Hurricane Abby Dims As It Hits Florida West Coast
Abby moves ashore at Punta Gorda bringing gale winds and two foot tides across central and southern Florida. A one year old drownings reported in Key West. two boats missing near Dry Tortugas. rocket at Kennedy Space Center secured ahead of potential impact. Forecasters warn of flooding, tornadic risk, and continued strong winds as Abby weakens inland.
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Argentina reports first heart transplant patient dies
Antonio Enrique Serrano, 54, Argentina's first heart transplant patient, died early today four days after the operation. He had not regained consciousness after receiving a heart from a 47 year old man who died of brain hemorrhage. Six survivors remain from the world's 20 heart transplants.
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Israelis Hit Jordan Front Lines Amid Fierce Clash in Irbed
Reports from Amman describe Israeli planes striking Jordanian forward positions near Irbed in northern Jordan. Artillery and tanks followed, with columns of smoke rising from several Arab villages as both sides exchanged heavy fire. The Israeli army claimed civilian casualties on the Jordanian side.
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Johnson seeks US Soviet help to ease Asia tensions
President Johnson urged renewed U S Soviet cooperation to move from war to peace in Vietnam and reduce hostility. He spoke at Glassboro State College urging both nations to travel part way together and cooperate on global stability.
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Mortar shelling targets Saigon amid Viet Cong action
Amid renewed Viet Cong shelling around Saigon, mortar rounds and rockets struck several urban districts. The attack, described as heavy, prompted brief safety measures as U S officials sought cooperation with allied forces. Later reports reference Senate hearings and fiscal planning as political activity continued nearby.
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Rain Drenches Texas Regions
Heavy thundershowers flooded areas around Palacios while lighter showers dotted regions including Waco Llano Breckenridge and Mineral Wells. Corpus Christi endured a 7.78 inch deluge earlier. no tornadoes were reported. Remaining rainfall favored coastward pockets as forecasters warned of isolated thundershowers tonight.
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Kennedy and McCarthy await crucial California primary
In the Odessa American, politics coverage notes Kennedy and McCarthy awaiting the outcome of the California primary. Page 6-A highlights the high-stakes contest shaping the 1960s political landscape.
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Connally seeks 125 million in new taxes across Texas
Gov. John Connally asked the Legislature to raise 125 million in new revenue for the next fiscal year, proposing a 1 percent sales tax increase to 3 percent with broadening to cigarettes, tobacco, and services, plus a 1 percent motor vehicle sales tax and a liquor by the drink option with a 5 cent an ounce levy. He urged rapid passage of a stronger liquor law and pre sale regulation for alcohol, aiming to ease riots and prepare the state for the 20th century.
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Mini Liquor Bottle Sales Proposed by Governor Connally
Gov. Connally urged passage of a measure to legalize liquor sold in 1.6 ounce mini bottles in food oriented venues, with liquor by the drink on a local option basis. He projected a 0.5 ounce tax per drink could raise about 14.5 million dollars annually.
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Hanoi Official Says U.S. Is Losing War in Vietnam
In a hard line interview linked to Paris peace talks Gen Giap North Vietnam defense minister said the United States is losing the war, suggesting a motive for seeking peace. The statement appeared in L Humanite, with Tho arriving as special counselor to Xuan Thuy. negoc meetings resume Wednesday after a four day recess following the sixth session.
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The Quipster It pays to worry
Brief note cites a quip about worry credited to a columnist or columnist persona. It suggests consulting a psychiatrist as a punchline or rhetorical device. No concrete names, dates, or locations provided in readable text.
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