Czechs Meet with Soviet Allies in Bratislava Talks
In Bratislava starting Saturday, Soviet and Czechoslovak leaders will host four allied Communist parties Poland East Germany Bulgaria and Hungary to broaden talks on Prague's liberal course. The Cierna meeting ended with frank exchange but no clear decisions on improving ties.
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Bill For Housing Signed By LBJ
President Johnson signed a sweeping housing act at the Department of Housing and Urban Development ceremony. The three year program, valued at 54 billion dollars, aims to eliminate substandard housing in ten years and mark the final stage of a federal housing commitment dating to Roosevelt.
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River Stage Fluctuations Reported at Camden and Monroe
River stage readings show Camden at 85 and Monroe at 14.0 with rising trend at Camden and a fall in stage at Monroe amid changing flood conditions.
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Monroe votes thrill as former Street Commissioner Rodriguez sworn in
In Monroe the city elected officials during the recent election brings two joys for Mrs. Philip Smith Sr. She cast her first ballot to elect former boss W D H Rodriguez who was sworn in Wednesday for a fourth term as street commissioner.
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Jury Indicts Gang Leader For Contempt
Washington AP Jeff Fort vice president of the Blackstone Rangers was indicted on two counts of contempt of Congress for refusing to testify about a $927000 antipoverty rehab program tied to Senate inquiries. The program was halted and a separate $1 million funding request remains pending amid ongoing controversy.
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Two Teens Critical After Bossier City Tank Blast
Two 17 and 19 year old brothers Robert and Danny Whytsell were listed in very critical condition at Bossier General Hospital after a gasoline storage tank explosion at Matthews Oil Co. near Old Benton Road. A 26 year old woman, Mrs. Lee Rathbun, suffered second degree burns over 60 percent of her body as the fire raged for over two hours with firefighters from Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, and Bossier City.
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Third Steel Firms Join In Price Hikes
Pittsburgh Steel Co raises prices from 3 to 10 dollars a ton on most products effective Aug 8. US Steel Bethlehem Republic Steel also hike prices, following a new labor contract and a broader industry move. Johnson criticizes Bethlehem but industry shows unity in the price rise.
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Monroe to Close City Pools Ahead of Schedule
Monroe officials announced the closure of all city pools this Sunday due to lack of attendance. Recreation Director Jack Hesketh and Mayor W. L. Howard cited low use and high payroll costs with about 35 staff across four pools, noting the final shutdown will occur at 7:30 p.m. and will not reopen this season. The Swayze Natatorium in Forsythe Park is among the pools affected.
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Fair Skies and Heat Persist in Northeast Louisiana
Forecast calls for generally fair skies and hot temperatures in Northeast Louisiana today and Friday. Thunderstorm activity should be minimal with isolated afternoon and early evening showers possible. Outlook for Saturday is partly cloudy and warm with isolated storms. Dewpoints in the 80s and about 50 percent sunshine expected. Rain probability 40 percent in the afternoons and 20 percent at other times with minor amounts.
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Hanoi Envoys Hint At Peace Talks Failure
North Vietnamese diplomats at the Paris talks hint the negotiations may fail unless the United States ends bombing North Vietnam. U S officials view this as pressure to sway public opinion and signal a split over bombing policy between Dean Rusk and Harriman.
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Wage Price Restraint Urged by Fowler In Speech
Secretary Henry H. Fowler said signs of cooling in the U.S. economy come from the tax surcharge. He urged continued price and wage restraint by management and labor as the key private sector action after the surcharge, noting growing confidence in long term prosperity.
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Viet Cong Attacks Saigon Outposts Amid Rising Pressure
Saigon faced seven Viet Cong assaults on government outposts as U S forces reach a record 541000 in Vietnam. The fighting left 11 South Vietnamese soldiers dead and seven guerrillas. weekly totals show rising casualties for Americans and communists alike. General Giap reportedly took command near Saigon as heavy operations intensify against major cities.
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Taxpayers skewered free transport for officials in jest
A humorous note argues taxpayers would not object to free transport for certain government officials if they could dictate their destinations. The quip implies public sentiment on travel perks and control over where officials go.
House Bill Shelters Postal Cutback From LBJ
The House sent to President Johnson a bill exempting most postal workers from a congressional order to reduce government staff. Without the exemption, the Post Office would end Saturday mail deliveries and cut services this weekend. Washington headquarters and regional offices would remain exempt. The department employs about 730,000 workers overall. Postmaster General Watson testified the department cannot handle a personnel cutback due to rising workload.
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Officials Confirm Fatal War Error In Radar Confusion
Saigon AP report says US Command found radar misreads and poor coordination caused June air sea skirmish near DMZ. Nine allied sailors lost. two Australian dead, seven wounded, others missing. No evidence of enemy helicopters. actions taken to improve coordination.
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Nixon urges nonmilitary push to end Vietnam War platform
Nixon calls for dramatic escalation of nonmilitary efforts and urges full Republican support for Paris talks. He joins Gov. Romney in pressing the platform committee to address Vietnam, crime, poverty, deficits, and inflation with a new approach and policy.
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