South Plans Fight Over Civil Rights Legislation
President Johnson urged rapid action on civil rights legislation amid broad support and Southern opposition. He framed the fight as a turning point in American history and called for federal registrars to ensure voting rights where registration rates are low. The Senate indicated delays exist, with a minority threat to stall the bill’s timetable.
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Washington
Johnson
Lexington
Concord
Appomattox
John
Senate
Civil Service Commission
Voting rights bill aims to end voter discrimination nationwide
President Johnson sends to Congress proposals to strike down artificial barriers used by officials to block voting. The measure would ban tests used to discriminate and set basic eligibility rules, with federal officials empowered to register citizens and cast ballots where local actions persist. It applies to states or subdivisions using voter qualification tests.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
States with low registration in 1964 voting described
Discussion notes Alabama Mississippi South Carolina Georgia Virginia Louisiana Alaska as examples where fewer than half of eligible adults registered or voted in November 1964. Admin officials deny coordinated discrimination in Alaska, attribute low turnout to November cold.
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Alabama
Mississippi
South Carolina
Georgia
Virginia
Louisiana
Alaska
Justice Department
U.S
Marchers Hope To Resume Selma Dallas County Walk
Civil rights march from Selma toward Montgomery faces federal injunction and state officials. King led the memorial march with nearly 4000 followers from Browns Chapel AME Church to the Dallas County courthouse after Rev. James Reed was beaten. Supreme Court declined fast tracking appeals on Mississippi killings. House members pressed Alabama delegation discrimination concerns.
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Selma
Ala
Montgomery
George C. Wallace
Alabama
Dallas County
Boston
Wallace
Browns Chapel Ame Church
Martin Luther King Jr
King
James J. Reed
U. S. Supreme Court
Justice Department
Mississ
Ohio Senate moves to boost public school subsidies
In Columbus the Ohio Senate Education Committee backs a bi partisan plan to add about 18 million for hard pressed districts and 37 million for two year teacher bonuses. The bill places the 37 million in the foundation without earmarking after two years.
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Columbus
Ohio Senate
Oakley C. Collins
R-Lawrence
Senate Education Committee
West Point House Fire Kills Six Family Members
State fire inspector says overheated coal furnace caused West Point blaze that killed a family of six. Coroner rules Jack E. Gburag died from asphyxiation and burns after apparently being overcome in their sleep.
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East Liverpool
Frank Jewell
West Point
Jack E. Gburag
Actress Kim Novak Weds British Actor Richard Johnson
Aspen report states Hollywood star Kim Novak and British actor Richard Johnson tied the knot on Monday. The 32 and 37 year olds plan a Roman Catholic ceremony for a possible second wedding in the near future. Johnson is described as a divorcee.
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Aspen
Colo
Hollywood
Kim Novak
Richard Johnson
Pittsburgh Steel Union Negotiators Demand Contract Terms
Pittsburgh reports union negotiators in a standstill over contract demands affecting steelworkers at key plants. Officials caution talks may extend as wage and benefit terms are pressed.
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Pittsburgh
Steel Union
Torae ES Sa Sry
Patos
Cima
Pancake seeks nearly 1 million for Democratic Party
Ohio State Sen. Charles L. Pancake announces a Tongue-in-cheek bill to appropriate 939000 to match GOP expenditures on May ballot bond issues and amendments. He chairs the measure in the Senate Finance Committee amid Democratic loss of Senate control with Sen. Hoffman’s return.
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Columbus
Charles L. Pancake
Athens
Senate Finance Committee
Pancake
Nelsonville
William H. Deddens
Hamilton
Senate
Republicans
Finance Committee
Ohio House
Sen
Fred L. Hoffman
Janucrats
German Embassy Attacked as West Germany-Israel Ties Grow
Demonstrations hit the Arab world as West Germany moves toward establishing relations with Israel. In Baghdad, two embassy floors burned and 10,000 Iraqis marched. flag removed but no staff hurt. Beirut protesters praised Nasser while denouncing Bourguiba. Lebanese police held positions outside the embassies.
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Beirut
Lebanon
West Germany
Israel
Bonn
Baghdad
Iraq
Baghdad Radio
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Habib Bourguiba
Ohio River flood fears fade as season outlook improves
Cincinnati may dodge flooding this year as Roy Lundquist of the U S Weather Bureau says prospects look good for no repeat of last year. He notes flood levels and past record highlights while warning the season runs January through May with recent rains but low river flow keeping stages down.
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Cincinnati
Ohio River
U. S. Weather Bureau
Roy Lundquist
Lundquist
Ohio Valley
Ohio
British Seek Cease-Fire in Viet Nam Talks
London reports Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko arrived for four days of talks. Britain proposes an informal cease-fire in Viet Nam followed by peace negotiations. The plan hinges on the Soviet Union pressuring North Viet Nam to halt guerrilla aid, with Britain urging the United States to suspend air strikes.
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London
Andrei A. Gromyko
Viet Nam
Soviet Union
North Viet Nam
United States
Ex Mine Official Warns Strip Mine Costs May Backfire
James Hyslop retired Hanna Coal executive testifies that refilling strip mine pits could cost more than digging them, as Ohio lawmakers debate tougher regulations. He cites a new giant unloading reel that could alter mining methods and costs.
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Columbus
Ohio General Assembly
James Hyslop
Hanna Coal Co
Hyslop
Policy Makers Weigh Beefing Up U S Force
Washington policy makers consider a further increase in American forces in the South as Johnson is informed that Ambassador Maxwell D. Taylor plans to come to Washington for a meeting.
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U.S
Washington
South
Johnson
Maxwell D. Taylor
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