Congress Sends Tax Hike Bill To LBJ Brenda Nearing Hurricane Force
A tropical storm forming off Florida is forecast to intensify into a hurricane by tonight or Saturday. Located 300 miles east of Jacksonville, the system was moving east and warned to Bermuda and U.S. coastal skippers. If Bren da strengthens, it would be the year's second hurricane after Abby.
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Senate Passes Tax Increase Bill With Spending Cuts
The Senate approved a 10 percent surcharge on individuals and corporations and $6 billion in federal spending cuts by a 64 to 16 vote, sending the measure to President Johnson. The bill retroactively raises taxes and aims to curb inflation, with a 15 day implementation after approval and sunset next year unless extended.
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Rusk cites slight progress in Vietnam peace talks
Secretary of State Dean Rusk said there is some evidence of movement in the Paris peace talks but he cautioned against calling it a breakthrough. He cited North Vietnam not denying forces in South Vietnam and noted informal coffee breaks as aPossible sign of better atmospherics while Bombing pause aims to end the war.
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Speculation On Warren's Supreme Court Departure
Washington AP reports Chief Justice Earl Warren may retire after 15 controversial years shaping liberal rulings on race discrimination and police powers. White House declined comment amid talk of Hugo Black or Homer Thornberry as potential replacements. Warren’s undated resignation letter to President Johnson dates June 13.
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Army curbs civilian rifle clubs and ammo sales
The Army cuts back civilian marksmanship support and imposes strict limits on gun and ammunition distribution to rifle and pistol clubs. Under new rules only clubs with current service obligations and high military value, mainly junior and college clubs, receive aid. Excess rifles may be sold only to NRA members. ammunition to individuals is halted except limited 22 caliber for junior clubs.
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House Defeats Voting Law Bill in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE AP A bill to end Louisiana single shot voting failed by six votes in the House. The measure would allow voters to cast multiple votes for a single candidate in elections. The vote was 47 for and 41 against, short of the 53 required for passage. Rep Emery Villar sponsored the bill and plans to seek reconsideration.
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For Sale OleO Acres Sign on Farm House
A humorous Realtor sign reads For Sale Oleo Acres in front of a farm house, calling the spread one of the less expensive options. The playful wording plays on a pantry staple pun while hinting at economical rural property.
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Phi Mu garage sale for service project in Monroe
The Phi Mu Monroe Alumni Chapter hosts a garage sale at Mrs. Fred Fluitt’s home 2701 Indian Mound Drive on Saturday from 9 30 am to 5 pm. Proceeds benefit the Hospital Ship HOPE national service project, urging area residents to attend and shop.
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Mrs Barbara Johnson Returns From Florida Vacation
Mrs Barbara Johnson, secretary to Jack Hover, Monroe Municipal Airport manager, returns to Lakeshore Drive after a week’s vacation in Jacksonville Florida with her four children.
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Warm Weekend Forecast With Showers Across Northeast Louisiana
The weatherman notes more showers and thundershowers with warm temperatures for the weekend in Northeast Louisiana. Skies will be cloudy to partly cloudy, highs in the low to high 90s, and nights in the mid to upper 70s. Rainfall ranges from light showers to thunderstorms across the area, with Monroe's FAA-recorded high at 83 and a low of 71 early today.
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Viet Cong Hit Saigon With Heaviest Shelling In Nine Days
UPI reports Viet Cong attacked Saigon with heavy shelling injuring six, including three refugee children, and wounding twenty others. Guerrillas seized Bao Lue village briefly, menaced a bridge on Highway 20 with 200 militiamen, and B52 bombers pounded Viet Cong targets as Saigon faced renewed threats near the capital.
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Doctors Report Eisenhower Showing Continuing Improvement
Army doctors at Walter Reed Army Hospital reported continuing progress in former President Dwight D. Eisenhower after his recent heart attack. They issued a medical bulletin at 10:30 am EDT stating no further daily updates will be issued unless the condition changes unexpectedly.
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New York Area Sees Snow and Ice as Summer Dawns
Albany and New York City report low 50s while Whiteface Mountain in the Adirondacks records frost and rime ice up to six inches. The Weather Bureau foresees a weekend turning more summer like.
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Police Fire on Rioters Outside Rio Embassy
In Rio de Janeiro two thousand riotous students attacked the American Embassy downtown. Marine guards closed doors and drew revolvers but did not fire. State police opened fire, wounding at least one girl student. About twenty four demonstrators were arrested.
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River Station Flood Report Details Change in Stage
Report notes a flood stage change at River Station with measurements near Monroe and Camden. Data shows station 86407 readings 0 to 6 feet, indicating rising water levels and potential escalation of flooding risk in the area.
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Sailboat Captain Refuses Tow in Gulf Stream
Hugo Vihlen on the six foot April Foot drifted in the Gulf Stream northeast of Biscayne Bay as Coast Guard and First Edition yacht pursued. The bearded adventurer refused a tow saying he would finish the journey alone. He planned to land in Homestead after 85 days on an 75 day voyage from Casablanca.
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Allies Begin East German Travel Fees
Western allies imposed travel fees on East Germans in response to East German visa rules. NATO sources in Brussels say the temporary travel documents will cost the equivalent of 20 East German marks, with half price on renewals. About 7,817 documents were issued in 1967, mostly for business, sports, and culture.
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Office Target of Bomb Blast
An early morning bomb blast shattered the plate glass of the Spanish National Tourist Office in Midtown Manhattan at Fifth Avenue and 48th Street. The blast, heard up to six blocks away, damaged two upstairs windows and prompted FBI and police bomb squad investigators to determine the explosive used.
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