Cairo Council offers 1000 reward for rioters
Cairo Illinois, UPI report says the city council approved a $1000 reward for information leading to arrests and convictions for arson and bombings tied to racial turmoil last week. The move followed pressure from about 50 civic leaders who warned against deals under threat of violence. Negro leaders demand equal job opportunities amid ongoing tensions. Preston Ewing of the Cairo NAACP spoke of hopes for a business meeting to expand Negro employment opportunities.
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Iowa instrument package to ride Orbiting Geophysical Observatory D
The University of Iowa built instrument package aboard a 1240 pound space craft will launch Wednesday from NASA tests range near Lompoc California. The Orbiting Geophysical Observatory D aims to study the sun’s effects on Earth by measuring electrons protons and alpha particles in the outer atmosphere and by mapping ultraviolet spectra solar x rays and cosmic radio noises. The craft will orbit near Earth’s polar regions to observe auroras.
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Earth
Rush to mine jobs at Western Deep Level deadly
In Carletonville near Johannesburg a rush of miners to elevators at the Western Deep Level mine, claimed to be the world’s richest, crushed 50 to death and left 49 injured. The accident occurred as workers scrambled for the morning shift. the Department of Mines in Pretoria opened an investigation. The mine is owned by Anglo-American Corp.
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South Africa
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Indiana Man Finds Riley Manuscript at Auction
Maurice Westfall of West Newton Indiana bought a plain notepaper at a town auction and found a penciled Riley manuscript The Flying Islands of the Night It was valued as Riley's early work and was offered with two Riley first editions at a modest price The manuscript is now at Indiana University's Lilly Library which houses over six thousand Riley items
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Federal troops seize Detroit amid riot carnage
Federal troops moved into Detroit as rioting neared a fifth day, with snipers firing from ruined Negro districts while tanks and machineguns answered. The death toll reached 23, over 1,500 injured, as 1,500 paratroopers and 3,200 more on standby restored order under Gov. Romney and President Johnson.
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Detroit riot at a glance amid deadly unrest
Detroit riot status shows 23 dead confirmed with more unconfirmed, over 1,000 wounded and $200 million in damage. About 11,500 uniformed federal state and local officers on scene plus 3,200 federal troops on standby. Governor Romney keeps emergency order as clashes escalate between rioters and patrols.
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United States Grabs Early Pan Am Medals in Winnipeg
United States teams lead Pan American Games after winning two golds in shooting and facing setbacks in baseball and women's basketball. Swimmers begin trials including women's 3-meter diving and 200-meter freestyle while the men’s basketball team prepares for a Colombia game after an 84-24 practice win over Argentina.
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Wuhan Power Struggle Sparks Civil War Fears
Reports from Taipei and London say the Wuhan military district may revolt against Mao with 12 districts pledged to Mao except Wuhan. Peking Radio calls for a bitter power struggle as Liu Shao-chi remains backed by sections of the army.
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Opponents Shine at County Zoning Hearing
A large crowd filled the courthouse as the Washington County Board of Supervisors heard two sides on a proposed zoning ordinance. County Attorney Ira Morrison led the session, with most speakers opposing the plan. Officials will study both hearings before deciding and invite further public input at the courthouse.
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Washington County 4-H FFA Fair opens with livestock judging
Crowds fill the county fairgrounds as Washington County 4-H and FFA showcase livestock judging. Pat Colbert leads Riverside Ramblers to first in judging with Ramblers winning team, while Duane Lewis tops baby beef rate of gain at 2.66 pounds daily. Notables include Peg gy Kephart and Julie Sheetz in dairy and cattle classes, with forthcoming Parade of Champions and horse show.
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Navy joins in incident at Ben Thuy power plant
U S Navy jets and carrier based aircraft attacked the Ben Thuy thermal power plant near Vinh as part of a simultaneous action with ground forces. Viet Cong operatives abducted and executed five men and a woman near Saigon, leaving messages labeling them spies on Highway 13. The strikes targeted a strategic facility supplying power to military and industrial sites in the region as U S losses mounted in the escalating clash.
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Iowa Weather: Partly cloudy with a chance of storms
United Press International reports Iowa will see partly cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight and Wednesday. Lows range from the lower 60s in the northeast to near 70 in the south, with Wednesday highs from the upper 80s in the north to the lower 90s in the south.
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Probate of will and executor appointment for Edna Bridges
Public notice notes probate of the will of Edna M Bridges and the appointment of an executor. The matter concerns the estate of Edna M Bridges and indicates the official probate action and filing on page 6.
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