U S Forces Outpace Viet Cong Growth in South Vietnam
UPI reports that American forces in South Vietnam have expanded about three times faster than Communist troops over the past year. By July 1966 U S forces reached 285 000, while Viet Cong and North Vietnamese totals rose to 270 000. The surge included the arrival of elements of the 4th Infantry Division as part of the buildup.
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Washington
UPI
South Viet Nam
United States
North Viet Nam
Plei Mei
la Drang
William C. Westmoreland
Central Highlands
Viet Nam
U.S
Saigon
Faces Senate test as rights bill faces bleak outlook
In Washington the third major civil rights bill in three years shows weak Republican support and a bleak Senate future. The House approved a pared back measure. open housing provision and desegregation powers drew most opposition, signaling likely filibuster.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Johnson
Weather outlook for Iowa partly cloudy with warm to hot spell
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with a warmer trend in the northwest. Light variable winds this afternoon. Lows tonight 50 to 55. Highs Thursday near 80. Friday outlook partly cloudy and a bit warmer with scattered showers likely in the west portion late Friday.
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United Press International
Iowa
Notice of September 6 Primary Election
Public notice announces the September 6 primary election. Details include the election date, participating jurisdictions, and guidance for voters to cast ballots at designated polling places. The notice outlines eligibility and submission deadlines for candidate filings and party affiliation changes.
Airlines in binding arbitration bid ends 34 day strike
Both sides backed a congressional call to send the dispute to binding arbitration. IAM President Siemiller urged members to approve arbitration, while opposing sentiment from New York and San Francisco officials signaled doubts about ratification. Airlines welcomed the move as a pathway to end the stoppage. The plan would proceed under the Railway Labor Act as lawmakers weigh ending legislation.
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IAM
Siemiller
House Commerce Committee
Congress
White House
Grand Lodge
New York
George Klieman
Hell
Louis Schroeder
San Francisco
IAM Edge
William J. Curtin
Harley O. Staggers
D.w.va
Staggers
Senate
Viet Nam village hit by air strike kills civilians
Two US Air Force jets strafed the Mekong Delta village Truong Thanh killing 15 civilians and wounding 182 others. South Vietnamese officials said a Viet Cong force was believed present but few guerrillas were found among the injured. The attack, prompted by reports of VC, occurred at dusk and was later described as deliberate after coordination through standard channels.
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Saigon
UPS
Mekong Delta
Truong Thanh
Monda
North Viet
Haiphong
Air Force
Navy
Marine Corps
Can Tho
Ky faces pickets in Philippines during visit
Manila crowds greet South Vietnamese Premier Ky as he and wife Mai land at Manila International Airport. Police report about 300 demonstrators, mainly University of the Philippines students, protest against Ky while he thanks President Marcos for sending Filipino troops to South Vietnam. The couple heads to Malacanang Palace for a three day stay.
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Manila
UPI
Nguyen Cao Ky
Philippines
Mai
Manila International
United States
Ferdinand Marcos
Zelda
Cao Ky
Marcos
University of the Philippines
Viet Nam
Malacanang Palace
Iowa Faces Record Toll On Hawkeye Highways
Iowa Public Safety data show 465 deaths on state roads this year, linked to rising car and motorcycle crashes. Deputy Commissioner James P. Hayes cites driver negligence and a large surge in motorcycle registrations, with defensive driving and teen licensing reforms highlighted as key factors.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Public Safety Department
James P. Hayes
Hayes
Lodi
Gunman Forces Des Moines Woman to Drive Then Robs Station
A Des Moines woman was forced at gunpoint to drive from Park Fair toward the city north limits. Shortly after, a man matching the suspect’s description robbed the Deep Rock Service Station of 37 dollars, with attendant Gary McPherson noting the car knocked over oil displays. The victim, Mrs. Livesay of Pleasant Hill, reported the crime to police.
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Des Moines
UPI
Richard Livesay
Pleasant Hill
Park Fair
Pinehill
Gary McPherson
McPherson
Quiz bakers on who makes dough rising bread price probe
Washington UPI bakers faced a House Agriculture subcommittee hearing on rising bread prices and other staples. Industry group representatives testified as investigators questioned who controls the profits in the baking sector and food costs.
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Quiz Bakers
Washington
UPI
House Agriculture
Sharp price increases expected for 1967 cars
Detroit reports suggest 1967 model cars will rise by 50 to 200 dollars with 1968 price boosts likely. New items added include increased padding, dual hydraulic brakes, and collapsible steering shafts. Wage raises for production workers begin in September, pressuring costs as Ford, GM, and Chrysler report slipping profits.
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Detroit
UPL
Ford Aotor Co
General Motors
Chrysler
Rights Group Change Strategy in Chicago March Postponed
Civil rights leaders halted an open housing march into Chicago's all white Bogan area after a morning strategy session. No date was set for a Cicero march, and leaders planned a 1:30 P.M. news conference to explain cancellations and targets.
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Chicago
Bogan
Cicero
Bogan High School
Brave new city plan calls for 25 vast new communities
A 1995 proposal by the Committee for National Land Development Policy urged the federal government to back about 100 billion dollars to seed 25 planned cities far from existing urban areas. Each city would host around one million residents in modular sectors with underground industry, 40 lane routes, an underground transit system, and a central economic core connected by a transcontinental highway and airport.
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John Pierson
United Press International
Washington
UPI
Wilds
U.S
Committee For National Land Development Policy
Chicago
Tucson
Joseph Timan
Timan
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Congress
Reston
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