Citizens Fight Prayer Ruling In High Court
A Middlesex County Superior Court judge heard a suit to restore required prayers and Bible reading in Newton and Middleboro public schools. Baptist pastor Donald Waite seeks a court order for resumption, while Leo Kahian of Middleboro petitions similar relief. The case argues whether Supreme Court decisions ban prayers in public schools across all districts.
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Interior Dept Backs Cape Cod Seashore Renaming
Washington AP A bill to rename the Cape Cod National Seashore after the late President John F Kennedy won Interior Department endorsement. Backed by Rep Edward Boland and Rep Hugh Carey, with Rep Hastings Keith proposing a memorial commission to coordinate future designations.
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Clergymen challenge prayers ruling in Massachusetts case
The article details a dispute over the Massachusetts ruling on school day prayers. Clergymen accuse Brooke of dictatorial tactics and veiled threats in guidance to school committees. The North Brookfield school panel stands alone in pushing prayers after the high court ban, with Dec. 11 set for a hearing on Brooke’s petition to end Bible reading.
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Johnson Bestows Oppenheimer Fermi Medal at White House
President Johnson awarded Dr. J Robert Oppenheimer the Fermi prize in a White House ceremony noting Kennedy signed the citation. The ceremony faced attendance gaps from Republican AEC members and ongoing controversy over Oppenheimer security clearance tied to past Communist associations and a 1954 security board ruling.
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Court Upholds States Rule Over Agency Shop Agreements
The Supreme Court ruled 8 to 6 that state courts may enforce state laws banning or restricting agency shop clauses in union contracts under Taft-Hartley. The decision honors state authority, countering union claims of exclusive NLRB jurisdiction and supports state labor security provisions. Justice Douglas wrote the opinion for the unanimous court.
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Sabu the Elephant Boy Actor Dies at 39
HOLLYWOOD AP report says Saba Dastagir known as Sabu, the Elephant Boy of Indian origin, died Monday at age 39 from a heart attack. He began his film career in India before finding fame in Hollywood productions.
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House Votes Mrs. Kennedy Privileges
The House approved a bill for temporary secretarial help and Secret Service protection for Mrs Jacqueline Kennedy. It authorizes office space and staff for six months up to 50000 dollars, funds funeral expenses, and grants lifetime free mail privileges for the president's widow. Two agents would guard Mrs Kennedy and her children for a year.
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