Rusk warns China of retaliation if it attacks allies
Secretary of State Dean Rusk stated that the United States would retaliate by any means necessary if China attacked an American ally in Asia, underscoring U S defense commitments. The remark came amid talks with Japanese Foreign Minister Shiina after a U S Japanese cabinet meeting on trade and economics. The joint communique showed U S Japan gaps over Viet Nam and China credits, with Japan seeking five year credits for China but the communique focusing on separating political and economic relations with Communist nations.
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Kyoto
Japan
Dean Rusk
Red China
United States
America
Rusk
Asia
China
Etsusabura Shiina
U. S
Hoffa Tightens Grip Before Reelection At Teamsters Convention
Miami Beach AP reports James R Hoffa, president of the Teamsters, consolidates power ahead of a likely five year term, as insiders expect a post election power struggle. Hoffa aims to shield himself from removal for past offenses by a pending resolution, while 13 vice presidents maneuver and Fitzsimmons, Gibbons, and Mohn emerge as potential successors.
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Miami Beach
Fla
James FR. Hoffa
Teamsters Union
Teamsters
Hoffa
Frank’ Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Union
Warm Weekend Seen for Iowa
The Associated Press reports hot muggy weather will continue into the weekend in Iowa with only light scattered showers. Humidity is high after a week of heat, and forecasts predict temperatures mostly in the 60s Thursday night rising toward the 90s by Friday.
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Associated Press
Towa
Weather Bureau
Pathologists charged in price fixing suit by DOJ
The Justice Department accuses the College of American Pathologists of conspiring to fix prices and monopolize the medical laboratory field in a civil suit filed in U S District Court. The labs are mostly owned by college members and generate about 2 billion dollars in annual revenue. Retired Sen Harry F Byrd Sr has fallen into a deep coma with doctors not expecting recovery. Arrest warrants issued for over 200 Des Moines drivers who did not answer moving violations charges. Municipal Judge Luther T Glanton warns of possible five day license suspensions. Des Moines auditors rebuke Ringgold and Hardin counties for idle cash investments losing 8 625 and 15 300 respectively in 1965.
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Justice Department
The
College of American Pathologists Today
U.S. District Court
Department
Antitrust Division
Berryville
Harry F. Byrd Sr
Virginia
Des Moines
Luther T. Glanton
Fort Madison Man Indicted for Murder
James A. Arthur of Fort Madison, 38, was bound over to the Des Moines County grand jury on murder charges. He is accused of shooting Helen Barker, 38, a Burlington divorcee, whose body was found under a bed at her home on June 29 after a three day closed hearing before Municipal Judge Arthur D. Peterson.
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Burlington
James A. Arthur
Fort Madison
Des Moines
Helen Barker
Arthur D. Peterson
Subdistrict Ruling Review Sought Before Supreme Court
General Timothy McCarthy traveled to Washington to appeal the Iowa Town Court decision requiring subdistricting of all multimember districts. He argues due process was denied and that the ruling ignored Iowa law while relying on political reasoning.
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Wed Mannens
Ac Younl
Timothy McCarthy
Washington
U.S. Supreme Court
Iowa
Michael L. Mason
Solicitor General
Collision on Highway 61 Claims Wagg Couple and Soldier Life
No survivors reported from a two car crash on Highway 61 near Sweetland Center. Mr and Mrs Curtis L Wagg of rural Wapello rode in the van type car with Wagg likely the driver. Marcus Brownis Maxwell 19 of Davenport was alone in the other car. In Muscatine county over six months thirteen highway deaths have been recorded. Photos by Bob Miller.
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Highway 61
Sweetland Center
Curtis L. Wagg
Wapello
Bob Millar
Wagg
Marcus Brownis Maxwell
Davenport
Muscatine County
Bob Miller
U.S. Planes Bomb Haiphong Oil Depot Second Time
U S Navy aircraft from the Hancock bombed Haiphong oil storage two miles northwest of the city for the second time. The depot handles about 95 percent of North Viet Nam’s petroleum supplies. One Sky hawk was shot down but the pilot was rescued. no ships were struck at pier. Earlier the U S command said 113 missions were flown against North Viet Nam with two raiders down. The South Vietnamese army reported destroying a Viet Cong medical and arms depot in the Mekong Delta and killing about 155 enemies in a day-long battle.
