Laos urges Paris talks to force Vietnam cease fire
Prime Minister Souvanna Phouma said the Paris peace talks must require withdrawal of all North Vietnamese troops from Laos and warned that a halt to bombing without troop removal would leave a vulnerable western flank. He urged a broad Southeast Asia settlement and said the talks are now in the propaganda stage.
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Kennedy suspect Sirhan granted three week plea delay
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan the man charged with murder in the Robert F. Kennedy case was granted an additional three weeks to enter his plea. Defense attorney Russell E. Parsons cited need to study the transcript as the reason for the delay in a nine minute proceeding at the Los Angeles County Jail.
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Living costs climb rapidly as May prices rise
Washington AP reports May living costs rose three tenths of a percent at an annual rate above 4 percent. Clothing led gains near 1 percent and food up four tenths. Wages for about 45 million nonsupervisory workers rose to 106.03 weekly, yet purchasing power lagged behind last year. The consumer price index reached 120.3. Chase predicted the tax surcharge would slow price rises eventually.
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Senate leaders weigh Warren stay amid Johnson Supreme Court picks
Majority Leader Mansfield warns a filibuster could prompt Chief Justice Warren to delay retirement and remain on the court. Debates center on confirming Fortas as chief justice and Thornberry as associate justice with GOP senators pledging to filibuster.
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Morris Library SIU projects funded by $34 million bond sale
The Illinois Building Authority sold $34,040,000 in bonds at 4.7922 percent to fund SIU Carbondale Morris Library interior completion and a related Edwardsville services building. SIU Treasurer Robert Gallegly called the rate favorable, noting it 0.07 percent below the March sale. Ford cited federal surtax effects and Smith Barney & Co. leading the bid group.
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Weekend Forecast Warmth Returns With Showers Possible
Weather forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday. It stays warm with a low near 60 tonight and highs in the 80s Saturday. A few thunderstorms are possible by Saturday evening as the weekend unfolds.
Shapiro to unveil crime bill package in Illinois
Governor Samuel H. Shapiro told the Democratic state convention he will propose a package of anti crime measures to tighten gun control and strengthen Illinois laws. He criticized the Republican led legislature for a weak licensing measure and noted a cut in state police funding. He said the plan aims to keep streets safe without devolving into repressive policing.
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Miami Beach approves security gear for convention
Miami Beach police win council approval to buy 20 combat flak jackets 40 shotguns three sniper rifles and 50 smoke grenades for the Republican National Convention opening August 5 Lt Walter Philbin says heightened national climate requires preparedness and hints at possible helmeted patrols like the county sheriff's 24 man unit.
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State conventions wrap with no platform ready
Delegates gather as both parties delay a formal platform. Republicans and Democrats plan at large delegate selections and University of Illinois Board of Trustees races. Dirksen will keynote as talks emphasize uncommitted delegates and preconvention events.
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Nixon proposes a working vice president to lead a major government reorganization
In New York Richard M. Nixon outlines a plan for a blue ribbon commission to revise federal operations. He says the panel will include top management and academic talent to make government closer to the people and transfer functions to state and local levels. Governor Volpe endorses Nixon. Rockefeller criticizes Johnson’s Supreme Court picks.
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Chicago Plan Commission approves $600 million subway plans
Chicago Plan Commission approves preliminary plans for a $600 million subway project to replace the Loop Elevated, marking a major transit upgrade in the city.
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