King touts Alabama boycott to press civil rights gains
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. argues a three stage economic withdrawal will expose Alabama's racial inequities and spur action despite bitterness. He says the boycott aims to force political leaders to address voting rights and other issues, with continued demonstrations until Congress acts on a voting rights bill.
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Atlanta
Martin Luther King Jr
Alabama
King
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
George C. Wallace
Congress
My Fair Lady Wins Eight Oscars at Academy Awards
In Santa Monica the film My Fair Lady dominates the 37th Academy Awards with eight trophies. Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews win best actor and best actress, while Peter Ustinov and Lila Kedrova take supporting honors.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Rex Harrison
Julie Andrews
Peter Ustinov
Lila Kedrova
East German autobahnClosure paints Berlin tension in 1960s
East Germany closed the 110 mile autobahn to Berlin for hours amid protests from the United States Britain and France and a Soviet jet buzzed Tempelhof Airport. Allies protested but offered no strong measures as Parliament convened in West Berlin and Johnson urged UN Charter amendments.
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West Germany
U. S
Bonn
Ludwig Erhard
Berlin
United States
Britain
France
Soviet Union
Boy Struck By Auto Near Fatal Spot Injures Minersville Child
Six year old Michael D Imboden of Minersville was hit by a car at 7 50 am while waiting for a school bus near the site of a previous fatal accident. Sally Lou Ball 24 of Athens drove the vehicle. Imboden was taken to Veterans Memorial Hospital Pomeroy with a fractured left leg possible left arm fracture possible internal injuries and head lacerations. No charges were filed.
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Pomeroy
Minersville
Michael D. Imboden
Calvin Imboden
Miners Ile
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Sally Lou Ball
Athens
Young Imboden
Postal Budget Cut Baffles Gronouski
Postmaster General John A Gronouski says the postal service may have to tighten spending if House cuts of 69 million dollars stay in the budget. He warned that reduced funding could slow mail service as volume rises and vows to seek restoration from the Senate.
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Washington
John A.gronouski
House
Senate
House Appropriations Committee
Rhodes Bill Up For Vote In Ohio House
Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes seeks a two year appropriations bill totaling 1.46 billion dollars. The plan allocates 1.42 billion from the general fund with the balance from wildlife and liquor funds. The Finance Committee retained most of the proposal and added a 200 annual teacher pay raise funded by retirement system contributions. The panel also added 1.3 million for the Ohio Historical Society as a state agency. Budget shows 56.5 percent for education, 35.2 percent for mental hygiene, correction and welfare, and 8.3 percent for government operations.
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Columbus
James A. Rhodes
Ohio House
Ralph E. Fisher
R Wayne
Fisher
Ohio Historical Society
Bloodiest Viet clash in months kills six Americans
In the Mekong delta battle more than 120 Communist Viet Cong were killed. Six American service members died or were missing including an Army and a Navy officer. Four Army helicopter crewmen were missing and believed dead after a crash. A second helicopter was shot down but its crew was rescued. U S bombers to strike North Viet Nam as part of intensified pressure.
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U.S
North
Viet Nam
Saigon
South Viet Nam
Mekong Delta
U. S
U. S. Army
United States
Hanoi
100000 Tipsters Help Government Nab Income Tax Evaders
About 100000 informers aid the Internal Revenue Service annually with tips on unpaid taxes. Tips come from patriotic motives or civic duty, with some paid. In fiscal year 1964 roughly 95000 people offered tips. 822 informers were paid, yielding $18.1 million in recovered taxes. The IRS notes most tips do not lead to investigations, and rewards may not drive most whistleblowers.
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Alabama
Dallas County
Q. Roy Wilkins
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Washington
Internal Revenue Service
LRS
IRS
FBI
Rezone Ordinance Passes First Reading in Athens
Athens city council gave first reading to a rezoning ordinance for Richland Avenue. The meeting highlighted official actions and upcoming steps on the proposal.
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Richland Ave
Athens
Logan Ffa
Holzer Hospital
Cheryl K. Niday
Ohio University
Cincinnati
Bearcats
Former Army Buddies Charged In 11 Year Spy Plot
Two former U S Army men face espionage charges for an 11 year scheme to sell defense secrets to the Soviet Union for 250 to 350 dollars a month. Sgt Robert Lee Johnson was arrested near the Pentagon. James A Mintkenbaugh was seized in Castro Valley California.
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San Francisco
Soviet Union
Robert Lee Johnson
Pentagon
James A. Mintkenbaugh
FBI
Castro Valley
Calif
San Martin
U. S
Cecil Poole
Fed
Teacher Advertises Disgust With Youth In Mindanao?
Wayzata Minnesota teacher Douglas Sarff 30 says in a full page ad he is quitting teaching after 10 years. He plans to travel by car with a tent into the Southwest to write a book and expresses disdain for the “self centered frivolous” youth of the Minneapolis suburb.
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Wayzata
Minn
Douglas Sarff
Minneapolis
Sarff
Sarif
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