Wage panel backs $1.60 federal minimum wage
A House labor subcommittee approved legislation to raise the federal minimum wage to 1.60 per hour by February 1968, extending wage coverage to 6.5 million more workers including service industry employees and farm workers. President Johnson and AFL CIO President Meany backed the plan. House vote was 8 to 1 in Dent’s panel.
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Train derails near Tehachapi. two crewmen die
A Southern Pacific freight train derailed two miles west of Tehachapi Kern County, sending 43 cars down an embankment. Head brakeman Peter Borgia 58 Los Angeles and engineer Ralph M. Simmons 57 South Pasadena died. Three crewmen in the caboose escaped unharmed. cause under investigation.
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Los Angeles
N. H. Sanford
225Th Place
Gardena
Portland
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Here
Small quakes rattled Salinas Hollister area near San Juan Batista
Two minor earthquakes centered three miles southeast of here shook residents in the Salinas Hollister area today. No damage was reported and no injuries were mentioned in the brief earthquake notice.
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Space Mission: Armstrong and Scott Reach Orbit for Gemini Linkup
Astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott blasted into orbit from Cape Kennedy and began a multi day sequence toward a rendezvous with the Agena target satellite. They maneuvered into a 100 to 169 mile high path and entered their second orbit at 1 21 p m EST signaling the start of a three day, 44 orbit plan toward linking two spacecraft.
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Atom Rocket Tests Started at Nevada Site
Atom rocket tests began as UPI reports the United States is developing the first nuclear rocket to carry astronauts to Mars within 20 years. The engine fired 18 minutes total, including 13 minutes at full power delivering 45,000 pounds thrust aboard a railroad flatbed carrier. A spokesman said the test advances the Mars mission, aligning with Gemini orbit milestones.
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Sold Renault Quickly With an 1, P-T Ad
Very pleased with all the calls from our 1, P-T want ad, we sold our 196L Renault in no time. Jack H. Corker reports, 12325 E. 213th St., Artesia. If you want faster selling results, use a fast-action 3, P-T classified want ad. Phone HE 2-5959, from Fellflewee phone TO 6-1721.
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E. 213Th St
Artesia
Three Killed in Panipat Riot Blaze in India
Rioters in Panipat burned three people to death as Hindu nationalists rampaged across Panipat and Chandigarh. The Punjab upheaval, tied to the demand for a Punjabi Sikh state, has left nine dead over five days. Gov Ujjal Singh and Congress party officials were targeted as mobs set fires and attacked vehicles and a cinema.
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Weather tonight and Thursday by region
Tonight and Thursday the LB area will be mostly clear with light winds. Highs reach 68 in LB by noon today and 86 in the DESERTS while the MOUNTAINS stay mostly clear with gusty winds and a 65 degree high.
Paratroopers battle 600 Viet Cong in Saigon drive
On the ninth day of Operation Silver City U S and Australian troops fought 600 guerrillas for four hours north of Saigon in the D Zone. Two Viet Cong battalions attacked the 173rd Airborne from all sides prompting air and artillery support. The clash left 142 Viet Cong killed and three captured, including an officer, while U S losses were light. The action followed a broader sweep in the central highlands by the 25th Infantry.
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LBJ Signs Tax Bill of 6 Billion to Boost Revenue
President Johnson signed a 6 billion dollar tax bill to raise government revenue over 15 months and extend Social Security to about 300,000 people over age 72. The measure raises car sales tax to 7 9 percent, restores a 1 0 percent phone tax, and speeds tax collection to fund the Vietnam war. The signing followed Congress advancing four money measures and aims to raise about 1.2 billion by June 30 and 4.8 billion in fiscal 1967 starting July 1.
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Gerda Munsinger Spy Claim Denial Highlights Canadian Scandal
Gerda Munsinger testified she was never a spy for Russians amid the sex and security scandal. The story points readers to related coverage on Page A-10 and lists feature sections including Beach Combing on B-1, Comics on B-2, and Sports on D-1 through D-7.
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Johnson forecasts U S lead in moon landing race
In Washington President Johnson publicly predicted the United States will beat the Soviet Union to landing a man on the moon. He spoke after watching the Gemini launch and receiving the Robert H. Goddard trophy from the National Space Club, praising Goddard's pioneering work and pledging U S space leadership.
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Jet lands safely after engine failure near Sydney airport
A Joeing 727 with 78 aboard landed on two engines at Sydney airport after the turbo fan in one engine shattered during takeoff for Brisbane. About ten pieces of hot metal fell on East Lakes suburb. the largest fragment weighed around four pounds. The Australian Ansett-Ana Airlines jet had just lifted off.
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Australians Brawl Over Part in War Demonstrations
In Sydney and Canberra protests against the Vietnam War erupted with 2,600 people in Sydney town hall. Police moved to break up brawls as speakers denounced Australia’s role. Former bishop Rev. R Moyes called American aims in the war childish.
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Australia
R. Moyes
Armidale
Police Mass Display of Force to Halt Violence
Police use a mass display of force to stop violence after a fight and shooting incident. SHERM WILLIAMS reports on the scene with authorities urging restraint and calm amid the disturbance.
Riot in Watts Leaves 2 Dead and 25 Injured
A new Watts riot Tuesday and Tuesday night left two dead and at least 25 injured as police in force faced a furious mob. About 19 buildings were damaged and dozens of shots were fired near 103rd Street and Wilmington Avenue. Authorities mobilized patrols, the National Guard was alerted, and a six hour disturbance ended with an uneasy calm.
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