Johnson touts 2000 mph jet interceptor for military and civilian use
President Johnson announced a prototype jet capable of exceeding 2000 miles per hour after test runs at Edwards Air Force Base. He highlighted its potential for military and future commercial supersonic transport, noting speeds above 70 000 feet. He contrasted with the Navy Phantom’s 1650 mph while addressing Baker investigations and political implications.
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Washington
WPI
Johnson
Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
Navy
Senate
Robert G. Bobby Baker
Lodge
Greeks protest U S Cyprus policy before U S Embassy
Athens tense as about 4000 Greek students clash with police near the U S Embassy over Cyprus. Demonstrators hurled red fezs at the lawn and hoisted a cartoon of President Johnson, demanding NATO out of Cyprus and showing anti U S sentiment after the U N Security Council debate.
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Athens
Greece
United States
Cyprus
U. S
Turkey
Johnson
America
Texas
George Papandreou
NATO
U.S
U.N. Security Council
Rauf Denktasa
Mediterranean
Weather Summary for Terre Haute and Vicinity
Local conditions report fair and warmer tonight and Sunday with a low near 30 and Sunday high in the low 50s. Indiana expects sunny windy and warmer this afternoon followed by milder Sunday with a high 56 to 64. Illinois forecasts generally fair and warmer tonight with a Sunday increasing clouds and mild temperatures. Temperature readings at 4 a.m. were 28 and 2 p.m. 28.
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Terre Haute
Indiana
Illinois
Now You Know: Early Manhattan Skyline Origins
United Press International notes the Manhattan skyline traces to 1613 when Adrian Block built the first houses on the island's lower portion, per the World Almanac.
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Manhattan
Adrian Block
Island
The
World Almanac
Babcock Wilcox to Expand Indiana Nuclear Plant Expansion
PI President M Nielsen of Babcock Wilcox announces an 11 million expansion of its Mount Vernon Indiana nuclear machinery plant built in 1962 to produce heavy walled pressure vessels for reactors. The move ties with a new Lynchburg Virginia center and a New York Point Station unit, aiming to win larger contracts and to stay in the atomic energy business.
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New York
M. Nielsen
Babcock & Wilcox, Inc
Mount Veron
Ind
Nielsen
New York Society of Security
Indiana
Babcock
Mount Vernon
Lynchburg
Indiana Point
Consolidated Edison Co
Residence Fire Claims Nine Children in Troy
A three story brick home in Troy collapsed in flames killing nine members of the Sousie family and injuring others. Napoleon Sousie 43 and Lillian 40 plus six children died. eight children aged 4 to 18 identified. Judy Stone 2 grandchild also among the dead. Robert Sousie about 16 was hospitalized in critical condition. the fire may have started from a kerosene space heater on the second floor.
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Troy
N.Y
Napoleon B. Sousie
Lillian
St. Mary’s Hospital
Robert
Sousie
Boyd
Donald
Linda
Edward
Joseph
Stephen
Gloria
Napoleon Jr
Judy Stone
Sousies
James Barrett
Rob Milk Driver's Safe of Valuables
Three men pistol whipped 61 year old milk driver Richard Randig at his Long Island home and robbed his safe of 72 000 in stocks and bonds 8 000 in cash and about 2 500 in jewelry police said.
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South Hempstead
N.Y
Richard Randig
Long Island
Pickets Halt Production at Golden Foundry in Columbus
About 600 employees affected as members of the International Molders and Allied Workers walk out and set up picket lines at Golden Foundry Columbus Indiana. Company spokesman cites grievances but refuses to elaborate.
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Columbus, Ind
International Molders and Allied Workers
Golden Foundry
Johnson marks 100th day with live news conference
A tip about a possible Cuban action aimed at Johnson’s plane prompted wartime style security during a Florida visit. Johnson marks his 100th day in office with a first live news conference on TV and radio.
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Johnson
Florida
Rayburn House
Senate
Ruby murder trial extends into weekend with juror gap
Jack Ruby's murder trial resumes for another weekend session as two jurors remain missing. State officials note a court order halting a reapportionment ruling will not block candidate filings. The Republican governor race has five contenders, likely to grow to six next week.
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Jack Ruby
Mild Weekend Forecast for Indiana From AP
The sun helped Indiana enjoy a mild weekend start with 50 plus readings expected statewide Sunday and continued clear skies. Tonight's lows near 30 degrees, then a chance of scattered showers in the south Monday as temperatures remain warm.
