Hoover Attacks Warren Report and King in Interview
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover blasts the Warren Commission as unfair and calls Martin Luther King Jr the most notorious liar in the country He accuses King of irresponsibility and says the commission is a classic Monday morning quarterbacking exercise Hoover also criticizes bleeding heart judges and defends the FBI Secret Service split and notes thousands of beatniks and kooks on lists While King denies Hoovers accusations and notes pressure on Hoover and the need to protect civil rights workers the exchange reveals deep tensions over Kennedy assassination findings and civil rights tactics.
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Speedy Action Urged on Redistricting and Pay Raises
Ohio House leaders push for quick action on congressional redistricting legislative reapportionment and county official pay raises. Speaker Roger Cloud hopes bills reach the floor before Thanksgiving with Senate follow through. A Kurfess led subcommittee made progress on revised redistricting and reapportionment proposals. The House Rules Committee discussed a plan reducing the per-member population base from 97 064 to 69 332 and a potential annual session provision.
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Carlson's Execution Postponed
Congolese troops aided by white mercenaries advance on rebel Stanleyville as talks on Paul Carlson and other foreigners' fates are demanded by the rebel regime. Christophe Gbenye delays Carlson's death sentence until Monday after a plea from Kenya's Prime Minister Kenyatta.
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Christophe Gbenye
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Jomo Kenyatta
US Sends 1200 More Troops to South Vietnam
The United States adds 1200 military personnel this month, boosting total forces in South Vietnam to about 21,200. Air transport units also increase mobility as officials deny new strategy, with Taylor returning to Washington for a high level review on November 27.
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Dean Rusk
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Weather shifts to wind and snow as Briton Italian concession urged
The forecast calls for cloudy skies with wind and rain turning to light snow late tonight and Friday with lows around 30 to 34 and highs near 35 to 39. In Washington, Senator Fulbright urged concessions to Britain and Italy to win Senate support for a U S NATO nuclear force proposal.
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McNamara to Announce 33 Military Base Closures
Defense Secretary McNamara will name 33 bases in 33 states to be closed affecting about 63,000 workers at bases, shipyards and other installations. The plan aims to cut surplus facilities and maximize civilian use, with overseas bases identified later and details to Congress and affected institutions disclosed soon. Vice President-elect Humphrey backed the plan after returning from vacation.
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United States
Virgin Islands
Train Derailed Near Point Pleasant Nor. Navy Yards
A Baltimore and Ohio freight train derailed early near Point Pleasant at the navy yards. Three tank cars upset including caustic soda. About 300 feet of track ripped out. No injuries. Cause under investigation. Neighbors reported their homes shaken at 4 a.m. It will take about 36 hours to clear the rails.
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Athens city school bonds sale bidding date set
The Messenger notes a bidding date scheduled for the sale of Athens city school bonds as part of its Page 2 report. Also mentions plans by an American Legion Post in Pomeroy to build a new home in Page 5 and SECBL all star selections on Page 16. John A. Epling declared winner in Gallia County prosecuting attorney race on Page 18.
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Local Obituaries and Sports Guide Highlights
Obituaries for Athens, Gallipolis, Logan, Nelsonville, Pomeroy and surrounding towns published across Middleport and Pt Pleasent areas. Television sports sections cover women’s events on pages 14 and 15 with regional updates from aes 18 10 11.
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Nelsonville
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Exile Leaders Fear Castro Spies Infiltrating Refugees
In Miami a Cuban exile group warns that Fidel Castro spies may be among U S refugees with estimates ranging from one percent to five thousand infiltrators. Officials call the claims unsubstantiated while immigration agents say they screen entrants with advanced techniques.
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Robert Woytych
OU To Apply For $200,000 Grant In Economic Opportunity Project
Ohio University will seek a technical assistance grant near 200000 to back a project aiding communities in pursuing Economic Opportunity Act funds. President Alden announced at a tri state briefing that the venture would involve the Job Corps and regional development work as a testing ground for new teaching methods and curricula. A rural Job Corps center is planned for Lawrence County on Wayne National Forest land.
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Vernon R. Alden
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Soviet secret police gain strength in Moscow power shift
Washington analysts note two moves elevating KGB leaders into Communist Party ranks: Alexander Shelepin joins the Presidium and Vladimir Semichastny becomes a full Central Committee member. Experts urge caution, saying no link to Khrushchev ouster is evident while reporting growing KGB prestige since last summer.
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Shelepin
Nikita Khrushchev
Pyotr Demichev
Pyotr Shelest
Ukraine
Mom Teaches Son to Steal Bicycles in Cincinnati Case
Edith Stancheck 47 is held for questioning after police say she instructed her 10 year old son to steal about 120 bicycles and tricycles over three months. An undercover officer bought three bikes from her in Covedale confirming the thefts through serial numbers. Stancheck allegedly kept the boy from school and supervised theft trips, finding bicycles in yards then taking them.
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Covedale
Ralph Gramke
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