F111A Loss Could Aid Communist Tech Efforts
The downed F111A, a high tech swing wing bomber, could hand the North Vietnamese and their allies a $1.1 billion advantage in U.S. R and D, by leaking secret electronics and terrain following radar, automated navigation, and advanced engines. Congressional action blocked Navy F111B funding amid weight concerns.
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Reds claim six million F111A shot down near Ha Tinh
North Vietnam said its forces shattered a U S F111A over Ha Tinh Province near the Laos border Thursday. U S authorities offered no comment beyond noting the aircraft was overdue. The claim follows the plane’s first combat missions this week and reports of other U S losses in the Saigon area.
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King weighs 2nd march in riot scarred Memphis
In Memphis tensions rise as civil rights leaders weigh a second march amid a night of violence. National guardsmen guard Beale Street while 6 000 protesters faced clashes. a 16 year old, Larry Payne, died. Bus service halted after a stabbing incident.
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Fire guts historic First Unitarian Church in Boston
A five alarm blaze tore through the 100 year old First Unitarian Universalist Church in Boston early today. The fire spread to about eight nearby buildings and left the church walls, steel roof beams and a 100 foot spire standing while most structures burned. Acting Fire Chief Frederic Clauss estimated damage at at least 1 million dollars.
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Illinois Power proposes stock swap to acquire CIPS
Illinois Power Co and Central Illinois Public Service Co announce a stock exchange plan to merge with .65 Illinois Power shares for each CIPS share. The boards back the deal, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval, with operations continuing under current executives. The combined system spans central Illinois communities and serves both power and gas customers.
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Fair weekend forecast with mild highs
The outlook calls for a fair start with partly cloudy skies through Saturday. Nighttime lows will be in the upper 40s to lower 50s, while Saturday's high will reach the 70s.
Senate Riders Allow Ads at Party Conventions
The Senate added an amendment to the House excise bill permitting both parties to sell advertising in program books at national conventions with tax deductibility under strict conditions. Sen. Kuchel offered the measure for Sen. Dirksen's absent support as part of a week of riders. The Senate also voted 50 to 32 to end the tax exemption for industrial development bonds on Jan 1 and rejected a public works project freeze.
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Israeli jets bomb Jordan gun positions over Jordan River
Israeli jets attacked artillery nests in Jordan for a second time in two weeks. Jordan claimed to shoot down four Israeli fighters and destroy tanks and armored cars, while three Israeli planes reportedly crashed into Israeli territory. The attack coincided with a U S Jordan arms deal adding 16 F104 Starfighters to King Hussein's air force. No casualties reported.
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Fires hit Chicago stores on State Street three alarms
Extra alarm fires swept three major State Street department stores within three hours in Chicago. An arson probe was opened immediately with no injuries reported. The fires affected Carson Pirie Scott Co. at State and Madison, Montgomery Ward at State and Adams, and the Wieboldt Store at State and Madison.
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Illinois Court ruling freezes service tax funds for southern cities
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled the service occupations tax unconstitutional, freezing proceeds and delaying distribution. Carbondale sees uncertain impact, Marion loses about 16 thousand annually, Murphysboro notes no curtailment plans, Herrin reports 2800.69 held in protest funds with no actual receipt.
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Bernita Beers
Illinois voters face rising tax fear in wave of school bonds
An Associated Press survey shows Illinois voters approved 63 percent of school bond referendums in 1967, 66 percent in 1966, and 73 percent in 1965 amid tight finances. Across the state, patterns vary by county with wins in Winnebago and six central counties, defeats in Decatur and Clinton, and continued debate over taxes and funding for schools and public works.
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