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Indiana
State Senate reapportionment fight disrupts candidate filings
Indiana officials scramble as Judge Stewart’s order halts the board’s interpretation of 1963 reapportionment. Senator Reagan loses a district, while the attorney general prepares countermoves. Secretary Hendricks will still accept legislative filings.
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Indianapolis
Election Board
Senate
William D. Ruckelshaus
Atty
Edwin K. Steers
Robert B. Stewart
Clay
Kenneth W. Reagin
Cory
Reagan
Charles O. Hendricks
Ellis Fifth In GOP Race For Governor
Former Indiana State Senator G. Ellis of Kokomo joins the gubernatorial race with a $2,500 fee for the June 9 state convention. Ellis, 44, a lawyer, served in the Indiana Senate in 1951 and 1953 and favors a simpler tax system. Congress member William G. Bray of Martinsville, who represents the 7th District, is expected to enter later. Ellis proposes a sales tax exempting groceries and drugs, to be shaped by public sentiment.
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G. Ellis
Kokomo
William G. Bray
Ellis
Indiana Senate
Bray
Martinsville
Congress
Florida security wary Johnson trip hints at risks
President Johnson said heightened security in Florida followed reasons to take extra precautions. The Miami Herald reported a tip about a suicide pilot or missile aimed at his jet, but officials provided cautious statements while noting measures were justified for safety.
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Florida
Secret Service
Federal Bureau of Investigation and
Miami Beach
Miami Herald
the Herald
Gene Miller
Pierre Salinger
White House
Salinger
Jacksonville
Palatka
Palm Beach
Washington
Air Force
Missing Britannia four engine plane over Innsbruck
The Civil Aviation Ministry reported a Britannia four engine turbo prop air liner carrying 75 passengers missing over Innsbruck Austria. The British Eagle Airlines aircraft was officially listed as overdue and unlocated.
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London
Civil Aviation Ministry
Innsbruck
Austria
British Eagle Airlines
Two Youths Admit Killing Father Son
In Norwalk Conn two teenage boys Richard McAlister and Edward McNally confessed to killing John R Shinners and Edwin McAlister father of Richard. They ambushed Shinners shooting him and stabbed his father then buried the father in a wooded area. Shinners body was found in Wilton and his car later appeared in Westport.
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Norwalk
McNally
Shinners
Wilton
Westport
Leap Year Quintet Arrives Saturday in Terre Haute
Five Leap Year babies were born by noon Saturday in Terre Haute hospitals. At St. Anthony five births included four-year-old? babes with times 3:09 a.m., 4:51 a.m., 6:17 a.m., and 11:01 a.m. plus a Union birth at 8:15 a.m. to the Joys. Parents listed include Costello Campbell Patterson and Little. None named by noon.
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Terre Haute
St. Anthony
Union
Robert Joy
Sycamore St
Richard Costello
11Th St
Julius Campbell
1St Ave
Lyle Dale Patterson
Marshall
Ill
Donald Little
Orchard St
Indiana Extends 1964 Car License Plate Deadline
Gov. Welsh ordered leniency as motorists receive a two week extension to buy 1964 plates. The new cutoff is midnight March 14, due to tax and wheel tax issues delaying compliance. The original deadline was midnight tonight, with officials hoping to ease congestion at license branches in Indianapolis and Gary Hammond East Chicago.
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Indiana
Matthew E. Welsh
Welsh
Indianapolis
Gary- Hammond
Chicago
Marion County
Accident May Affect Glenns Retirement
Doctors at Grant Hospital faced a noon decision on Lt. Col. John H. Glenn Jr. retirement from the Marine Corps and his political plans. If released by noon, he could retire Sunday and pursue the Democratic U S Senate nomination. if not, retirement would be deferred for another month delaying his campaign. Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth, has been hospitalized since Wednesday after a mild brain concussion from a bathroom fall.
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Columbus, Ohio
Grant Hospital
John H. Glenn Jr
Marine Corps
Glenn
U.S
Ohio
Earth
Muncie Man Indicted in Second Degree Murder
James Mullinex aged 27 of Muncie charged by Delaware County grand jury with second degree murder in the death of Willie O Price aged 34 stabbed in a tavern February 21 in Muncie Indiana.
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Muncie, Ind
James Mullinex
Muncie
Delaware County Grand Jury
Willie O. Price
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