FBI Report On Kennedy Assassination Nearing Delivery
The FBI has completed its report on the Kennedy assassination and will be sent to President Johnson, who will forward it to the Warren Commission. The commission eyeing broader probes, with Congress granting subpoena power and staff support, while White House timing on public release remains undecided.
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FBI
John F. Kenenedy
Justice Department
Johnson
Ing
Warren
Congress
Commission
Warren Group
White House
28 Americans To Get Medal of Freedom
President Johnson awards the presidential Medal of Freedom to 28 recipients, chosen by Kennedy, for achievements in public life, science, health, arts, and letters. The list includes notable figures and New England honorees, with Lehman’s death occurring before the ceremony.
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Washington
Johnson
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Soviet Union calls for private talks with China to settle rift
Moscow hosts Pravda editorial urging Red China to end public polemics and resume private discussions. It notes serious internal Communist differences but argues the dispute can be resolved without irreparable damage. Pravda says Moscow seeks a world Communist meeting and long patience may wear down Chinese opposition.
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Pravda
Moscow- Peking
Army Probes Helicopter Crash in Columbus
The Army investigates a helicopter crash in Columbus in which three soldiers were killed and ten injured, two seriously. Officials say the craft appeared to be attempting an emergency landing when it went down and burned.
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Columbus, Ga
Soldiers' Home trustees open sale talks for 61 acre site
Vermont Soldiers' Home trustees authorize an option to sell 61 acres east of Park Street Extension for a new union high school pending clear title state highway relocation and price agreement. The option costs one dollar and lasts 18 months with a minimum sale price of 25000 and requires attorney general approval.
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Shaftsbury
Vermont Soldiers’ Home
Union High
Union Board
John H. Williams
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Eugene V. Clark
Mt. Anthony
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Union District
Christine Keeler jailed for nine months in perjury case
The 21 year old Christine Keeler received a nine month prison term after pleading guilty to perjury and conspiracy to frame a discarded Negro lover. Paula Hamilton Marshall 23 received six months while housekeeper Olive Brooker 56 was placed on probation.
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London
Christine Keeler
John D. Profumo
Anthony Hawke
Old Bailey
Paula Hamilton-Marshall
Christine
Olive Brooker
Paula
Jeremy Hutchinson
Miss Keeler
Vermont Fairs Form Association Over Green Mountain Park Revenues
A Vermont State Fairs Association is formed by five fairs to coordinate use of receipts from Green Mountain Park betting. Secretary treasurer William J. Brock says Vermont lacks a state fair group. About 75 000 dollars earmarked for development of Vermont Agriculture. distribution formula not announced. Representative fairs include Tunbridge World’s Fair and Champlain Valley Exposition.
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State Agriculture Department
Green Mountain Park
Pownal
Vermont
Tunbridge
Kennedy Leaves White House With Family in Mourning
Jacqueline Kennedy departs the White House with her two children two weeks after President Kennedy's assassination. The family moves to a temporary Georgetown home lent by the Harrimans as national mourning continues. Caroline returns to White House school, John Jr. seeks playmates elsewhere, and no visits to the Oval Office occur during this period.
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Sharon
Mark
Austin
Connally
Dallas
John F. Kennedy
John Connally II
Associated Press
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Jacqueline Kennedy
White House
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Oval Office
W. Averell Harriman
Kennedy
Chances for Rights and Tax Bills Little Improved
Nine days after President Johnson urged swift action on civil rights and tax cut bills, he met with leaders, held conferences, and issued statements. The outcome appears unchanged, with little progress toward final passage.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Kennedy
Senate
House
U N Passes Peace In Space Pact
United Nations main political committee approves by acclamation a plan for peaceful use of outer space and guidelines for space activity. The accord follows US Soviet agreement and includes a proposal to outlaw nuclear armed space vehicles and other disarmament steps. Political note on civil rights and tax cut timing remains unsettled.
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N.Y
U.N
General Assembly
Soviet Union
United States
Geneva
Pope Paul VI Plans Holy Land Trip January Fourth
Vatican announces Pope Paul VI will depart Rome January 4 and return January 6 for a three day air trip to the Holy Land. He would be the first pope to visit Palestine since St. Peter and the first to leave Italy in 150 years.
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Paul VI
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Holy Land
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Palestine
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Christ
Italy
Old City
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Jordan
Nazareth
Israel
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Athenagoras
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Istanbul
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Reorganization of Courts Plan Expected Soon
Vermont Bar Association plans to cut municipal courts from 17 to seven or eight. The plan would make judges full time, with sessions increasing from two or three days a week. Salaries vary, from 3700 dollars in Chittenden and Rutland to 1250 dollars in Essex.
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Montpelier
Hoff
Vermont Bar Association
Hilton A. Wick
Burlington
Wick
Chittenden and
Rutland
Essex Municipal Court
FBI Probing Oswald Role In Walker Shooting
The Sun Times reports FBI agents are examining whether Lee Harvey Oswald fired the rifle at Maj. Gen. Edwin A. Walker in Dallas. The probe connects Oswald to the Kennedy assassination evidence, though no prior links were found before Johnson ordered the FBI investigation.
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The
Sun Times
FBI
Lee Harvey Oswald
John F. Kennedy
Edwin A. Walker
Dallas
Oswald
Walker
Kennedy
SumTimes
Johnson
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