Johnson proposes $186.1 billion budget with selective domestic increases
President Johnson unveils a record $186.1 billion federal budget stressing selective domestic increases to finance the Vietnam war. He urges a 10 percent income tax surcharge and warns inflation behind higher costs if Congress blocks tax hikes. Defense tops at about $79.8 billion while housing and welfare gain, and unpaid deficit could exceed $20 billion if taxes stall.
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U.S
Car Leaves Road Here in Washington County
Two men injured in a Sunday crash east of Washington on highway 92. John Daniel McMahon of Cleveland and Edward Musser of Waterbury were hospitalized in Iowa City with shoulder and hand injuries and spinal injuries with a possible concussion. The Hertz Rent-A-Car auto left the road in fog, struck a utility pole, and was demolished. Deputies said seat belts were not used and the men were returning to Chicago from Fairfield after visiting Parsons College.
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Parsons College
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Kansas
More Military Units Ready Over Pueblo Crisis
Washington reports additional aircraft ships and personnel alerted for possible movement in the Korean area as diplomatic efforts continue. The Pueblo crew remains the focal point amid renewed North Korean threats, with the UN Security Council in session and no immediate U.S. commentary from the White House or State Department. North Korea accuses the U.S. of using the seizure as a pretext for war while pledging punishment for Pueblo crewmen.
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ISU coed found strangled on Iowa country road
The body of 19-year-old Sheila Jean Collins, an Iowa State University freshman from Evanston, was found along a rural road east of Ames. State Atty. Charles Vandebur confirmed strangulation, with autopsy showing she died between Friday and Saturday. No arrests reported while investigators seek suspects.
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Diplomatic Deadlock Deepens Over Pueblo Crisis
UN talks stall with no concrete progress amid direct US Russian talks on Pueblo with 83 crew. France to speak as Security Council session looms. Canadian mediator proposal rejected by Communists. Washington braces for possible Korean theater escalation as forces mobilize and naval task forces sail toward Korean waters.
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Hoffa appeal rejected for new trial in Chattanooga
The Supreme Court refused a fresh trial for Teamster President James R. Hoffa on jury tampering charges. Hoffa, convicted in 1964, is serving an eight year sentence. Co defendants Larry Campbell Thomas Ewing Parks and Ewing King joined the request citing juror conduct and marshal supervision.
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Ottumwa Youth Dies in Vietnam Action
Dr and Mrs Paul Ekart of Ottumwa Iowa were informed their son Navy Hospital Corpsman Paul Ekart Jr attached to the 9th Marine Division died of wounds from combat. The death was reported Saturday night after he fell Friday in Vietnam.
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Cold Wave Looms Over Iowa With Shifting Temps
United Press International reports much colder conditions across Iowa with near cold wave temperatures in the north. Tonight drops to 5 to 10 degrees in the north and 10 to 15 in the south, while Tuesday remains partly cloudy and generally in the 20s. Extreme northwest sees warmer, while southeast trends slightly cooler.
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Iowa
Year’s toll now 54 in Iowa traffic deaths
Weekend crashes killed five in Iowa raising the 1968 toll to 54, with deaths near Harlan Ames Blairsburg Ottumwa Des Moines and Turon. Notable victims include Theodore Haats 41 of Harlan and Oral W Yadle 49 of Carson.
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Allies cancel Tet truce as North Vietnamese pressure rises
The 36 hour cease fire in Vietnam is scrapped and US forces may resume fighting the large North Vietnamese invasion in Laos and across the border. Military spokesmen say South Vietnam will not observe truces in five northern provinces and 175 miles along the border. Gen Westmoreland urges silence on peace talks while 40,000 North Vietnamese troops intensify operations in Laos and at Khe Sanh, amid warnings of a broader offensive.
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No foul play in death of young Fort Dodge woman
A preliminary autopsy found no foul play in the death of Sheila Harrison, 20, whose body lay on a Fort Dodge blacktop. Sheriff McCoy noted rheumatic fever and high blood pressure history, theorizing heart overexertion after seeking help when a car skidded and backed into a ditch. The car’s passenger Oramuel Witt Jr. said he slept through the incident. BCI aid was requested.
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Guests flee from Clinton hotel fire
A blaze at the Milner Lafayette Hotel in Clinton Iowa was brought under control Sunday night. 160 guests were registered and only two injuries were reported minor. One fireman was overcome by smoke and another cut on the wrist. The fire confined to the basement but smoke filled the downtown building. First alarm at 3 36 p m and crews remained on scene for hours. Cause to be investigated by State Fire Marshal. Damage extent unknown. Clinton, population about 34000, faced fifth fire in 24 hours including garages and a barn.
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