Civil Rights Bill Passes House but Faces Senate Hurdles
The House narrowly approves a measure making it a federal crime to interfere with civil rights actions and adding police and firemen in riot areas. Support clusters include voting, school attendance, public facilities, juries, and federally assisted programs, while Senate odds look bleak amid a possible filibuster.
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Senate Eyes LeJ’s Request on Model Cities and Poverty Plan
Senate committees consider restoring most of the House cut for model cities and propose a broad housing and antipoverty agenda. A housing subcommittee eyes an omnibus bill including rent subsidies and Johnson’s rat control proposal. Senate action aims to fund the war on poverty with billions for jobs, loans, and urban renewal amid riots.
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Engineers Destroy Red Tunnels In A Shau Valley
U S Army engineers and B52 bombers pressed operations in the A Shau Valley near Da Nang and An Lao, ripping out a vast Viet Cong tunnel system and fortifications after 45 days of work. Air strikes targeted base camps and infiltration routes while ground forces aided.
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Death toll climbs to seven after Alaska flood toll rises
Four more victims found in Fairbanks and Tok bringing Alaska flood deaths to seven. Damage estimated around twenty million dollars as 95 percent of Fairbanks homes were affected. Governor Hickel urged federal disaster aid while officials warned of fire risk and financial strain. The Alaska 67 exposition site suffered severe impact in this centennial year.
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Cartwheels May Return New Gold For Old Silver
Dealers offer 25 to 30 percent above face value for silver certificates and coins. On market, a 60 pound sack of 1000 uncirculated cartwheels could fetch about $2000 as silver use rises. The government moved to remove silver from coins in 1965, with limited minting of silver dollars until 1970. About 480 million silver dollars remain available for trade with 3 million uncirculated held by the government.
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Saturn 5 Move Delayed Again To August 28 Launch Target
Cape Kennedy Fla AP officials postponed moving the first Saturn 5 rocket to a launch pad due to the need for a new safety device on the second stage. The delay shifts the move to around August 28 and pushes the maiden flight to at least mid October after prior delays.
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Car That Never Skids or Breaks Down
A reader boasts of a flawless vehicle never prone to skidding breakdowns punctures or collisions. The speaker laments an inability to start the car despite its perfect record and steady performance.
French transport minister says I like traffic jams
In SEMUR-en-AUXIOIS France minister Jean Chamant told a hometown interviewer that he enjoys traffic jams. He said they provide chances to chat with fellow drivers and he has found them agreeable.
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Bengal to Send Plasma to North Vietnam Fighters
Eastern India's West Bengal government will send blood plasma to North Vietnam to aid the "valiant fighters." Health Minister Nani Bhattacharya announced a Bengal peace council to help Hanoi oppose American imperialism.
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Weather outlook for Southwest Ohio tonight and Friday
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with hazy conditions and warm temperatures tonight. Lows expected in the 60s with a chance of afternoon thundershowers on Friday and a high of 88 yesterday with a low of 64.
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