Gun Law That Makes Sense
A newspaper editorial argues the Sullivan Act in New York erodes rights and calls for federal gun control. It praises Rep Bob Casey's bill imposing a two year federal sentence for using firearms in violent felonies and urges a model statute for the District of Columbia to curb crime.
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Malcolm X
New York
Seaa
Congress
Bob Casey
Trowston
Casey
Texan
District of Columbia
Florida educator blasts nationwide testing plan in federal budget
The article notes a Florida teacher condemning the push for nationwide student testing tied to the federal education budget. It references page 3 coverage and quotes a reader reacting to the policy proposals.
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Florida
Johnsons 1.3 Billion School Bill Advances in House
The House Education and Labor Committee approved President Johnsons 1.3 billion school bill by 24 to 8 with strong Democratic support. It directs about a billion to districts serving low income children, covers public and nonpublic schools, funds educational research, state departments, community education centers, and access to textbooks and library books for all students.
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Washington
Johnson
House Education and Labor Committee
Ity
FBI finds no proof in Baker case claims
The FBI reported it could not corroborate Don Reynolds claims of a secret $100,000 payoff linked to Bobby Baker. The Senate Rules Committee, 7-2, urged the Justice Department to send the report and Reynolds testimony to a grand jury for possible perjury indictments, while critics accused the FBI of discrediting Reynolds.
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Washington
Lvi
FBI
Senate
Bobby Baker
Don Bo Kernolds
Johnson
Mike Mansfield
Reynolds
Senate Rules Committee
Robert G .Bobby Baker
Senate Democrats
Rules Committee
Justice Department
John J. Williams Reel
Baker
New York City
Twins Correct Identity After Four Years In Alabama
In Birmingham Alabama the sheriff's office identified four year old twins Alex Stanley Harden and Alan Steve Harden for a confused mother who said she used both names for the boys since birth. Officers matched footprints from birth and noted distinguishing marks: Stanley has a wart on the left hand and Steve has a double crown in his hair.
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Birmingham
Ala
Sheriff's Office
Alex Stanley Harden
Alan Steve Harden
Marshall P. Harden
Stanley
Steve
Children Save Moms in Alexandria Home Invasions
Two young children aided their mothers in defense against intruders in a Virginia neighborhood. A 2-year-old boy used a paring knife to fend off one attacker while a 6-year-old girl alerted neighbors as another suspect fled. Army private Philip Joseph Mlaing, 21, was later arrested with injuries and questioned in relation to the incidents and other rapes in Fairfax County.
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Alexandria
Army Pfe
Philip Joseph Mlaing
Fort Belvo
Hlani
Fairfax County
Tiny
160 Plane Armada Strikes Red Viet Bases
Reported twin raids by U S and South Vietnamese aircraft hit the Quang Khe naval base and Xom Bang depot in North Vietnam. The United States claimed over 160 planes dumped extensive ordnance totaling about 200 tons on Quang Khe and 60 to 70 tons on Xom Bang. President Johnson said six U S planes were lost with five pilots recovered. The U N announced a renewed pledge up to 600 million dollars for the U N development program, deferred earlier because of peacekeeping disputes.
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Saigon
North Viet Nam
Quang Khe
Xom Bang
U.S
Hanoi
Johnson
United States
Texas
Price
Allel
Dong Hoi
U.N
Estes Denies Guilt as Trial Heads to Closing
Billie Sol Estes, testifying for the first time in his trial on charges of lying about his finances to secure grain storage contracts, denied fraud and said debts cited were fictitious. He spent 2 hours 15 minutes on the stand as the defense rested. jurors were told to return next day for due summations.
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Dallas
Tex
Billie Sol Estes
Estes
Fense
House Panel approves Alibates quarries monument bill
The House subcommittee on national parks approved a bill to designate the Alibates flint quarries in the Texas Panhandle as a national monument. The measure, written by Rep. Walter Rogers, D-Texas, now advances to the Interior and Insular Affairs Committee. A Senate version by Sen. Ralph Yarborough, D-Texas, exists.
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Washington
Interior and Visa Affairs
House
Rep
Walter Rogers
D-Tex
Senate
Sen
Ralph Yarborough
Rights amendment stalls in Texas House vote
In Austin the constitutional equal rights amendment for women failed in the House with 91 votes for, 26 against, and 83 not voting. Despite endorsements from 11 lawmakers, paired members counted as not voting prevented final passage, while the Senate debate over related measures continues unresolved.
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Austin
UPI
Dallas
Hermine Tobolowski
The
Business and Professional Women's Clubs of Texas
House
Senate
Dorsey Hardeman
San Angelo
Hardeman
Sen
J. P. Word
High Plains Hospital Expansion Awarded Gift and Plans
The Mary Bivins Foundation donated 703200 to Amarillo Area Foundation to support the High Plains Hospital Fund. The expansion to 5.4 million dollars will add a geriatric wing and a 50 bed nursing home as part of a full senior care cycle at Amarillo Medical Center opening mid 1967.
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High Plains
High Plains Baptist Hospital
Amarillo
High Plains Hospital Fund
Amarillo Area Foundation
Elizabeth Jane Bivins Tlome
Amarillo Medical Center
Elizabeth Protec
Jane Bivins
Vineen Ane
Amarillo Area
High Plains Hospital
Tation Fund
Bulding Fund
Bivins
Finth Center
Ray Holbert
The
Bivins Foundation
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Omaha
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