Republicans claim foothold in Mississippi mayoral race
In Mississippi municipal politics Republicans win two mayoral posts in Hattiesburg and Columbus. They gain 11 elective offices statewide but lose in five other cities. Gov. Johnson pushes reforms but Legislature resists. Despite Goldwater win, Democrats sweep 13 other contested towns. Two party system remains tentative.
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Mississippi
Paul Grady
Hattiesburg
R. D. Harmond
Columbus
Clarksdale
Laurel
Long Beach
Moss Point
Pascagoula
Paul B. Johnson Jr
Ter Barry Goldwater
Notre Dame Speech Casts Noise From Unlearned Critics
George Bundy special assistant to the President for national security spoke at the University of Notre Dame. He noted that in this spring, those least learned make the most noise, framing the debate as an issue of informed discourse versus ignorance.
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George Bundy
National Security
University of Notre Dame
State Chief Justice Pushes Back Over Federal Confession Rulings
New Jersey Chief Justice Joseph Weintraub orders judges to ignore Third Circuit and avoid questionable confessions while awaiting U S Supreme Court guidance. The clash sharpens federal state judicial boundaries as retroactive appeals could unsettle many convictions and raise a power struggle between courts.
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U. S. Supreme Court
Illinois
Danny Escobedo
Escobedo
U. S. Court of Appeals
Third Circuit
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Federal Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Appellate Court
Appeals Court
Weintraub
What Goes On Here A Look At Poverty Programs
Analysis of the anti poverty campaign notes the poverty thresholds for individuals and families, the 34.6 million Americans below them, and a 13.7 million summer NYC program funded by 61 groups. It argues funds go to charities already operating and not to raise incomes, with causes of poverty neglected.
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Office of Economic Opportunity
New York City
Wirtz Labor Plan Roils California Harvests and Politics
Senator Murphy warns of a mounting revolt as Secretary Wirtz pushes US citizen labor for farms. California crops face shortfalls as August harvests rise and school calendars clash. Tomato plantings fall, threatening canning output and higher grocery prices. Governor Brown voices mixed support amid immigration policy clashes with Katzenbach in Florida.
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U. S
America
W. Willard Wirtz
Lyndon Johnson
George Murphy
California
Wirtz
Secretary of Labor
Sargent Shriver
Texas
Mississippi
Blythe
Colorado River
Death Valley
Imperial Valley
Pat Brown
Washington
Florida
Katzenbach
Viet Nam
HUAC Reform Debate Grows Inside the Committee
Inside report shows HUAC members shifting toward reform as Chicago hearings spark clashes and cries for procedure changes. Moderates like Charles Weltner and George Senner replace firm right wingers, with calls to streamline questioning and reduce Fifth Amendment use.
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House UN - American Activities Committee
HUAC
Congress
Georgia
Charles Weltner
Arizona
George Senner
Chicago
Washington
Capitol Hill
Javits Amendment Sparks Moonlighting Debate in Senate
The Javits amendment forcing Sargent Shriver to give up one of his two posts drew surprise from Senator Javits who expected rejection. Senate action appeared symbolic and likely to be overturned in conference, with the White House the final arbiter. Also noted is the costly two day Chicago GOP meeting spending $20,000 on overhead, far above the $6,500 budget.
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Senate
Sargent Shriver
Jacob Javits
Shriver
Peace Corps
Poverty Corps
Jack Javits
New York
Javits
Senate House Conference Committee
Senate Democrats
Capitol Hill
Sarge Shriver
Congress
White House
Johnson
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Dean Burch
Ray Bliss
Bliss
National Party
Wounded Marine Fights On After Puppy Alerts Defense
In Da Nang area South Vietnam a corporal wounded three times kept firing to help save a Marine platoon encircled by 50 Viet Cong near a small bridge. Sgt Hilton O Williams and his squad guarded the bridge aided by a puppy that warned of approaching troops.
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LE MY
South Viet Nam
Hilton O. Williams
Greenville
Ala
Jackson
Corp
John McNeeley
Rankin
Ill
Tim Schwartz
Latrobe
Okinawa
Sgt
Williams
Publishea
Chioara
U.S
Athens
Associated Press
the Messenger
Make Up Debates and Pants Cause Lovers’ Rift
Dear Abby answers three reader questions about cosmetics, clothing choices, and an eleven-year-old’s allowance. The makeup issue strains a two year relationship, pants irritate a married pair, and a girl seeks higher allowance for chores. Abby advises subtle makeup, letting the partner accept pants, and earning or accepting a limited allowance.
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Abby
Officials policing public funds show intent and risks
Ohio auditors say routine checks catch most embezzlement though some slips occur. The Ottawa County treasurer, Howard Zimmerman, faced embezzlement charges after resigning amid duplicates found during state audits. Auditors emphasize audits guard against errors and illegal spending while not guaranteeing 100 percent purity.
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State Auditor's Office
Rex E. Hoecker
Hugh S. Jenkins
Jenkins
Ottawa County
Howard Zimmerman
Zimmerman
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John Chamberlain
Inside Report
Javits and
Sen
J. W. Fulbright
Fulbright
Rep
John V. Lindsay
Hal Boyle
da Nang
River Sampans
Edward C. Riley
Rochester
N.Y
Sgt. Williams
Lance Co
Curtis R. Jackson
Pollock
Tex
Dear Abby
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