Court Expands Right of Accused to Confront Witnesses
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the Sixth Amendment right to confront witnesses extends to state criminal trials through the 14th Amendment. The decision overturned a Houston robbery conviction, holding cross examination essential to a fair trial and reinforcing the incorporation of federal rights at the state level.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Hugo L. Black
Texas
Black
Bob Granville Pointer
Houston
Pointer
Ife
Kennedy W. Phillips
California
Court Reform Decisions Any Day Hereafter
Washington reports that starting April 26 the Supreme Court will hand down decisions on any day in session rather than on Mondays. Chief Justice Barr Warren said the court will not announce in advance which opinions are ready, easing gradual release of rulings and allowing longer case consideration.
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Washington
Barry Goldwater to enters clinic for back ailment
Barry Goldwater, the 1964 Republican presidential candidate, is to enter St. Josephs Hospital Neurological Clinic for observation and possible therapy for a chronic neck back problem from an old injury. A neurosurgeon said surgery is not planned.
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Phoenix, Ariz
Barry Goldwater
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Goldwater
Army Courier and Civilian Held for Selling Missile Photos
Two former U S Army buddies face espionage charges in a scheme to sell defense secrets to the Soviet Union for 250 to 330 dollars a month. Sgt. Robert Lee Johnson was arrested at the Pentagon and James A Mintkenbaugh in Castro Valley. They allegedly recruited each other, photographed classified documents, and planned to deliver them via Berlin contacts to Soviet agents.
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San Francisco
APF
Soviet Union
Robert Lee Johnson
Pentagon
James A. Mintkenbaugh
FBI
Castro Valley
Calif
San Martin
Minikenbaugh
East
West Berlin
Paula
Viktor
Yuri
Nick
Johnson
Mintkenbaugh
Campbell
Berlin
Los Angeles
Ft. Bliss
Tex
Voting Rights Bill Expanded Beyond Deep South
Washington AP Senate leaders and Attorney General Katzenbach refined terms to broaden the vote rights bill. A revised plan targets states and counties with at least 20 percent nonwhite population, potentially extending coverage to Texas and beyond. The measure may allow federal registration of voters via court action following discrimination charges. The bill retains two triggers based on literacy tests or turnout below 50 percent in the last presidential election.
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Washington
Senate
Nicholas Katzenbach
Johnson
Deep South
Stnate
Everett M. Dirksen
Wiing
Katzenbach
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Sen. Dirksen
Senate Jurdciary Committee
Texas
Cour
Senate approves curbs on lobbying by foreign agents
The Senate passed by voice vote and sent to the House a bill tightening federal restrictions on lobbying by agents for foreign governments and foreign interests. The measure stems from a Senate Foreign Relations Committee probe into abuses and meddling by foreign agents in policy and elections.
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Washington
Senate
House
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate Democrats Reject Easing 1964 Tax Withholding
Senate debate centers on a Republican proposal to extend deadlines for underwithheld taxes from 1964. Sen. Tower's amendment would grant 3 to 12 months based on amount owed, with quarterly payments and no interest. Smathers moved to table. 37-29 party-line vote. IRS already offers deferral with 6 percent interest.
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Washington
Senate
John G. Tower
R-Tex
George A. Smathers
Dfla
John J. Williams
R-Del
Johnson
Texas
IRS
Smather
Tower
Paul H. Douglas
Illinois
Allen J. Ellender
Louisiana
Frank
End to Terror Ends? New York Deploys Patrols on Night Trains
New York City launches an emergency drive to curb subway crime by assigning armed patrolmen to every night train and, for a nightly period, to all 480 subway stations. Mayor Wagner said 1,200 officers will patrol from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., the crucial hours for safety.
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New York
Robert F. Wagner
Two kinds of drinkers doubt Soft Whiskey’s effect
The text contrasts two characters who dismiss Soft Whiskey as a gimmick. One insists it’s nothing special, while the other concedes it’s like 8G proof but smoother. It glides down gently yet delivers a strong impression, hinting at a subtle but impactful punch.
Blended Whiskey Blend Details From OCR Fragment
Reading shows an 85 proof blended whiskey note with 65 percent grain neutral spirits, but the fragment ends abruptly. The source text lacks a complete description or context for a full item.
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