Johnson Urges Viet War Issue In Campaign
President Johnson urged Democratic contenders to tell voters the nation will persevere with honor in Viet Nam. Senate leader Mike Mansfield said a Democratic Congress offers the best path to a reasonable peace in Southeast Asia. The fund raising dinner drew 6100 people and supported Democratic House and Senate candidates. Johnson and Mansfield urged direct discussion of the war issue in the campaign despite policy disagreements among Democrats.
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Gemini 9 to practice three rendezvous maneuvers
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP During a three day Gemini 9 flight starting Tuesday astronauts plan three space rendezvous maneuvers similar to those required for Apollo moon missions. Command pilot Gemini 9 Thomas P Stafford and crewmate Eugene A Cernan will pursue an Agena target satellite across the western Pacific and attempt docking, a scenario echoing lunar mission profiles.
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Stock Market Slips After May Auto Sales Drop
New York AP reports a sharp market drop as automobile sales fall 1h percent in the first 10 days of May. The Dow Jones average fell 8.40 points to 847.17 in the first half hour of trading with heavy trading activity.
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How To Have Fun This Summer On A Bicycle
A photo feature on page H4 offers do's and don'ts for young riders and parents. It highlights safety tips as children plan bike outings this summer and urges careful behavior around streets, sidewalks, parks, and rural lanes.
Unity Sought After Heated Party Convention in Frederick
Frederick City Democratic nominating convention unfolded as a calm session with unity appeals for the general election. Donald Rice accepted a board of aldermen seat after losing the mayoral bid to A Irvin Renn, while Edward Storm hinted at cross ticket support. Mayors Magaha praised the lack of major disputes as McSherry managed debates and Third Precinct issues remained minor.Observers noted lingering dissatisfaction, with some delegates openly preferring a Republican mayor in four years.
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Carroll Teachers Demand Pay Hike
Carroll County Teachers Association, in emergency session, protested cuts to proposed salary increases. Members plan to pressure County Commissioners at Friday meeting to restore raises aimed at aligning pay with neighboring areas. Current scale starts at 5,000 rising to 8,000 after 14 years. board proposal would raise to 5,400 and 8,320 after 14 years.
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Marines Claim 175 Viet Cong Killed Near Da Nang
In southwest Da Nang 18 miles from Saigon Leathernecks of the 3rd Marine Division report killing 175 Viet Cong from a force over 200. Marines seized a Communist training camp after a 19 hour battle in which 14 patrolmen encountered heavy Viet Cong forces.
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Johnson signs $12.1 million aid package
President Johnson approved a broad supplemental appropriation totaling about 12.1 million dollars for several federal agencies. The signing occurred at a Rose Garden ceremony in the White House with Vice President Humphrey and cabinet members present.
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College Students Await Draft Deferment Tests
The draft deferment tests provoke debate as educators and lawmakers challenge their fairness across colleges and races. Rep. Adam Clayton Powell likens the plan to eugenics, urging scrutiny of how results affect minority students. Continued on Page.
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Rice Selec ts Renn for Mayor as Alderman Nominees Chosen
Frederick City Democrats chose A Irvin Renn as mayoral nominee and named Donald B Rice as a rival for the alderman position. Renn won 59 to 51 over Rice in a contest influenced by Handley slate support versus Strawsburg faction. Delegates from precincts 2 through 10 backed Handley, while McSherry enforced new convention rules and urged party unity for the June 14 election.
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Friday the 13th superstition in Detroit couple
DETROIT UP! Leonard Pruett and his wife were both born on Friday the 13th. He claims no superstition while she admits being superstitious in small ways. She avoids ladders and black cats, though she jokes about worrying today and considers knocking on wood.
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