House OKs Voting Rights Bill to Open Polls for Negroes
The House approved a tough voting rights measure by 333 to 85, aiming to suspend literacy tests in Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Georgia South Carolina Virginia and parts of North Carolina and permit Federal registrars to enroll Black voters. It targets states with under 50 percent adult turnout in 1964 elections, but clashes with the Senate over poll taxes. The two chambers must reconcile their versions in a conference.
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Old Confederacy
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Georgia
South Carolina
Virginia
North Carolina
Man Fishes Night Deposit Window in Milwaukee Bank
Federal warrant issued for Stanley C. Weber 34 after he was caught fishing the night deposit slot of Marshall & Ilsley Bank downtown. Weber pleaded guilty to state charges for attempting theft with 9273 in cash and 1927 in checks but was stopped before delivering the loot. He used a line with seven sinkers and four hooks. He faces federal arrest after completing a 30 day sentence for attempted theft.
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Milwaukee
Stanley C. Weber
Marshall & Tisley Baws
Weber
House of Correction
Crime Spree Drama Moves Into Courtroom
In a case that spanned three states a California federal grand jury was to hear charges of kidnapping against two ex-convicts Wil ford Marion Grey and Cam Cletus Bowles. Bail was set at $100,000 each. Hale Champion, California finance director, his wife and baby daughter were reported safe.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
Sierra Nevada
Hale Champion
Wilford Marion Grey
Cam Cletus Bowles
US. Dist
Assembly rejects Senate tax amendment in budget bill
Madison UPI The Assembly defeated a Senate amendment to the budget tax bill on a 32 to 47 vote. The Senate had proposed higher taxes and new taxes including a franchise tax on banks. A three member per house conference committee is expected to be requested to negotiate a compromise with Gov Knowles participation and signing of any agreement.
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UPI
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Senate
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House
Warren Knowles
Donald Iverson
Hudson
Everett Bidwell
Portage
San Francisco restaurant sends 15 percent to church
A San Francisco dining spot at Interna tional Inn offers a religiously themed twist for Sunday brunch. Patrons who skip church can have their name and 15 percent of the bill donated to their chosen church or charity, per the UPI report.
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UPI
International Inn
Oshkosh Miss Wisconsin predicts Sharon Singstock at World's Fair
Oshkosh officials and Wisconsin Day at the New York World's Fair welcomed Sharon Singstock, Miss Wisconsin, with Major General William Potter predicting she will become Mrs America. Potter, Oshkosh native and USA Ret., noted his past roles and praised Wisconsin’s pavilion as well run with low food prices and wholesome entertainment.
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Sharon Singteck
Wisconsin
William Potter
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Sharon
Amenca
Miss Singstock
Warren Knowies
Miss Wisconsin
Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce
Singstock
General Potter -USA
Canal Zone
Panama Canal Company
Warren Knowles
Sharon Singstock
Darker Days Are to Come Says Johnson
President Johnson warned of darker days in Vietnam and signaled a renewed U S military buildup that could reach about 100000 troops by late summer, about 25000 more than planned. He spoke amid a Communist offensive that has increased Red guerrilla control and disrupted roads and rail lines.
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Washington
Viet Nam
U.S
United States
Yanks Down Two MIGs in North Viet Nam Air War
US Phantom jets shot down two MIGs near Thanh Hoa 90 miles south of Hanoi, bringing total MIG kills to five. US Air Force targets included bridges and an ammunition depot near Hanoi. Five Viet Cong junk crew casualties reported after combat near Qui Nhon. Civilians death toll from An Ho Island fighting estimated up to ten. Continued on page 14.
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Agai
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South Viet Nam
Qui Nhon
An Ho
Carlsbad Sees Unbroken Heat Wave and Cold Cavern coolness
In Carlsbad New Mexico an AP report notes year round Caverns interior temperature at 38 degrees. Outside the area endures a heat wave with 107 degrees recorded at the Carlsbad flight service station marking the eleventh straight day above 100. The streak follows the prior high 100 degree period beginning earlier in the week.
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Carlsbad. NM
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Carlsbad
Strength of U S Forces in South Vietnam Reported
AP reports the strength of American military personnel in South Vietnam as of Thursday totaled 67 thousand. The breakdown shows 27.50 thousand Army troops, 4.50% Navy men, 24.46 thousand Marines, and 70.300 thousand Air Force personnel.
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South Viet Nam
Senate clears Medicare plan 68 to 21 in Senate vote
The Senate approved a broad Medicare program by 68 to 21 sending the measure to conference with the House. The plan finances hospital, nursing home, home health, and diagnostic services for those 65 plus with a $3 monthly premium for a voluntary supplemental plan. Benefits rise seven percent retroactive to Jan 1, and the program starts next year, expanding Social Security payments for about 20 million beneficiaries. President Johnson hailed it as a milestone for older Americans.
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Senate
Texas
Johnson
America
Youth Killed On Highway In Wisconsin
A 14 year old boy, Bruce Lapafski of Menominee Falls, was fatally struck while riding a bicycle home from a part time job. The driver fled the scene but authorities traced the vehicle. The Wisconsin highway toll stands at 457 this year.
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Associated Press
Kesha
Wisconsin
Aes
Bruce Lapafski
Menammee Falls
Secre
Social Security Rate Schedules Increase in retirement payments
The Senate and House pass Social Security bills to raise the wage tax base and monthly retirement benefits. The base rises from 34,800 to 55,600 next year, then to 6,600 in 1971 in one version and 6,600 from next year in another. Benefits for a four person family with max credits are listed in a table, showing gradual increases to 1981. A married couple would receive one and a half times the individual rate.
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Washington
Senate
House
House Senate
Slashing Blow Hits Clovis Furniture Store
A Clovis furniture store opened with slashed prices but was vandalized in the night. Burglars damaged about 2100 in new sofas and chairs, apparently with a razor blade, as owners plan repairs and restocking.
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Clovis. N.M. AP
Clovis
Ind
Four Held in Virginia Admit Madison Killing
Four youths arrested on grand larceny charges in Henry County runaways from Wisconsin confess during questioning to participating in a Madison killing inquiry. John Edward Burt of Toretta Wisconsin admits firing the fatal shot after accomplices claim they aided in a July 1 robbery. The group, named as Burt’s brother Thomas Donald Burt Wirthel L Popplewell Moir Ree Plaster, were connected to auto equipment theft and a prior missing rifle case. Army officials note three soldiers from the Third Infantry Division may face involvement questions after desertion sightings in Europe.
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Toretta
Warner Erdahi
Stoughton
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Germany
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