Warren resigns as Chief Justice after 15 years of rulings
Washington AP chief justice Earl Warren plans to resign ending a 15 year era in which the court advanced civil rights and due process. The White House declined comment on his undated resignation submitted June 13. Names discussed as possible successors include Abe Fortas William Brennan and Homer Thornberry tensions swirl around the Kennedy assassination probe and civil liberties rulings.
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Earl Warren
Supreme Court
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White House
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Lee
Abe Fortas
Arthur J. Goldberg
United Nations
Goldberg
William J. Brennan
U.S
Homer Thornberry
Austin
Texas
S. Warren
Dwight D. Eisenhower
California
Alameda
Odessa Midland School Opposed Hearings On Senior Level Plan
During a three hour hearing before the State College Coordinating board Frank Erwin led opposition to a staff recommendation for senior level institutions and enrollment ceilings at Texas colleges. Delegations from Midland Odessa Corpus Christi Dallas Fort Worth and Austin voiced concern about city needs and duplication with junior colleges. The board plans further review with a September meeting. UT Regents oppose enrollment ceilings. Meanwhile President Eisenhower showed continued recovery from a major heart attack with doctors reporting progress and plans to end daily bulletins unless condition changes.
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State College Coordinating Board
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Houston
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Midland
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Walker Reed Army Hospital
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Warm Weekend Weather Forecast For Texas
The Associated Press reports a warm, dry weekend for Odessa with clear skies. Houston Galveston area suffers heavy rain totals with seven inches in places and flooding in La Porte, Lomax, Alvin, Webster, and Baytown. Roads near the Space Center closed. several streets flooded. officials evacuated lowlands. A tropical-like storm forms off Florida as rains extend into Central and East Texas.
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Odessa
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Space Center
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League City
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Weather Bureau
Louisiana
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Pearland
Texas City
Houston International Airport
Anahuac
Port of Houston
Houston
Florida
Quipster About Burning Candles Stirs Candlemaker
A humorous quip about burning the candle at both ends amuses a candlemaker who markets cheerful, long lasting lights. The playful remark frames a scene of small business whimsy in a village shop.
Agrees To Be Rescued Weary Sailor Ends Atlantic Voyage
Hugo Vihlen, the 40 year old aviator who sailed a bathtub sized boat across the Atlantic, agreed to be rescued as Gulf Stream and west winds pushed him off course. A Coast Guard cutter brought him back to shore near Delray Beach after a 4,700 mile journey that began off North Africa. He reunited with his wife and 11 year old son on the Sea Wolf II and tearfully explained he would not finish the voyage due to the dangerous conditions. A tow offer from the yacht First Edition was declined as he pressed on until the coast guard intervened. He said the voyage was driven by his love of sailing and his desire to finish what he started.
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Coast Guard
Cape Shoalwater
Johnnie
Dana
South Carolina
Saigon Shelling Continues Amidst River Battle
Viet Cong fires eight rounds into Saigon area with six landing near the southeastern riverfront. A shell killed a civilian on a river boat while a merchant vessel near Tan Thuan bridge was struck.
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Tan Thuan
Demilitarized Zone
U.S
Viet Fighting Breaks Record As Longest War
SAIGON AP At midnight Saturday the Vietnam War becomes America's longest war six years six months and one day. On Dec. 22, 1961 James Thomas Davis of Livingston Tenn became the first American soldier killed by Viet Cong bullets. Davis died in combat marking a new era in U.S. involvement. The Civil War lasted four years the Korean War two years six months and World War II three years nine months.
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America
James Thomas Davis
Livingston, Tenn
United States
Vietnam
Davis
Johnson
Tax Bill Clears Senate House Approves 10 Percent Tax Hike
Washington AP report states the Senate approved a 10 percent income tax increase, first since the Korean War, with a 64 to 16 vote and the House backing it 268 to 150. The measure retroactively raises taxes from April 1 for individuals and January for corporations, with a 15 day withholding start after signing. President Johnson expected to sign amid spending controls aimed at saving $6 billion and capping federal employment. Critics warn of recession and harm to welfare programs. See ALSO page 2-A.
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Capitol
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White House
House
Jan i. Tteanes
Congress
All Is Key In Tax Bill
The tax bill awaiting Johnsons signature imposes a 10 percent surcharge with an effective 7.5 percent rate on all taxes for 1968. The key word is fall as incomes received before April 1 do not escape the extra tax. Any withheld amounts not collected by then must be paid with the 1968 return by April 15.
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Johnson
Guadalupe Mountains National Park receives $200000 from Senate panel
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved $200,000 for Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Senator Ralph Yarborough and Representative Richard White praised the initial funding intended to help secure land from J C Hunter Sr. A three year option on the 57 878 acres expires this year and officials warned costs could rise 10 20 percent next year without action. The House previously removed $1 448 million for land purchase from President Johnsons budget.
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Senate Appropriations Committee
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Texas
Ralph Yarborough
Dtex
J. C. Hunter Sr
Interior Department
Hunter
National Park Service
George B. Hartzog
Congress
Richard White
el Paso
Yarborough
House
Johnson
Guadalupe
Peace Talks Split on Progress in Paris
Paris AP U S and North Vietnamese peace negotiators clash over progress after six weeks of talks. Harriman reports progress in bits and straws, while Le says no advance due to continued bombing. The sides debate escalation and private talks replace public disclosures as a basis for real progress. Harriman and Rusk note longer coffee breaks hinting at potential private discussions.
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W. Averell Harriman
Johnson
Washington
Dean Rusk
Neuyen Thanh le
North Vietnam
Harriman
United States
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