No-man's land defoliation flags Vietnam DMZ action
A US spokesman said planes drop chemicals to turn the six mile wide DMZ into a wasteland to prevent infiltration as Marines with flamethrowers, tanks, planes, artillery and naval guns push North Vietnamese troops from a fortress near the DMZ. Air battles over North Vietnam report 19 MiGs sighted with two American planes downed by ground fire. A correspondent noted heavy engagement near An Dinh Gia Binh fortress as the Marines advance toward the border. 51 North Vietnamese dead reported. Continued details to page 2.
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Justice Department Plan to Push Rights Bill in New Year
Washington UPI reports a likely change of command at the Justice Department with Deputy Atty. Gen. Ramsey Clark tipped to succeed Nicholas Katzenbach as attorney general. Johnson aims to use Clark as a civil rights advocate on Capitol Hill as Congress reconvenes, continuing efforts on open housing despite recent defeat. Katzenbach, praised for guiding landmark civil rights laws, may shift to undersecretary of state, while speculation swirls over Clark and plans for a fresh push on civil rights legislation.
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Proceedings of the board of supervisors on Sept 12
The board of supervisors held a public session on September 12 addressing routine matters and administrative actions. Officials discussed agenda items, approved minutes, and set upcoming meeting dates.
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Post-Election Move Hints at Tax Hike Push
Wilbur Mills, head of the House Ways and Means Committee, is reported to expect a presidential bid for a tax increase after the election or in January. President Johnson said a hike isn’t decided yet, and Mills reportedly opposes a general rise while wanting expert input from economists before any action. The plan hinges on how much must be spent and revenues available, with Viet Nam costs in mind.
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GM and rivals raise 1967 car prices across lineup
Detroit reports General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler lifted prices on 1967 models by varying amounts. GM averaged 56 per car with increases from 29 to 89, citing added standard safety items and equipment. The moves, coinciding with a Johnson push to hold prices, could lift consumer spending by about a billion as 9 million cars are sold.
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County Zoning Standoff Sparks Board Clarification Move
Washington County Supervisors push to clarify procedures for county zoning hearings and final reports from the zoning commission. The three member board notes no final report has been received, and calls for public input via referendum before any action, urging careful, citizen guided decision.
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Office of the Supervisors
Clifford L. Conklin
Howard E. Anderson
John Patterson
Zoning Commission
Conklin
Board of Supervisors
Record Price Paid for 100 Acre Washington County Farm
Lloyd Turnipseed of Washington reports sale of a 100 acre tract six miles north of Washington on highway one at $700 per acre. Buyers were Chaney Litwiller and Sons. Turnipseed advertised the land in the Evening Journal and had many interested callers.
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Lloyd Turnipseed
Washington
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Chaney Litwiller and Sons
Weather by Unneavress International Iowa Forecast
Unneavress International Iowa reports a fair night and Friday with a cool south portion. Tonight's low expected in the 40s and Friday's high in the 50s.
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Unneavress International
Iowa
United States offers path to end bombing in Vietnam
In a major General Assembly speech Ambassador Goldberg outlined three concrete U S proposals to North Vietnam to halt bombing and withdraw forces in exchange for de escalation and a timetable. He affirmed South Vietnam’s right to self determination and urged Hanoi to consider phased withdrawal and inclusive negotiations including Viet Cong.
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Arthur J Goldberg
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Nguyen Cao Ky
Goldberg
North Viet Nam
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Viet Nan
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Hanoi
Powell loses control as House panel curbs Powell power
The House Education and Labor Committee voted 27 to 1 to curtail chairman Adam Clayton Powell’s authority. Powell remains chair but loses control over staff hiring, budget management, and delaying actions on bills, sharing power with six senior subcommittee Democrats. A gag on debate was criticized by Rep. Ashbrook who opposed Powell but called him fairer than most Democrats.
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Johnson Warns Of High Interest Rates Move To Curb Them
President Johnson, at the White House, signed legislation giving federal banking agencies power to set ceilings on deposit rates. The bill aims to curb spiraling rates, though no immediate drops are guaranteed, and urges Congress to pass eight more appropriation bills. The act authorizes the Fed, FDIC, and bank board to limit rates and adjustments to savings and loan dividends to ease the rate surge.
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