Vietnam War Scare Eases as Congress backs Johnson
U S authorities report reduced prospects for a major Vietnam expansion with no mass troop moves seen in China or North Vietnam. Congress overwhelmingly backs Johnson with votes 414 to 0 and 88 to 2 in approving a joint resolution to defend the United States and prevent further aggression. South Vietnam remains under near martial law imposed by Premier Nguyen Khanh.
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China
North Viet Nam
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United States
Viet Nam
Nguyen Khanh
Grandmother of the Late President Dies
Mrs. John F. Fitzgerald mother of the late President John F. Kennedy dies in Boston at age described as elderly. She passed at home with her son Thomas and family nearby after a brief setback, receiving last rites from a parish priest. Her death follows a long life with civic ties to Boston leadership.
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Boston
John F. Fitzgerald
John F. Kennedy
Thomas
Fitzgerald
Youth, 19, Held In Slaying of 2 Little Girls
A 19 year old dishwasher Andrew Pixley from Dallas Ore was charged with murder in the rape slayings of Deborah McAuliffe 12 and Cynthia McAuliffe 8 at the Wort Hotel in Jackson Wyoming. The girls were daughters of Associate Cook County Circuit Court Judge Robert McAuliffe. The father restrained the suspect as police investigated the scene and coroner J T Benson said Deborah was killed by a blunt blow to the head and Cynthia by a punch and strangulation with possible sexual assault afterward.
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Chicago
Debby McAuliffe
Cindy
Jackson
Wyo
Robert McAuliffe
Maywood
McAuliffes
Andrew Pixley
UPI
Dallas
Ore
Justice Court
Deborah McAuliffe
Cynthia
Ill
Cook County Circuit Court
Wort
Pixley
James Jensen
McdAuliffe
Jensen
the McAuliffes
Susan
Teton County
J. T. Benson
Deborah
Benson
Johnsons poverty bill blocked final action in House
The House paused Friday night after a 228 to 190 split in favor of a compromise measure on Johnson’s war on poverty bill. Republicans blocked final action on a parliamentary technicality pending a printed copy of the amended bill, delaying a final vote and sending the measure to the Senate for a likely passage.
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Washington
Johnson
House
Senate
Major policy, Cyprus, and city relief in AP digest
High American officials see little chance of a major Vietnamese expansion and no mass troop movements. Senator Barry Goldwater says foreign policy will dominate if Johnson backs off Viet Nam. The Cyprus crisis worsens as Greek Cypriots accuse Turkish jets of attacking a village. Turkey denies but warns of bombing unless mediation works. New York City hires 200 youths and plans 800 more city jobs in an emergency drive. Nieces and nephews of the late President Kennedy close sidewalk stands. Gov. Welsh notes Johnson has not decided on his vice president and touts a new toll bridge as Southern Indiana progress. Shelbyville glass workers vote on a proposed contract Sunday.
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House
Cyprus
Turkey
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Welsh
Mauckport - Brandenburg
Indiana
Shelbyville
Foreign Policy To Dominate Campaign, Goldwater Says
Senator Barry Goldwater told a private Republican gathering that foreign policy and Vietnam will be the major campaign issue if President Johnson shifts Southeast Asia policy. Aiding his stance, he argued naval air strikes could counter claims he is trigger happy. The remark was heard by reporters outside the banquet room.
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Washington
Barry Goldwater
Viet Nam
Johnson
Southeast Asia
Goldwater
Arizona
North Viet Nam
Republican Party
Air Freighters Will Fly Guard To Savannah
Nine C 97 Strato freighters arrived at the Oklahoma Air National Guard base to move Hoosier Guardsmen to Savannah Georgia for field training. Each aircraft will carry about 20 000 pounds of equipment and depart early Sunday for Travis Air National Guard Base. Captain Marion Baker and a crew of 20 will oversee loading.
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Oklahoma Air National Guard
Air Guard
Marion Baker
Weather map summary for Terre Haute and surrounding area
The Weather Bureau reports fair conditions across Terre Haute and Indiana today with cooler nights. Temperatures reach highs in the 80s, with low 50s to 60s at night, and no precipitation. Illinois sees generally fair weather with mild nights and highs around the mid 80s.
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Terre Haute and Vicinity
Indiana
Illinois
U.S. Merchant Fleet Tops 31 Million Dead Weight Tons
The United States merchant fleet reached 31,106,000 dead weight tons as of January 1, 1963, per the Commerce Department's Maritime Administration.
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United States
U. S. Department of Commerce
Maritime Administration
Welsh Says LBJ Still Undecided On No 2 Spot
Indiana Governor Matthew Welsh after a White House talk with President Johnson says the President has not decided on a vice presidential candidate. Welsh, along with California Governor Pat Brown and Missouri Governor John Dalton, stayed overnight and discussed campaign dynamics and regional effects of a VP pick.
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Matthew E. Welsh
White House
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Welsh
Edmund G
Pat) Brown
California
John M. Dalton
Missouri
Indiana
Brown
Dalton
Auto Races Big Feature at Fair
The 38th Vigo County Fair opens with the USAC National Championship Sprint Car Race as a main feature. Preliminary events highlight 4-H exhibits with about 2,000 4-Hers judged Friday and up to 85,000 visitors and 3,500 exhibitors expected. Women’s divisions cover needle craft cooking and canning with named superintendents steering judging in multiple categories.
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Joe Zeiner
Bruce Wyant
Jim Rupp
Ottis Waters
Dottie Buechler
Frances Bedwell
Wabash Valley Fair Association, Inc
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Nigat
Mable DeWitt
Lewis
Anna Kruzan
Inez Flaherty
Ona Beddow
Eva Boyll
Irene Desinger
Rose Wurtz
Anna Winn
Helen Reupke
Canal Road
Florence Mize
Maudie Branam
Ethel Miller
Clotine Smith
Irene Nicholson
Irene Watson
Elsie Jones
RR 4
Alice Stultz
Mable Dickerson
Zelda Moseman
Pleasant weather through Sunday across the state
The United Press International forecast calls for pleasant conditions through Sunday with weekend temperatures easing from the 90s. Friday saw 90 to 95 statewide before dropping up to 40 degrees, with today’s highs 76 to 80 and lows 55 to 60, rising to the low to mid 80s by Sunday.
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Mercury
Turkey seeks urgent U.N. Security Council meeting over Cyprus crisis
Turkey asked the U.N. Security Council to convene urgently to address Greek Cypriot attacks on Turkish Cypriots. Turkish U.N. delegate Orhan Eralp submitted the request to council president Sivert A. Nielsen, citing attempts to subdue the Turkish community and usurp government. Turkish planes conducted reconnaissance over Cyprus after Cyprus accused Turkey of machine gunning Polis harbor. Makarios is cited as pursuing Turkish minority subjugation.
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Turkey
U.N. Security Council
U.N
Orhan Eralp
Council
Sivert A. Nielsen
Norway
Cyprus
Mediterranean
Nicosia
Polis
Makarios
The Country Parson Sunday Reflections Quote
A witty Nation column excerpt notes readers vow to reform this week, with the author lampooning seasonal self control. The piece blends humor about weekly resolutions with a gentle moral nudge.
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