KGB chief replaced as purge follows firing in Kremlin
Soviet secret police leadership seen purged after boss was fired in a Kremlin power move. Semichastny, chief of the KGB, named first deputy premier of Ukraine region. Andropov named his successor, a long-time party liaison with foreign communist groups. In Toledo, two shot during bank robbery at Lucas County branch. suspects fled in a missing Cadillac. Daly to head Voice of America replacing John Chancellor. Supreme Court expands police power to seize evidence at home in Fourth Amendment ruling. Rhodes seeks more information on Gordon Novel extradition for Kennedy assassination probe.
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Tass
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Ukraine
Yuri V. Andropov
Soviet Communist Party
Toledo
Ohio
Lucas County State Bank
Monroe St
Central Ave
Washington
Supreme Court
William J. Brennan Jr
Columbus
James A. Rhodes
Louisiana
Gordon Novel
New Orleans
Dist. Atty
James Garrison
Kennedy
Supreme Court Adds Stop and Frisk Case to Study
The court includes a Cleveland street arrest case involving John W. Terry and Richard D. Chilton. They were frisked by a patrolman outside a department store after being observed as suspicious, leading to convictions for carrying concealed weapons.
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Supreme Court
Cleveland
John W. Terry
Richard D. Chilton
Cincinnati group seeks presidential probe in Laskey case
A Cincinnati civic group from Evanston plans to ask President Johnson to order an investigation of the Posteal Laskey Jr. trial and conviction. Robert C. Weaver says an appeal to the President is needed after Ohio authorities refused to appoint a special grand jury. Laskey, 29, a Black laborer, was convicted last March of murdering Barbara Bowman, a white woman, and sentenced to death. the case is on appeal.
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Posteal Laskey Jr
Robert C. Weaver
Evanston Business and Professional Association
Ohio
Laskey
Barbara Bowman
Week in Washington highlights four Point Pleasant students
Page 5 item notes four Point Pleasant students winning coverage in Inside Today. Commissioners deny added funds for a Juve mile project on Page 8. Buckeye Girls State selections include four Nelsonville York athletes on Page 9. Dale Swift receives honors from Athens High athletic department on Page 10.
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War Fever Mounting In Middle East
Arab and Israeli gunners traded 40 minutes of fire along the Gaza Strip as Egypt backed by the United Arab Republic and Syria mobilized. Nasser said the blockade of the Gulf of Aqaba would stand, Kosygin pledged Soviet support, and Israel prepared civil defense measures while urging UN action to keep Straits open.
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Washington
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Thant
Gulf
Nahal Oz
Gin
Soviet Union
France
Britain
Suez Canal
Kosygin
U.N
Reward Offered In Power Strike
Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co offers 5000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of saboteurs after seven acts reported. A 13200 volt cable break caused a fire at the West End power plant, blackouts in Cincinnati Newport and Covington. Downtown areas lost power for six hours Saturday for repairs. service may return by Wednesday.
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Covington
TNT Blaze After Rail Wreck Triggers Widespread Evacuation
A derailed freight near Switzer South Carolina spilled 220000 pounds of TNT and set boxcars ablaze. Police ordered a two mile evacuation as guards warned of a possible blast that could devastate the county. Air view showed most fire dying down though smoke persisted. several tank cars and Army ammunition were also involved with additional tanks containing alcohol and chemicals exploding earlier. Sheriff Snipes estimated up to 200 residents within the danger zone, with a 3600 foot kill radius.
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S.C
South Carolina
Switzer
Charles T. Snipes
Snipes
Atlantic Coast Line
Army
Supreme Court nullifies California Proposition 14
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that California Proposition 14 unconstitutional, saying it made discrimination in housing a basic state policy. The decision overruled local anti discrimination laws and upheld that private housing discrimination carries far more weight post amendment. The ruling followed a day of other actions, including police power expansions and citizenship questions.
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Supreme Court
California
Byron R. White
High Court
California Supreme Court
Oblivion Expected For Ohio Give Away Games
Ohio Attorney General William Saxbe plans to rule mid June that give away games are lotteries banned by the state constitution. The opinion could force oil firms and others to drop the promotions or face suit in the Ohio Supreme Court. Cincinnati, Akron dealers and others have moved to end the games amid legal questions and contracts.
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Ohio
Atty
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Saxbe
Ohio Supreme Court
Saxbeaides
Donald D. Cook
Cincinnati
Greater Akron
Tribute to war dead from Bull Run to Bien Hoa
Americans mark Memorial Day 1968 with parades and services from Arlington to Civil War battlefields. Veterans groups in multiple cities plan peace demonstrations protesting Vietnam. At Arlington the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ceremony features Gen. Wheeler. Posthumous honors include Marine Pfc Richard J Anasiewicz and Medal of Honor recipient Daniel Fernandez. A Maine veteran misses his marching band due to a fire damage. A wreath ceremony occurs at Antietam and aboard the USS Olympia with a Delaware River wreath toss by Spanish-American War veterans.
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Seoul
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George Lovell
Memorial Day 500 May Be Delayed In Indianapolis
Rain threatening the 51st running of the Memorial Day 500 could push the race to Wednesday if weather delays persist. The AP reports a 50-50 chance of showers for the opening event in Indianapolis.
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Fire Damages Logan Apartment on Charles Street
A Tuesday afternoon blaze at 856 Charles Street Logan damaged a furnished apartment occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gilkey. Fire crews arrived at 3:12 p.m. and contained the fire within 45 minutes. Investigators suspect a clock radio faulty switch caused the blaze. no injuries reported and damage was limited to a chair, bed clothing, a mattress, and the clock radio. No damage estimate was provided.
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