Stocks Gain As Trading Is Stannish
New York August 7 AP The stock market recovered in sluggish trading as fear of a Southeast Asian crisis eased. The Associated Press average of 60 stocks noon up 1.0 to 313.7 with industrials up 1.6 rail up 4 and utilities up 3. Major gainers included Keene Cot, Phelps Dodge, Magna, Jones & Laughing, Chrysler, Ford, GM, American Motors, Studebaker, IBM, Polaroid, and Eastern Airlines. The Dow Jones average at noon rose 3.04 to 227.24. Prices rose in quiet trading on the NYSE. Corporate hands were mixed, governments unchanged.
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Congress Backs Asia Stand in Vietnam Crisis
Saigon Aug 7 Premier Nguyen Khanh declared a state of emergency and ordered mobilization of manpower and resources as the coming weeks were described decisive in the struggle against the Communists. Military courts gain power to impose death sentences on terrorists and saboteurs with no appeal. A tense night on the northern frontier saw reinforced defenses along a 50 mile border with Laos as U S reconnaissance jets flew overhead while North Vietnamese regulars monitored nearby. Khanh cited a 150000 strong Communist force and warned of threats from Cambodia and China.
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Iowa tack coach dies after guiding Hawkeyes to Olympic berths
Renowned Iowa track coach who helped nine Hawkeye runners earn U S Olympic team berths died on Thursday while South Vietnam remained under a state of emergency. The obituary notes his impact on athletes and his long involvement in athletics.
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Congress backs Johnson in Southeast Asia crisis
Washington August 7 Congress voted overwhelming approval of a resolution backing Johnson's actions in Southeast Asia. The House passed 414-0 and the Senate 43-2, with Morse and Gruening opposing citing risks of broad war powers. Powell voted present amid pacifist leanings. Foreman drew Democratic boos for criticizing trigger-happy rhetoric.
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NLRB Bars Coal Royalty Dispute Clarified
The National Labor Relations Board ruled that United Mine Workers cannot collect an 80 cent per ton royalty on nonunion coal bought by small operators. The 41 vote, with Howard Jenkins dissent, blocks the double payment and prevents pressure on nonunion firms. The new National Independent Coal Operators Association warned the policy could drive small operators from business.
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War crimes fugitive in Germany surrenders
Hans Walter Zech Nenntwich, a 43 year old former SS lieutenant, surrendered to West German authorities in Brunswick. He says he is innocent of the war crimes charge and returned to avoid being branded a criminal in his country. He was convicted for a role in the mass murder of about 5200 Polish Jews and had escaped from jail on April 23 before fleeing to Cairo.
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Johnson Faces Vote On 947.5 Million Poverty Bill
President Johnson confronts a pivotal House vote on a 947.5 million antipoverty bill amid Republican opposition and Southern Democratic swing. Hours of debate precede a likely narrow victory, with one admin source fearing a loss by 40 or more votes. The measure aims to break generations of poverty through federal action.
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Burton Molds Record in New York Hamlet Run
Richard Burton has set a record by playing Hamlet more times in New York than any other actor. Thursday night at the Duntontanne Theatre marked his third performance, one ahead of Sir John Gielgud’s 1936 47 run in the role.
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Cooler for Southern Winds Tonight and Saturday
Partly cloudy tonight with a cooler trend and isolated showers possible in the extreme south early tonight. Low temperatures around 66 to 70. Saturday will be mostly fair with highs near 86 to 90.
Eight Die In Ohio Auto Crash Near Washington Court House
Eight killed when two cars collided head on near Washington Court House Ohio late Thursday night Fayette County Sheriff Thompson identified the dead as Robert Johnson 30, George Stoddard 18 Kenneth Elligson 19 John Wright 20 all of Jeffersonville and John Vander Vor t 70 his wife Marie Vandervort 72 Nicholas Vandervort 72 and Mary Vandervort not applicable of Wilmington Ohio The northbound car crossed into the southbound lane and the impact tore apart the vehicles rescuers used torches and wrecking bars to remove bodies Deputy Coroner said all eight died instantly
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U N To Call Viet Rivals In Security Council Session
The U N Security Council met to approve inviting North Viet Nam and South Viet Nam to debate Southeast Asia crisis. Diplomatic sources said wording disputes were settled with Neilsen proposing distinct names, while the USSR pressed for the state’s self designation.
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Record Budget Tops 40 Million At Southern Trinity University
Southern Trinity University board approves a record 40,174,601 operations budget for the 1964-65 year ending June 30, 1965, with 31,693,202 at Carbondale and 8,482,399 at Edwardsville. Most funds come from state appropriations of 30.9 million for 1963-65, salaries totaling 23,790,798, and four chief officers to be paid 20,000 each.
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Suit challenges repossession of headstones by cemetery
In Chicago on August 7 AP report. Acacia Park Cemetery seeks an injunction to stop Acacia Memorial Markers from repossessing headstones when buyers fall behind on payments. The cemetery says removals create confusion and disturb staff, while the firm defends by citing common practice.
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Two Girls Fatally Injured by Intruder in Jackson Motel
Two Maywood girls aged eight and twelve were fatally harmed during a break in at a Jackson motel. Sheriff Rolce said a nineteen year old transient, Andrew Pixley, would face murder charges. A rock and a large blade-like object were found in the room. the father found the attacker on the floor.
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President Zawadski Dies at 63 in Poland
Alexander Zawadski, president of Poland since 1952, died today at 63. Cause not disclosed. unofficial reports say bed cancer. A wartime Soviet Army veteran and leading Polish organizer in the USSR, he later led the Communist party work in Silesia.
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Skeleton uncovered in Illinois River finds wooden box burial
Pekin AP reports a human skeleton in a wooden box unearthed by river water along the Illinois River waterfront. Believed buried at least 35 years ago, the remains likely belong to a young person or a woman. Bone and box samples sent to the Public Safety Department lab in Springfield for testing.
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Elorde Named Fighter of the Month by Ring Magazine
Filipino junior lightweight champion Flash Elorde of Manila was named Fighter of the Month by Ring Magazine. Nigeria's former middleweight king Dick Tiger finished a close second.
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