Smith Yarborough Gain Texas Governor Runoff Spot
Lt. Gov. Preston Smith and Don Yarborough won places in a June 1 Democratic runoff for Texas governor, while Eugene Locke trailed. Republican Paul Eggers secured his party nomination without a runoff. Connally and Sen. John Tower backed presidential candidates. Wallace supporters push for November ballot access. Several Texas congressmen won renomination. GOP delegates in Georgia and Virginia show Nixon momentum but remain short of a nomination majority.
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Tax Boost Absolutely Necessary
Administration officials warned that rapid growth risks an inflationary crash and urged a tax increase to slow the economy. They cited a 10 percent first quarter GNP surge and said the plan would cut the budget deficit, curb inflation, and improve trade, though Congress may resist.
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America
Hearts transplanted across nations lift spirits in early trials
London patient Rizor shows a positive recovery after a pioneering heart transplant performed by Dr. Shumway, while Britain's Frederick West also signals improvement a day after receiving a donor heart from 26 year old Patrick Ryan. Thomas of Texas remains recovering after receiving a heart from 15 year old donor's heart.
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Moths Invade Las Vegas Casinos In Spring Swarm
Clark County extension agent Ferren Bunker says overwintered cutworms emerged with warm weather and attracted to lights swarmed downtown casinos and sidewalks. He warns they are a nuisance not a health threat and suggests Diazinon or Malathion sprays for control.
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Reuther urges unity to avoid world crisis and racial strife
In a convention address, Walter Reuther warned of urgent action to use atomic power peacefully and to end black white conflict. He pressed for jobs, closing tax loopholes to fund poverty programs, and urged solidarity over racial division while staying nonpartisan on presidential endorsements.
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French Officials Map Peace Talk Details in Paris
French foreign ministry officials and Hanoi envoy Mai Van Bo conferred on preliminary Vietnam negotiations to start near Paris. Sources say talks focused on site choices, with Versailles among options, while Paris hosts say mediation beyond hosting is not planned. Soviet praise of the Paris talks adds regional stakes.
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U S Senses Shift in Hanoi Talks on Paris Meeting
UPI reports U S diplomats note Hanoi now calls Paris talks formal suggesting expansion toward full peace negotiations. North Vietnam seeks unconditional halt to bombing and intelligence flights as initial issue, while US pushes for simultaneous troop reductions and end to infiltration. Secretary Rusk and President Johnson stress cautious, hard path to peace in Southeast Asia.
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Kathy Landry Named Nevada Universe Champion at Caesars Palace
Kathy Landry, 22, crowned Miss Nevada Universe 1968 at Caesars Palace Colosseum, earning a spot to compete Miss Universe in Miami May 10-18. She beat 16 Nevada contestants, is a Prazz '68 dancer at the Desert Inn, and hails from Bethlehem Pennsylvania and Houston Texas by parents J. Z. Smith and Mrs Rosamono Landry.
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Top-Bottom Purge Set By Nasser
President Gamal Abdel Nasser launched a purge of Egypt's Arab Socialist Union after a plebiscite victory. Anwar Sadat, Hussein El Shafei, Aly Sabry, and Sidky Soliman were named as top resignations. Sabry lost his post. Plans to replace 11 regional governors with civilians were announced. Cabinet meeting scheduled to discuss reforms.
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Eisenhower Shows Progress at March Air Force Hospital
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, age 77, continued to improve in his recovery from a fourth heart seizure in 13 years. Doctors at March AFB Hospital in California reported encouragement and noted a liberalization of his strict low sodium, low calorie diet.
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Extradition Ordered for Price in Las Vegas Kidnapping Case
District Attorney George Franklin said Brian Price will be extradited from Seattle to Las Vegas to stand trial for kidnapping and attempted murder. Price, 25, was arrested after a weeklong search and is accused with Tom Hanley of attacking Mike Marathon on April 18 in a car. Marathon seeks testifying stance while Hanley awaits arraignment on bail.
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North Las Vegas Parade Sets Record Amid Progress Days
The 1:30 p.m. parade led by Grand Marshal Ed Fike includes floats bands and seven beauties led by Miss Progress Days Vickie McAnally. County and city officials march as the Jaycees celebrate the 22nd anniversary of incorporation and push Buck-A-Bricks for Rancho High School Stadium.
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Poor People's Marchers Rally 2500 Volunteers in Mississippi
Recruiters for the Poor People's March on Washington say 2,500 volunteers were gathered in the delta plantation area of Marks Mississippi where mechanization left many Negro farmhands jobless. Wille Bolden of the SCLC credits the Mississippi Highway Patrol with aiding recruitment amid confrontations with about 300 Negro high school students at the town jail after Bolden's arrest. Police deny the beating claims.
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