Natural Gas Blast Kills Seventeen in Louisiana Neighborhood
An early morning natural gas pipeline explosion in Natchitoches La kills 17 people including nine children and injures others. The blast crater, flames 400 feet high, and damage to homes, a saw mill, and several vehicles are reported as investigators assess the cause and scope of the disaster.
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February toll for South Vietnam sets record high
Viet Nam faced its heaviest casualties in February with 870 killed, 1,820 wounded, and 1,450 missing. American combat deaths reached 43. Casualties for the Viet Cong were estimated at 2,065, amid attacks on Pleiku and Qui Nhon and retaliatory strikes on North Viet Nam.
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Vietnamese Loss Estimates and American Counterclaims
In March and December 1964 figures for Communist losses are believed higher by Vietnamese sources while American officials dispute their accuracy. The article notes an American report on Vietnam and directs readers to page A8 for the full VIET section.
Arizona House approves repeal of car sticker inspection law
By a 54 to 24 vote the Arizona House passed a senate bill to repeal the motor vehicle inspection requirement. The measure goes to the governor for signature and will take effect before the March 31 deadline, halting the program almost immediately.
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Johnson says national anthem is hard to sing yet inspiring
President Johnson acknowledges the Star Spangled Banner is not easy to sing but argues no substitute could better express America. He admits his own struggles with the anthem and praises the flag’s power to evoke pride and excitement.
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Midwest Snowstorm Thickens Across Central U S
A sprawling snow and ice storm blazed across the central portion of the nation for the fourth straight day. Heavy snow from the central Rockies to Michigan and Missouri caused numerous school closures and blizzard warnings across Iowa Missouri Minnesota Illinois and Kentucky.
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Freezes Grip Arizona as Tucson Sets Morning Record
Freezing weather covered most of Arizona with Tucson posting a new low record for the date for the third day in a row. Chandler Heights registered 25 degrees, Tucson 20, Maverick 2 below zero, with Sky Harbor forecast to rise to 65 as a warming trend begins tonight.
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Democrats Ackerman May Tangled in Arizona Party
Democrats in Arizona plan a closed 10 a.m. meeting at the Lawyers Club to discuss criticism of national committeeman Lee Ackerman. Robert Allen, state committee chairman, notes a potential bid to replace Ackerman with Cornelius Dutcher of Scottsdale, amid recent campaign money dispute with Roy Elson and tension with Governor Goddard. The session aims to address leadership friction and internal strategy.
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February Jobless Rate Rises
The US unemployment rate increased to 5 percent in February from 4.8 percent in January. Civilian employment rose to 69.5 million, with most joblessness among women. Total unemployment reached about 4.2 million, while adult men remained strong and teenage employment improved.
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Ink and window smashing at U S embassy protest in Moscow
About 2 000 demonstrators from Moscow and Lumumba universities attacked the U S embassy smashing windows up to the seventh floor in a clash with police and Soviet soldiers. Another 1 000 Red Chinese and North Vietnamese students returned later to smash more windows as ink smeared the facade.
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Interstate highway program near halfway mark in 1972 goal
The U S interstate system reaches the halfway point eight years after its 1956 launch with 19 018 miles open to traffic and 5 196 under construction. Another 12 103 miles are being engineered or in right of way, while 4 680 miles remain preliminary or not started.
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Recovery rare as Kenny White beats meningitis
Medical authorities confirm Kenny White has recovered from meningitis with no after effects. The case, described as extremely rare for his age, followed a severe illness February 17 to 21. Preventive treatment was given to all contacts and Kenny is now home and regaining weight.
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Valley Weather Cloudiness and Warm Trend Ahead
Increasing clouds through tomorrow with slowly rising temperatures in the Valley. Overnight low around 38 degrees and tomorrow’s high near 65 degrees.
Post Office Receipts Rise in Phoenix February Gains
Phoenix postal receipts reached $953 432 for February, up 9.4 percent from a year earlier. Postmaster W. J. Mason said the monthly gain was $82 009, while the year’s smaller rise by $41 075 is due to five Sundays in January and an extra day in February last year. The yearly total stands at $1 935 308 versus $1 894 233 a year ago.
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W. J. Mason
Island Jolted by 46-Second Earthquake in St Helier
A 46 second quake hit St Helier on the Island of Jersey causing heavy damage to a pier and shaking homes and offices. No further details on injuries were immediately reported.
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From Salad to Soup with Carol
A color cover image shows two molded salads a tomato aspic leaf and a pineapple emer ald ring. Soup is featured as an extra attraction and food editor Carol Vashall shares other salad ideas with soup as a surprise ingredient.
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Capitol Delays Action On Attack In Moscow
The State Department condemned attacks on the U S Embassy in Moscow but delayed action pending a full report from Ambassador Fay D Kohler. Kohler delivered a formal protest to the Soviet Foreign Ministry as Johnson and Rusk discuss embassy protection and White House officials weigh adequacy of police protection.
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