Johnson baffled by Martins action on inflation
President Johnson confronts the Federal Reserve Board led by William McChesney Martin Jr as they raise the discount rate from 4.0 to 4.5 percent. Patman and Fowler differ on Martin's independence with the White House unable to reverse the move. Johnson calls the action troubling and considers an inquiry.
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Tragic Two-Truck Crash Kills 100 at Togoland Festival
In So touboua near Lome two trucks plowed into a crowd of more than 1,000 during a traditional Sunday dance killing over 100 and injuring about 100. Among the dead is James Driscoll, an American Peace Corps worker from Buffalo, New York. Authorities note he likely died from a broken neck as government planes ferry doctors and supplies to the village 180 miles from Lome.
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Three Die In Kansas Weekend Traffic Crashes
Three persons were killed in Kansas traffic accidents over the weekend. Raymond Everhart, 62, Wyandotte County, died in a two car crash when his vehicle was struck at an intersection by Harrell Porter, 21, of Independence Missouri, who and his companion Karen Evans, 18, were hospitalized. Harrison Cook, 41, Leavenworth, died in a two car collision north of Olathe. Ronald Turnbull, 16, Leawood, uninjured. Timothy Conley, 22, Olathe, died when his car left Nelson Road and hit a tree. Eight people died in Missouri traffic crashes over the weekend. Red Auerbach's NBA coaching record noted.
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Two Major Objectives For Newest Space Duo During Lengthy Flight
Cape Kennedy reports Gemini 7 mission aims two goals the longest manned flight and first rendezvous of two maneuverable craft. The plan calls for a 329 hour 30 minute space odyssey with a splashdown in the western Atlantic.
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Pope Orders Major Vatican Office Reform and Defense Rights
Pope Paul VI ordered a wide reorganization of the Vatican curia, downgrading the Holy Office to the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and granting defendants the right of defense. The motu proprio Integrae Servandae signals a shift from its Inquisition-era status and seeks unity with other congregations.
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Bishops Granted Chance to Be Heard on Opinion Voice
A report notes bishops will be allowed to give their opinion, offering them a platform to express views within the decision process. The move signals a potential shift toward greater religious guidance in the matter.
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