Historic 89th Congress pushes landmark social reforms
The 89th Congress ends a highly productive first session with major Medicare steps, a federal school aid boost, civil rights advances, and a broad tax and housing agenda. Legislations include Medicare for 65 plus, social security gains, education funding up to 1 billion annually, literacy test repeal, immigration overhaul, and urban development programs.
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Gemini 6 Mission Inches Toward Monday Launch
Cape Kennedy observers hope for a weather break as the Gemini 6 chase mission prepares for a Monday liftoff. Walter Schirra and Thomas Stafford, backed by an Agena satellite, will attempt rendezvous in orbit if conditions allow.
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Suspect Indicted in String of Phoenix Bank Robberies
Federal grand jury charged Robert Camacho 38 of Nogales with robbing four Phoenix banks and kidnapping in 1962. A teller vanished after a 1962 Valley National Bank holdup and Camacho was shot Oct 15 during an attempted raid. Another suspect Richard Lowery Shephard 33 also indicted for bank robberies.
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Temperatures Over the Nation Reported by UPI
The United Press International summary lists 24 hour temperature and precipitation data ending at 4 a.m. across various regions. It notes regional highs and lows, with conditions varying from cold to warm fronts and rainfall patterns impacting local forecasts.
Pilot saved after eight hours in Vietnam jungle
Glendale Arizona pilot Capt Melvin C Elliott was rescued eight hours after his Skyraider was shot down eight miles south of the Plei Me Camp. Air Force Capt Dale L Potter led the rescue mission as Viet Cong raiders and rocket helicopters pressed attacks. Elliott was hauled aboard a helicopter and appeared unharmed though worn from the ordeal.
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Racial showdown feared as lincolnton braces for march
In Lincolnton Georgia fifty state troopers were summoned to curb a planned civil rights march by Negro demonstrators. A white pickup sped into 90 marchers, prompting a clash with about 30 whites. Troopers reported no serious injuries or arrests.
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Custody Battle Grows Over Kidnapped Linda Ridings
Linda Lee Ridings, kidnapped in 1961 by babysitter Ramona Dougherty, is at the center of a custody fight in Santa Ana. Judge granted temporary custody to her mother Barbara Ridings. final hearing set for November 12. Kenneth Ridings may contest custody as estranged husband.
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Johnson lauds Congress as unfinished work awaits next session
President Johnson praised Congress for an active 89th session and thanked Senate Leader Mansfield and Speaker McCormack for their work. He warned that unfinished agenda items remain and will be the focus of the next session. The White House day included signing bills and noting his steady recovery from gall bladder surgery.
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Phoenix Symphony May Get Ford Foundation Grant
Phoenix may join 50 major orchestras in an $85 million Ford Foundation program to fund American symphonies. Total grants may total $165 million with matching funds and awards from $600,000 to $2.5 million chiefly for endowments. The foundation aims to boost quality, tours, school and community concerts, and attract young talent.
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