Reagan Seen as 5-1 Longshot for GOP Nomination
Gov. Ronald Reagan, in office 18 months, heads to the Republican National Convention with a still unofficial bid. He says Nixon and Rockefeller may deadlock and his odds exceed five to one, noting spending by those rivals could total around 15 million dollars. James V. Halley says support for Reagan is growing as California voters anchor his path.
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Los Angeles
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
James V. Halley
California
Government Vs Steel War Grows With More Firms
The steel price dispute widens as four more firms National Steel Jones & Laughlin Armco and Crucible raise prices after President Johnson signaled possible action. Bethlehem led a 5 percent across the board increase amid a new contract with the United Steelworkers Union.
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Jones & Laughlin
Armco
Crucible
McLouth
Bethlehem
Armco Raises Prices Amid Inflation Debate
Armco Steel Corp joins price increases, notifying customers of selective product raises about 4 percent effective August 8. The firm cites higher costs and competition, backs government stability efforts, and criticizes President Johnson for inflation. An Armco spokesman says some products are unaffected.
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Armco Steel Corp
Lyndon Johnson
Armco
Johnson
New Quake May Boost Manila Toll
Fresh tremors struck Manila 39 hours after a predawn quake that collapsed an apartment building killing at least 83. Authorities expected the toll to rise as rescue workers pressed through rubble in a race against time. The latest shocks registered four and five on a nine point scale while Friday's initial quake stood at six.
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Manila
Manila Weather Bureau
Mexico Hit By Quake
A powerful quake struck Mexico City and surrounding areas causing at least four deaths and extensive damage. Officials warned the toll could rise, with tens of thousands affected and numerous buildings destroyed or damaged across Oaxaca and the capital. Cleanup and rescue operations continued amid aftershocks and ruptured utilities.
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Mexico City
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Rhodes On Deck If Ohio Delegation Chooses One Candidate
Gov James Rhodes signaled he may drop his favorite son bid and release Ohio 58 Republican votes if delegates rally behind a single candidate. He kept neutral on Rockefeller or Nixon and said he might issue a recommendation before Wednesday’s balloting as delegates caucus Monday.
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Ohio
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Rockefeller
Nixon
California
Ronald Reagan
Jellyfish Invasion is Ending at Daytona Beach
The four day jellyfish invasion at Daytona Beach ended as the golf ball sized jellyfish thinned and drifted out to sea. Lifeguard Sgt. Bob Soderlund said warnings will stay up until the surf is fully cleared and beaches at Indialantic and Melbourne Beach remain closed after stings.
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Daytona Beach
Fila
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Indialantic
Melbourne Beach
Czechs and Soviets Move Toward Truce in Prague
In Bratislava the Czechoslovak leaders and party officials from six East European Communist nations agreed to seek a formal truce with Moscow over Prague’s liberalization drive. Kosygin attended briefly as negotiations kicked off for a pact promising noninterference in Czechoslovakia in exchange for continued Communist alignment. Brezhnev and Dubcek exchanged smiles as crowds cheered theBrezhnev-Dubcek meeting and the propaganda barrage against liberal reforms abated.
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Czechoslovakia
Prague
Alexae N. Kosygin
Soviet Union
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East Germany
Hungary
Bulgaria
Alexander Dubcek
Cierna
Moscow
Pre-Induction Physicals Not Suspended
Washington AP Draft Director Hershey denies plans to suspend pre induction exams. He had proposed a one month suspension and September as cost cutting while awaiting fall draft calls. A Defense Department spokesman said the centers should not be virtually shut down for a month.
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Washington
Lewis B. Hershey
Hershey
Pentagon
Defense Department
Johnson Visits Ike in Walter Reed Hospital
President Johnson met former President Eisenhower at Walter Reed Army Hospital on Friday and said Eisenhower had color in his cheeks and appeared more improved from prior illness.
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Washington
Johnson
Eisenhower
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Weather outlook for Miami Valley weekend brief
Warm humid conditions continue with a chance of thundershowers. Tonight lows near 70 with possible rainstorms. Sunday highs around 88 under partly cloudy skies and scattered showers.
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Miami Valley
Congressmen Taking Vacation Leaving Work Undone
Congress pauses for a month long recess to prepare for fall elections. Lawmakers failed to finish a foreign aid package, sending the White House new poultry inspection measures instead. Debates over Johnsons choice of Fortas as chief justice loom as lawmakers expect to return in September. The timetable remains uncertain with possible Christmas adjournment.
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Congress
Abe Fortas
Senate
House
White House
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Fortas
Downdraft blamed for Milan DC-8 jet crash with 12 dead
A Talialia Airlines DC-8 crashed in rain and fog near Milan Malpensa, six miles from the runway. Twelve were killed and one unaccounted for from the Rome to Montreal flight with 95 aboard. the 10 crew survived and many passengers were injured. Pilot Fabio Stafiore cited a downdraft about 600 feet up as the likely cause.
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