Reds order Lesh to leave Moscow post
The Soviet Union expelled Donald R. Lesh, 34, second secretary at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, declaring him persona non grata for activities incompatible with diplomatic status. Tass quoted the Foreign Ministry as demanding his expulsion in retaliation for a Soviet diplomat’s expulsion from the United States on spy charges.
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IBM computer to control San Jose traffic lights
In a three year test on a three mile stretch of a main San Jose artery an IBM computer will take over traffic signal control. The system cut stops by 17 percent and waiting time by 14 percent reducing 50 000 stops daily for 35 000 autos and yielding about 264 000 dollars in annual motorist savings. Sensors beneath the street feed traffic data to the computer which selects the most efficient switch sequence in seconds.
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$4.4 Billion College Aid Bill Advances in Senate
A Senate labor subcommittee approved a three year 4.4 billion program of aid for colleges and universities, about 1.1 billion more than Johnson proposed, with unanimous support. House action already favored a 2.9 billion version. Funds would support construction of laboratories libraries and classrooms for junior colleges four year colleges and graduate schools.
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Anti-inflation effort delays federal pork projects
President Johnson orders spending delays that will postpone about one in ten planned federal projects this year. The action targets pork barrel items such as post offices road and harbor improvements, with exact impact to be known after Congress adjourns and low priority projects are identified.
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UPI
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Cloture vote may doom rights bill in Senate showdown
In Washington the third civil rights measure faces likely defeat as a cloture vote to end a filibuster is expected to fall short of a two thirds threshold. Senate leaders contemplate shelving the bill this session if the motion fails, amid disputes over housing and voting protections and broader civil rights provisions. In Harrisburg a court denied a request to suspend a recent milk price increase affecting 13 western Pennsylvania counties, awaiting appeal decision.
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Parachutist Snatched From Air By Cargo Plane Demonstration
Parachutist Chuck Alexander, 27, jumped from a light plane at 9,000 feet over Sussex County Airport and was captured midair by a C-122 cargo plane at about 120 mph. The hook mechanism and nylon lines cushioned the catch as a second attempt succeeded after weather thwarted an earlier 10,000 foot jump. The demonstration, staged by All-American Engineering Co., showcased potential military use for the technique.
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Five missing after Mary Lee sinking near Virginia capes
Coast Guard crews search the Atlantic for five survivors from the 52 foot sloop Mary Lee missing and presumed sunk off Virginia capes. Harold Reeding, radiotelephone operator, identified as sole crew member, sent a distress call shortly after midnight.
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Gordon and Conrad set space altitude record
Gemini 11 astronauts Charles Pete Conrad and Richard Gordon reached a record altitude of 850 miles then continued a 140 minute space stand to photograph stars. They docked with Agena, executed a cartwheel maneuver, and reported views over Australia and the southern hemisphere. The mission aims to splash down Thursday.
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Township official donates for road resurfacing
George F. Bolinger county commissioner and Mahoning township resident presented a $1,000 check to Mahoning Township supervisors in gratitude for resurfacing East River Road near his home. Velire noted residents owe no portion of the resurfacing cost. The panel also approved $922 in August bills.
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Massive US helicopter drop targets Communist division in Central Highlands
Thousands of U S troops from the 1st Air Cavalry Division landed in the Central Highlands in search of the 610 division reportedly massed after South Vietnamese elections. The operation met heavy fire. two helicopters and an F100 fighter were shot down. Only 21 enemy dead and two prisoners were reported amid a broader South Vietnam air and ground offensive.
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Grove City crash kills 3 persons
An auto collision near Grove City Pennsylvania killed Army Sgt Harry R. Lytle Jr 56 his wife Fredesvinda 38 and Donald J Stahlman 38 all of Oil City. Their son Donald J Stahlman Jr 15 was injured. Driver Gene A Myers 33 of Butler was not hurt. State police said Lyne the driver had gone to Youngstown Ohio to pick up the Stahlmans and drive them to Oil City.
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Butler
Lyne
Youngstown
Ohio
Desegregation of Grenada Schools Amid Federal Oversight
In Grenada Mississippi federal agents and state troopers escorted 87 Negro children to desegregated schools without incident. Officials under court order protected students as angry whites had stoned them earlier. Children gathered at Bellflower Baptist Church and walked to Lizzie Horn Elementary and John Rundle High with restricted street access.
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Mississippi
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Liberal candidate loses in Maryland primary
Maryland voters chose George P. Mahoney over Carlton Sickles for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, a result still unofficial and likely to be challenged. Minnesota saw Gov. Karl Rolvaag win the Democratic-Farmer Labor nomination for a second term, with party unity urged.
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United Press International
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Western Pennsylvania Weather Outlook With Rain Likely
Western Pennsylvania expects mostly rainy today tonight and Thursday with little temperature change. Highs near 68 to 76 today, lows in the 60s, breezy and cooler Thursday. 24 hour period ends 7 am shows max 80 min 59 with no precipitation, river stage 4.4 feet, pollen 162 grains per cubic yard.
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