States' rights fading as South embraces state responsibility
At the Southern Governors Conference Kentucky Governor Breathitt and peers argued for a state-federal partnership over states' rights. They highlighted federal funds and programs shaping transportation, education, and pollution control with warnings that states risk irrelevance without renewed state responsibility.
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Kentucky Dam Village
Dixie
South Carolina
Robert E. McNair
Lution
U.S. Office of Education
South
Edward T. Breathitt
Kentucky
Congress
James Quigley
LeRoy Collins
Florida
Aubrey J. Wagner
Tennessee Valley Authority
Power Reclamation Flood Control Agency
Breathitt
GM Follows Ford and Chrysler with 1967 Price Hikes
General Motors joined Ford and Chrysler in raising 1967 auto prices. GM officials said the average increase across 177 models was $56 for optional items made standard and new product improvements, with top hikes up to $89. The move targets safety features added this year and keeps GM at 1959 model levels adjusted for equipment changes.
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Detroit
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
Automotive
Big Three
Chryslee
Johnson
U.S
Abraham A. Ribicoff
Dconn
Reuther
Senate Commerce Committee
Fluoride Fights Continue as Akron Loses Again
In a 1950s Ohio Supreme Court ruling, Akron’s bid to fluoridate its water was blocked after the Akron Board of Health lost an appeal. The decision confirms only the City Council can decide fluoridation, ending a 15 year feud that began with a 1951 council vote to fluoridate.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio Supreme Court
Akron
High Court
Akron Board of Health
Council
Rising living costs push up prices in August
Washington AP reports higher costs for food autos and medical care lifted the consumer price index by four tenths of a percent in August. Food led hikes at 1.3 percent with the index at 113.8, meaning items cost 11.38 for the 1957-59 base. Used cars rose 1.5 percent as dealers clear remaining 1966 models.
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Washington
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U S Flier's MIG Kill Just Like In Manuals
U S Air Force pilots Lt Karl Richter and Lt Fred Wilson described their first MIG kills near Haiphong. Richter, at 16 000 feet, said his 20mm rounds struck the right wing of a Communist MIG and watched it explode after a brief dogfight. Wilson added that another MIG faded under fire as his flight leader pursued, both missions lasting about 40 seconds. Both pilots, six months in combat, notched their first kill during Wednesday’s MIG Alley encounters.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Air Force
Karl Richter
Holly, Mich
Haiphong
Richter
Fred A. Wilson
Mobile
Ala
Wilson
Tan Son Nhut
Thailand
Quote on car culture and status symbols
A columnist remarks that the United States uniquely blends wealth and aspiration as men upgrade from Ford to Cadillac once affordability allows, reflecting a national fixation on luxury status and consumer success.
Surveyor 2 Mission Ends With Moon Crash in Pasadena
AP reports that Surveyor 2 lacks power to operate the landing radar and will smash into the moon tonight. Jet Propulsion Laboratory officials say spinning momentum after a rocket control failure prevented a soft landing and prevented engineering data collection. Launched Tuesday from Cape Kennedy, the 2240 pound craft faced a midcourse error that left it tumbling at 146 rpm as it neared Sinus Medii Central Bay.
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Pasadena
Calif
America
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Central Bay
Cape Kennedy
Fla
U S Offers Hanoi A Lull In Bombing
At the United Nations General Assembly US Ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg proposed a pause in all bombing of North Vietnam if Hanoi would curb its military actions against South Vietnam. The statement framed a major policy opening before the 118 nation body.
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United Nations, N.Y
United States
North
Viet Nam
Hanoi
South Viet Nam
U.S
Arthur J. Goldberg
U.N. General Assembly
Weather shifts as autumn arrives with cooler night air
The forecast calls for fair, cooler weather with a low near 50 tonight as autumn begins around 4 30 am tomorrow. Friday expects sun and lower temperatures with a high near 70 after yesterday’s 74. Middle town reports 0 15 inch rainfall yesterday and 68 current at 11 am. U S Senator Goldberg announced readiness for phased Viet Nam troop withdrawal if North Viet Nam agrees to match steps, inviting Hanoi to consider a time schedule for supervised pullout from South Viet Nam. The discussion aligns with U Thant’s three point peace plan calling for cessation of bombings, phased withdrawal, and inclusive talks.
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Goldberg
United States
Viet Nam
North Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
Johnson
Hanoi
U.N
U Thant
Thant
U.S
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Alabama
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First Cavalry Division
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