Bush says Missouri counties need not merge now
Lt. Gov. Hilary A. Bush, a Democratic governor candidate, told St Louis county collectors and treasurers that merging rural counties to meet the Supreme Court reapportionment mandate is unnecessary. He urged local government near voters, proposing cooperation on law enforcement and highway planning while opposing county consolidations.
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Hilary A. Bush
Missouri
Supreme Court
Bush
Warren E. Hearnes
Missouri House of Representatives
Gillespie Named Acting Head of Missouri Chamber
The executive committee of the Missouri State Chamber of Commerce appointed Charles B. Gillespie of 104 Circle Dr as acting executive vice president. He was secretary treasurer and fills the post after the death of John R. Thompson on June 12, announced by Robert M. Morris, president of the Missouri Chamber.
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Missouri State Chamber of Commerce
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Circle Dr
Chamber
John R. Thompson
Robert M. Morris
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Warren Commission closes as Rowley testifies long hours
Edgar H Hoover predicts investigations will continue for years after the Warren commission report. James J. Rowley, chief of the Secret Service, testified for 3% hours, saying the atmosphere was pleasant. The commission questions focused on Dallas precautions and agent behavior. Marina Oswald’s testimony, via interpreter, is cited as key linking Oswald to the crime.
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James J. Rowley
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Commission
Dallas
Warren
Oswald
Marina
Contingency Looms on Laos as U S Weighs Troop Use
Secret testimony by Assistant Secretary Bundy warned Congress that North Vietnamese forces could topple neutralist Lao troops, risking a Communist takeover in Laos. He said the United States might deploy American troops if major North Vietnamese reinforcements arrive to aid Pathet Lao.
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Seven Knives Recovered at State Prison Standoff
Warden E. V. Nash said searches at the state penitentiary recovered seven of the fourteen knives stolen from a locked cold storage cabinet. A new system issuing knives to specific persons for defined tasks and times was started to curb thefts. The theft occurred amid racial tensions after white prisoners attacked four Black inmates.
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State Penitentiary
E. V. Nash
Nash
Mustard Gas Cache Stolen From Swedish Camp
Karrlstad Sweden police say a cache of mustard gas enough to kill 70 to 80 people has been stolen from a military camp. The theft was reported Thursday and authorities urged heightened security as investigation continues.
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Karrlstad
Sweden
Reuters
Youth Counselor Recruiting Opens in State
State and national offices launch Johnson crash program to recruit 2,000 Counselor Aides and Youth Advisers to staff youth service programs. Examinations June 27 at local employment offices. 8 to 10 weeks training this summer at 20 colleges. aims to reach 31,000 counselors in three years.
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Missouri State Employment Service
Johnson
LeRoy Schantz
W. Willard Wirtz
U.S. Employment Service
United States
House debates aid cuts test Passman power
The House division over cutting the aid program continues. Passman seeks at least 500 million in economic assistance cuts, while a split subcommittee weighs upholding his stance or the President. New chairman George Mahon wields subcommittee control amid Cannon's death and shifting loyalties.
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Still Hospital Chapel Dedication Scheduled
A chapel area in the new geriatric wing of Still Hospital will be dedicated in a 2:30 p.m. Sunday service. The chapel is in the visitors lounge on the main floor. Rev. J. J. Habernecker will preside, assisted by Revs. Robert Wagner and Arthur W. Black. Mrs. Russell A. Bryant will play the organ, and John Rich will be the soloist.
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Arthur W. Black
Russell A. Bryant
John Rich
Goldwater joins opposition as cloture fight looms
Goldwater, joined by Norris Cotton and other Republicans, signals opposition to the civil rights bill after weighing constitutional grounds. He declares no support for discrimination and criticizes the bill’s push under political pressure, while Dixie Bloc members and Johnson supporters watch and react on the Senate floor.
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N.H
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Neb
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Goldwater split on civil rights bill sparks convention rift
Goldwater argues two sections of the civil rights bill violate the Constitution and threaten individual freedoms, while Scranton accuses him of political expediency. Keating and Javits criticize the stance as Ellender warns it may stiffen President’s opposition.
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Arizona
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Johnson
America
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Jacob K. Javits
New York
Ellender
Johnson on transit pledge sparks Bay Area project
President Johnson visited Concord to inaugurate a 75 mile Bay Area rapid transit system, arguing for creative federalism in urban mass transit. He said the federal government must help solve big city transit problems as voters approved a $792 million bond, calling it a victory of vision.
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Senate
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Stalled House Fight Over McCloskey McLeod Claims Vending Ties
The debate centers on Baker allied Serv-U contracts in defense plants and a District official alleged to have discussed favors for bonds and insurance with McLeod. Democrats block Republicans from calling McCloskey and Johnson aide Walter Jenkins as witnesses, delaying scrutiny.
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Prison program offers computer training for inmates
A prison program will train selected inmates in computing with aptitude tests to weed out the least capable. After three days of basic testing and a long challenge period, 10 to 15 may qualify for the course. The effort may boost self sufficiency and aid parole prospects, mirroring a prior Michigan penitentiary success.
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Schubert
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Senate Delay Forces House to Plan Week-Long Wait
Senate battle stalls to a late vote as House leaders abandon a Saturday session and defer action until Monday. Rep. Howard W. Smith and Southern Democrats block immediate passage, using Rules Committee delay potential. Leaders target a July 3 recess with a final vote expected Tuesday June 30 if the eight day wait unfolds. Humphrey says all 100 senators will be present for final passage.
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House
Howard W. Smith
D-Va
Rules Committee
Smith
Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
Show Honors Won By Capital Citians
Two Jefferson Citians won honors at the Missouri Boys event as Capital Citians earned recognition in the same meet.
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Capital Citians
Jefferson
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