Decision Within Family Sways Cook From Cabinet Post
Donald C. Cook, veteran official and former SEC chairman described by Johnson as an able man, has declined the Treasury secretary post. His family influenced the decision after long government service and a lucrative role as president of American Electric Co. The move highlights the recruiting challenges presidents face for top aides.
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Donald C. Cook
Securities and Exchange Commission
Johnson
Benne Dillo Oy
Cook
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of State
American Electric Co
Court expands right to consult family before confessing
The New York Appellate Division extends the rule from the U S Supreme Court ruling on inadmissible voluntary confessions to include a defendant's right to consult family before being asked to confess. Richard Taylor and Eugene Frazer confessed to slaying a Harlem bill collector, with Taylor claiming denial of family access. The ruling emphasizes constitutional protections for counsel and now family consultation.
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U. S. Supreme Court
Appellate Division
New York State Supreme Court
Richard Taylor
Eugene Frazer
Harlem
Taylor
Frazer
Clifton
Supreme Court Allows Broad Voting Rights Suits Against States
The Supreme Court approves DOJ action to sue states to enforce black voting rights, enabling statewide challenges. It overruled a Mississippi federal court and requires merits review, bans unconstitutional registration tests, and signals progress in dismantling persistent barriers to registration and voting.
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Supreme Court
Justice Department
Sey
Aes
High Court
Mississippi
Louisiana
Ronald Reagan Rising As California Political Star
Los Angeles reports Ronald Reagan emerges as a rising California political figure after his mobilization for Goldwater and comments from Nixon about California politics being unpredictable. The article notes Reagan’s influence within the Young Republicans and calls for unity behind him in the 1966 gubernatorial race amid divisions following ex-Governor Knight’s criticisms.
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Ronald Reagan
California
Los Angeles
Richard Nixon
Goldwater
Rachel
Archer
Knight
Ronald
PKI Rise Threatens Indonesia as Army Tightens Grip
Inside Report notes PKI revival in Indonesia under Sukarno with backing from China and possible leverage after his departure. Army centralizes arms, tracks infiltrators, and may act if Aidet’s peasant arm campaign gains steam. Subandrio’s influence looms as a forthcoming follow up.
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Sitawangi
West Java
Adjie
Sumatra
PKI
Communist Party of Indonesia
D. N. Aidet
Aidet
Sukarno
National Front
West Irian
New Guinea
Indonesia
Malaysia
Moscow
Yani
Nasutian
Dr. Subandrio
Civil rights tension mounts over Alabama march ban
President Johnson and federal authorities pile pressure on U S District Judge Frank M Johnson over whether to forbid Alabama Governor George Wallace from blocking civil rights marches in Selma. King faces internal strain as protests spread nationally.
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Johnson
Alabama
Frank M. Johnson
George C. Wallace
Montgomery Alabama Journal
Selma Times- Journal
Selma
Wallace
Congress
Civil Rights Ser
Life at 40 Day Center Provides Oldster's Recreation
In 1942 Bronx welfare workers created a day center for elders wandering streets and waiting rooms. The 1320 Webster Ave facility serves about 1100 members with workshops, crafts, an auditorium, and a low cost cafe. It offers a daytime substitute for former work routines and supports mental and physical health at minimal taxpayer expense.
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Bronx
N. Y
Hudson den
Webster Ave
Dear Abby TV Knob And Spiked Punch Dilemma
In a reader letter, a mother laments a teen daughter’s TV habits and advises setting rules. Another note details spiked punch at a Ladies Aid Club, with a non drinker urging caution and warning others. The column offers safety and discretion guidance.
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Abby
Ladies’ Aid Club
Sint
Lea
Readers Call for Protest Over Veterans Hospital Closings
A life DAV member urges disabled veterans to pressure their congressmen against VA facility consolidations. He cites potential hardship and job losses, notes House Veterans Affairs investigations, and recalls World War II service from Fort Bliss.
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Veterans Administration
Committee On House Investigation of Veterans Affairs
DAV
Reedan SS Eee
Ft. Bliss Army Hospital
el Paso
Tex
Henry R. Bodkins
New Marshfield
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