Dulles Calls for Strong FBI Action Over Mississippi Terrorism
Allen W. Dulles told President Johnson he urged stepped up FBI activity to control and prosecute terror incidents in Mississippi. He noted state and local authorities bear the main burden while Johnson’s emissary urged protective measures for civil rights workers. The move followed the disappearance of three civil rights workers near Philadelphia Mississippi.
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Central Intelligence Agency
Philadelphia
Blast Levels Reptile Farm Fatal Explosion Near Marshalls Creek
A truck carrying 15 tons of ammonium nitrate and dynamite caught fire and exploded near Marshalls Creek Pa killing six and injuring ten. The blast crater was 10 feet deep and 40 wide. Fire trucks and three volunteers were wiped out and hundreds of snakes were released. A nearby station wagon passenger woman died, a Baltimore couple survived with injuries, and authorities hunted venomous snakes from the debris.
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Monroe County General Hospital
Johnson Turns to U N for Cyprus aid and talks
President Johnson escalates Cyprus crisis diplomacy by sending Undersecretary George Ball to New York to brief the United Nations. He seeks direct negotiations between Greece and Turkey, warns of war risks, and plans further talks with Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou and Turkish Premier Ismet Inonu while U Thant and UN mediator Sakari Tuomioja are apprised.
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One Killed Two Hurt In Mishap Baton Rouge
A sulfuric acid spill occurred when three trucks collided at Highland Road and Airline Highway. Albert E. Smith 45 of New Orleans, an employee of Gordon's Transport Co, died. James DeSoto 39 and Allen Hernandez 27 of Baton Rouge were injured. The Younger Bros truck carried the acid and overturned. traffic was rerouted to old Jefferson Highway.
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Old Jefferson Hwy
Younger Bros
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U S Takes Tough Posture In Asia As China Weakens
Washington reports the United States is hardening its stance in Asia as China’s military capacity erodes. China’s air force and army are under supplied, with fuel scarce and modernization lagging. Moscow’s aid to China has fallen, raising questions about future risk of larger conflict in Southeast Asia.
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Senate Tax Cuts Delight Milady and Retailers
Senate adopted six excise-reducing amendments totaling about 500 million dollars amid Johnson opposition. House leaders plan to erase them in conference and have vowed to kill all six, keeping wartime tax rates in place for another year.
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Birthday Surprise For Monroe City Official At City Hall
Monroe City Secretary-Treasurer Mel Cook was surprised at city hall as coworkers and friends mailed birthday cards to reach him today. The party, held a day early because offices are closed Saturday, featured a shirt patterned cake and playful banter about fitting into it.
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Mel Cook
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Cook
Endrin Declared Fish Kill Cause
The Welfare Department ruled Endrin the cause of a major fish kill in the lower Mississippi River last fall and winter. It cited industrial waste and drainage from areas around Memphis as pollution sources, with possible additional sources. Minute Endrin traces were found in treated water supplies for Vicksburg and New Orleans. human effects require evaluation despite no acute cases shown.
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Tenn
Mississippi
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Miss
New Orleans
Congress votes to repeal retail excise on handbags
The House defeated attempts to repeal various excises 207 to 185. A Senate vote failed 42 to 41 on lifting the tax on ladies handbags. Senators Pastore and Keating won 48 to 38 for a broader repeal proposal endorsed by retailers and many women's groups. The plan would end the 10 percent retail levy on luggage handbags jewelry cosmetics and furs with $100 jewelry and fur excess still taxed. The extension deadline looms with Korea War rates set to drop next Tuesday midnight unless Johnson signs.
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Dr.i
Kenneth B. Keating
R-N.y
A certain type of person keeps the pot boiling
A short Chuckle line notes a frugal character who lacks money yet finds a way to keep the pot boiling, implying ingenuity over extravagance. The quip plays on a common saying about stretching resources and persistence in everyday life.
Saigon government routs guerrillas in major battle
In Saigon north of the city government forces killed more than 200 Communist guerrillas in what was described as their worst defeat of the war. The report cited a pitched battle marking a significant setback for the insurgents.
