Record Defense Total Near 70 Billion As Vietnam War Grows
The House Appropriations Committee approves a peacetime defense package totaling 70.3 billion dollars for the next fiscal year, including 20.3 billion for Vietnam. The plan exceeds current year spending by 65.6 million, with prior funds 43.7 billion available. Cuts target nonwar-related programs while boosting key Vietnam gear and a new nuclear frigate. The bill faces House action next week. In a separate note, 1,000 student protesters confront Soviet lines at the U S Embassy in Moscow, blocked by troops and police. The actions follow chants and threats, as guards prevent escalation.
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Explosions Hit Utility Transformer In Lafayette Area
A dynamite blast damaged a Gulf States Utility transformer in Lafayette causing a large power outage with damage estimated at 75000 dollars. Fire officials said the incident was part of a series of mysterious blasts in the area.
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Senate Tongue Lashing Over Thanks to Two Musicians
In Des Moines the Senate faced criticism from Minority Leader Rigler over a resolution thanking pianist Bill Perry and drummer Mel Carter for performing at a parity event. The measure, adopted earlier, was expunged after Rigler pressed to retract the thanks, with Reichardt objecting and an unrecorded vote passing the motion.
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D-Dubuque
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Liam Reichardt
D-Des Moines
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Full Day's Work Slated Saturday For Iowa Senate
Iowa Senate leaders pledged a full Saturday session on controversial legislation marking the first weekend meeting this session. Republican minority leaders warned of chaos if many senators stay away, while the House planned no Saturday session. A separate Senate debate dropped a resolution to offer condolences to families of Iowa military personnel killed in action.
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Viet Fighting in Hue as Weather Halts Air Raids
Communists shelled Hue for the second time in 10 days wounding one American and three South Vietnamese. The ground war cooled, weather limited U S airstrikes to supply lines. One Phantom shot down. crew escaped after landing Da Nang with fire in the tail. Mortar barrages hit the American compound and nearby military HQ as counter-battery fire was directed at suspected positions.
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B52 Air Record Perfect in War
Washington AP reports Boeing B52 aircraft have logged over 10,000 sorties over South Vietnam in about two years with no combat losses. The sole loss occurred on the first mission June 17, 1965, when two B52s collided. not deemed combat. High altitude flight and weak enemy air defenses credited for low losses. Planes operate from Guam and a Thai base, each capable of 60,000 pounds of bombs.
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Rain Forecast Deepens Flood Fears Across Iowa
Widespread rain and flood threats spread across Iowa with severe storms and tornadic activity reported. The Weather Bureau foresees continued rain through Saturday with cool nights, and several towns record heavy rainfall including Clarion 4.22 inches and Ida Grove hail two to three feet deep in roadside ditches.
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Nasser resigns Egyptian presidency amid upheaval
Egyptian strongman Gamal Abdel Nasser announces he will relinquish all official positions and hand power to Vice President Zakaria Moheiddin, an army colonel, amid a backdrop of regional volatility. He vows to return to his people while accusing Israel of gains backed by the United States and Britain. Meanwhile Syria agrees to a UN cease fire as Israel resumes attacks, with Damascus reporting an air raid and a downed Israeli plane. Security Council calls for immediate hostilities halt.
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Death Toll Rises After Torpedoed U S Ship Liberty
Navy records show unofficial counts of 31 dead and 75 wounded aboard the torpedoed U S communications ship Liberty. Officials later revised to 9 dead and 22 missing with 75 wounded, with defense sources saying missing sailors were trapped in flooded compartments of the forward section.
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Deshler teen is quiet spelling bee champion
Jennifer Reinke, a 14 year old from Deshler Nebraska, has won the 40th National Spelling Bee. She received the championship cup, $1,000 in cash, and trips to New York City and Expo 67 in Montreal. Her mother describes her as quiet and shy.
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Ehiuahua
All About Iowa Salaries for Pastors
Iowa Conference of United Church of Christ backs a minimum minister salary of 6000 dollars per year plus parsonage health insurance car allowance and utilities at a meeting in Waverly. The group calls for active clergy to receive 36000 dollars in addition to benefits.
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