Grand Jury Indicts Son of Judge Over Parkway Homicide
A Bronx grand jury indicted Gareth Martinis 23 on vehicular homicide for a May 19 crash on the Henry Hudson Parkway that killed five people including the Brunk family. The defense had previously cleared him of criminal negligence. his license has been revoked but can be reinstated after 30 days. A Vermont license plate linked to the case appeared at the scene, raising questions about the vehicle involved.
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Raymond Radigan
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Burlington
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Thayer
New Paltz
Woman’s Tip Leads to Hub Gunman Recaptured in Chelsea
Rocco Ballito, 26, an accused murderer and jail escapee, was recaptured Friday night in a Chelsea apartment building after a woman's anonymous tip. Police surrounded the Chestnut Street building, spotted Ballito on a third floor porch, and the suspect surrendered from a trash barrel shelter. Ballito had been at large since June 23 after escaping Suffolk County jail in Boston and was to stand trial for the murder of his married sweetheart and her 2-year-old son.
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Kennedy Questioned on Missile Defense Effectiveness
President Kennedy suggested defense against intercontinental missiles may be beyond current technology drawing mixed reactions in Washington. Pentagon skeptics worry about discrimination and saturation, while Army backers cite Nike Zeus and Nike X funding and potential barriers.
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Maxwell D. Taylor
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Senators Clash Over Testimony At Senate Hearing
The Senate Commerce Committee ends its session amid sharp exchanges as Acting Chairman Pasatore accuses Sen. Hugh Scott of unfair questioning of Gov. Karl F. Rolvaag. Scott defends his questions while others react to civil rights debate. Scranton and Rockefeller are cited as possible 1960 presidential contenders.
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R-Pa
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Minnesota
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Rolvaag
Norris Cotton
R-N.h
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D-S.c
Pastore
Miami
Resolutions Committee
William Scranton
Pennsylvania
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
Rockefeller
Warren G. Magnuson
Magnuson
Commerce Committee
Scranton
Harrisburg
Former Presidential Advisor Landis Indicted for Tax Delinquency
James M. Landis, former Harvard Law School dean and adviser to Kennedy, pleaded guilty to late payment of five years' income tax. He owed $94,492.36 on $310,000 income for 1956 to 1960, with penalties and interest. The case, pursued by Robert Morgenthau, is an information indicting misdemeanor tax delinquency.
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Coolidge Takes Oath Forty Years Ago in Small Town
Plymouth residents mark the 40th anniversary of Calvin Coolidge becoming the 30th U.S. president at the family farmhouse. The oath was administered by Coolidge’s father Col. John C. Coolidge as mourners learned of Warren G. Harding’s death. Five of the six witnesses have since died, Joe Fountain the sole survivor.
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Joe Fountain
Canadian National Railways
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Associated Press
Vermont
Legalized Betting Rivalry and a Rutland Bookie’s Tale
Rutland retired bookie Henry D. Morris, 53, nicknamed for his off track betting, explains how he supported his family amid polio and arthritis. He held a federal gambling stamp at times, paid 50 dollars yearly, and reported profits, yet Vermont law barred off track betting. Raids in 1957 and 1962 cost him his optical shop. he now practices at home and relies on Social Security. Morris was active in youth sports organizing clubs, leagues, and charitable events, including the March of Dimes, but quit the sports circuit to focus on family.
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Asia Awaits Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Reaction
Governments across divided Asia express wariness as the Moscow treaty looms. South Korea, South Vietnam, and Nationalist China fear a Red trap while North Korea and North Vietnam oppose, Laos plans to adhere, and Formosa’s Nationalists avoid comment to please the United States.
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U N Command to Lodge Charges Over Korean Clash
United Nations Command in Korea plans to file charges at Panmunjom alleging North Korean forces crossed the demilitarized zone and killed three American soldiers and a Republic of Korea policeman. Gen George H Cloud prepared material for the accusations of deceit and treachery after four were killed and a fifth wounded this week.
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United Nations Command
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Florence
Ala
Charleton W. Voltz
Frankfort
Mich
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U.N. Command
India Turns To Russians For Missiles
India planned to receive antiaircraft missiles from the Soviet Union after the United States and Britain restricted aid to defense against China. Britain and the United States sought limits on use, while the Soviets imposed none. The deal, early in nature, involves sensitive equipment to be kept separate from Soviet material.
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Rusk Leads U S Delegation to Sign Test Ban Treaty
Secretary of State Dean Rusk heads a 12 member U S delegation to Moscow to sign the nuclear test ban treaty and discuss broader East West arms talks with Premier Khrushchev. Rusk carries a private Kennedy letter and will stay in the Soviet Union through next week. The move follows a push by U S leaders for allied consultation before any wider agreement.
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Kennedy
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Rail Strike Could Cost 25 Billion in Economic Fallout
Under secretary Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. warned Congress that a 30-day railroad strike could cost the nation at least 25 billion dollars, unleash widespread job losses, and cut GDP growth by about 13 percent. He urged quick approval of a Kennedy plan for ICC intervention to preempt a strike threat. Railway unions oppose the resolution and vow to strike when new rules take effect.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
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