Toll in six states climbs after Midwest tornadoes
The tornadoes left 248 known dead across six states with Indiana bearing the worst losses at 141 fatalities. Red Cross says at least 5,000 injured and damage estimated at 237 million dollars. Gov Branigan warned final toll will take days weeks as rescue workers search debris.
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Soviet astronomers retract outer space life claim
Moscow scientists at the Sternberg Institute distanced themselves from Tass reports of intelligent signals from space. Professor Josef S. Shklovsky warned that attributing an artificial origin is premature and urged thorough, careful verification to avoid sensationalism.
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Lodge Given Far East Assignment
President Johnson assigns Henry Cabot Lodge to a six nation Far East swing as his personal representative to consult friendly governments on the Vietnamese situation. Lodge will visit Australia New Zealand the Philippines Formosa Japan and Korea to share American views and learn theirs. The trip length and accompanying officials were not disclosed.
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Meany pledges action for Civil Rights Act compliance
AFL-CIO President George Meany said the labor federation will push for full enforcement of the new equal employment provisions and will use boycotts or strikes against employers refusing to comply.
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Increase in Viet Nam guerrilla activity warned by official
A high Johnson administration official warned at a U.S. editors and broadcasters conference that Communist guerrilla action in Viet Nam is expected to rise in the weeks ahead. He said there are no signs from North Vietnam, China, or the Soviet Union of any willingness to restrain attacks or reach a settlement. Rejection of Gordon Walker’s visit by Peking and Hanoi fuels the hard line view.
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County eyes independent district plan for five county schools
County residents including Superintendent Rodman Cook seek creation of an independent school district. They will present petitions and data to the State Board of Education in Santa Fe on May 10, arguing consolidation would disenfranchise residents and burden voters with bonds. The county plans, drawn by Frazer and Cusack, must be submitted by June 30, with reorganization due by Sept. 1.
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Taos
Peace envoy Gordon Walker hopes China and Hanoi visit soon
Britain’s peace envoy Patrick Gordon Walker said China and North Vietnam refused to permit visits to their capitals but he will keep time in his Southeast Asia itinerary to pursue talks. He noted discouraging replies yet plans to visit Peking and Hanoi later if possible.
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Agee emphasizes scouting importance at Rio Hondo banquets
General Sam Agee, superintendent of the New Mexico Military Institute, addressed about 250 Rio Hondo District leaders at their annual appreciation banquet. He cited scouting as reducing trouble among youth, boosting chances for West Point admission, and pairing conformity with individual merit through the badge system.
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Expensive Prank Hits Farm in Chaves County
Sheriff officers search for a prankster who removed a gas hose from an overhead tank on a local farm near nine miles and spilled 520 gallons of gasoline on the ground, reported by farm owner Roland Frazier on Tuesday morning.
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Tear Gas Used Against Students in Korea University Clash
In Seoul 5000 students protested government talks with Japan clashing with riot police. Police fired tear gas and used wooden clubs on the crowd as 2000 Korea University students faced off, with rocks thrown in retaliation. Police reported 49 injured and 424 detained for questioning during talks nearing completion.
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