U S Faces Tougher Role in Vietnam War
Washington reports show confusion over American combat involvement as Viet Cong attacks intensify. Vietnam’s Cao Van Vien resists calling in U S troops while Gen Westmoreland has been given broader authority to respond to requests for help amid the summer guerrilla offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S
Viet Nam
U.S
State Department
Dong Xoai
Cao van Vien
3Rd Army Corps
Vien
William C. Westmoreland
Westmoreland
Asia
Body Of Drowning Victim Is Found
Debbie Bates, 11, of Paris Missouri, who drowned last Tuesday, was recovered Thursday from the Salt River about 32 miles below a dam. Four men in a boat found the body. she was with three other girls when she slipped from the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Debbie Bates
Salt River
Here
James Bates
French girls plan 12000 mile drive from Tierra del Fuego to Anchorage
Four French girls led by model Michele Ray plan a 12000 mile journey in two small European cars starting in Tierra del Fuego and ending in Anchorage Alaska. Sponsored by the French Sports Ministry and publicized by a French women's magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Michele Ray
South America
Tierra del Fuego
Anchorage
Alaska
U S Astronauts Return Home After Space Mission
Houston AP reports astronauts James A. McDivitt and Edward H. White II returned to their families after a mission June 3 to 7. They received emotional welcomes from wives and children and began briefing space experts on mission details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. McDivitt
Houston
Tex
Edward H. White II
White
Market Rally Fades as Johnson Averts Doom Gloom
The New York stock market attempted rallies but fell for the fourth straight session as volume hit a yearly high. Johnson said there was no reason for gloom after a meeting with Federal Reserve officials, while Gemini 4 astronauts returned home to a joyous Houston welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
President Johnson
William M. Martin
Federal Reserve Board
Johnson
Weather forecast mentions weekend warmth and showers
Partly cloudy and fair Friday and Friday night with a chance of showers. High around the 80s, Friday night lows in the 60s. Saturday looks fair and warm. Temperature comparisons show past highs and lows across years, with Lake of the Ozarks stage at 57.2 feet, 2.8 feet below full reservoir, plus .4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake of Ozark
Johnson foresees steady 1965 economic gains despite threats
President Johnson expressed optimism about the economy for 1965, predicting solid but moderate gains. He denied internal divisions at the White House after a meeting with Federal Reserve Chair William McC. Martin and other advisers amid controversy over Martin's Columbia speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson
William McC. Martin
Federal Reserve Board
White House
Martin
Columbia University
Secretary of the Treasury
Luna 6 Moon Probe Misses Target By Large Margin
Moscow report shows Luna 6 will miss the moon by about 100000 miles due to an engine that failed to shut off after course corrections. Unmanned craft was to attempt a soft landing Friday while experiments with lunar rocks continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Tass
Earth
Nelson Man Mauled by a Bull in Nelson Missouri
A 55 year old Nelson man James Dalton Compton was found dead in a pasture likely attacked by a 1300 pound Holstein bull. He had helped neighbor Ira Moody and Moody's son Jerry with farm chores the previous evening. The Moodys and others searched through the night and found his body near a small stream. Authorities cited indications the bull was responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson, Mo
Nelson
James Dalton Compton
Ira Moody
Compton
Moody
Jerry Moody
Moodys
Bold Gamble in Dong Xoai Battle Turns Tide
In Dong Xoai, Viet Nam, government troops retook the district compound as Viet Cong forces held the town and airfield under heavy fire. A U S spokesman reported 21 air sorties against Viet Cong positions and noted continuing harassment by night. The clash, 60 miles north of Saigon, produced Americans' worst battle losses of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
Viet Nam
Dong Xoai
U. S
South Viet Nam
Senate approves 4.7 billion tax cut bill to repeal most levies
Senate Finance Committee advances a 4.7 billion excise tax cut bill by 14 to 3, removing most levies except tobacco alcohol and highway related taxes. Price declines are expected on autos appliances air conditioners TVs radios handbags watches cosmetics cameras and many services especially local and long distance telephone calls. An unrelated report updates casualties at a Special Forces camp near Dong Xuai with 21 Americans accounted as dead wounded or missing after a V C assault and helicopter airlifted reinforcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Switch Connects Sedalia to Union Electric Power Grid
Richard C. Green and Sedalia Mayor L. L. Studer threw the switch at MPSC’s West 16th Street substation to add 161 000 kilowatts of power. The $1 170 523 interconnection links Sedalia with Union Electric Co lines at Overton to boost reliability and efficiency for regional growth. Green hosted a lunch at the Holiday Inn and touted improved service and emergency transfer capabilities. Alfred Sorrell named MFA Poultry and Egg Division plant manager in Sedalia, succeeding Homer Crow. Sorrell comes from Monroe City with 24 years at Henderson Produce Co. He plans to relocate with his family and has three children. The Sedalia plant processes turkeys and eggs as part of MFA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. Green
Missouri Public Service Co
Sedalia
L. L. Studer
MPSC
West 16Th Street
Green
Union Electric Co
Alfred Sorrell
Monroe City
MFA Poultry and Egg Division
Homer Crow
Sorrell
Henderson Produce Co
Hunnewell
Roy Sorrell
Shelbina
South Pacific
Linda Lea
Garry Glen
Debra Denise
Missouri Farmers Association
Slight Dip For Local Assessment In Pettis County
Pettis County reported a small decline in local assessed valuation for 1965 totaling 50,698,928, down from 50,706,498 in 1964. Real estate values rose to 39,580,580 while personal assessments dropped to 11,118,348, with 450 fewer assessments handled than the previous year. State corporation valuations due in July may alter totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettis County
Jerry Trotter
J. H. Green
Green
Trotter
Boeing
Traffic Accident Kills Kansas Man
A 64 year old Kansas City Kansas man Floyd L. Smith died in a traffic crash south of Milo Missouri on US 1. The Highway Patrol said his station wagon crossed the center line and collided with a semi driven by Frank Hensley 42 Carthage Missouri. Hensley was not hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada, Mo
Kansas City, Kan
Milo, Mo
Floyd L. Smith
Highway Patrol
Smith
Frank Hensley
Carthage
Hensley
Hussein to Meet Nasser in Cairo Over Yemen Crisis
An informed source says King Hussein will meet Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser in Cairo next week to seek a Yemen conflict settlement, then travel to a border point with King Faisal of Saudi Arabia for possible talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amman
Jordan
Hussein
Egypt
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Cairo
Faisal
Saudi Arabia
Yemen
Redistricting Plan Still Unreached After Committee Meet
Jefferson City reports the House Congressional Redistricting Committee failed to finalize a plan after a 30 minute session. Leaders expect at least two more meetings to craft districts within ten percent population variance, amid court orders for one man one vote and shifting from the 4th to the 5th district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
House
Congressional
Earl Spensler
Texas County
William J. Randall
Independence
Richard Bolling
Kansas City
Bolling
Senate
St. Louis
Also Mentioned on This Page
UPI Telephoto
Colm
Cape Kennedy
McDivitt
Air Force
Ellingsn Air Force Base
The
Space Center
Jim
Patrick McDivitt
Henry H. Fowler
Congress
Wright Patman
D-Tex
House Banking Committee
Patman
Wall Street
Nelson Man
Big Bull
Dong Xuai
Union Electric Company
Overton
Democrat
Holiday Inn
Kansas
Nasser
Michael Kerpan, Jr
Tulsa
Okla
Michael Kerpan
Michael
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!