Romney Plans Fact-Finding Trip To Vietnam
Gov. George Romney of Michigan plans to visit Vietnam and Southeast Asia by year end to gather facts. He urged patience before statements and criticized current fiscal policy as inflation grows. He spoke to Republicans at a dinner, avoiding Vietnam and outlining a three point reform program.
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Phone Threat On Life Of Governor Fizzles
An unidentified caller warned Gov. Knowles he would be dead by noon tomorrow. The threat came by telephone while the governor was away at meetings, prompting police to respond to the executive mansion. the call ended before tracing could begin.
Marine Cpl. Steven Perlewitz Killed in Vietnam
The Defense Department reports Marine Cpl. Steven O. Perlewitz of Algoma Wisconsin was killed in action in Vietnam. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Howard Perlewitz.
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Two Sparta youths tied to Strand Station robbery
Sheriffs from four counties hauled in two Sparta area youths after an armed holdup at Strand's Spur Service Station near Ettrick. A 1957 Ford yielded $272 in a bank pouch, plus gloves and other items. Investigators expect more arrests as possible conspirators are checked.
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Marine Receives Medal of Honor for Vietnam Heroism
Marine Capt. Harvey Curtiss Barnum Jr. of Cheshire Connecticut received the Medal of Honor from Secretary of the Navy Paul H. Nitze. He earned the award for taking command of a rifle company December 18, 1965 and mopping up an enemy force with complete disregard for his safety. His parents and brother Henry C. Barnum of Painted Post New York watched as the ceremony took place in Washington. He is the fourth Marine to receive the Medal of Honor for Vietnam actions.
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50 Aldermen Election Tests Daley Power in Chicago
In Chicago 50 aldermen will be chosen as Mayor Daley seeks a fourth term unopposed in the primary. Republican John L. Waner stands as the main challenger with minor opposition from Howard J. Doyle and Lar Daly. About 600,000 residents, roughly 35 percent of registered voters, were expected at the polls.
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Henry R. Luce Dies Founder of Time Magazine at 68
Henry R. Luce editorial chairman of Time Inc died in a Phoenix hospital after a massive coronary attack at age 68. He had wintered in Arizona, spoke in Tucson for a church drive, and had just attended a dinner for Vice President Humphrey. Luce founded Time in 1923 with Briton Hadden and built a publishing empire including Life Fortune and Sports Illustrated. He is survived by widow Clare Boothe Luce and son Henry Luce II.
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LBJ seeks study to cut health costs and expand public TV
President Johnson urged Congress to lower medical costs and promote noncommercial broadcasting. He called for a national conference on medical costs, a Corporation for Public Television, and studies on using satellites to build an educational network. Hospital costs have risen steeply since 1950.
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Snowdon denies divorce rumors joins Margaret in Bahamas
Lord Snowdon, photographer and husband of Princess Margaret, flatly denies divorce talk and plans a winter vacation with his wife in the Bahamas starting March 9 before continuing to London. He traveled from Tokyo to New York where he discussed the rumor, then reunited with Princess Margaret amid public interest sparked by London papers.
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Wisconsin Senate faces showdown over Kellett bill on government reorganization
Wisconsin lawmakers near a floor showdown as the Joint Finance Committee approves the Kellett plan to collapse 86 agencies into 26 departments. Key changes include moving transportation rules from the PSC to a new department, with a spring 1968 session proposed for further specifics.
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Army cooks study European chefs to revamp meals
Army cooks in Washington will train eight weeks with European chefs in major hotels to improve basic Army meals. Soldiers like Harold Root and Albert Johnson share mixed views on the value, noting lessons in garnishing and presentation may help morale and still leave meat unchanged.
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Critics hail Burton Taylor Shrew in royal film premiere
London critics praised the Richard Burton Elizabeth Taylor Shrew film directed by Franco Zeffirelli. The Burtons reportedly invested 1.4 million dollars in the production which premiered before Princess Margaret at the annual royal film performance with Burton as co producer and Petruchio and Taylor as Katharina.
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Onalaska Unit Plans To Fight Consolidation
A Citizens Committee for Greater Onalaska forms to promote the city and inform the public on consolidation toward La Crosse. The group led by Charles Roddle seeks to defeat consolidation while an annexation committee gathered 675 signatures for a referendum on April 4. Secretary-treasurer Alex Thompson coordinates activities.
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