Civil rights bill reaches House floor for weekslong debate
The omnibus civil rights bill, backed by bipartisan leaders, begins ten hours of general debate in the House as Republicans plan to finish action by next Friday. It aims to ban racial discrimination in public venues, create an equal employment opportunity commission, and empower federal funds withdrawal for discriminatory programs. The measure also targets voting rights, school desegregation, and public facilities.
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State begins Lake Logan fishing baffle construction
Work is under way on four fishing baffles at the upper end of Lake Logan as a federal state project. A dragline operating near Lake Logan Road and Geiger Road drains the area about five percent to allow equipment access. George Billy, District 4 fish supervisor, says the project will boost shoreline angling and create walkout access on the baffles while maintaining spring fishing precautions.
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Viet Nam under Maj. Gen. Khanh forms new junta
Saigon reports Maj. Gen. Nguyen Khanh consolidates power after a bloodless coup appointing a 35 member revolutionary council and replacing the three month old junta led by Duong Van Minh. Minh and Tho are ousted from government positions.
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Rush Creek Plan Wins House Panel Approval
A $5.6 million flood retarding Rush Creek watershed project for Fairfield, Hocking and Perry counties in Ohio wins approval from a House Public Works subcommittee. It moves to the full committee then the Senate Public Works Committee.
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Cleveland Racial Strife Eases After School Integration Tension
In Cleveland the school integration dispute eased as civil rights groups halted picketing near Little Italy while the downtown school board faced protests. The United Freedom Movement planned direct action to push for bus transport of Negro students to white schools, amid violence and injuries from the day’s unrest.
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LBJ Seeks Broad Plan for Farmers in Farm Message
President Johnson asked Congress to expand federal assistance for farmers and to reduce rural poverty. He revived parts of the Brannan Plan in a farm message that signals a campaign-year stance on government intervention, aligning with Kennedy era proposals and Freeman plans.
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Nationwide milk rally looms as farmers pledge action
Thousands of farmers from Ohio Kentucky West Virginia and Indiana gather at George H Eller farm near Newark to hear NFO President Oren Lee Staley hint at a national milk holding action amid a dispute with independent processors. Protest last week dumped 500 gallons of raw milk into the Licking River. United States signals plans to send up to 2 000 troops for Cyprus peacekeeping.
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Ohio BUC Chief Called Out Over Phony Claims
Rep Wayne L Hays accused Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation chief Willard P Dudley of releasing information described as phony by a congressman He said Dudley aims to recoup 174233 dollars the Ohio Legislature cut from the bureau program and criticized delayed fraudulent practice disclosures.
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Ranger 6 Moon Shot Aims for Centered Lunar Impact
Pasadena scientists remotely reaimed Ranger 6 and projected a hit on the moon after a midcourse correction. Officials said signals showed the booster ignited and the craft would photograph the lunar surface in the final approach, aiming to capture 300 frames per minute.
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Akron Union Poll On Goodyear Vinyl Plant Future
About 2 000 UAW members vote Sunday on Goodyear Aerospace Akron Vinyl Division plan to keep the plant open amid wage costs. Proposal would scrap two eight and half hour shifts plus one six-four hour shift for a five day eight hour standard week with time and a half for overtime. The payroll at stake exceeds 2.5 million dollars and 330 jobs.
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George E Deffenbaugh Dies At 91
George E Deffenbaugh 91 of Laurelville died early this morning at Circleville Home and Hospital. Born Oct 1 1872 in Perry Township he was the son of Isaiah and Mary Jane Deffenbaugh. Survived by wife Stacie and two sons Clyde and Ralph. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at Defen baugh Funeral Home Circleville with Rev Frank White officiating. Burial Green Summit Cemetery Adelphi.
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U.S. urges freeze on rockets and nuclear delivery
At the 17 nation disarmament conference in Geneva, U S delegate William C Foster urged the Soviet Union to join in freezing all development of military rockets and other means of delivering nuclear arms. He said a nuclear weapons carrier freeze would be an achievement beyond confidence building and could be achieved in time. Foster noted potential budget cuts and reduced world tension, while Soviet reaction was not immediate.
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Ohio Weather Summary from Columbus Office
Official Weather Bureau summary reports Ohio skies cloudy with temperatures mostly in the 30s. An extensive precipitation area extends from Indiana into Ohio and expected to spread into western portions today.
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Weather Outlook for Hocking Valley Cooler and Damp
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler weather is forecast for Saturday in the Hocking Valley with a chance of light rain. Thursday’s high reached 45 degrees and last night’s low dropped to 18. Today’s 11 am reading stood at 40 degrees.
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Ohio Weather Update Mixed Rain Crossing State
Occasional rain expected across the state with drizzle in the north and mild temperatures. A clearing trend arrives in the southwest Saturday morning with highs in the 40s and lows in the 30s statewide.
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Poston Files Petition for County Commissioner Candidacy
Ralph Poston of Logan Route 3 filed as a Republican candidate for county commissioner in the May primary. The Hocking County election board announced the filing deadline is 4 p.m. Wednesday.
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De Gaulle backs Southeast Asia neutrality and talks with China
Paris AP Charles de Gaulle urged neutralization of Southeast Asia and said relations with Red China are necessary to achieve it. He defended his move to establish diplomatic ties with the Chinese Communist regime and avoided commenting on a two Chinas policy while stressing China's global influence on Southeast Asia.
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U S Announces Stronger Nuclear Arms and Cleaner Bombs
The United States disclosed in 1963 a greatly increased wallop for bombs and intercontinental missiles and pledged more powerful models in the future. The government also outlined enhanced defenses for the U S and allies, methods to penetrate enemy defenses, and ways to reduce radioactive fallout in cleaner warheads.
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Diamond Natco Halts Production At Haydenville Plant
Weather forces a temporary shutdown at the Diamond Natco plant making brick work unsuitable. Shipping will continue. No layoffs expected at Haydenville facility which employs 45 men.
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