Figures undercut LBJ surcharge push on inflation fears
Federal Reserve data show a drop in industrial output for the first time in four months, while Treasury cautions on overheating. Blame cited includes January Social Security tax rise and December retroactive pay, as lawmakers debate the 10 percent income tax surcharge amid inflation concerns.
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Bail and arrest bond coverage up to 5000 for traffic incidents and violations available year round. Guaranteed motel and hotel rates display the AAA emblem. Join now or ask 10.5 million members about the low-cost service. Visit 126 N Verity Pkwy.
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Child Loving Engineer Dies In Wichita Bubble Gum Giver
William L. Courtright aged 81 died Tuesday night after 48 years as a Santa Fe Railroad engineer in Wichita. He became a local icon by tossing bubble gum to children along the tracks and bought gum by the carton for the youngsters. Born in Lost Creek West Virginia he moved to Wichita 26 years ago from Newton Kansas.
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Lost Creek
W. Va
Newton
Rifle Missing From Copter Sparks Army Bill Fight
CORONA California AP Former helicopter gunner Erst J. Wagner 24 says he did not lose the M14 rifle on purpose after it fell from a helicopter during a Vietnam base mission. Wagner faces a $71.20 charge and appeals to Congressman Henry C. Schadeberg who criticizes Army procedure as negligent and seeks relief.
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Fulbright Decries U S Aid Waste Threatens 1968 69 Budget
A State Department report on waste and laxity in U S foreign aid imperils a 3 billion dollar request for 1968 69. Findings include long unused crates in Paraguay, misrouted bridge components, water costs with no deliveries, and dollars spent while local currencies held. Officials resigned or under inquiry, prompting calls for reform and new oversight.
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Vietnam
Dominican Republic
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D‘ark
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R-S.d
Johnson
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Thailand
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Pakistan
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John G. Bradley
Hugh Scott
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Measles cases drop sharply amid nationwide eradication push
The Communicable Disease Center reports 3,002 measles cases in the first six weeks of 1968, down 70 percent from 1967 and far below 1962 levels. Chicago conducts mass inoculations with 40,000 vaccine doses from CDC stockpiles as part of the crash program.
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Five Ohioans Die In War
Washington AP five Ohioans were among 48 Viet Nam War casualties listed by the Defense Department on Thursday. Named were Marines Lance Cpl. Evaristo P. Johnston of Columbus, Lance Cpl. James P. Rizzo of Bratenahl, Pfc. David L. McPherson of Martins Ferry, Pfc. Troy T. Threetson of Elyria, and Army Pfc. Thomas M. Martich of Cleveland.
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Columbus
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Bratenahl
David L. McPherson
Marting Ferry
Troy T. Threet
Dillard J. Threet
Elyria
Army
Thomas M. Martich
Cleveland
Columbus Man Is Arrested On Induction Charge
FBI arrested John R. Wight, 25, Findlay, in Columbus on a charge of failure to submit to induction. He appeared before a U S commissioner and was released on own recognizance.
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Findlay
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