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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1964

Page

3

Congo Rebels Advance Toward Mitwaba After Manono Battle

Communist backed rebels reported advancing south after heavy fighting with Katangese gendarmes at Manono, an air rail and road hub 310 miles north of Elisabethville. Pilots reported many killed and tribesmen seen 20 miles south, threatening deeper incursions toward Mitwaba. A clash occurred between mutinous Katangese gendarmes and officials at Elisabethville airport.

Elisabethville UPI Manono Mitwaba Stanleyville

Food Stamp Plan Endorsed by Congress

Congress gave final endorsement to Johnson's bill to sell food stamps at a discount for use like cash in groceries. The plan sets spending ceilings up to 75 million in the first year and rising in subsequent years, with local determinations of eligibility based on income as a substantial factor in diet adequacy.

Washington UPI Congress Johnson

Nation's Weather By UPI

Temperature and precipitation data from the United Press International for the 24 hour period ending at 4 am. Readings cover major regions and note deviations from normal norms.

United Press International

U.S. Weather Records Tallied Across States

The Weather Bureau records show the highest U.S. temperature excluding Alaska and Hawaii reaching 11 percent above normal at Gage Oklahoma. The coldest readings include 39 degrees reported in Butte Montana, Dickinson North Dakota, and Williston North Dakota.

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Segni Improves. Merzagora Takes Interim Power

Doctors say President Antonio Segni, partially paralyzed and unable to speak after a stroke four days earlier, shows improvement. Senate President Cesare Merzagora assumes interim presidential powers under the Italian constitution within 24 hours.

Rome UPI Antonio Segni Senate Cesare Merzagora

Senate OKs Johnson anti poverty bill to White House

The Senate approved Johnsons 947.5 million war on poverty program after one hour of debate sending it to the White House for signature. The measure authorizes 340 million in grants, creates Youth Corps and VISTA, and funds small business and housing aims, amid political debate.

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Salinger Appointment Upheld to California Senate Seat

The Senate Rules Committee upheld former White House press secretary Pierre Salinger’s right to the California Senate seat. The decision, 6-1 in full committee and 2-1 in subcommittee, supported Gov. Edmund G. Brown’s appointment amid GOP opposition led by George Murphy. Senator Carl Curtis issued the lone dissent.

Senate White House Pierre Salinger California Salinger George Murphy Edmund G. Brown Senate Subcommittee On Privileges and Elections Full Rules Committee Carl Curtis R-Neb

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