Pontiff appoints Cody archbishop of Chicago
Vatican announces Pope Paul VI appointed Arch bishop John Patrick Cody of New Orleans as archbishop of Chicago, the nation’s largest see. Cody, 57, may be elevated to cardinal at the next consistory in Rome. He previously led New Orleans after being named bishop in 1962 and consecrated in 1931.
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John Patrick Cody
New Orleans
Vatican
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Cady
Rome
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St. Louis
Joseph F. Rommel
Kansas City-St. Joseph
Bishop Attacks Rumor Culture at Iowa Conference
Des Moines AP report quotes Iowa Methodist Bishop James S. Thomas criticizing unfounded accusations of communism as detrimental to Christian life. He warns that rumors assassinate reputations and urges clear, fair discussion of opposing views. The piece also notes a church funds drive update with $556,000 raised toward a $2.2 million program, about half of the $1.1 million expected by June.
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Iowa
James S. Thomas
Thomas
South Iowa
Bishop Thomas
Herbert Hoover
United States
Maps Fund Drive
Fire rips Norwegian tanker in Rotterdam harbor killing ten
In Rotterdam a heavy explosion gutted a Norwegian tanker Ronastar causing at least ten deaths among workers cleaning the vessel. Police reported six others missing, while all 42 crew and passengers were accounted for safe by the captain.
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Ronastar
Arewa
Six Killed in Dubuque Auto Crash On Highway 151
Six Dubuque area residents were killed and a girl, Cous tine Maag, 3, critically injured when two cars collided on a curve of Highway 161 three miles southwest of Dubuque shortly before midnight Tuesday. Victims include Harold Maag 28 his wife Anna Mae and son David 1 Wally W Jones and wife Dorothy and Robert Gieseman.
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Dorothy
Robert Gieseman
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Maag
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Ubuque
Dominican Shooting Reopens in Santo Domingo Battle
In Santo Domingo a daylong clash between rebels and US troops left 21 Dominicans dead and 24 American paratroopers wounded. Explosions and gunfire persisted at moderate to heavy levels despite a ceasefire. Mortar shells continued to fall on the rebel sector at 15 to 30 minute intervals through the night.
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Domincan Republic
De Gaulle Opens Stumping Tour Amid Re Election Hints
Charles de Gaulle launched a new campaign swing in Saint Germain en Laye signaling possible re election. West Berlin officials warned of potential rioting after East Berlin guards shot a veteran and wounded his fiancée at the Red Wall, escalating tensions.
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France
Charles de Gaulle
Rusk among crash victims at Ft Benning in two helicopter crash
In Columbus Georgia a list of soldiers killed in Tuesday’s helicopter crash at Fort Benning includes Spec 5 Charles Rusk 25 son of Gale Rusk Rock Island Ti The Nation notes a broader report of wartime heroism and a pacifist protest on the Pentagon steps as Barry Goldwater plans a 1968 Senate bid and Bert Watson assumes a South Carolina House seat after a Republican landslide win in a special election.
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Aobert W. Watson
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Meservey Elevator Co. Fire Destroys Plant and Mill
Fire swept through the Meservey Home Elevator Co. plant an annex and an adjoining feed mill causing estimated damage from 80 thousand to 90 thousand dollars. Loss included 6000 to 8000 bushels of corn and nuts and other feed inventory.
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Meservey Home Elevator Co
Viet Cong Ambush Kills Helicopter Crew Near Saigon
A Viet Cong force ambushed a government convoy 15 miles southwest of Saigon injuring 34 and capturing a district chief. One American crewman on a helicopter was killed and three others wounded when the craft exploded and crashed. Two US Air Force fighters collided elsewhere. one pilot parachuted to safety, the other died in the crash.
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U.S. Air Force
Saigon Airport Blast Wounds Dozens. U.S. Reinforcements Announced
Debris and blast debris hang from the Saigon civilian terminal as windows blown out and part of the roof collapsed after a terrorist explosion. More than 40 injured including 4 Americans and several foreigners. In Washington, McNamara announces six more U.S. battalions headed to South Viet Nam bringing total forces to about 70,000 to 75,000, with roughly 71,000 in ground combat roles.
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Robert S. McNamara
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South Viet Nam
McNamara
Two Viet Leaders In Parley With U S Ambassador
U S Ambassador Maxwell D Taylor met with Maj Gen Nguyen Van Thieu and Brig Gen Nguyen Cao Ky in Saigon as the two top Viet leaders were discussed for the new government. The United States signs of concern over developments were noted.
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Saigon
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U.S
Maxwell D. Taylor
United States
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Nguyen Cao Ky
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Leaders Press for Final Action on Excise Tax Cut
Washington AP Senate leaders push to begin House Senate conference to finish a 4.7 billion excise tax cut bill. The goal is to have the bill to Johnson by Friday with House and Senate approval of conference recommendations. Major disputes include auto tax rates and timing of multiple tax cuts through 1969.
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Senate
Senate House
White House
Sen
Russell B. Long
D-La
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Conference Committee
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Gemini Twins Part Ways After Flight Milestone
Gemini 4 astronauts James A. McDivitt and Edward H. White II were separated for the first time since their launch. White returned to San Antonio to receive cheers, McDivitt stayed for a hometown welcome. They will reunite at the White House Rose Garden to receive NASA’s Exceptional Service Award from President Johnson, alongside Charles W. Matthews. The day included a ceremony at the University of Michigan with 30,000 cheering fans and the dedication of the Space Research Building.
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James A. McDivitt
Edward H. White II
White
San Antonio
Tex
McDivitt
White House
President Johnson
National, Aeronautics and Space
Charles W. Matthews
Manned Space Center
Jackson
Reynolds
Michigan
Bomb injures workers at airport terminal in Vietnam attack
A blast at a Vietnam airport hit a US and French staffed terminal office wounding 17 Army personnel 15 Air Force men 2 Navy and some civilians. A Vietnamese man suffered a broken leg as 10 to 20 pounds of plastic explosive exploded near the Air France freight office. All windows shattered debris rained down as a roof section collapsed, shutting the airport likely until Thursday morning.
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Air Force
Air France
Man Dies In Fire At Oskaloosa
AP report says Richard J. Kelley, 41, of Oskaloosa, died when fire tore through his second floor apartment in an old building near the public square. Fire crews prevented spread to the other upstairs unit, a vacant space, and a ground floor shoe repair shop. Asst. Fire Chief Joe Townsley said rescue was futile as flames were too intense when trucks arrived.
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Richard J. Kelley
Public Square
Asst
Joe Townsley
Kelley
Iowa Tax Policy Change Lets Delinquents Pay Later
Iowa taxpayers overdue on the first half of the state income tax may still pay the second half in October under a policy change two years ago. Tax officials admit many delinquent filers are not aware of the option, and the law remains unclear, with one section limiting the lower fifty dollar payment to early filers while another allows two equal payments without a timely filing requirement.
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Lynn Potter
Potter
Tax Commission
I Income Tax Division
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Income Tax Division
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