Rain floods relief and trouble across Northeast farming region
After a five year drought East Coast rainfall surged delivering mixed effects. New York City tallied 32.48 inches for the year while states like New Jersey and Connecticut saw both crop declines and improvements. Officials warned relief is not assured as water tables rise and crops face flood damage.
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Mansfield Signals U S Push for UN Action on Vietnam
Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield expressed confidence that President Johnson will urge UN Security Council action on Vietnam after the September South Vietnam elections. He noted the administration’s interest in bringing the issue to the council soon and highlighted McNamara’s opposition to bombing tactics.
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Britain's Hippies Help Duke at Flower Festival
In Woburn England a three day Festival of the Flower Children opened with a hot air balloon drop of carnations for about 5 000 attendees. The Duke of Bedford backed the event to raise funds for inheritance taxes on his estate with nudists allowed on the grounds and 20 musical groups planned. Police and security prepared to keep peace as hippies chant and dance in multicolored robes.
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Emergency Clause Restored In Education Bill Action
Conference committee reached a compromise on a $300 million education funding increase to a total of $1.2 billion signaling nearing session end. Lawmakers expect both chambers to approve the emergency clause to avoid delays in higher teacher pay and school subsidies starting September.
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Cloudy and Wet Outlook With Scattered Showers
The forecast today mirrors Saturday with mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will peak in the 70s.
A Glance Inside Columbia School Has A Successor
Columbia School, once part of Middletown's system, is replaced by Rosedale School which will open Friday. Page 37 notes the transition as families explore the new facility alongside Family Weekly and Comics.
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Inflation climbs on family food bills as politics loom
Washington reports rising living costs centered on groceries though overall food spending remains a smaller share of budgets. Officials warn July price gains signal broader inflation unless curbs come, with calls for a 10 percent tax surcharge to trim a looming deficit. Andrew Brimmer notes widespread price upticks in a Seattle speech.
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Gun Found in Creek May Link Rockwell Killing
Arlington police recovered a large caliber pistol from six to eight inches of water in Four Mile Run creek near Bon Air Park. The weapon is being tested by the FBI, while John C. Patler faces a murder charge for Rockwell's slaying. Patler’s bail is $50,000 as relatives seek body release and a preliminary hearing date.
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