Johnson Renews Focus on Finances as Republicans Gain
President Johnson said he will present fewer Great Society proposals to a bigger Republican Congress and will focus on financing already authorized programs. GOP gains signal scrutiny of antipoverty, rent subsidies, demonstration cities, and other costly efforts, with leaders promising tighter spending oversight.
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Firemen Rescuers Save Window Washers From Eight Story Fall
New York City firemen used an aerial ladder yesterday to rescue window washers Jack Barkley and Albert Parrell stranded eight stories above West 52nd Street. Their scaffold tilted as they attempted to move using an electric hoist. The rescue concluded successfully after about 15 minutes.
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Tay Ninh Battle Mushrooms Into Biggest For U.S.
An estimated 25 000 Americans joined Operation Attleboro the largest U S action in Viet Nam. Ground forces said 20 Viet Cong were killed and 15 more bodies found lifting Communist toll to 900. B 52 bombers supported attacks near Tay Ninh.
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Holiday help wanted find workers for busy season
Howie Hustles offers to match employers with temporary and part time staff for Christmas season. Call 422 3611 to connect with a journal want ad writer who pairs workers with employers.
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Deadly Gas Fire Threat After Michigan Train Derails
A New York Central freight train derailed in Homer Michigan, with three tank cars filled with vinyl chloride and chlorine igniting nearby gasoline storage tanks. Residents evacuated as a 1000 people fled and firefighters battled the blaze with chemical experts en route.
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Gemini 12 mission to test man in space near moon
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP The Gemini 12 countdown moves toward a four day space adventure to test man outside a spacecraft. Command pilot Lovell and rookie Aldrin will launch aboard Titan 2 with over 200000 pounds of fuel and perform three space walks totaling nearly five hours as they seek to prove outside work is feasible ahead of Apollo moon missions.
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Chaplain Quealy Killed While Giving Last Rites in Vietnam
Father Michael J. Quealy, a U.S. Army chaplain from New York City, was fatally wounded while administering last rites to dying soldiers during a Viet Cong assault in Tay Ninh Province. He had volunteered after ministering near Mobile and joined the 1st Division's 28th Regiment. He insisted on aiding troops despite warnings and died at War Zone C.
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Georgia election in court over gubernatorial tie
Three federal judges hear suits challenging the Georgia legislature choosing the governor after Tuesday's vote left Maddox ahead with 447,359 and Callaway 442,871. Arnall 57,699. ACLU seeks delay until reapportionment by May 1. voters seek a runoff and argue the legislative selection violates constitutional unit rules.
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Weather Update Middletown Reports Rain and Cooler Weekend
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies tonight with a low in the lower 30s and continued cold Saturday. Sunday may warm with a chance of rain as temperatures rise after a 60 degree high yesterday. overnight lows dropped to 34, then 32 by 11 a.m. Middletown measured 1.09 inches of rain.
Chuckle Over Fatigued Look Sparks Vacation Remark
A light remark about a tired appearance hints that the person may have recently taken a trip, sparking a brief moment of humor rather than advice.
McNamara Flags ABM Debate as Reds Deploy Missile Defense
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara says the Soviet Union is deploying an antiballistic missile system and the United States is weighing a similar defense. Nike X would cost up to 30 billion dollars, delaying concrete action. McNamara notes U S capability to penetrate Soviet defenses and says US plans remain unsettled.
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