Creditors Seize Loot From Ex-Vegan Schemer’s Freight Plot
In San Pedro California and Buenos Aires a man known as Juan planned to retire rich by shipping prepaid crates filled with items bought on credit. Five crates were seized at the San Pedro dock after a court order halted loading onto the Grace Line freighter Santa Eliana.
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National church leaders convene to tackle major issues
The General Assembly of the National Council of Churches in Miami Beach gathers over 3,000 pastors and leaders from 30 denominations to debate sex, race, Vietnam, poverty, population, and other moral worries. A policy debate on conscription and a shift to an all‑volunteer force is advanced. Hubert Humphrey to address, defending U.S. Vietnam policy. Workshops span seven concern areas.
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Tragic Murder Suicide End to Turbulent Marriage
County Coroner Ken Elder said Murrow killed his wife with a heart shot then shot himself at the apartment door. A three year old granddaughter stood nearby as Murrow lay dead. an infant grandchild present but unharmed. Deputy Coroner Harvey Schnitzer noted a long marital feud and a final deadly clash. Both bodies sent to Sunset Mortuary for arrangements.
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Negro comedian heads to Hanoi amid travel restrictions
A Negro comedian plans to travel to Hanoi and says he accepted full responsibility for his safety. The State Department could revoke his passport on return as in other Hanoi travel cases. He faces up to five years in jail and a $5,000 fine for federal travel violations, though none have yet been paid. several similar cases are under appeal including one before the Supreme Court.
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AEC confirms useable data from underground nuclear test
The Atomic Energy Commission reported that Saturdays underground detonation near Hattiesburg at the Tatum salt dome yielded usable information on detecting secret nuclear explosions. The blast, called Project Sterling, equaled 350 tons of TNT and tested decoupling or muffling of an underground blast in a cave.
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Cary Grant and Julie Andrews Top Box Office Again
Cary Grant holds the top spot as the leading male box office attraction for the fifth year running, while Julie Andrews repeats as the top female star for the second consecutive year according to UPI Hollywood rankings.
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GE Evendale talks aim to clear grievances backlog in 90 days
A General Electric spokesman said union and company negotiators agreed to a 90 day discussion period to resolve a large backlog of grievances influencing the tentative contract in Washington. The target date to clear the backlog is April 3.
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Johnson Job Rating Declines Across Regions in 1966 Survey
A Harris survey shows L. B. Johnson's popularity slipping nationwide from 67 to 43 percent in December, with the Midwest and Far West posting the steepest declines. Regionally, the president retains limited support for peace efforts while rating low on civil rights, economy, and war handling amid an erosion of national consensus. Americans largely back the war but voice growing frustration due to economic pain.
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Astronaut Lovell and Wife Attend Las Vegas City Convention
Astronaut James Lovell and wife Marilyn arrived in Las Vegas to back up NASA head James Webb at the National League of Cities Convention. Lovell, with 18 days in space on Gemini 12, quipped he will be Webb's backup as Webb delivers the keynote. They plan to view the city, with Nevada Senator Howard Cannon arranging tours and screenings of Gemini films.
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Mayors Press for Federal Action at Convention
Mayors urge immediate transfer of War on Poverty programs to other federal agencies and ask Congress to restore funding levels. They seek White House action on housing needs, anti-speculation law removal, tax incentives for home upkeep, urban renewal funds, pollution device credits, and city roles in federal water planning. They call for discussions on atomic energy uses, police officer deferments, higher standards for policing, and oppose civilian police review boards.
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State Cattlemen Drop Demand For Gaming Tax Hike
The Nevada State Cattle Association ended its 1966 convention by naming new officers and passing resolutions. They tabled a measure calling for higher gaming taxes and opposed veterans exemptions and certain tax increases. Leslie Stewart was elected president, succeeding Roger Smith.
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Ruby Valley
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California Cattlemen’s Association
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Mayors Seek Driver Locks to Curb Car Thefts
The National League of Cities committee endorses a plan to fine drivers who leave keys in ignition. San Francisco says its ordinance cut thefts, as delegates prepare to back the measure at the Wednesday meeting.
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Bay City
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Mayors Eye Suits Against Law Officers
Rapidly mounting civil suits against policemen will be a long overdue study in the next year, National League of Cities delegates decided yesterday. The resolutions committee recommended the study because of mounting false arrest suits and concern that it places the policeman's family, home and job in jeopardy. The committee also urged studies of moonlighting by government employees and noise abatement problems.
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Private talks set up ambassadorial meeting in Rangoon
Hughes Stevenson and Thant arranged a U S North Vietnam ambassadorial level meeting in Rangoon Burma on their own initiative. On Jan 18 Stevenson told Washington all facilities at Rangoon would be ready.
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Tito and Ceau sescu fail to spark Soviet party summit drive
Yugoslav President Tito returned from three days of talks with Romanian leader Nicolae Ceaușescu in Banat Crisana without gaining support for a Soviet proposed international Communist party summit.
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