Queen Elizbeth Visits West Berlin Amid Wall Tour
Queen Elizabeth II toured West Berlin viewing the wall before a crowd of 100000 at City Hall and pledged full support of Britain. An open Mercedes carried her and Prince Philip past the Brandenburg Gate toward the wall as East German authorities claimed West German provocations. The visit ends a state trip to West Germany begun May 18 and marks Britain’s monarch’s first Germany visit in 52 years.
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Storms Strike Eight States Killing Two People
The Associated Press reports tornadoes and thunderstorms across eight midwestern states injuring several and causing major damage. An Ek hart Indiana lineman died from a downed power line while repairing Palm Sunday storm damage. a Toledo area resident died from lightning in Sylvania Ohio.
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Permanent Remap Plan Pressed in Des Moines AP
In Des Moines the legislature pressed a permanent reapportionment plan after approving a constitutional amendment proposal. The measure calls for a House no more than 100 members and a Senate at most half the House size, both apportioned by population. The House passed the measure 84 to 27 and sent it to the Senate.
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Political Des Moines Democrat Scores in Case Report
In a report on expense account handling, Denman said the milk sanitation official followed approved practice. He cited that Secretary Owen did not act arbitrarily and had good cause to fire Dennler, while asserting the real cause was political.
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Senate approves plan to withhold Iowa state taxes
DES MOINES AP The Senate passed a plan for withholding state income taxes. It was approved by the Town House Ways and Means Committee today and goes to the House floor, with deductions from pay next Jan. 1. DES MOINES AP The House Appropriations Committee reported a bill allotting 50 000 to a committee to study the town tax structure. The panel would report findings to Gov. Hughes and the legislature by Jan. 1, 1966.
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Williams Says Johnson Aims to Shield Bobby Baker
In Washington Senator John J Williams Republican Delaware accuses the Johnson administration of striving to shield Bobby Baker from legal prosecution at all costs. In Chicago a mob of young people tried to storm the House Committee on Un American Activities hearing, clashing with police at the building entrance.
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Typhoon Amy Strikes Japan, Five Dead, Nine Missing
The season's first typhoon Amy hit southern and central Japan causing five deaths nine missing and injuries as it brushed coastal areas. The storm disrupted travel and damaged buildings across several prefectures. Local officials urged caution and monitored for further weather effects.
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U S Says Rival Dominican Leaders Must Step Aside
The United States told newsmen that rival Dominican leaders must step aside and that U S troops may remain for a period, clarifying Washington’s view of the Dominican crisis and the path forward.
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First Stage of Homeward Journey in the Dominican Crisis
McGeorge Bundy returned Wednesday with John F. Kennedy adviser Bundy sent to Santo Domingo nearly two weeks ago to urge a middle road interim regime. Dean Rusk planned a late review with Brazilian Foreign Minister Vasconcelos da Cunha as Western Hemisphere ministers gathered for an OAS meeting to push a standby inter American force for future emergencies. The mission exposed a deep split between rival Imbert and Caamaño factions, with some members opposing any solution except on their own terms. The U.S. view calls for a broadly representative government, not merely a coalition of the two sides, and leaders may have to step aside for a viable settlement.
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Hughes Tells of Threats and Seeks Mansion Fence
Des Moines AP Gov Harold Hughes reports threats against himself and family and calls for a security fence around his residence even if a new governor's mansion is not built. He recounts phone threats and a man seen at the back door, describing a cold calculated danger while noting weather and river stage details.
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61 Member Senate Temporary Remap Adopted in Iowa
DES MOINES AP reports a temporary reapportionment plan creates a 61 member Senate with the House at 124. The measure, passed 85-37 after hours of debate, would shift representation from 59 to 61, with Polk County gaining seats and smaller counties combined into multi-county districts. The plan follows a three judge court order and aligns with one person one vote principles.
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Hughes Budget Talks With Iowa Leaders
Des Moines AP Democratic Gov Harold Hughes called in legislative leaders to discuss his budget which he says is in danger in the legislature. He warned that a trend has emerged to increase appropriations beyond his recommendations while at the same time cut back on his proposed revenue-raising measures.
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Dominican Coercion Is Alleged
Dominican rebel congress leaders accuse the United States of coercion in Dominican internal affairs. The message, signed by Arevalo Cedena Valdez and Anibal Campagna, appeals to non communist nations for support of free democratic parliaments worldwide. The note excludes Cuba Haiti the Soviet Union and Red China. The inter American force arrives as US begins pulling back Marines and patrols from a 21000-strong contingent.
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Holiday Crackdown On Speeders And Drunk Drivers
MOINES AP The State Safety Department announced plans for a Memorial Day weekend crackdown on speeders and drunk drivers. Col T Mikesch chief of the Highway Patrol said there will be no days off during the holiday weekend. He noted heavily traveled highways will be patrolled by radar speed tapes aircraft and marked and unmarked cars. Military and Air Police units for the Town National Guard will assist the patrol and local authorities on secondary roads.
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Hard Blow Is Dealt Viet Cong
U S Army helicopters and Vietnamese troops attacked a Viet Cong gathering 25 miles south of Da Nang. About 8 enemy were killed, 25 suspects captured, one Vietnamese soldier killed and three wounded, and one American helicopter gunner slightly injured. More than four dozen planes pursued the air war north of the border. Two U S and Vietnamese fighter bombers with a five plane escort dropped five tons of bombs on North Vietnamese barracks and supply arcs 220 miles south of Hanoi.
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