Israel advances reach toward Suez Canal in Sinai drive
Israeli forces push through Egypt to within about 20 miles of the Suez Canal and 70 miles from Suez after overrunning Rumana and advancing along two coastal and inland routes. Jordan seeks cease fire after U.N. council vote while Syria supports continued fighting. Cairo reports withdrawals but no full retreat.
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Soviet Union pushes 3 PM cease fire deadline at U.N.
At a hurried Security Council session the Soviet envoy Fedorenko urged an immediate cease-fire by 3 p.m. CDT. Jordan accepted the plan. Israel and other Arab states indicated conditional support as U Thant sought formal acceptances. The vote affirmed a cease-fire focus with withdrawal debates set aside for now.
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Debt ceiling boost sparks House debate amid Middle East war
Democrats press for a 29 billion increase to the national debt limit, the largest since World War II, while Republicans urge defeating the measure to push Johnson toward a tax hike. The bill also widens allowed interest on government notes and extends maturity definitions to seven years.
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West Wisconsin Methodists Open Conference Here
The 113th session of the West Wisconsin Annual Conference of the Methodist Church opened at Wesley Church with Communion for more than 300 people. Bishop Ralph T. Alton led the service with three district superintendents assisting. Memorial service speaker Gomer Finch reflected on faith and memory. Public attendance allowed for Wednesday and Thursday sessions.
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Evanston, Il
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Spacemen Gather To Mourn Crash Victim
U S spacemen mourn Air Force Maj Edward G Givens Jr 37 killed in a Tuesday car wreck He is the seventh astronaut to die A memorial at Seabrook Methodist church on Thursday with jets planned to fly over The body to Quanah Texas for service and graveside rites Pallbearers include astronauts Schirra Eisele Stafford Young Cernan and Cunningham Givens served as a project officer at the Manned Spacecraft Center since 1966.
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Sub Commander Charles A. Lockwood Dies at 77 in California
Vice Admiral Charles A. Lockwood, age 77, longtime commander of the Navy’s World War II Pacific submarine forces credited with sinking more than a thousand enemy ships, died Tuesday in San Jose California from a heart attack.
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LBJ Creates Peace Task Force for Middle East
President Johnson announces a special National Security Council committee to coordinate U S efforts for Middle East peace. McGeorge Bundy is recalled to serve as executive secretary. Johnson says peace depends on regional peoples and governments, with U S action inside and outside the United Nations.
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