Opposition to tougher gun controls eases in Congress
In Washington UPI reports that support for stricter gun laws is growing as key senators reconsider. Senate GOP leader Dirksen signaled openness to extending limits to long guns, while Senate Democratic leader Mansfield also softened his resistance to the administration bill curbing mail order handgun sales and expanding age and residency restrictions.
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UPI
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Mansfield
House
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British Labor Party Loses Two By-Elections
London reports show a Labour setback in a previously safe seat while a second by election saw Labour win by a much reduced margin. Analysts link results to economic distress from pound devaluation and government policies as the Wilson administration faces pressure ahead of a potential general election. A separate note mentions congressional discussions on gun control and the Kennedy assassination shaping Senate/House committee positions.
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London
UPID
Harold Wilson
Labor
Wilson
House of Commons
Rockefeller seeks GOP governors for delegate boost
United Press International reports Nelson A. Rockefeller courting fellow Republican governors at Tulsa Oklahoma. Rockefeller trails Nixon in convention delegates but governors present hint at backing him. Governor Raymond P. Shafer of Pennsylvania weighs shifting support as about 42 of Shafer’s 64 delegates may back Rockefeller, potentially enlarging his backing beyond current numbers.
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Oklo
New York
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Pennsylvania
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Labeling Aggravates Gun Thefts from Mails
Postmaster General Watson issued labeling rules for firearms parcels requiring rifles and shotguns to be labeled firearms and to notify local police when delivering such parcels. Gun dealers say labeling may deter theft but could attract thieves and lift risk on mail shipments.
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W. Marvin Watson
Robert McGee
Hunter’s Lodge
Alexandria
New Trading Records Set On New York Stock Exchanges
New York traders pushed exchange sales to record highs on Thursday with the NYSE totaling 21,350,000 shares and the American Stock Exchange at 10,810,000. Over‑the‑counter activity also rose as brokers faced heavier back‑office workloads, overtime, and calls to expand staff. The surge follows a period of shortened hours and trading holidays aimed at easing processing bottlenecks.
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New York
UPI
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Wall Street
Eight New Satellites Augment Pentagon's Communication Lines
CAPE KENNEDY (UPS) Eight Titan 3D satellites join 17 existing in geostationary orbits to strengthen U S military links to Vietnam. The $1 million each devices, launched by Col Walter R Taliaferro, extend direct voice and data relay reliability to Saigon from 54 percent up to over half time as weather cooperates. The launch proceeded under favorable conditions despite prior squalls and marks another milestone for Titan 3C.
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Pentagon
Vietnam
Air Force
Washington
Saigon
Col
Walter R
Buck) Taliaferro
Air Force Space and Missile Systems Organization
Los Angeles
Taliaferro
Movie press agent seeks bank robber for film guidance
Max Miller a Philadelphia press agent placed a local ad seeking a professional bank robber to advise on a new picture. He reported 87 replies with 12 from convicted robbers, highlighting caution about responses.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Max Miller
Gasoline Games Probed for Fairness by House Panel
Washington investigators announce hearings on June 19 to probe Major oil company giveaways billed as games of chance. Chairman Dingell cites potential antitrust and fair trade violations after reporting $32 million paid by stations in 1966 1967 and noting missing prize details in Gulf Oil correspondence about Rolls Royce Mercedes Benz cars and TV prize distribution.
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House
Small Business Subcommittee
John D. Dingell
D. Mich
Justice Department
Federal Trade Commission
Dingell
Gulf Oil Co
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