Johnson Sees Broad Support for Policies Ahead of Elections
President Johnson expressed optimism about broad public approval of his administration and predicted no unusual turnover in the November elections. He addressed a poll showing Kennedy ahead of him with Democratic voters and criticized Nixon while praising Hum phrey. He announced trips to Idaho, Colorado, and Oklahoma and attended a Dollars for Democrats event to rally party workers.
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Washington
Johnson
Robert F. Kennedy
New York
Richard M. Nixon
Kennedy
Hubert H. Humphrey
Idaho
Colorado
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Vermont
Maine
Viet Nam
City
Marines clash in South Vietnam patrol mission
In an operation aimed at the Hanoi area, U S Marines and supporting units engaged Communist forces in the north of South Viet Nam. Details indicate heavy clashes with enemy aircraft largely avoiding direct combat as Marine units reported killing about 211 to 211 enemy fighters in two sections of the operation.
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Saigon
South Viet Namj
Hanoi
Oper
Hastings
South Viet Nam
Era
U.S
da Nang
Cam Lo River
North
South
Viet Nam
Committee Passes Antiwar Acts Bill
The House Committee on Un American Activities moved to approve a bill imposing criminal penalties for overt acts by antiwar groups. The 7 to 0 vote followed hours of discussion, despite opposition from the Johnson administration and testimony from Justice Commerce and Treasury spokesmen.
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Washington
House Committee On Un-American Activities
Johnson
Justice, Commerce and Treasury Departments
Edwin E. Willis
Dla
Johnson Defends City Aid Programs in Senate Hearing
President Johnson defended urban aid levels and his administration's record on slums poverty and violence stating the nation can afford to fund necessary city programs. He contrasted spending under his administration with Eisenhower and Kennedy and highlighted several bills and initiatives aimed at cities. Senator Ribicoff challenged inflated spending estimates with figures from Weaver and Katzenbach showing annual city aid between 13 and 28 billion dollars.
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Washington
Johnson
America
John R. Reading Tration
Oakland
Calif
Senate
Eisenhower
Abraham Ribicoff
D Conn
Robert C. Weaver
Housing and Urban Development
Nicholas B. Katzenbach
Weaver
Katzenbach
Wallace School Funds Revolt Gains Strength
Federal funding cuts hit 39 southern school systems in Louisiana Mississippi Alabama and Georgia, risking millions in aid. Some districts plan to cut programs or raise local money. Louisiana alone loses 22 systems for noncompliance. Sabine Parish estimates $15,000 to $20,000 yearly in vocational funds. Governor Wallace presses to bar compliance with Civil Rights Act guidelines.
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Atlanta, Ga
Raleigh Alford
Sabine Parish
Louisiana
Alford
Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
George C. Wallace
Aide for Rockefeller Rebuts Tax Barrier to Troy Industry
Allen G. Marshall deputy secretary to Governor Rockefeller rejects claims that taxes deter industry in Troy and Rensselaer County. He cites case histories showing taxes were not decisive and notes Commerce Dept actions mailing Troy brochures to 1 600 firms and referring Troy to nine prospects in 1965 66.
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Troy
Pensselaer County
Rockefeller
James A. Lombard
Allen G. Marshall
Marshall
Lombard
Commerce Dept
Troy and Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County
Hurricane Faith Delays Plan to Tame It in Caribbean
Faith the severe hurricane moves on a westerly path delaying a historic effort to confront the storm. Weather officials warn of danger to Dominica Marie Galante and Guadeloupe as warnings and watches expand.
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Fla
Faith
Caribbean
Dominica
Marie Galante
Guadeloupe
Leeward Islands
San Juan, P.R
Weather Bureau
Guadeloupe Islands
Two Women Killed in Water Town Collision Near Sackets Harbor
Two women from Watertown died in a crash northeast of Sackets Harbor when an automobile struck a gasoline tank truck at Route 3 and a rural road intersection. The victims were Mrs. Alberta Rima, 68, and Mrs. Katherine E. LaPatra.
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Sackets Harbor
N. Y
Watertown
Alberta Rima
Katherine E. LaPatra
Rotterdam Man Charged In Rifle Death Of Boy
A 52 year old Rotterdam man Edward L. Bielawski is charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of 13 year old James P. Sarris at a private Rotterdam home. The incident occurred with two other youths present, including Sarris's 12 year old brother Danny. Sarris died from a rifle wound. Bielawski pleaded innocent and remains jailed awaiting further court steps.
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Rotterdam
Schenectady
N.Y
Edward L. Bielawski
St. Clare’s Halance
James P. Sarris
Bielawski
Sarris
Danny
U. S. Supreme Court
West German generals resign in leadership crisis deepens
In Bonn Germany Maj Gen Guenther Pape becomes the third general to resign over dissent with Defense Minister von Hassel's policy allowing service members to join a labor union. The move follows resignations by Gen Heinz Trettner and Lt Gen Werner Panitzki amid friction over Starfighter purchases and government policy.
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Bonn
Germany
Atlantic Alliance
Guenther Pape
Kai-Uwe von Hassel
Armed Forces
Heinz Trettner
Air Force
Werner Panitzki
Panitzki
Ludwig Erhard
Von
O Connor Seeks Johnson Backing for New York Governor
New York City Council President Frank D OConnor said he met with President Johnson and secured assurances of support if he wins the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. He added no plans were made for Johnson to campaign in New York if nominated at the Buffalo convention.
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Washington
Frank D. O'Connor
New York
Johnson
O'Connor
Buffalo
Market rebound ends eight-session slump in New York
The stock market rallied sharply in moderate trading, marking the first advance after eight sessions. Analysts said the market was overdue for a rally as gains appeared on the main pages.
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New York
Immigrant Mother and Daughter Charged in Slaying
Giovanna Guglielmo and her daughter Maria, recent Italian immigrants, are charged with murder in the death of Giovanna’s son Quirno Guglielmo. Police probe dismembered remains found in the Pocasset River and at the Providence home as a nationwide search for the missing father continues.
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Italy
Giovanna Guglielmo
Maria
Quirno Guglielmo
Providence
Pocasset River
Cranston
Howard A. Franklin
Guiseppe Guglielmo
Joseph A. Palumbo
Palumbo
Public Works Department
Union Street
Maria Guglielmo
Union Ave
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