Beck proposes 10 000 volunteers to sell Iowa for industry
Des Moines UPI Robert K Beck proposes a volunteer corps of 10 000 citizens to promote Iowa for industrial development and better living. He cites Scranton’s Pennsylvanian program, seeks local chamber and development group enlistment, aims to create jobs, halt population loss, and attract new industries through expanded tourism, services, and site development with state loans for industrial sites and utilities.
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Rockefeller Seeks Third NY Governorship With 1968 Stakes
Nelson Rockefeller campaigns for a third New York governor term while analysts weigh how a victory could influence presidential chances for Robert Kennedy and Jacob Javits. The outcome may reshape party leadership and rail at the 1968 Republican convention.
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Fire destroys trailer tank at West Chester rail siding
A tank loaded with liquid asphalt on a West Chester trailer exploded after fumes from a chemical in the tank ignited. About 3,000 gallons burned. no injuries were reported as firefighters controlled the blaze within minutes.
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Viet Cong Mortar Attack Strikes Tan Son Nhut Area Near Saigon
UPI reports Viet Cong mortars hit the Tan Son Nhut U.S. base area near Saigon at 9 19 p m causing light material damage. No casualties immediately reported as the attack shook Saigon and targeted the 1st Logistical Command motor pool on Plantation Road.
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Banks Boost Business Loan Rate to 6 Percent Across Major Lenders
Several leading New York banks including Morgan Guaranty and Irving Trust raised their prime rate on 90 day to one year business loans to 6 percent, following First National City. The move aims to cool loan demand though officials warn it may slow credit growth as prices stay high. Treasury officials urged restraint, while acknowledging credit tightening is needed amid wartime demand and rising consumer costs.
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Committee Faces Challenge At HUAC Viet Cong Probe
Chaos marked a HUAC hearing as police and marshals protected proceedings while government lawyers prepared a court bid to declare the panel unconstitutional. Demonstrators clashed outside, with 17 protesters arrested amid calls to end the war in Vietnam.
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Johnson hails Alliance for Progress as revolution at work
President Johnson marked the Alliance for Progress fifth anniversary in Washington praising its impact on Latin America's social change and debunking myths that communism is the future. He urged focus on housing education and food, and cautioned against excessive military spending, stressing peaceful dispute resolution.
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Partly cloudy brief weather update for the region
United Press reports a partly cloudy night with scattered thundershowers east. Thursday remains partly cloudy and cooler with a chance of showers in the extreme east morning commuter area. Friday outlook is for partly cloudy mild conditions.
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Beck and Murray discuss potential radio TV debate
GOP candidates Beck and Murray clash over tax policy and debate format as Beck hints at a public air discussion to explain major issues. Beck opposes Murray's tax refund plan but favors a press conference style exchange to boost public interest ahead of the September 6 primary.
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Harold) Hughes
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Poor Welfare Marches Signal New Push for Guaranteed Income
Crowds in cities from New York to Oakland urged action on a guaranteed minimum income for all. Led by Poverty Rights Action Center founder George Wiley, the protests highlighted welfare inadequacies and sought higher payments and privacy protections.
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