Reeds Case Alibi Upheld In Selma Murder Trial
Defense witnesses including a juror's brother testified that one of three white men charged with the murder of Rev James Reed was on a telephone call at the time of the March assault in Selma. Other witnesses placed two defendants away from the scene as prosecutors rested in the first degree murder trial.
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Selma, Ala
Boston
Selma
James J. Reed
Emer L. Cook
William Stanley Hoggle
Namon O'Neal Hoggle
Reed
Joseph T. Pilcher
Birmingham
Pilcher
Edgardb. Vardaman
Harry C. Vardaman
Vardaman
O'Neal
Hoggle
Haggle
George Hamm
Asst. Dist. Atty
Virgil M. Ashworth
Dist
Blanchard McLeod
Frances Bowden
ICC Hearing Revels New Haven Profit From West End Service
An ICC accountant testified the New Haven Railroad could run New York to Connecticut commuter service at a 3.1 million profit if rents and investment income are counted. Without those revenues, a 4 million deficit would appear.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Haven
New York
Connecticut
Grand Central Terminal
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York City
Boston-Washington
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Commerce Department
Rhode Island
Maryland
Delaware
Pennsylvania
New Haven Railroad
ICC
W. T. Bono
Bureau of Accounts
Bono
West End
Joseph Auerbach
Auerbach
New York Central Increases Dividend and Declares Extras
New York Central railroad raised its regular dividend to 52 cents and declared an extra of 1.1014 dollars, payable December 31 to holders of record December 21. The year 1985 total dividends reach 2.60 per share, up from 1.17 the year before, as part of keeping pace with the proposed merger partner, the Pennsylvania Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
New York Central Railroad
New York Central
Pennsylvania Railroad
Registry in Drive On Prostitution War
Police and the Registry of Motor Vehicles join a campaign to identify drivers who cruise the South End seeking prostitutes. Names will be turned over to the registry to revoke licenses, aiming to cut off a major income source for prostitutes.
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Boston
UPI
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Edmund L. McNamara
South End
McNamara
Johnson Backed by AFL-CIO
President Johnson secured organized labor support in fighting Communist aggression in Viet Nam and for a richer life for America. AFL-CIO leader Meany praised Johnson while avoiding wage restraint promises, noting workers’ demand for a bigger share of wealth. He cited burdens of government and military commitments as Johnson spoke from Johnson City Texas. Humphrey commended labor backing as Johnson urged price stability amid inflation concerns.
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San Francisco
Johnson
Organized Labor
Viet Nam
America
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Meany
Aflcio
Executive Council
Johnson City
Tex
James R. Hoffa
Teamsters Union
Teamsters
Hubert HH. Humphrey
Congress
Fireball Seen In 4 States And Canada
A brilliant fireball lit the northern sky across Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Indiana and parts of Canada on Thursday night. Scientists say it was a natural phenomenon and many reports described flashes and fires on the ground though no significant finds were reported after searches.
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Pittsburgh
Midwest
William P. Bidelman
University of Michigan
Defense Department
Washington
Bidelman
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Canada
Powell to Probe Northern School Segregation
Rep Powell plans House Education and Labor hearings next year on de facto segregation in the North. He will draft legislation to address the issue, with Chicago highlighted as a focal point in ongoing school controversy.
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Washington
UPSD
Adam Clayton Powell
D-N.y
House Education and Labor Committee
North
Powell
Chicago
World's Fair Aid Boosts Pennsylvanian Rail Revenue
The Pennsylvania Railroad reported a gain of over 8 million dollars in passenger revenue due to two World's Fairs. It operated 523 special excursion trains during the fair's duration, notes from UPI indicate.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Pennsylvania
Anti War Committee Expands National Antiwar Effort
San Francisco report says three Berkeley activists announced extended plans for the Viet Nam Day Committee across the United States. A yearly budget of 100000 dollars and a national office with a 20 member full time staff are planned. National and international protest days are set for March 25 and 26. About 150 local chapters will meet in Chicago or Madison to discuss the national office.
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San Francisco
Viet Nam Day Committee
United States
Berkeley
Jerry Rubin
J. Windrim Smith Jr
Larry Loughlin
Smith
Chicago
Madison
Wis
Holiday Strike Of N Y Transit Called Off
New York The Christmas season strike of New York transit facilities was called off last night by Michael J. Quill head of the Transport Workers Union. Mediator Theodore M. Kheel joined a three man panel at the request of Mayor Wagner and Mayor-elect Lindsay. The union and board will conduct continuous negotiations. Quill had set the strike date for Jan 1 and then moved it to Dec 15.
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New York
New York Transit
Michael J. Quill
Transport Workers Union
Quill
Theodore M. Kheel
Wagner
Lindsay
Kheel
U S Kids Now Sharper At Physical Fitness
A University of Michigan study funded by the U S Office of Education finds 12 year olds today outperformed 1958 peers in softball throws sit ups and sprint times. Tests of 9 200 children across the nation show improvements attributed to stronger elementary PE programs and more gymnasiums in schools.
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Washington
UPI
United States
Bis
University of Michigan
U.S. Office of Education
U.S
Paul A. Hunsicker
Michigan
Office of Education
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