Democrats shy of war issue in 1966 campaigns
House incumbents from marginal districts steer away from Viet Nam as a campaign lever. They split on policy praise while stressing domestic issues and record in Congress. Several veterans won slim margins in 1964 and face Republican targets in November.
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John V. Tunney
California
Tunney
Donald J. Irwin
Connecticut
Andrew Jacobs Jr
Viet Nam
John G. Dow
New York
Dow
Weston E. Vivian
Michigan
Joseph Y. Resnick
Resnick
James H. Howard
New Jersey
O’brien
Howard
Congress
Wheat allotment increased to aid 1967 planting
Freeman announced an immediate rise in wheat acreage allotments to give farmers time to decide on additional planting for 1967 harvest. The move aligns with strong domestic and world demand, aims to stabilize stocks, and preserves eligibility for price support loans and certificate payments.
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Freeman
Unemployment, wages edge down in July amid auto industry impact
The July unemployment rate held at 12.2 percent with 3.2 million out of work, including 1 million men and 870,000 women. Average factory hourly earnings slipped to 2.70 as weekly earnings fell to 111.25 while the factory work week stood at 41.2 hours. Labor strikes caused 10.5 million idle man-days in the first half, led by rail, coal, transit, and construction stoppages.
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Bureau
Labor Department
New York City
Rhodesia TTS Wealth Meeting Walkout Threat
Zambia and Tanzania threaten to withdraw from the Commonwealth unless Smith faces pressure by next month. Kaunda denounces concessions to Smith in Lusaka and warns independence must come without delay to avoid fueling fear among all races.
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Zambia
Tanzania
Commonwealth
Smith
Kaunda
Lusaka
Wilson
Civil rights bill sparks call for tougher penalties
Rep John B Anderson urged harsher wording as protests rise over a key civil rights measure. The proposed section would make federal crimes of using force or threats against Negroes in lawful activity, with fines up to 10000 dollars and life imprisonment. Cramer backed similar penalties.
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John B. Anderson
Cramer
Workshop Unht At San Angelo Central High
A regional journalism workshop features Evelyn Strader of Crane High, Bill Dean of Lubbock Coronado, and Bill Moseley of Odessa High as participants. Ralph Sellmeyer leads the photo workshop with Allyn Harrison assisting and Robert Rooker oversees the newspaper section. Moseley directs recreation and helps with the yearbook, with certificates and awards to close Friday after advanced registration on Sunday.
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San Angelo Central High
Evelyn Strader
Crane High School
Bill Dean
Lubbock Coronado High
Bill Moseley
Odessa High School
Ralph Sellmeyer
Allyn Harrison
Robert Rooker
Moseley
Ripping Shame Road Safety Week Proves Hazardous
In Sutton England police report traffic injuries more than doubling the weekly average during road safety week proclaimed to curb accidents.
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Sutton
England
UPI
HITS TEXAS WATER PLAN Biologist Warns Moving Water May Kill Wildlife
A biologist warned the Texas Water Development Board that transferring water between river basins could harm wildlife. The expert cited uncertainty about ecological effects and urged caution in planning moves.
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San Antonio
Texas Water Development Board
Delbert Weniger
Our Lady of the Lake College
Committee For A Balanced Water Plan
Texas Water Plan
Texas
Arkansas Democrats pick governor nominee in runoff race
Arkansas Democrats select a governor nominee in a runoff between Jim Johnson and Frank Holt, with Orval Faubus retiring. The ballot also features a 4th District congressional race between David Pryor and Richard Arnold as polls open 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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Johnson
Jim Johnson
Frank Holt
Washington
Orval E. Faubus
Holt
Faubus
Hold
Congress
David Pryor
Camden
Richard Arnold
Texarkana
Oren Harris
Saigon Students Demand End To Intermarriages
A Saigon university student group called for ending the escalation of marriages between American servicemen and Vietnamese women and for the segregation and withdrawal of foreign troops. They urged a fixed withdrawal date and separate quarters for remaining troops, tying the demand to broader war solutions. A second item notes a puzzling railway notice in Swindon about an inquiry window open for air only.
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Saigon
UPI
Saigon University
Viet Nam
U.S
Crosby Officials Approve Blanket County Pay Raises
Crosbyton Texas Special report: County commissioners override protests in a district courtroom to approve a blanket pay raise for county officials and employees. They trim raises for themselves and for justices of the peace while other staff receive boosts from $25 to $50 monthly.
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Crosbyton
Crosby
Trim
Justices of the Peace
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W. W. McAllister
Swidon
Ole
American State Bank
FDIC
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G.E
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