Rosy Economic Report Sees Growth In May
Washington reports indicate higher profits for manufacturing firms in Q1 and a higher personal income rate in May. Labor conditions improve with unemployment at 3.6 million and jobless rate at 5.1 percent as production and manufacturing advance. President Johnson says prospects look strong for an election year.
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Southern Fight On Rights Bill Nearing End
Washington AP reports the southern battle over a civil rights bill nears its end as a 13 hour session produced 4 roll calls and 23 amendments defeated. Leaders expect about 20 more amendments, with final passage likely Friday after speeches and a Thurmond challenge.
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Goldwater Urged To Cast Vote For New Rights Bill
Senators and allies urge Goldwater to back Senate passage of the revised civil rights bill. They argue a final yes could help the GOP win in November and blunt moderates led by Scranton. Goldwater weighs the political costs as Dirksen declines to predict his position.
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Scranton widens search for GOP convention votes
Pennsylvania Governor William W. Scranton expands his delegate drive to include Utah and Kentucky with new stops in Louisville and Salt Lake City as he travels a 1500 mile safari to gain support for the Republican nomination. His team remains hopeful they can shift delegate alignments before the first ballot.
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Summer Weather Outlook With Warm Showers Soon
The forecast says cooler tonight with cloudy skies tomorrow and warmer afternoon conditions. Temperatures are expected to reach into the 80s, after a high of 69 yesterday and a low of 50 today.
Johnson uses armored limousine for Cleveland appearance
President Johnson arrives at Cleveland for an International Convention event with the Communications Workers of America. A bulletproof limo, made in Detroit, accompanies a high security motorcade as 300 officers and extra agents guard the visit. Ohio Democrats count on his Ohio appearances to boost support ahead of the November election.
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Niigata Quake Sparks Fire and Flood Fears
In Niigata Japan a major earthquake triggered fires and floods across the waterfront powerfully endangering a hydrogen tank a gasoline additive tank and petroleum tanks. Police evacuated 7350 people including 2000 hospital patients as fire crews used foam from aircraft to combat blazes.
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Heavy rain kills one and forces miller flood call
A fierce Omaha storm dumped up to six inches of rain, causing at least one death and four missing. Hundreds fled homes as rain and flooding damaged areas. Civil Defense opened an emergency post and boats, and Governor Mor rison ordered the National Guard to Millard to aid the hard hit town.
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Trio Convicted in Multi Nation Narcotics Case
A U S District Court jury convicted Salvador Pardo Bolland Juan Aritzi and Rene Bruchon of possessing narcotics and conspiring to import them. The trio, linked to an international ring with alleged Cosa Nostra ties, faced up to 20 years and 20000 in fines. Authorities said 134 pounds of heroin were found in Montreal, with most replaced by flour.
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Personal Not Personal—Secretary Delivers Misfiled Letter
A Chuckle Secretary hands a letter marked Personal to her boss, noting the tag is a mislabel and the contents aren’t intimate. The scene plays on mistaken privacy in a light daily-life moment.
72 Year-Old Widow Plans Global Air Trip
Anna Hirschberg, 72, arrives in London aiming to circumnavigate the globe in commercial airliners. Her 21 649 mile eastward flight from New York will stop at Frankfurt Istanbul Beirut Karachi Bangkok Saigon Hong Kong Tokyo and Honolulu. The journey seeks a world record for speed.
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Goldwater Rejects Attack on Scranton in Campaign Plans
Sen. Barry Goldwater plans no campaign assault on Gov. William Scranton the Pennsylvania rival for the Republican nomination. Sources say he vetoed an adviser suggestion to label Scranton puppet candidate. He has not ruled Scranton as a possible vice president while delegates build toward the nomination.
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St Augustine Feels Pressure of Racial Integration
In St Augustine Florida amid mounting demonstrations and police measures the city’s tourism reliant economy suffers. Integration clashes and violence drive visitors away while a grand jury probes settlement options and biracial talks form among local business leaders.
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