Congress Creates Department of Housing and Urban Development
Congress votes to establish a new Cabinet department the Department of Housing and Urban Development marking a long delayed goal linked to JFK and renewed under Johnson. Senator Tower signals doubt about early adjournment if right to work law repeal is required. Dr. Frederick Shannon dies after Mojave rattlesnake bite in Arizona. Dwight D. Eisenhower, born in Denison, plans a Denison visit and school appearance.
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Denison Raday
Denison High School
King seeks new Greek premier as deadlock looms
Greece remains without a government after King Constantine convened a crown council of prominent politicians to resolve a political deadlock. The king has failed to secure a premier acceptable to parliament over repeated attempts in the past weeks. In Hong Kong a U S Marine inquiry ruled out sabotage in a 24 Aug crash that killed 59 people including 71 Marines and crew. Pte George Bell Jr died shortly after his father arrived.
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Move Delays Closing Of Troubled Court Move
Nevada Catholic Welfare Bureau seeks to force vacation of the entire Yuleart court by the Oct 18 deadline after the city rejected an extension. The dispute involves H P Enterprises and Sam Puma owners, John Clark lessee, the Water District and city officials. Court hearings set for Sept 15 as tensions mount over relocation and water shutoffs amid condemnation of the overcrowded park.
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Marshall Hires Defense Lawyer in Beasley Murder Case
Marshall faced a court remark as the Beasley murder case unfolded with the district attorney apologizing to the court and offering himself for discipline. Courthouse circles question possible legal challenges at the hearing involving counsel for the district attorney. The court ordered Llewellyn Young, George Dickerson, and Ralph Denton to appear.
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Beasley
Llewellyn Young
Nevada State Bar Association
George Dickerson
Clark County Bar Association
Ralph Denton
Dominican Junta Resigns as OAS Mediators Sign Pact
A five-member Dominican government junta resigns, paving a path for a provisional regime. Col Francisco Caamano Deno and aide Hector Aristy join rebels in signing the Inter-American conciliation pact assisted by mediators from the OAS including Favors Fillworth Rinke and Wimar Penna Marinho.
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Francisco Caamano Deno
Hector Aristy
Jothn Curry
OAS
Fillsworth Rinke& Wimar Penna Marinho
Brazil
Ramon de Clairmont Duenas
Salvador
Scientists Plan Silver Iodide Attack On Betsy
Weather researchers from Project Stormfury prepare to seed the Atlantic hurricane Betsy with silver iodide to disrupt its circulation. The storm lingers north of Puerto Rico with winds near 75 mph as a fleet of planes waits at Roosevelt Roads for orders to begin the experiment.
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Roosevelt Roads Naval Base
Betsy
Avalanche Kills and Mourns Dozens at Mattmark Disaster
A massive avalanche at Mattmark dam construction site in the Swiss Alps killed at least 10 workers with many more missing. Rescue blasts and heavy snow conditions hampered efforts as Pope Paul VI offered prayers and aid to victims' families.
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Allain
Strahthorn Mountain
Viernes
Pope Paul VI
OAS Seeks Domingo Government After Junta Resignation
Mediators of the Organization of American States moved to establish a provisional government in Santo Domingo following the junta’s surprise resignation. Hector Garcia-Godoy, the presidential candidate, was to lead toward elections within nine months as curbs on the crisis were debated.
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Organization of American States
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Nevada 4H winners announced at UN Reno
Thirty Nevada 4H members were named as state award recipients during the 4-H awards contest at the University of Nevada. Winners include Margaret Edmundson of Ormsby County Jeanne Sharp of Nye Bill Glaser of Elko County and Jon Cameron of Washoe earning trips to the National 4H Club conference in Washington.
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Jeanne Sharp
Nye
Bill Glaser
Elko County
Jon Cameron
Washoe
Wash
GOP Leaders Seek Unified Party Amid Splinter Tensions
Republican National Chairman Ray Bliss and Barry Goldwater agreed to work together to build a vigorous party able to elect candidates. Bliss plans to engage splinter groups if they aid Republicans, while Gov. William Scranton says amalgamation will reduce factional divides. The GOP aims to counter Democrats but faces unity challenges from liberal and conservative factions.
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Ray C. Bliss
Barry M. Goldwater
Bliss
Pennsylvania
William Scranton
Goldwater
Scranton
Submarine Arms Race Between U S and U S S R
Washington reports both powers spend about 3 billion annually on undersea warfare preparations. The Soviet fleet is roughly 400 subs and expanding rapidly with nuclear powered types, while the American fleet totals 150 vessels including 51 nuclear powered ships.
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America
Giancana Laundry Scandal At Cook County Jail
In Chicago authorities report Sam Giancana was again provided special jail services as guards assigned to him were fired for laundering his clothes. Warden Jack Johnson dismissed John Maraldo and Frank Barvitz after lax lie detector results. A third guard faced suspension for aiding Giancana with whiskey and cigars.
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Moe
Giancana
Cook County
Jack Johnson
John Maraldo
Frank Barvitz
Senate panel OKs U.N. team nominees led by Goldberg
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved three U.S. nominees to work with new United Nations Ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg. Charles W. Yost would be deputy U.S. representative to the UN, James Roosevelt to the UN Economic and Social Council, and Eugenie Anderson to the UN Trusteeship Council. Roosevelt resigns his House seat to join the UN post.
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Soviet Academy of Sciences
Anastas Mikoyan
United States
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Johnson
Washington
UPI
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United Nations
Arthur J. Goldberg
Senate
Charles W. Yost
World Organization
James Roosevelt
D-Calif
U.S
UN. Economic and Social Council
Eugenie Anderson
UN. Trusteeship Council
Aquanauts Observe Hungry Crew on Sealab 2 Mission
In La Jolla California UPI reports Sealab 2 crews, shown on closed circuit TV, raid the icebox during a routine day. Captain George Bond notes the crew eats heavily while Navy torpedoman Billie L. Coffman reenlists at 205 feet in an underwater ceremony led by divers including Scott Carpenter.
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George Bond
Sealab 2
Navy
Navy Torpedoman 1.C
Billie L. Coffman
Burglars Hit Home Workshop on Marlin Porch
Police said burglars stole an air conditioner and tools valued at 449 from the porch of D. F. Boone at 82 Marlin. No injuries reported. Investigators seek tips on the break in and suspect details.
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Marlin
Giants must pay 16.8 million in anti trust ruling
Judge Wilfred Feinberg treble damages against General Electric and Westinghouse for a price fixing conspiracy in turbines. The verdict imposes 7.42 million to Ohio Valley Electric and 9.15 million to Indiana Kentucky Electric, with firms already reserving funds for settlements.
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UPI
General Electric Co
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Wilfred Feinberg
Ohio Valley Electric Co
Indiana-Kentucky Electric Corp
Westinghouse
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Indiana
Senate panel backs $4.7 billion higher education aid plan
The Senate Labor and Public Welfare Committee unanimously approved a five year program totaling $4.7 billion for colleges and students. It expands Johnson administration aid with scholarships, work study, insured loans, and construction funds. A new $25 million extension services program targets urban and rural communities. The plan climbs from $647.5 million in year one to $1 billion by fiscal 1979.
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Snohnson
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House
Retroactive Social Security Pay Increases Set for Sept 15
The White House announced that retroactive Social Security benefit increases totaling 885 million dollars will be mailed September 15 to more than 20 million individuals. The 7 percent rise covers benefits retroactive to January 1, following approval in the recent health care bill.
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