred Boreh
IUE
Borch
Schenectady
TUE
General Electric
Ashland
Mass
Paul Jennings
Violence Hits Jamaica Areas Under State of Emergency
The government declared a state of emergency in parts of Western Kingston and nearby St Andrews amid gun battles and bomb blasts. Troops raided offices of major parties and began house to house searches seizing bombs, weapons, and materiel while about thirty people were arrested. The Jamaican National Reserve and Jamaica Defense Force units were placed on alert and ordered to report to Kingston.
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Jamaica
St. Andrews
Jamaica Labor Party
Peoples’ National Party
Jamaican National Reserve
Jamaican Defense Force
Wilson Calms 1000 Auto Workers After Taunting At Brighton
Prime Minister Harold Wilson faced nearly 1000 auto workers in Brighton as they protested job cuts and a slowed economy. After hostile taunts, he spoke from a hotel doorway, invited a deputation, and held a 70 minute private huddle with workers and officials to hear their fears and seek resolution.
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England
Harold Wilson
Delgates
Labor
Scotland
South Wales
English Midlans
Wilson
Ther
Herbert
House Advances Packaging Bill Amid Broad Legislation
The House passed the packaging bill along with a broad list of measures aimed at adjournment. It imposes federal labeling standards and extends federal authority for advertising terms while expanding air pollution aid and offshore shipping zones. Staggers defended the bill, noting it would be stronger if written by housewives, and indicated conferees would stand by the House-approved version. The Senate is expected to accept the bill as the best possible from the House.
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Senate
Thomas G. Abernethy
D Miss
John H. Buchanan
Rala
Omar Burleson
D-Tex
iGlenn R. Davis
R-Wis
Rogers
Morton
R-Md
Eligio de la Garza
Joe D. Waggoner Jr
D-La
Paul C Jones
D-Mo
Harley
Staggers
DW. Va
Commerce Committee
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Food and Drug Administration
Federal Trade Commission
Nigeria Rifts Deepen As Ibo Flight From North Continues
Nigeria moves staff from northern branches though Kano airport remains closed to commercial flights. About 60,000 Ibos fled the north in two months to the east amid titling riots. North population roughly 29 million, Ibo heartland mostly in the east with dense population. At least 200 killed. many not counted. Talks begin between Gowon and regional governors. Ojukwu demands compensation before East aids in resolving constitutional crisis. Longstanding North South tensions rooted in indirect rule and educational differences fueling discontent.
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Kano
Nigeria
Yakubu Gowon
C. Odumegwu Ojukwu
Ojukwu
Ibo
Tholand
Labor riot halts Iowa packing plant hiring drive
Tense clashes erupted at the Western Iowa Park packing plant in Harlan after a bus with new hires arrived. Shots fired, windows shattered, and property damaged as law enforcement prepared to intervene. Union leader warned of a nationwide march if National Guard is called, while officials cited ongoing bargaining disputes and NLRB actions.
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Iowa
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Hughes
UPWA
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
Minneapolis
Western Iowa Park
Keriff Gearhart
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