Tornadoes, storms toll eleven in six Southern states
A weather system spawned at least a dozen tornadoes across six Southern states killing 11 people and injuring about 40 as Gulf air collided with a cold front. Damages spread across Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Missouri with heavy rains and wind complicating rescues.
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Johnson names 10 women to top government posts
President Johnson announced ten women to senior government roles at a Women's National Press Club dinner. Appointee reactions varied as Virginia Mae Brown of West Virginia questioned acceptance, while others were named to ICC accession and advisory, labor youth employment, diplomacy, information, aging and health programs.
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Chuckle: A toast to the iron curtain
A one line quip jokes about the iron curtain. The toast wishes it rust in peace reflecting a humorous historical jab.
Ruby's Jury To Be Shown Death Film In Dallas Trial
In Dallas the murder trial of Jack Ruby moves toward presenting the film of Ruby shooting Lee Harvey Oswald. Prosecutors seek the death penalty while defense contends Ruby was temporarily insane. Witnesses describe Ruby’s actions and possible psychomotor disorder after Kennedy’s death.
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New Agency to Run Johnson Poverty War
Washington AP reports a new federal agency will coordinate and direct anti poverty programs as part of President Johnson's War on Poverty. The agency will oversee existing efforts and take control of new initiatives like the Youth Conservation Corps and National Service Corps. The poverty program message to Congress is expected Friday.
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Hoffa Plans Appeal After Guilty Verdict
James R. Hoffa faces a possible ten year prison term after being found guilty of attempting to rig a federal jury. He vowed to appeal within days and retain the Teamsters presidency as prosecutors hailed the verdict. Co-defendants Campbell Parks King face potential prison and fines for bribery attempts.
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Mechanic Questioned In Bombings In Jacksonville
Two Birmingham policemen arrived in Jacksonville to question William Sterling Rosecrans a former mechanic from Anderson Indiana about around 40 unsolved racial bombings. Rosecrans is charged with bombing the home of Donald Godfrey the only Negro student in an integrated school. Sheriff L O Davis said he signed a statement admitting the bombing.
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Indian General To Be In Charge Of Cyprus Force
UN secretary general Thant likely to appoint Lt Gen Prem Singh Gyani to command the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus after Security Council approval. Mediation candidates include former Ecuador president Galo Plaza and Jose Roiz-Bennett, with US and Britain weighing Carl Schurmann for the mediator post amid Cyprus Turkey Greece and Britain talks. About 7,000 British troops enforce a fragile cease fire amid Greek and Turkish Cypriot tensions.
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Holy Communion Given King Paul of Greece
King Paul of Greece received Holy Communion as he remained between life and death after complications from an operation. Palace priests administered the rite at Tatoi Palace as Queen Frederika stayed at his bedside. Medical bulletins report a critical condition with blood clots, lung issues, and a urinary blockage.
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United States to Open Major Reactor to IAEA Inspection
At a two nation disarmament conference US delegate Adrian S. Fisher announced plans to place the large Rowe Massachusetts reactor under IAEA inspection to promote a global system safeguarding peaceful nuclear uses. He cited Brookhaven and Piqua units already under study and stressed sponsorship by US.
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Kone
Talks on Indonesian guerrillas in Borneo fail again
Bangkok AP says Malaysia Indonesia and the Philippines again failed to reach agreement on the withdrawal of Indonesian guerrillas from Malaysian Borneo. Middleman Salvadore P. Lopez reported no progress after a second meeting with Abdul Razak, leaving the issue as it stood last night.
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MacArthur to Undergo Exploratory Abdominal Surgery
Washington AP report says General Douglas MacArthur, age 84, has obstructive jaundice of unknown origin. Exploratory abdominal surgery is planned for Friday morning at Walter Reed Army Hospital to determine the cause after tests began Monday.
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