New Evidence Emerges in Valerie Percy Slaying Case
Investigators in Kenilworth Illinois disclosed new evidence in the Valerie Percy murder, noting a piano bench near a door could have muffled a break in. Police questioned dozens of people familiar with the Percys home as they pursue legwork leads. A possible sighting of a green station wagon near the residence adds a further lead while Valerie’s wake drew thousands of mourners.
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Kenilworth, Ill
Valerie Percy
Percy
Robert M. Daley
Valerie
Kenilworth
Chicago
Lake Michigan North Shore
Daley
Percys
Loraine
Chief Daley
Family seeks dark cat after child bitten in Monroe area
Anxious North Park Village mother asks neighbors to help locate a dark brownish black female cat wearing a blue collar with braids. The cat leaped from a truck and bit 12 year old Steven Crnkovic near Town and Country northeast of Monroe, risking possible rabies. Call 323-3183 with information to locate the cat or owner and determine treatment status.
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North Park Village
Keith Crnkovic
Garden Lane
Crnkovics
Monroe
Steven
Today's Chuckle He is the dependable friend in need
A light humorous note highlights a friend who is always around when trouble arises. The piece playfully credits reliability and loyal support, portraying the close bond and steady presence that defines this particular friend.
Marines and Air Force Pound North Vietnam in Major Raids
U S forces intensify attacks on North Vietnam with day and night air raids in the demilitarized zone, while Marines claim 53 enemy killed in a village assault and 10 more near the Rockpile. Thunderchiefs destroy a train northeast of Hanoi, and raids target bridges, barges, depots, and missile sites as 116 missions are flown.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S. Air Force
Demilitarized Zone
U.S
North Viet Nam
Neil Eddins
Las Vegas
Nev
Eddins
Thunderchief
Hanoi
Thanh Hoa
Air Force
North
North Viet Nan
Viet Nam
Laos
Monroe announces possible parking meter plan in mayor’s office
Twin Cities readers note three or four sample parking meters in the mayor’s reception area as a potential overparking measure. The machines are not installed and are only there for a short period of consideration, leaving observers unsure of fate.
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Monroe
Senate Moves For Vote On School Prayer
In Washington the Senate edged toward a vote on Everett Dirksen's constitutional amendment to permit voluntary school prayers, despite Republican optimism and Bayh's rival sense of Congress resolution. Dirksen warned the issue would return if defeated, while Bayh offered a substitute aimed at voluntary silent prayers in public schools.
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Washington
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Dirksen
Johnson
Unicef
U.N. Children’s Fund
Birch Bayh
D-Ind
Bayh
Congress
Supreme Court
Illinois
Maryland scientist warned Americans on Soviet espionage
Washington based metallurgist John Huminik recounts five years dealing with Russians and passing information to the FBI. He notes Soviets seek space and rocketry data, cites the expulsion of a Soviet attaché, and urges public help to root out espionage. He earned money over $5,000 from the Russians and warns against complacency.
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Washington
Maryland
FBI
John Huminik
Camp Springs
Huminik
United States
Valentine A. Revin
Revin
State Department
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S
Washington, D.C
John
Josephine Huminik
Sherman Fairchild Technology Center
Germantown
Chemprox Corp
Mount Rainier
Parcel Post Rates Boost Bill Is Signed
President Johnson signs a bill raising parcel post rates starting January and widening weight limits to 25 pounds next July 1, 30 pounds in 1968, and 40 pounds in 1969, with length girth rising to 78 inches in 1970 and 84 inches in 1971. The act aims to boost revenue by about 76 million dollars and move parcel post to break even. The ceremony in the Cabinet Room also proclaimed National ZIP Code Week beginning October 10 while Johnson commented on government finances and potential future tax actions.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Cabinet Room
Budget Bureau
George H. Mahon
D-Tex
House Appropriations Committee
Mahon
Truth Packaging Bill Revived By Committee Vote
The House Commerce Committee voted 17 to 14 to revive the truth in packaging legislation after tentatively killing it last week. The panel adjourned to decide procedures for a revised Senate-passed measure with potential push for full chamber consideration.
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Harley O. Staggers
D-W.va
Mild Weather Stays In Area
The Twin Cities will have mild conditions with clear to partly cloudy skies. Daytime highs reach 78 to 84 and tonight’s low is 58 to 64 with Wednesday’s high at 76 to 82. Variable north winds 5 to 15 mph. High Monday was 83 and the morning low 62.
Revival Of Rights Bill Up To Voters
Washington reporters note the civil rights bill revival hinges on voters in November on housing. The Senate failed to invoke cloture 52 to 41 and Mansfield shelved the measure, with Javits arguing for a cloture vote and Dirksen condemning what he called mischief in the bill. Proponents warn defeat could destabilize civil rights momentum.
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Washington
Senate
Philip A. Hart
D-Mich
Mike Mansfield
Mansfield
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
Javits
Everett M. Dirksen
Hart
McKeithen Mulls Re election Bid If Law Changes
Governor John McKeithen said he will run again if Louisiana voters approve a November amendment allowing governors to succeed themselves. He called passage a challenge, notes polls show support, and cites opposition from Gillis Long and Jimmie Davis allies. The change would, he argues, bring political stability.
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Gilbertsville
UPI
John McKeithen
Louisiana
McKeithen
Gillis Long
Jimmie H. Davis
State Polls Ruling Affirmed By Court
A three judge federal court in New Orleans upheld prior rulings that illiterates receive help at the polls in Louisiana and that federal observers may go behind the curtain to observe voting. The decision, not unanimous, clarifies that poll commissioners must inform voters they may request observers behind the curtain. Judge Wisdom and Judge Christenberry joined. Judge West dissented.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Appeals
John Minor Wisdom
Herbert W. Christenberry
E. Gordon West
Louisiana Atty
Jack P. F. Gremillion
Gremillion
Alabama
Mississippi
South Carolina
Soft Landing Targeted for Surveyor 2 Moon Touchdown
America’s Surveyor 2 spacecraft roared from Cape Kennedy aboard an Atlas Centaur with bullseye accuracy toward the moon. If successful, the 2,204 pound lander aims to softly touch down on Sinus Medii Central Bay and photograph a cratered plain for future manned missions within three years.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
Moon
Fila
America
U.S
Flight Control Center
Surveyor 2
Ford hikes 1967 model prices in initial tariff rise
Ford Motor Co. raised prices on 1967 models Tuesday by up to 348 per vehicle over 1966 versions. Most models carried $60 to $160 increases, with an average of about 25 per car higher than comparably equipped 1966 models. New safety gear and automatic transmissions, once optional, pushed prices further. Ford was the first automaker to announce 1967 pricing.
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Detroit
UPI
Ford Motor Co
Ford
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