Boston Globe Wins Pulitzer for Morrissey Opposition
The Boston Globe earned the 1966 Pulitzer Prize for meritorious public service for its campaign to block Francis X. Morrissey's U S District judge nomination in Massachusetts. The paper's 10 member team traced inconsistencies in Morrissey's testimony and background, raising questions about his academic and legal qualifications and blocking the nomination after Kennedy’s influence.
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Six States Vote Today Focus on Alabama Primary
National attention centers on Alabama where Negro voting power shapes the primary as Gov. George Wallace seeks to retain influence. Florida Indiana Ohio New Mexico and Oklahoma vote on Viet Nam and cost of living issues. Alabama’s turnout is expected near 800000 with Wallace’s wife Lurleen on the ballot in the Democratic primary.
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Government Studies Safety Of New Seat Belt Buckles
The federal government conducts a study to verify push button seatbelt buckles' safety amid Ralph Nader’s allegations. The National Bureau of Standards will finalize findings within two months, aiming for public release, amid claims of safety concerns by Nader and responses from Ford and GM officials.
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Diplomat-Priest Held By Spanish Anarchists
In Rome a letter from Spanish anarchists claims they abducted Msgr Marcos Ussia Urruticoechea a diplomat priest, to press General Franco for the release of political prisoners. The priest is reported safe amid a staged ransom demand as Madrid circles the CNT blame. The letter, mailed from Rome, says the prelate is well and requests mediation by the Pope. The incident coincides with the Swedish liner Kungsholm’s New York harbor arrival and related ceremonies.
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Draft Test Deadline Extended
Washington upi selective service offers a fourth test in late June for students who missed the May 14 May 21 and June 3 exams. About 1 million had applied by the deadline and the extra exam will use the same eligibility rules with a 150 question test and scoring thresholds of 70 for undergraduates and 80 for graduates to maintain deferment chances.
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Thant Warns Viet Nam War Blocks East West Ties
United Nations Secretary General Thant told the Council of Europe consultative assembly in Strasbourg that the Viet Nam war presents a formidable obstacle to improving East West relations. He noted the conflict shadows international cooperation and marked his address as the embryo parliament’s first.
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