Iraqi regime toppled in bloodless coup according to AP
Associated Press reports a bloodless military coup ousted President Abdel Rahman Aref in Iraq. The Revolutionary Command Council took over all executive and legislative powers as Baghdad Radio said Aref and Premier Yahya were displaced and exiled. The takeover, reportedly planned to prevent bloodshed, included support from military units and fighter aircraft.
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Elias Antar
Associated Press
Beirut
Lebanon
Presiddent Abdel Rahman Aref
Baghdid Rado
Gu E An “Revolutionary Command Council
A Bauth Socialist Party
Syria
Aref
Bagh
Israel
Baghdad
Turkey
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Sayig
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Arab Socialist Union
Binet
Arkansans among men sentenced to die by electrocution
In Louisville, four Arkansas men were sentenced to die by electrocution for the September slaying of a prominent figure. Defendants include Carl S. Pankey of Marmaduke, Weser Swalte of Cherry Valley, Lonard Spears of Forrest City, and Thomas Pope of Springfield. Judge Miles Pound set the executions.
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Walter Jines Enrolls At University Of Arkansas
Walter Gene Jines of 1408 Pecan St Hope will enroll in the University of Arkansas College of Arts and Sciences during the summer orientation week in June. The program, begun in 1964, helps entering freshmen learn about the university before enrollment and invites preregistration.
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Fayetteville
Steel Strike Seen With 98 Percent Vote By Union
Pittsburgh AP reports local United Steelworkers leaders expect 98 percent of rank and file to vote to strike the basic steel industry. Vote set for July 22 amid stalled wage talks, with contract due August 1. Union leaders warn time is running out while noting some progress in areas but no wage settlement yet.
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Doug Bailey
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
United Steelworkers
Ohio
J. W. Abel
New York
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Anthony Tomko
McKeesport
Tunols
Basic Steel Industry Conference
Mortgage Credit Easing Aims to Boost Home Building
The government will ease mortgage credit rules starting August 1, enabling the savings and loan industry to offer up to $600 million more in home loans. Officials anticipate possible further easing, aimed at supporting home building and broader economic health amid signs of slower growth and debates on tax and spending impacts.
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Jose FH Kx. Coyne
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Savings
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Board
The Negro Community Meeting at Yegger High School
A notice invites all interested in becoming cheerleaders to meet at Yegger High School on Wednesday at 4 00 PM. Este Hicks contacts via PRT 4678 at 4474 for details.
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Este
Hicks
Yegger High School
Integration Suits Are Reinstated in Arkansas Districts
The Justice Department reactivates desegregation suits against Junction City and Crawfordsville schools seeking to replace freedom of choice plans with unitary integration. It asks consolidation of Junction City schools and reassignment by nonracial zones starting 1968-69, noting two segregated 12th grade schools remain. The Crawfordsville case seeks similar zoning and consolidation actions. Arkansas lists 895 districts in noncompliance including Bright Startler, Junction City, Hazen, Stamps, Collinshaw, Lawson, Elaine, and Strong.
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Crawfordsville
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Justice Department
Rosewald
Freedom of Choice
le Roy McNeil
Federel
Gordon E. Young
Crawsford
Lura Anson and Arnold Wolfers Die in Maine and D.C.
Lura McCollough known as Lura Anson, 76, former leading lady to Fatty Arbuckle and star of Our Gang comedies, died Monday in Hollywood. Arnold Wolfers, 75, ex head of Washington Center for Political Research and former Yale professor of international relations, died Tuesday in Blue Hill, Maine.
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Lura McCollough
Roscoe
Fatty” Arbuckle
Blue Hill
Maine
Arnold Wolfers
Washington Center For Political Research
Wolfers
Yale University
Heat Wave Strains East With Power And Water Shortages
The heat wave grips the eastern two thirds of the nation driving up power and water use. Violent storms break the cooldown in the northern plains, causing flash floods and two drownings in Waverly Iowa. New York and Boston reach near record heat while outages affect Chicago and New York City amid widespread hydrant use. Weather Bureau offers little relief likely in the near term.
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Associated Press
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Lowa
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Waterloo
Iowa
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Central Plains
New England
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New York
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New York City
Weather Bureau
Heavily Fortified Jail Wing Shown To Reporters
Sheriff Pitchess led 87 newsmen through a fortified visiting room now converted into a squad area on the jail’s top floors. Three steel plates, six feet wide and seven feet seven inches tall, hung on tracks two feet from Broadway windows, intended to protect against projectiles and thrown objects.
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Pitchess
Broadway
Weather summary for McMey orecas Arkansas on Wednesday 1965
Weather report for 24 hours ending 7 am Wednesday notes high 92 low 72 with precipitation possible. Partly cloudy and warm and humid through Thursday with mainly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Lows tonight 68 76.
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McMey Orecas
Arkansas
Courtroom layout details at Sirhan trial described
A courtroom sketch notes two mahogany tables and five leather chairs for defense and prosecution, with a plywood enclosure around the judge’s desk. Spectators include 179 newsmen, plus 23 sheriff’s aides and officials behind a rope.
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Pitchess
Sirhan
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