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South Viet Nam
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Haiphong
U.S
North Viet Nam
Hanoi
U.S. Command
Mekong
Memo opens way for hardship discharges possible
The Defense Department announces a new policy allowing hardship discharges for sole surviving sons in military families. A July 1 memorandum from Thomas D. Morris directs uniform application across Army Navy and Air Force. Eligible servicemen must show they are sole surviving sons and have fathers or siblings killed or disabled due to military service since 1940. The policy aligns with Selective Service and extends noncombat duty options upon parent filed requests.
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Washington
Defense Department
Defense
Thomas D. Morris
Army
Navy
Air Force
Morris
Pentagon
Enlistment Lag Triggers Higher Draft Calls in July and August
The Defense Department announced increased draft calls for July and August as Army enlistments lag. July calls rise by 3,000 to 28,500 and August by 4,000 to 36,600, with the Pentagon requesting further action from Selective Service.
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Washington
Defense Department
Pentagon
Draft quotas boosted for Iowa in coming months
DES MOINES AF officials report a rise in Iowa draft quotas for August September. The state quota grows to 408 for August 497 for September and 504 for August? The June quota was 245. Officials unclear on how many drawn will be inducted to meet these quotas. Service aims to produce 31,300 men in September. Navy Marine and Air Force enlistments show no lag and no draft draws anticipated. The May draft call of 40,600 was the peak since the Vietnam buildup began.
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Des Moines
Selective Service
Navy
Marine
Air Force
Teller Outwits Holdup Attempt
In Rock Island, a bank teller outwitted a holdup by a well dressed man who demanded money. Mrs. Lemme moved behind the counter as Mrs. Jacobs pressed the alarm, and the suspect fled. Fingerprints on a cap pistol found nearby matched those on the cage.
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Rock Island, Ul
Rock Island Bank & Trust Co
Donald Lemme
Three Die In Head-On Crash Near Muscatine Iowa
Marcus B. Maxwell from Davenport on leave and Curtis L. Wagg with his wife Mary Fernite Wagg die in a late night head-on collision on highway 61 five miles east of Muscatine near Sweetland Center. Maxwell, a twice wounded Viet Nam veteran, was driving an older Mustang while the Waggs in a VW van. Maxwell arrived Tuesday from Fort Carson Colorado and had a 30 day leave to attend a funeral. The Waggs were en route to Wapello. Mrs. Wagg taught the Wapello elementary school. The accident raises Muscatine County’s 1966 traffic deaths to thirteen. Maxwell’s body is to be taken to Davenport for funeral arrangements.
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Highway 61
Muscatine
Sweetland Center
Marcus B. Maxwell
Davenport
Viet Nam
Curtis L. Wagg
Wapeilo
Mary Fernitle
TV Auuuesse
Maxwell
Juty
Howard Toyne
United States
Fort Carson
Dona Stineman Etter
Wapello
Burlington
Presbyterian Church
Wapelo
Halligan-McCabe
Dan Jepport
Wagg
Dudgee-McCurley
Wapelio
Lucille Mickelwait
Hillsborn
Sam
Netetie Mickelwait
Nettie Linn
Tipton
Cecil Mickelwait
Moline
Harold Mickelwait
Topeka
Kan
Ralph Mickelwait
Spokane
Wash
Herley Wagg
Phoenix
Ariz
Harry Tom
Klein Testimony Slated July 19
Senate Ethics Committee announced Julius Klein, Chicago public relations firm owner, will testify July 19 about his relations with Senator Thomas J. Dodd.
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Washington
Senate Ethics Committee
Julius Klein
Chicago
Sen. Thomas
J. Dodd
D-Conn
Wrong Spray Evacuates 300 in Argyle Minn After Mistake
About 300 to 350 people, mostly youths, were evacuated from Argyle Minnesota after a light plane sprayed a poisonous chemical over the town by error. Parathion, a lethal pesticide, was used. No immediate injuries reported. antidote stock was flown in as a precaution and 25 to 30 residents visited hospitals.
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Argyle, Minn
Minnesota
Dennis Rousseau
EB. Pumala
Warren
Marshall County Medical
Minneapolis
Pumala
Argyle
GOP Governors Shy From Viet Nam Policy Endorsement
At the annual Governors Conference in Los Angeles Republican leaders circled a cautious endorsement of President Johnson's Vietnam policy. They signaled interest in making Vietnam a campaign issue while avoiding strong commitments as they prepare to vote on a watered-down endorsement of Johnson's global policies.
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Johnson
Viet Nam
Léth
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