Nationalists vow Verwoerd policies after death
In Cape Town the Nationalist parliamentary caucus met to approve a condolence message on Verwoerd's death while police continued probing his assassination. The party signaled no change to government by Pretoria. Verwoerd lies at Hero's Acre in West Cemetery near predecessor Strijdom. Theo Donges becomes acting minister.
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Cape Town
Tueniay
Oph
Iecies
Pretoria
Fire Engulfs German Ship Hanseatic in New York
A oil fed blaze roared through the engine room of the German liner Hanseatic as she sat at Pier on the Hudson. About 300 passengers and 500 crew rushed to safety as flames spread and a fifth alarm rang. Firefighters fought the blaze with carbon dioxide to seal the oil system, while authorities said all aboard were evacuated safely.
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New York
Europe
Coast Guard
Hanseatic
Hudson River
44Th Street
Cherbourg
France
Don’t Panic Over Mysterious Cloud
Washington AP reports a light green cloud with a red lining may drift over homes this week. Do not panic. expect it to turn blue and drift away as a NASA chemical cloud to measure electric fields and upper atmosphere wind motion. NASA plans three rockets from Wallops Island, Virginia, at 7:06 p.m. CDT today and 6:34 p.m. Thursday, weather permitting.
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Washington
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Wallops Island
Nevada Governor Renominated After Primary Race
Gov. for a third term after a primary that centered on gambling operations. In Iowa, an Iowa State University history professor won the Democratic nomination for senator while a fellow faculty member led the Republican gubernatorial field. In North Dakota, a John Birch Society member was defeated by the GOP organization’s pick for a congressional nomination. Sawyer secured 55 percent in a five-way GOP race.
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Washington
Iowa State University
North Dakota
John Birch Society
Sawyer
Rights Measure Prospects Poor In Senate Fight
Washington AP reports a GOP and Southern Democrat coalition against the civil rights bill dims passage prospects. Senate Leader Mansfield says chances are not good while Dirksen doubts securing a two thirds vote to end a filibuster. Dirksen vows to filibuster, plans a lengthy speech as he recovers from a hip fracture, with more on Page 16.
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Senate
Mike Mansfield
Mansfield
Everett M. Dirksen
Dirksen
GOP
Iltimeis
Gummy Gift Manzanares Birthmark Mystery
Angel Nevillo Torres was reported to have received a peculiar birthday gift a toothy marvel that broke through his gums a bright new molar presented as a keepsake for his 74th birthday.
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Manzanares
Angel Nevillo Torres
Rioting erupts after Negro suspect shot in Atlanta
About 500 Black residents rioted in Atlanta after an officer shot a man wanted on a car theft charge. At least 63 arrested and 15 injured as tear gas, shotguns, and pistols were used to quell the disturbance near the city’s new sports stadium. Mayor Irvan Allen Jr. faced the crowd from a police car as leaders including Dr. Martin Luther King Sr. and Dr. Ralph Abernathy arrived to urge order.
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Harold Louis Prather
Prather
Irvan Allen Jr
Martin Luther King Sr
Ralph Abernathy
King
Reverend threatens parish debt shaming from pulpit in England
Collector Findon England reports that the Rev Ronald Adams warned he would name parishioners who owe money to local shopkeepers if debts are not settled. The threat centers on using his pulpit to publicly identify skippers of unpaid accounts.
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England
Ronald Adams
Two Routes Severed By Big Bombers
American fighter bombers again cut the main North Vietnamese rail lines from Hanoi toward China. F105 Thunderchiefs struck the northwest line near Hanoi and the northeast line 55 miles away, destroying rail cars, bridges, and rail segments while targeting oil depots and missile sites. Ground fighting was scattered as Viet Cong disruption efforts accompanied preparations for elections.
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South Viet Nam
Hanoi
China
U.S
Air Force
U.S. Air Force
Navy
Marine
North Viet Nam
Pre Election Conflict Mounting in Viet Nam
AP reports rising violence and intelligence indicating a Viet Cong effort to disrupt South Viet Nam’s upcoming 117 member constitutional assembly election. incidents in Saigon Hue and Da Nang include injuries, a captured Viet Cong agent with devices, and a top secret order to place bombs at polling sites. Premier Ky warns turnout may be below targets but predicts future voter understanding will grow.
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South Viet Nam
Constitutional Assembly
Hue
da Nang
National Liberation Front
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Sai- Fon
South
Viet Nam
Nguyen Cao Ky
Two-Car Crash In Sauk County Toll Rises
A Sauk County two car crash injured James W. Sheshan 56 of Tural Cazenovia on a rural road near Lime Ridge. A Milwaukee Road train at a crossing near Kenosha killed Glen Porter 64 and Agatha Porter 63. Dennis Copp 21 of Pewaukee died in a head on collision on Highway 18 near Highway 3 in Waukee.
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Associated Press
Sauk County
James W. Sheshan
Tural Cazenovia
Lime Ridge
Milwaukee Road
Kenosha
Glen Porter
Agatha
Dennis Copp
Pewaukee
Wauke
Mansfield Pushes For Substantial U S Troop Cuts In Europe
Senator Mansfield defended a Senate Democratic Policy Committee resolution calling for a major reduction of U S troops in Europe. He said he is not acting for the administration and will delay action until civil rights and appropriations work are resolved. President Johnson and top officials reportedly oppose the measure, but Mansfield says the charges of politics are unfounded.
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Washington
Senate
Mike Wansfield
U.S
Europe
Mansfield
Democratic Policy Committee
Everett M. Dirksen
Viet Nam
Johnson
Secretary of State
Secretary of Defense
Canada Railways Return to Normal After Strike
Canada’s two major railways say service is fully restored after a six day nation wide walkout began August 26. Seventeen thousand workers refused to return while Parliament granted an interim 18 percent wage rise to 118,000 others over two years.
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Toronto
Canada
Interest-Limiting Bill Faces House Vote
Washington AP The House opens debate on interest limiting bills amid Democratic rifts and talk of a tax increase to curb inflation. Proposals target bank and savings and loan competition for home mortgage funds with a 4% ceiling on time deposits up to $100,000 or discretionary rates. Some seek a compromise, others push broader goals while tax boost prospects linger.
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D-Tex
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