Psychic identified suspect freed from mental hospital in Mass
A 57-year-old orthopedic shoe salesman labeled a likely suspect by psychic Peter Hurkos was released from the Massachusetts Mental Health Center after a 43 day second commitment was canceled. No charges were filed. Hurkos faces an impersonation charge in Wisconsin.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Civil Liberties Union
Peter Hurkos
Atty
Edward W. Brooke
Hurkos
FBI
Wisconsin
Million KW Reactor Feasibility Hailed by Westinghouse
Westinghouse Electric said it could design a one million kilowatt all nuclear power plant for a power company order. The project would be the largest nuclear plant yet, based on a feasibility study by the Atomic Energy Commission. Cost details were not released and depend on site conditions. A half‑million kilowatt Connecticut Yankee plant cited as a cost reference runs about 80 million dollars.
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New York
Westinghouse Electric, Corp
Westinghouse
John W. Simpson
Atomic Energy Commission
Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Co
Johnson to join St Louis bicentennial celebration
President Johnson travels to St. Louis to aid the city’s 200th anniversary events. He will address a dinner marking the bicentennial and speak to students at St. Louis University during a tree planting ceremony. Departure from the White House is 2 25 p.m. EST with further air transport planned.
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UPI
Johnson Fies
St. Louis
Missouri
St. Louis University
White House
Andrews Air Force Base
Air Force
Dutch Apple Polishers Strike Theft At Local School
In Bakersfield California two 13 year old boys stole an oil painting of Abraham Lincoln valued at 30000 dollars and attempted to bring it to school for better grades on Lincoln's Birthday. Teachers questioned them and learned the painting’s origin before police involvement. One boy was placed in Juvenile Home, the other released to parents. They did not receive good grades.
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Bakersfield
Calif
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Sam Rudnick
Chadwick Urges End To Surtaxes In Massachusetts
Worcester Republican Rep Harrison Chadwick tells the Taxation Committee a bill would end surtaxes and set uniform rates on income. The plan would cut earned income to 3 percent and raise nonresident tax to 3 percent, costing about 10 million to the state while drawing opposition from city and town officials.
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UPS
Winchester
Harrison Chadwick
Legislative Taxation Committee
Chadwick
Joseph F. Gibney
Webster
Charles Davis
Massachusetts Selectmen's Association
Berkshire Eagle Subscription Rates by Carrier and Mail
Rates shown for 4S cents weekly by carrier and mail options. Includes 690 miles postal zones and various term durations. Change of address instructions urge notifying post office and Berkshire Eagle with both old and new addresses to avoid service interruption.
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Tocar Post Office
Wausechusetts
Missile Blast Endangers Roswell Air Force Base
At Roswell Air Force Base an Atlas Intercontinental Ballistic Missile exploded during a training run, triggering a five alarm blaze that burned for about 24 hours. No injuries were reported as five men sheltered in an underground booth and were later rescued. The cause remains under investigation. the incident follows two prior Atlas accidents in the base complex.
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Air Force
Liquor Pricing Reform Bill Faces Doom in New York
Albany report notes a New York Times bureau view that a plan to end minimum retail price fixes for liquor and cut the fifth by one dollar is doomed this session. The bill would scrap price floors by the State Liquor Authority and save consumers about 15 cents million annually. lawmakers oppose sweeping changes in an election year.
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N.Y
New York State
New York Times Bureau
Rockefeller
School Board In Boston Split On Boycott Move
The Boston School Committee, split 3-2, debated a special meeting to discuss a hearing with Negro leaders planning a school boycott. Chair William Be O'Connor opposed. majority indicated a possible Monday or Tuesday meeting. Eisenstadt Lee Gartland supported. Hicks and Be O'Connor opposed. NAACP request raised questions about the meeting.
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UPI
William Be
O'Connor
Thomas S. Eisenstadt
Joseph Lee
Arthur J. Gartland
O’connor
Louise Day Hicks
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
Sinatra Jr Defends Kidnaping Hoax Claim in Court
In Los Angeles AP report, Frank Sinatra Jr age 19 at time testifies that his December 8 Lake Tahoe abduction was real and terrifying. Defense seeks publicity hoax angle while Sinatra recounts 54 hours of captivity, $240000 ransom, and roadblock evasion amid gun threats.
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Los Angeles
Frank Sinatra Jr
Young Sinatra
Sinatra
U.S. District Court
Lake Tahoe
Harrah's Lodge
Berle in Fine Form At White House Event
At the White House state dinner for British Prime Minister Sir Alec Douglas Home Milton Berle moved through the reception line unawed. He shook hands with President Johnson and quipped I didnt catch your name as the event unfolded in Washington AP reports Berle kept the humor flowing throughout the din ner hour.
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White House
Sir Alec Douglas
Milton Berle
President Johnson
Berle
House Adds 1 Million For Snow Fund Debate
Massachusetts Senate passes a House approved bill to add 1 million dollars for snow and ice removal despite Minority Floor Leader objections. Senator Graham criticizes Gov. Peabody for austerity budgets while Senator Fleming cites severe winter and highway needs. The winter storms, including January’s, strain state funds and prompt calls for budgeting to address continued snow removal needs.
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Boston
UPS
Massachusetts Senate
Philip A. Graham
R.hamilton
Peabody
Georgia bill shields teachers from lawsuits over spankings
The Georgia House approved by an overwhelming 115 1 vote a bill to protect teachers who administer spankings from civil or criminal lawsuits. The measure cleared Thursday in Atlanta.
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UPI
Hand of
Seat ‘of
Georgia
L B J Orders End to Bias Against Age
President Johnson issued an executive order banning age discrimination in government service and federal projects. He urged wider adoption across public and private sectors with exemptions only for bona fide job qualifications retirement plans or legal requirements.
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Washington
Johnson
U. S
John Son
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