Senate debate over jet sales to Israel and Egypt sparks rare crossfire
In Washington the Senate floor hosted a heated exchange as Democratic leaders condemned President Johnson for not selling 50 supersonic Phantom jets to Israel while jets are furnished to Jordan and Iran. The uproar followed a column by Robert Allen and John Goldsmith outlining the debate. Separate prosecutors’ findings in Washington say federal agents used tricks and lies to obtain illegal evidence against Las Vegas businessman Cliff Jones in a perjury case.
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Fortas Nomination Withdrawn by Johnson After Senate Rejection
President Johnson withdrew Abe Fortas nomination for Chief Justice after Senate refused to confirm him. Judge Gesell barred government evidence from electronic surveillance in the Jones case and limited Bromley testimony tied to those recordings. Morgan said the decision highlights perceived injustice toward Cliff Jones.
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Firemen Win Right To Put Salary Program On Ballot
City firemen win a 3-2 City Commission vote to place a November refer endum on a proposed pay raise. If approved, pay raises could require a tax increase or police layoffs, as officials warned.
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Steel Worker Head Pushes HHH Election
I W Abel, president of United Steel Workers and national labor chairman for Humphrey, urged 406 delegates at the 38th district conference to actively advocate Humphrey's election. He warned the steelworkers in 13 western states that the race is a top labor battle and duty to discuss the election before the vote.
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Violent Picket Action at Henderson Chemical Plant
Pickets halted a food truck at the Stauffer chemical plant main gate in Henderson smashing its windshield. Richard Longmire owner of the Blue Onion restaurant and Gary Barlow escaped injury as deputies watched. A separate Tuesday night shooting hit a chlorine tanker on Sunset Road. driver Gerald Tavenner reported a pursuing car before it vanished. Police investigated with no arrests as of yesterday.
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Space Agency Boosts NERVA Funding for Nevada Project
Nevada senators Alan Bible and Howard W. Cannon announced the National Space Agency will add 7 million dollars to the NERVA nuclear rocket engine program. After a conference with Acting Director Dr. Thomas Paine they said the project would exit stand-by mothball status and become an active ongoing operation.
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Weekend Calm Sees Sunny Skies and Gentle Winds
The day brings sunny skies with light winds and a high near 85 degrees. A cool night follows with a low around 55 as humidity sits at 14 percent. sunrise is 6 37 and sunset 6 22.
Briles to start Game 2 for Cards in 1968 World Series
St Louis, facing Detroit with Mickey Lolich opposite Nelson Briles at Busch Memorial Stadium at 2 p.m. EDT, seeks another World Series win using the Gibson-led formula. Briles, 19-11 this year, says he won’t try to imitate Gibson’s 17 strikeouts and remains confident in a strong performance against the Tigers.
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Tragedy in Mexico City as Troops Fire on Students
Mexican army troops opened fire on about 10 010 students in the Three Cultures Square near Tlatelolco, killing at least seven and wounding eight. The area was placed under siege as residents fled, with snipers firing from both sides and armored vehicles patrolling the streets ahead of the Olympic Games.
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