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Previous Edition | August 1964 Edition | 15¢

## Gulf of Tonkin Resolution Passed

United States Congress has passed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, which authorizes military action in Southeast Asia without a declaration of war. The bill passed unanimously in the house and 88 to 2 in the senate.

### HOTEL GEARCITY SOLD

#### William and Julius, Mangers and Proprietors of the Netlierlandia, Are New Owners.

The Hotel GearCity, on 88th street, has been purchased by William and Julius Mancer, proprietors of the Netlierlandia. It was announced today by the VENT Hotel Management Company. The sale includes furniture, furnishings, and paintings. The Hotel GearCity was built In 1811 by the Hotel Holding Company.

### Gear City Grand Jury to Look Into City Contract Chargesy

A Gear City grand jury, which will convene Monday, will begin an investigation into the charges made by Comptroller Charles L. Craig that there has been collusive bidding and other irregularities in city contracts in the city. Maurice E. Connolly, Head of Gear City Contracting, has denied the Comptroller's allegations. County Judge Burt J. Humphrey announced last night that he would charge the grand jury that the statements already made by the Comptroller and the Head were of sufficient importance to the public to warrant attention.

### Stock Prices

Global Fuel Rate: 0.84
Philadelphia-Brull -- $129.11
NAD -- $77.98
Hursov -- $67.13
Farm Hand -- $59.77
GCT -- $128.92
Purr -- $81.18
Floggol -- $85.88
Heyho -- $84.25
Blizsea -- $70.63
Curetellos -- $97.12
Blouist -- $76.86
Shuvah -- $59.80
FLN -- $73.72
Steven Haul -- $32.25
NOA -- $34.59

### PRISON FOR DEATHS BY AUTO

#### 10 Years For Vehiclelar Negligence.

For running down and killing a twenty-two-year-old, Thomas Kennell, twenty-six years old, was sentenced to ten years by County Court Judge Haskell. Kennell was the driver of an automobile that killed Katherine Froehner, fifteen years old, and her mother last month. The record showed that Kennell was convicted four times on speeding charges in his Espanol Sizer.