House Democrats balk at Powell investigation panel
The World reports Democrats avoid serving on a special committee to probe Rep. Adam Clayton Powell and decide if he may keep his seat. Also noted are pages about a Viet Cong base camp near the capital and prominent members of Congress denying receipt of 1962 campaign funds from Bobby Baker.
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Rep
Adam Clayton Powell
Congress
U.S. District Court
Bobby Baker
Washington
UPI
Funeral services for Norton family and neighbor planned
Police report funeral services for James Harold Norton Sr his son James Harold Jr and neighbor Russ Dean Langford victims of a plane crash near Farwell set for 3 p m today in Farwell High School Auditorium The Texas House passed a bill to cover regular session costs and adopted joint rules that may trigger a Senate dispute.
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James Harold Norton
James Harold Jr
Russ Dean Langford
Farwell
Farwell High School
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Army coach Tom Cahill named coach of the year
Tom Cahill of Army earns coaches of the year honors from the American Football Coaches Association after guiding his team to an 8-2 season. Don Jessee also cited for his coaching achievements.
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Tom Cahill
Don Jessee
American Football Coaches Association
Cahill
Army
California launches voluntary job program to cut unemployment
Gov Ronald Reagan and Lt Gov Robert Finch start a state wide effort modeled on a Watts program that matched job openings to applicants, funded by private foundations and firms. Chad McClellan heads the plan to expand quick training centers and free enterprise driven job placement across California.
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Ronald Reagan
Robert Finch
Los Angeles
Watts
H C
Chad) McClellan
Reagan
McClellan
California
Canyon trail idea gains support from seasoned horseman Jim Sorenson
Jim Sorenson a renowned cutting horse rider and ranch owner advocates a canyon trail system. He cites his own ranch trails above the rim as a potential model for a longer route. Sorenson leads Timbercreek Enterprises and Six-Gun City and Guest Ranch.
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Jim Sorenson
Timbercreek Enterprises, Inc
Timbercreek Canyon
Six-Gun City
Guest Ranch
Beavers County Car Crash Ends in Tumble Near Beav er
A late night car crash seven miles south of Beav er Oklahoma sent two occupants to area hospitals after the vehicle missed a curve and rolled end over end several times. Page 5.
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Beaver
Okla
Judge strikes down Texas poll tax amendment ruling
Dist. Judge Herman Jones threw out a constitutional amendment approved by voters on November 8 1966 that replaced the poll tax with annual voter registration. The judge said the ballot form does not clearly convey the scope and character of the amendment in a letter to lawyers.
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Austin — Dist
Herman Jones
Texas
Jones
Martin
Texas Afl-Cio
Powell's Purgers Weaken Powell's Purgers Weaken
House Democrats avoid serving on a special committee to probe Rep. Adam Clayton Powell. McCormack faces difficulty assembling a panel as members fear political backlash and heat from both parties.
Boston Jury Studies Mind and Motive in Strangler Case
Albert DeSalvo known as the Boston strangler sits trial in Middlesex Superior Court on separate charges tied to four 1964 suburban home attacks while a psychiatrist testifies about his antisocial behavior and Bailey describes him as a completely uncontrollable vegetable in a human body.
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Cambridge, Mass
Boston
Albert DeSalvo
Massachusetts
Middlesex Superior Court
Bailey
de Salvo
DeSalvo
Cattle Stampede Tangles Amarillo Police and Mounted Cowboys
About 15 mounted cowboys, four city patrol cars, and Amarillo Animal Control staff joined a hunt for 50 head of cattle that stampeded in the city. A semi truck carrying cattle and a car collided at I 40 and Grand at 12 15 a m. By 1 a m twenty cattle were recovered and both drivers escaped injury.
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Amarillo
Texas House assigns jobs to Panhandle delegation
The Panhandle Plains lawmakers receive committee posts in the Texas House. W. S. Heatly becomes four term chairman of the Appropriations Committee, a first in Texas history. Walter Knapp retains the chair of the Appropriations Committee and heads the Judicial Districts panel. He faces reapportionment tasks as the session opens.
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Austin
Panhandle-Plains
House
Ben Barnes
W. S
Bill) Heatly
Paducah
House Appropriations Committee
Texas
Walter Knapp
Amarillo
Appropriations
Mao Move Seeks Purge in 3 Million Strong Army
Mao Tse-tung orders a purge within the People’s Liberation Army to crush anti-M Mao elements. Radio Peking and official papers report strong measures against opponents while noting uncertainty over full army loyalty and control of propaganda organs. The Liberation Army Daily backs the purge as the party lines remain uncompromising.
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Tokyo
UPI
Communist Party
Mao Tse-tung
Radio Peking
Peking
Mao
Liberation Army
The
Liberation Daily
Costs Bill Passes First Vote in Texas House
The Texas House approved a bill to fund the costs of the regular legislative session and adopted joint rules seen as likely to trigger friction with the Senate. The measure allocates 500000 for the House and 260000 for the Senate, with overall available funds noted by appropriations chairmen.
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John Connally
William Manchester
Ben Barnes
State Affairs
Appropriations
Revenue
Senate
House
Rep. W. S. Heatly
Treasury warns Congress on debt limit and paydays
A Treasury official warned that federal employees face painful payless paydays unless the debt limit is raised. Undersecretary Joseph W Barr delivered Secretary Fowler's letter to Speaker McCormack, noting borrowing limits must rise by 3 to 8 billion above the current 330 billion. Byrnes questioned administration spending and budget figures amid a looming funding squeeze.
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Washington
Treasury
Congress
Joseph W Barr
Henry H. Fowler
John McCormack
Mass
Barr
Johnson Administration
John W. Byrnes
Wis
House
Ways and Means
Baker Trial Opens Amid Denials Of Campaign Funds
In Washington seven senators and a representative testified they never received 66 300 dollars from Robert Baker for 1962 campaigns. Prosecutors say about 100 000 dollars were diverted to Baker for personal use including 80 000 to cover Carousel Motel losses in Ocean City Maryland. Baker faces nine counts including larceny fraud and tax evasion with up to 48 years in prison.
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Washington
UPI
Robert
Bobby) Baker
Senate
California Savings and Loan
Baker
Ocean City
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