Two Crashes Timed By Death Toll In Ohio Flight Disasters
No survivors are reported from a Trans World Airlines DC9 crash near Urbana Ohio while a Lake Central Convair 580 disaster near Kenton leaves 38 dead. The TWA flight 553 from New York to Dayton disappeared after contact was lost around noon. Authorities explore in flight explosion and possible midair collision as investigations begin.
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Urbana, Ohio
UPI
Trans World Airlines
New York
Chicago
Westcentral Ohio
Urbana
William Schetter
Pittsburgh
Allentown-Bethlehem
Pennsylvania
Here
Dayton
Kenton
Ohio
Lake Central Airlines Convair
TWA
LaGuardia
Columbus
Champaign County
Lake Central
Lafayette
Ind
Cincinnati
Ohio Highway Patrol
Harrisburg
Five Hour Debate Moves Parochial Bus Bill to House
Iowa Senate approves a bill allowing private and parochial school students to ride public buses on existing routes. The 35 26 vote follows five hours of debate with strong religious references and warnings from Lt. Gov. Fulton about gallery conduct. The measure now heads to the House where fate remains uncertain.
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DES Moines
UPI
Iowa
Iowa House
Senate
Robert Fulton
Gene Glenn
D-Ottumwa
Bil
Warren Kruck
D-Boone
Eugene Bill
D-Newton
H. L. Heying
D-West Union
Robert Rizler
New Hampton
Twin Sighting: Flying Saucers Spotted Over Illinois Counties
In GALESBURG Illinois police and residents report unidentified flying objects over Henry and Knox counties. Deputies Courson Powell Green describe a bluish white pulsating craft with a five foot thick rim, 35 feet across, observed for over an hour. A second craft joined, with a hissing sound and a white beam flash. Locals reported similar sightings near strip mines.
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Galesburg
Ill
UPI
Secores
Illinois
Knox County
Frank Courson
Courson
Henry County
Bob Powell
Bill Green
Probate of Will and Appointment of Executor
Public notice announces the probate of the will of Maud Jackson and the appointment of an executor to administer the estate. The filing lists the court, case number, and required actions for interested parties within the designated deadline. Individuals with claims or rights should review the notice for specifics on filing timelines and contact information.
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Maud Jackson
Defense asks 2.6 billion for military construction
The Defense Department seeks 2.635 billion dollars for construction at 361 U S installations and bases overseas. Funds cover troop housing, bachelor officer housing, hospital upgrades, pollution controls, and family housing with additional homeowner assistance.
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Washington
UPI
Defense Department
Congress
Defense
Robert S McNamara
House
John W. McCormack
United States
Caribbean
Europe
Pacific Islands
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
Pentagon
New Hampton Farm Fire Destroys Buildings
A farm 72 miles southeast of New Hampton Iowa was swept by a fire driven by southwest winds. Originating in a machinery shed with tractors, the blaze spread to a soybeans filled barn, a second barn, a shell corn grainery, and a double corn crib, damaging all but a house and small outbuilding. The farm is listed as owned by Mrs. Fred Rewoldt Jr. Erferika.
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New Hampton
Iowa
UPI
Here
Fred Rewoldt Jr
Frederika
Clinton headstart grant approved for Clinton YMCA
The Office of Economic Opportunity approved a 59174 grant for a 12 month head start project in Clinton. Rep John Culver announced the program which will be operated by the Clinton YMCA and run by the Clinton-Jackson Community Action Organization. Local share of costs is 11819 dollars.
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Des Moines
UPI
Office of Economic Opportunity
Clinton
John C. Culver
D - Iowa
Culver
Clinton - Jackson Community Action Organization
Clinton Ymca
House votes remap plan reshapes Iowa legislature
Des Moines UPI reports the House Republicans approved a reapportionment plan by 82 to 35 to cut the Senate to 50 members and the House to 190, with a 10 member bipartisan commission to redraw districts. The plan favors GOP control if the 1966 holdover senators stay, faces likely Democratic rejection in the Senate, and may return to a conference committee if vetoed or amended.
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Des Moines
UPI
House
State
Senate
GOP
Andrew Frommelt
Dubuque
Frommelt
Indonesians Raid Red Headquarters Stronghold
Indonesian army troops raided the Central Java base of a communist underground force commanded by a faith healer and killed him and many followers after a nine hour gunfight. The base, camouflaged as the Temple of Suro, was in the Sukarno support stronghold.
