Wheat Belt Gets Much Needed Rain
The Kansas wheat belt received rains of one to three inches over two days easing drought in parts. Farmers like Carl Giersch of Salina express cautious optimism but warn normal rains are needed to prevent further loss and ensure a good crop. Kansas crop officials note improvements for fall seeded grain and pasture growth, yet moisture remains insufficient for full recovery.
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Carl Giersch
Salina
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Giersch
John L. Wilson
Agriculture Statistician
Kansas Crop, and Livestock Reporting Service
Wilson
Whites Fight Housing Statutes Across the Nation
New York report shows state and city anti discrimination housing laws face strong white opposition. AP survey finds open housing proposals beaten back in several localities with referendum challenges. In Michigan son, Mich., a law was voided 5826 to 2886. Louisville leaders reject open housing, triggering planned marches and picketing during Kentucky Derby week. Negro comedian Dick Gregory commented on dignity of humans versus horses.
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Associated Press
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Louisville
Board of Aldermen
Dick Gregory
Rockefeller signs aid bill for brain injured children
Governor Rockefeller signed a bill expanding aid eligibility for brain injured children under 21 who are incapacitated for education or remunerative work. The law previously limited eligibility to those with physical defects, and now covers brain defects from accident or birth.
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Albany
API
Rockefeller
Anti War Protests Rally Ahead of Saturday Marches
New York and San Francisco saw hundreds of thousands of demonstrators move east and west ahead of planned Saturday rallies. Parades mass meetings and anti war speeches were set, with draft card burnings reported and police riot facilities being prepared for possible counterdemonstrations.
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New York
San Francisco
Somoza Dies in Nicaragua After Brief Illness
Former Nicaraguan president Louis Somoza, aged 45, died yesterday after a short illness. Brother of Anastasio Somoza Debayle, he had earlier served as senator and chaired the National Board of Social Assistance. A lottery drum scheme is described to determine prize winners from horse racing post positions.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Louis Somoza
Somoza
Anastasio Somoza Debayle
Pmanes Uswin
Lorenzo Guerrero
Somioza
The
National Board of Social Assistance
Conservative Party Wins In London
Britain's Conservative party swept London local elections ousting Labour from the capital for the first time since 1934. With eight districts yet to report they held 51 of 100 GLC seats, a sharp swing that signals a major setback for Prime Minister Harold Wilson. Sir William Fiske, Labour leader on the GLC, lost his Havering seat.
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London
Britain
Conservative
Greater London Council
Tories
Labor
Harold Wilson
George Brown
Newsmen
British Press Association
GLC
Sir William Fiske
Havering
Cornell Fire Safety Rules Face Criticism After Dorm Fire
In Ithaca New York Cornell University faced sharp criticism from a state official and a national safety group over alleged inadequate escape facilities after a April dorm fire killed nine people. The National Fire Protection Association cited missing fire alarms and door systems while Albany officials warned delayed improvements could have saved lives. A coroner's inquest was postponed as investigations continue.
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Ithaca, N. Y
Cornell University
Cornell Heights
Cornell
National Fire Protection Association
Boston
Albany
Charles R. Dorman
Division of Fire Safety
Board moves to bar lottery ticket sales near schools
New York Board of Education urged state lottery officials to keep gambling operations away from public schools. In a letter to chairman Grin S. Wilcox, board president Lloyd Garrison said education should not be linked to revenue from gambling and students should not be exposed to such activity.
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New York
Board of Education
State Lottery Commission
Grin S. Wilcox
Lloyd Garrison
Lottery ticket details and age rules outlined by commissioner
Commissioner Murphy presented a sample lottery ticket noting receipts have no value for claiming prizes. Tickets cannot be sold to minors, sellers must check age, and a legal adult could buy for a minor. Tickets are nontransferable, visitors can buy within New York, and telegrams will notify winners where to pick up prizes.
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Murphy
New York State
Postmen Watch Lottery Promotion in New York State
Washington AP reports a Post Office spokesman says mail security will prevent lottery promotion and ticket sales. An FBI comment was not provided on reports of gangster influence. New York plans use vending machines costing 500 to 800 dollars each with 30 percent of a 1 million prize for prizes and 58 percent for education. The Lottery Commission will be a three member board with about 150 staff under the Taxation and Finance Dept. Governor Rockefeller may name Orin Wilcox as chairman. Officials aim to deter counterfeiting and combat underworld activity while advertising through signs and pamphlets within legal limits. Newspapers may print winners' names as news rather than ads.
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Lookout Washington
Post Office Department
New York
Anthem
State Dept. of Taxation and Finance
Rockefeller
Orin Wilcox
Lottery Commission
Murphy
Underworld
Defense Rests As Speck Gets Alibi
Testimony conflicts over timing on July 13 into July 14 as Ruth Speck’s alibi is laid out. Prosecutors present survivor Corazon Amarao’s account of a 11 p.m. visit and a later 2:15 a.m. time estimate, while defense cites fingerprint comparisons and alibi witnesses at Kay's Pilot House and Shipyard Inn as jurors hear disputed timelines.
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Speck
Corazon Amarao
Patrick Walsh
Fartier
Walsh
Shipyard Inn
Kay's Pilot House
Getty
Cook County
Chica
Storms Ravage Nation With Rains Tornadoes And Winds
Storms struck most of the United States with 1 to 3 inch rains in many areas and tornadoes in Oklahoma and Arkansas. Four people were injured in Arkansas as a motel was damaged near Enid Oklahoma and a drive in screen toppled. Heavy gusts blamed for damage at Ft Wolters Texas and railroad cars blown over. Snow and cold swept the West with partisan snow in New Mexico and Colorado.
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Nevada
Kansas
Iowa
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Oklahoma
Arkansas
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New Mexico
Pacific Northwest
Southwest
Mississippi Valley
Tyler
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Longview
Enid
Okla
Nashville
Ark
Ringwood
Oklo
Ft. Wolters
Mineral Wells
Hutchinson
Interstate 40
Albuquerque
Samaritan Plans $6 Million Expansion and Fund Drive
Samaritan Hospital announces a $6 million expansion funded by depreciation funds potential private financing and $600,000 from voluntary contributions. An $800,000 minimum campaign goal runs next month through August with an executive committee including Dr. Houston and Ogden J. Hoss. The project aligns with state health plans, features an accredited nursing school, internships, and a two year post graduate program with Albany Medical College, and follows master development begun in 1964.
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Dr. Houston
Ogden J. Hoss
Stephen H. Sampson
Donald J. Morris
William M. Connors
Norman W. Eiseman
Robert W. Freihofer
Randall
Manchester
Lindsley McChesney
Richard J. McFalls
Louis Rubin
Richard W. Schmelser
Samaritan
New York State Health, Dept
Houston
Albany Medical College
Rensselaer County
St. Mary’s Hospital
Leonard Hospital
Samaritan Hospital
Cooperstown Hospital Wing Gets $1.9 Million Grant
Washington approved a $1.9 million grant from the Welfare Department to help the Mary Imogene Basett Hospital Cooperstown New York finance a new addition budgeted at about $7.34 million. Rep Samuel S Stratton announced the plan detailing a 128 general bed and 36 nursing home bed expansion.
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Washington (Ap
Mary Imogene Basset
Cooperstown
N.Y
Samuel S. Stratton
Dn.y
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