Humphrey Opens Senate Debate On Civil Rights Bill
Democratic Whip Hubert H. Humphrey opened formal Senate debate by challenging opponents to allow a vote after full discussion. He outlined the House passed measure to ban racial discrimination in voting, education, employment, unions, public accommodations, and use of federal funds. The bill is described as the most sweeping since Reconstruction, likely to trigger a Southern filibuster and stretch into mid May.
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Glenn Quits Senate Race Over Injury
Former astronaut John Glenn Jr. withdraws from the Ohio U.S. Senate race after sustaining injuries from a bathroom fall. Doctors say campaign would hinder his health and recovery. he plans to return home near Houston and may pursue future service opportunities.
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Ohio
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Glenn
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Senate
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National Aeronautics Space Administration
Houston
Corps
Brooke Approves Giles Suspension Ruling in Massachusetts
Attorney General Edward W. Brooke ruled Gov. Peabody may suspend Public Safety Commissioner Frank S. Giles amid indictments. Giles, appointed in 1961, argued voluntary leave without pay, while Peabody could name a temporary replacement under the Perry law. Back pay rules depend on suspension type and acquittal outcomes.
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API
Edward W. Brooke
Peabody
Public Safety
Frank S. Giles
John A. Volpe
Giles
Brooke
Commonwealth
Donald J. Gregg
Lawrence
Attor
Five Day Forecast Sees Temps Averaging Seven Below Normal
The forecast projects a five day period ending Saturday with average temperatures seven degrees below the seasonal norm of 36. Minor day to day changes are expected with occasional snow possible Wednesday and snow or rain likely Friday.
Supreme Court Rules Foreign Attys Must Register Under Act
The Supreme Court unanimously held that attorneys representing a foreign government in legal matters must register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. The ruling, by Justice Arthur J. Goldberg, voided the case of New York attorneys Victor Rabinowitz and Leonard B. Beudin, retained by Cuba in 1960, after Atty. Gen. Kennedy urged 1961 registration for detailed disclosure of their work.
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Victor Rabinowitz
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New York
Republic of Cuba
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Snow cancels White House Easter egg roll
Washington officials cancelled the White House Easter egg roll after a spring snow storm dumped more than three inches on the south lawn. The decision halted the annual children’s event as icy conditions closed grounds and prompted safety concerns for attendees and staff.
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UPI
White House
60 Inquiries on Quake Alert Red Cross Here
Berkshire County Red Cross reports 60 requests about relatives in Alaska quake zone. Several area service members in Anchorage confirmed safe, including Airman Robert A. Gurrin and Specialist 4 Robert E. Mastroianni. Some families await official Red Cross replies while Seattle serves as disaster hub.
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Alaska
William Zurrin
Onota St
Robert A. Gurrin
Elmendorf
Zurrin
Anchorage
North Adams
Robert E. Mastroianni
Arthur Salpaugh Jr
Arthur Salpaugh
Housatonic
Air Force
Keils
Seward
Keil
Laughran
Waher
Seattle
Walter
Wendell Ave
American Red Cross
MacArthur Rallies Slightly Amid New Complications
Washington AP Gen Douglas MacArthur, gravely ill, showed slight improvement but remained in critical condition. Esophageal bleeding reduced and urine output modestly returned. doctors warned kidney function still weak after his third major operation in 24 days.
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Douglas MacArthur
Army
Leonard D. Heaton
MacArthur
Heaton
Alaska Earthquake Aftermath With 21 Dead 83 Missing In Quake Toll
Civil Defense reports show Anchorage leading casualties with 8 dead and 2 confirmed bodies, Kodiak 7 dead and 14 presumed, Valdez 1 dead, Seward 2 dead as 55 injured. Port Ashton and Cordova also listed dead or missing amid massive two-day aftershocks. Economic damage estimated up to 850 million as shelters rise and aid pours in along a 900 mile coast.
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Federal aid pledged after Alaska earthquake damage
The White House announced plans for massive long term federal economic aid to Alaska after an earthquake caused fewer casualties than feared but greater property damage. Press Secretary George E. Reedy said President Johnson instructed rapid processing of facts to develop firm recommendations based on reports from Edward A. McDermott and Alaska officials.
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UPI
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Edward A. McDermott
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Washington
Alaskan Defense Command
Mailing Sweeps Receipts Ruled Illegal by P O Men
Post Office Department officials say mailing receipts from New Hampshire Sweepstakes purchases is illegal. Saul Mindel, assistant general counsel, explains that federal law prohibits sending so called acknowledgment of purchase receipts through the mails, a view supported by the Justice Department after study.
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