Reapportionment Battle Divides Illinois Senate
In Springfield on June 10 the Illinois Senate heatedly debated legislative reapportionment. GOP leader Sen. W Russell Arrington and Democratic minority chief Sen. Arthur McGroon clashed over a Democratic map for Chicago 21 districts. McGroon warned Republicans this was their final negotiation and accused Arrington of backroom influence.
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Ralph H. Johnson
Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
Illinois Senate
W. Russell Arrington
GOP
Arthur McGroon
McGroon
Senate
Chicago
McGloon
Powell Assails GOP Position On Vehicle Inspection Bill
Illinois Secretary of State Paul Powell voiced surprise at Republican senators opposing a periodic motor vehicle inspection bill. He emphasized the measure stems from the Illinois Motor Vehicle Laws commission and argued cooperation of dealers and service stations is essential. He dismissed claims that only Democrats would qualify to operate inspection stations and estimated fees would be under three dollars in many communities.
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Sen. Arrington
Don Reuben
McReuben
Green
William Scott
GOP
Map Arrington
Democratic Party
House
Arrington
Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
Paul Powell
Senate
Russell Arrington
Powell
Illinois Motor Vehicle Laws Commission
Illinois
Motor Vehicles Committee
Plan Finance Study Sought by Four Counties
The Greater Egypt Planning Commission reported Perry County has asked for a fiscal analysis as part of a development plan and zoning proposal. The other three counties Jackson Franklin and Williamson are expected to request similar studies, seen as key to solving long-standing coal region economic issues.
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Greater Egypt
Wagner Quits Mayor's Race
New York June 10 AP reports Mayor Robert F. Wagner will not seek re election. His withdrawal strengthens Republican John V Lindsay Manhattan congressman who seeks fusion backing to succeed Wagner.
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New York
Robert F. Wagner
New York City
John V. Lindsay
Manhattan
Lindsay
Fusion
Wagner
Pope Paul VI Visits Pisa City to Pray with Mass Crowd
Pope Paul VI flew into Pisa amid vast crowds gathered at the Square of Miracles. The pontiff, noted as history’s most traveled leader, led a prayer service as thousands filled the city on June 10. The event drew nearly half a million worshippers.
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Pisa
Italy
Pope Paul VI
Computer Match Leads MSU Couple to Marriage
East Lansing report notes three months after a campus dance pairing by a computer, MSU seniors Paul Nelson and Sandra Titus wed. The couple say the machine found many similarities including toothpaste habits and conservatism, though they differ on housing and interior decorating.
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East Lansing
Mich
Michigan State University
Paul Nelson
Sandra Titus
Nelson
Major
Lansing
MSU
Buffalo
N.Y
Patman urges resignation of Federal Reserve chair Martin
Representative Wright Patman chairman of the House Banking Committee calls for Fed chairman William M. Martin Jr to resign and for President Johnson to appoint a successor. He accuses Martin of policy clashes with the President and of causing stock drops by comparing today to 1929 while criticizing monetary tightening and credit restraint. Martin defended himself citing similarities between current prosperity and the 1930s boom.
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Washington
Wright Patman
House Banking Committee
William M. Martin Jr
Federal Reserve
Johnson
Patman
House
Martin
Banking Committee
Columbia _ University
Fed
Columbia
Johnson Rumor Triggers Stock Market Jolt and Fall
The New York Stock Exchange probes the origin of a rumor that President Johnson had a heart attack. The rumor unsettled traders midday, sending the Dow Jones average down 9.21 points to 879.84 after an earlier rally.
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New York
Johnson
New York Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Exchange
Panel Advances $4.7 Billion Excise Tax Cut Bill
The Senate Finance Committee approved a $4.7 billion excise tax cut measure by a 14 to 3 vote. The bill would repeal most levies listed in the House version, except for tobacco, alcohol and highway related taxes, aligning with the June 2 House passage.
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Senate Finance
House
Family Homecoming for Space Heroes McDivitt and White
Houston crowd of about 500 welcomed astronauts James McDivitt and Edward White after their space mission. McDivitt toasted his 36th birthday while embracing his wife and three children. White walked in with his wife and 11 year old son.
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James McDivitt
Edward White
Gemini
McDivitt
Michael
Anna Lynn
Patrick
White
Bon
Houston
Tex
Carrrier
Eddie
Soviet Moon Shot Misses Target By 99000 Miles
The L 1a 6 unmanned moon mission malfunctioned during a corrective maneuver on June 9 and will miss the moon by about 99000 miles. Tass reported the engine stayed on and could not be shut off, causing deviation from the planned course. Signals were sent 12 times and all systems otherwise appeared normal.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Tass
Weather Outlook for Southern Illinois Tonight and Friday
Partly cloudy with scattered showers and thundershowers affecting 30 to 50 percent of the area tonight and Friday. Temperatures little changed with overnight lows in the mid 60s to around 70 and Friday highs in the mid 80s to around 90.
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Illinois
Bloodiest Vietnam clash as Dong Xoai siege unfolds
Vietnamese forces defend Dong Xoai as 1,500 Viet Cong attack. U S casualties vary with reports of dead and wounded. Americans flee to a district compound while airstrikes hit targets in North Vietnam. A possible first American battle looms as Brig Gen Vien weighs a larger American unit.
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Dong Xoai
U.S
Saigon
United States
Phuoc Vinh
Washington
State Department
Cao van Vien
U.S. Army
173Rd Airborne Brigade
North
Viet Nam
U.S. Navy
Johnson Holds Informal Viet War Talks With Advisers
President Johnson met in the Cabinet Room with Ambassador Maxwell D. Taylor and top diplomatic and intelligence advisers to review the situation in South Vietnam. Taylor planned a session with the National Security Council on Friday after returning from Saigon. Participants included Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Defense Chief Robert S. McNamara, CIA Director William F. Raborn Jr., Undersecretary of State C. R. Seana, Deputy Secretary R. Vance, Assistant Secretary W. P. Bundy, and McGeorge Bundy.
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Johnson
Viet Nam
Maxwell D. Taylor
White House
Taylor
National Security Council
George E. Reedy
Informa
South Viet Nam
Washington
Saigon
Secretary of
Dean Rusk
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
William F. Raborn Jr
Central Intelligence Agency
Seana
Jense Cyrus’ R. Vance
William P. Bundy
McGeorge Bundy
Dodd labels Johnson critics a noisy minority in Viet Nam debate
Sen. Thomas J. Dodd denounces opponents as defeatists and appeasers who fuel Vietnam war prolongation. He blames a vocal minority with ads and funds for influencing policy and urges student outings to Vietnam to witness the conflict firsthand amid debate over U.S. troop involvement.
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Jack Bell
Associated Press
Washington
Thomas J. Dodd
Johnson
Dodd
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Connecticut Democrat
U.S
Viet Nam
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