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Viet Nam
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U Alexis Johnson Heads to South Viet Nam Post
U S political specialist U Alexis Johnson began his new role in South Vietnam, warning that any loss of territory or freedom in Southeast Asia would seriously affect U S security.
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U. Alexis Johnson
U.S
South Viet Nam
Southeast Asia
Inflation Watch: Prices Mixed in May as Costs Hold Steady
The Labor Department reports food and housing prices fell in May while most other consumer goods rose slightly. overall living costs stayed about the same as in April. The release highlights mixed movements across categories and steady shelter costs.
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Labor Department
Texan In Match Defending Champion McKinley Stays Alive
San Antonio star Chuck McKinley barely advanced in Wimbledon reaching the quarterfinals with a four set win over Britain’s Billy Knight. McKinley took the match 8-6 6-4 2-6 6-4 after dropping a set in today’s fourth-round action.
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San Antonio
Billy Knight
Britain
Injured Seabee in Antarctic Awaits Rescue
A U S Navy C130 airdrops to McMurdo Sound on a midwinter flight to fetch Bethel Lee McMullen 39 a Seabee badly injured in a June fall. Cmdr Daniel Balish said risk minimized as crew of 15 flies 2400 miles from Christchurch New Zealand in 48 hours. Governor plans for quick turnaround pending condition.
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Port Hueneme
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Frederick S. Gallup
Nothing Like Building Fence To Stay Young
Viola Missouri AP notes Lucy Smith, 80, living on historic family acreage, moved a 2000 foot rail fence solo except for a half hour neighbor aid. She removed the fence for a highway project and rebuilt it in a new location, demonstrating grit and independence.
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Lucy Smith
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Violence in St Augustine escalates after marchers attacked
Gov. Farris Bryant flew to St Augustine to inspect a racial revolt amid a night of violence as a mob struck civil rights marchers. Dr. Martin Luther King said the city was spared from bloodshed by Negroes not retaliating, while Bryant bypassed a Jacksonville federal court hearing on contempt for banning demonstrations.
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Martin Luther King
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U.S
Weekend Weather Outlook With Warm Trend Hopes
The forecast shows partly cloudy skies with a potential warm up over the weekend. Winds will be variable to northeast at 6 to 12 mph. Highs reach 90 to 95 degrees, with nightly lows of 68 to 72. Monroe's Thursday high was 92 and the overnight low 66.
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Lawmakers pass lunchroom pay bill amid expenses debate
In Baton Rouge the House failed to block Rep. James Smith’s measure to set a minimum lunchroom worker salary of 125 dollars per month, costing about 1.5 million overall. The bill passed 64 to 32 though opponents warned it would raise lunch prices and lacked funding.
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Baton Rouge
John J. McKeithen
Louisiana
House
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Farmerville
Smith
McKeithen
Senate
Lantz Womack
Winnsboro
Rapides Parish
Robert Munson
Cheyneyville
Jesse McLain
St. Tammany Parish
Munson
Sylvester
John Garrett
Haynesville
Imperial Wizard Calls Civil Rights Disappearances a Hoax
Imperial Wizard Robert Shelton Jr of United Knights of the Ku Klux Klan claims the Neshoba County civil rights workers disappearance is a hoax to raise funds. He says similar plots occurred in Birmingham and Albany and accuses integrationists of fabricating distress to attract donations.
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Ku Klux Klan
Neshoba County
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Tuscaloosa
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Albany
Mississippi
Vatican Defends Pius XII War Role In Special Issue
The Vatican weekly L Osservator Della Domenica issued an 80 page defense of Pope Pius XII actions during World War II. It argues the pontiff acted to help Jews and shelter them in churches and institutions, amid debates sparked by The Deputy and new books. The edition also notes Mussolini’s reply to the Pope’s offer to help Italy exit the war.
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Pius XI
Italy
Benito Mussolini
Quakes Rock New Hampshire Near Laconia Claremont
Two dish rattling earthquakes hit central New Hampshire about 50 minutes apart. The shocks lasted under 30 seconds each and were felt over a 50 mile arc from Laconia to Concord. No injuries or major damage reported.
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Robert Decker
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