Hughes to Fill Two Vacancies on Iowa High Court
Gov Harold Hughes will choose two new Iowa Supreme Court justices from a three person slate for each vacancy as the Judicial Nominating Commission submitted nominations. The July 1 retirements create the openings, marking the first use of the new system.
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Clay LeGrand
Davenport
M. L. Mason
Mason City
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Cedar Rapids
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Leo S. Ballard
Des Moines
Maurice Rawlings
Sioux City
George van Allen
Mount Pleasant
Supreme Court
Iowa Supreme Court
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Towa
Air Strikes Hit Bridges as U S Plans Escalate in Viet Nam
AP reports U S Navy planes bombed bridges near Hanoi and other targets in North Viet Nam, while in the South 230 attacks targeted Viet Cong positions in a 22 hour period. Brig Gen Nguyen Cao Ky expected as premier in a new war cabinet, replacing Phan Huy Quat.
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Vinh
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Nguyen van Thien
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Phan Khac Sun
Nation's Economy Is In Good Shape Says White House
President Johnson and House Speaker John McCormack said the economy is sound after a White House breakfast. They noted May employment at a record high and factory pay at a record high, while Senator Mansfield stressed uncertain stock market causes.
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Johnson
White House
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John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Wall Street
McCormack
Viet Nam
River Road funding bill before Senate appropriators
Washington AP A bill to fund the Great River Road would spend 2 million dollars annually for two years starting July 1. The plan covers a 2500 mile historic and scenic route along the Mississippi from Minnesota to Louisiana, funding right of way facilities and road improvements to join the route.
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Senate
Mississippi River
Minnesota
Louisiana
Northeast drought threatens crops and water use
Severe drought grips the Northeast with water shortages, Lake Champlain near a record low, and state restrictions on lawn watering car washing and fountains. Officials warn of worsening conditions barring typical rainfall through summer. Rhode Island East Providence limits daily water use while New Jersey and Connecticut impose emergency cuts. Authorities urge conservation and monitor June rainfall outlook.
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New Jersey
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Lake Champlain
Connecticut
Girl 2 Killed by Father’s Truck Near Wellsburg
In Wellsburg Iowa a two year old girl Leisha Faye Aukes was struck and killed by a truck driven by her father Clarence Aukes on the family farm ten miles northwest of Wellsburg. The incident occurred Monday and adds to a list of rural accidents.
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Methodist Church
Brazil Flood Thrusts Recife Area Into Emergency
In Recife Brazil at least 16 people died as three days of heavy rains swamped the region. An estimated 30 000 residents were left homeless prompting a state of emergency in the seaport city.
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Senate Debates 4.7-Billion Excise Tax Cut Bill
Senators move quickly on a 4.7 billion excise tax cut aimed to remove wartime levies. Long said passage could come by nightfall with Republican cooperation. The measure would let first stage repealers take effect after Johnson signs, with July 1 as the implied deadline. House had repealed the full 10 percent tax in steps to 1969. A conditional end allows four percentage points in 1968 1969 if manufacturers install 17 safety devices on cars.
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Long
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Space Twins Receive Honorary UM Degrees in Ann Arbor
Astronauts James McDivitt and Edward White II were honored at the University of Michigan with doctor of astronautical science degrees amid a 30,000-strong celebration at Michigan Stadium. Gov. Romney lauded their feats as the school’s most notable achievement. The pair later helped dedicate a new Space Research building as part of a broader return to their home state.
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America
Conflicts Noted In Aid Bills Between Houses
Washington AP reports the Senate approved a 3.24 billion dollar per year foreign aid bill 68 to 20. Key changes from the House version include a two year authorization with a two year deadline and a special commission to map the program. The OAS gains a significant role in channeling 25 million of military aid from Latin America. A House Senate conference to resolve differences begins Thursday.
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House
Senate
Organization of American States
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Soviet Antaeus Plane Debuts At Paris Air Show
The Soviet Union unveiled a mammoth transport named Antaeus capable of carrying 720 passengers or 45 tons, landing at Le Bourget after a five hour Moscow flight. Tass cited a 6,600 mile nonstop range, 45 mph top speed, and four 15,000 horsepower turboprop engines.
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Air Force Jet Crash Kills One at Paris Air Show
A U S Air Force B58 bomber crashed on landing at Le Bourget during an international air show. One crew member died and others were injured as the aircraft crashed with a thunderous roar and flames. Ambassador Bohlen witnessed the scene among thousands.
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le Bourget
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Charles ©. Bohlen
Two Army helicopters clash. eighteen soldiers killed
Eighteen soldiers died today when two troop-laden Army helicopters collided during a training flight over a swampy area at Fort Benning. A crash near the airstrip sparked flames as the aircraft went down at about 9:45 a.m. EST and a search persisted in the remote scene.
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U.S. Army Infantry Training Center
Approve Boost In Military Pay In House Vote
The House Armed Services Committee approved a 1 billion military pay bill by 33 to 1. The panel kept a 10.7 percent annual pay hike from Rep. Mendel Rivers and 33 others, while adopting some provisions including a reenlistment bonus and yearly pay reviews from the administration plan.
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House Armed Services Committee
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Kaltenborn dies at 86 longtime radio commentator
H V Kaltenborn, dean of radio commentators, died Monday in New York at age 86 after suffering a heart attack while visiting a son. The obituary notes his prominence in broadcasting and his long career shaping radio commentary.
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H. V. Kaltenborn
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