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Jakarta
UPI
Central Java
Antara
Sukarno
Suro
Thailand bases used by U.S. planes to bomb North Vietnam
UPI reports United States and Thailand announced that American planes operating from Thai bases are bombing North Vietnam. Officials said the bases are part of the war effort with SEATO allies, and public inspection was to follow. The disclosure confirms long-standing rumors of Thai-based raids.
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No. Viet
Bangkok
UPI
United States
Thailand
North Vietnam
John R. O'Brian
U.S
Somprong Sutarichul
Thant Khoman
Foreign Office
Vietnam
North
O'Brian
Samprong
SEATO
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
America
Justice Department urges one man one vote for local bodies
The Justice Department asks the Supreme Court to extend Reynolds v. Sims to local governments. It argues county boards and city councils should have districts with substantially equal populations to ensure full participation, noting millions are affected by malapportionment. The court will hear four cases in April.
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Washington
UPI
Justice Department
Supreme Court
High Court
Texas
Reynolds
Teen charged after ramming 13 traffic signs and mailbox
Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Jay Hammond, 18, was arrested on a charge of ramming 13 traffic signs and a mailbox with his car. He claimed a friend and he had a point system awarding five points for small signs and ten for large ones, saying he scored 185 points. No outcome reported.
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa
UPT
Cedar Rapids
Jay Hammond
Hammond
Riley proposes higher Iowa sales tax for school aid
Des Moines. Sen. Tom Riley, Republican from Cedar Rapids, introduced bills to raise the state sales and use tax from 2 to 3 percent to fund general state aid for local schools. The measure would bar aid to districts with property tax below 15 mills last year, aiming at about 45 million dollars annually. current 2 percent tax yields about 100 million, with 10 percent diverted to road use.
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Des Moines
UPI
Tom Riley
Cedar Rapids
Riley
March 15 Deadline For Old Iowa Licenses
DES MOINES UP I The Iowa Highway Patrol will begin issuing summonses on March 15 to motorists not displaying 1967 license plates. Jack Leverenz acting director urged those who have not bought plates to act promptly as a surge in mail may prevent county officials from processing requests before the deadline.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa Highway Patrol
Department of Public Safety
Jack Leverenz
Iowa House rejects daylight time bill amid vote split
The Iowa House defeated a move to keep Iowa on standard time year round by 18 votes. The 45 to 69 tally ended the attempt after Nebraska lawmakers favored daylight time. Rep Bowin abstained due to conflict of interest while arguing theaters lose 25 percent attendance during daylight saving time. Rep Miller sponsored the measure.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa House
Iowa
House
Nebraska
Donald Bowin
Bowin
Rep
Leroy Miller
R-Shenandoah
Washington Community School Board Meets Long Session
The Washington Community School District held a lengthy Wednesday meeting focusing on teaching personnel evaluations. The board will reconvene Friday at 7:30 p.m. to finish the agenda and also approved purchasing two school buses, one 48 passenger and one 54 passenger. Two teachers were hired for 1967 68, Hazel Deal for kindergarten and Jerry Flory for physics and math. Resignations were accepted for Richard Textor assistant superintendent. Gerald Seifert junior high science. Nancy Helland and Janice Sybesma Lincoln first grade. Norma Whitham Stewart sixth grade. Connie Lange junior high English.
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Washington Community School District Board
Hicle
Hazel Deal
Jerry Flory
Richard Textor
Gerald Seifert
Nancy Helland
Janice Sybesma
Lincoln School
Norma Whitham
Stewart
Connie Lange
Weather By United Press International OWA Fair South And North
Weather forecast from United Press International notes fair conditions in the south and partly cloudy skies in the north tonight and Friday. A slight warming in the south with low temperatures expected between 25 and 39 degrees and Friday highs around 60 to 65. The outlook for Saturday is continued mild conditions.
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Owa
Record-Setting Week of Vietnam War Casualties Reported
UPI reports American forces endured their heaviest weekly losses with 1,617 total casualties last week including 232 dead and 1,381 wounded. The surge followed fierce fights in Viet Cong strongholds 240 miles north of Saigon, as B52 strikes and naval barrages supported ground troops. The week also saw wartime diseases with a bubonic plague outbreak at Cam Ranh Bay linked to about 40 cases, mostly Vietnamese victims.
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Saigon
UPI
U.S
South Vietnam
4Th Infantry Division
North Vietnam
U.S. Navy
North Vietnamese
Ia Drang Valley
Tuy Hoa
Cam Ranh Bay
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Becky Hubbard
Steve Hackett
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