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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1967
Page
12
A U S airman Staff Sgt Herbert W Boeckenhaupt 24 was sentenced to 36 years in prison by Judge Oren E Lewis in US District Court on a case involving alleged conspiracy to give American defense secrets to the Soviets.
DES MOINES AP Gov Harold Hughes says he believes Towans would oppose a proposed $4 million annual social cut. He notes potential backlash from Towans and hints at political risk. Hughes frames the issue as a state budget matter affecting focused social programs and urges careful consideration.
DES MOINES AP The Iowa Legislature faces pressure to finish sooner as Senate Majority Leader Frommelt urges working Saturdays or Sundays to end the session by the Fourth of July. He criticizes lawmakers as too relaxed while House leaders oppose weekend sessions. The House Appropriations Committee recommends $29.9 million yearly for the State Social Welfare Department, vs Hughes request of $33.9 million. The governor questions larger cuts, warns against harming services or meals for children, and notes potential losses in federal matching funds. He also mentions an audit of the Iowa Liquor Commission’s enforcement and liquor tax collections.
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Trent on Edison High School student Micah Bertin 18, an honor student and class president, wins appeal against school board over long hair. New Jersey State Board of Education rules in his favor allowing him to attend classes with sideburns. He plans to speak at graduation about following convictions to improve the world.
U S Navy carrier pilots struck deep into North Vietnam targeting a major MIG airfield and a secret Soviet missile site. The weekly U S casualty report shows 214 Americans killed in action and 2 420 Communists, while South Vietnamese losses rose to 235. Ground actions increased after a four day lull with several engagements near the DMZ and Saigon.
Lt Gen Lewis W Walt praised the M16 as the finest weapon with a low malfunction rate during a Pentagon press conference. In Congress, Rep Clarence Long cited a Vietnam officer who called the rifle worthless and dangerous, while reports from nuclear carrier Enterprise described camouflaged bases near Hanoi and heavy air attacks with jets and missiles.
In Des Moines the Senate backed a bill change 34 27 to reweight aid by equalizing income and property values. Sen Kenneth Nurse argues the plan shifts funds to low income districts, while opponents fear urban cuts and higher income areas lose relief. Senator Denman warns Polk County would lose over one million yearly.
United States Navy ship USS Liberty attacked in the Mediterranean about 15 miles north of Sinai. Pentagon confirms four Americans killed and 53 wounded. attack declared in error by Israel with apologies. Fighting continues around Sinai with ceasefire efforts and UN Security Council called into session.
Pfc. Gerald L. Foell, 120, of Plymouth, Iowa, a 1966 Nora Springs Rock Falls High School graduate, was killed in combat near Quang Tin, Vietnam. He enlisted in October and went to Vietnam in March. his mother Mrs. Lloyd Foell in Plymouth was notified Wednesday.
Cairo sounded three air raid alerts as rumors spread of an Israeli advance. Troop columns near Cairo Airport and planes landing suggested reinforcements. In Beirut, 3,153 of about 4,500 Americans in Lebanon had been evacuated by air with more to come, as the embassy arranged transit and space for Alexandria departures.
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