Justice Dept Criticized Rights Unit Calls for New FBI Role
The UPI report notes the U.S. Civil Rights Commission urged President Johnson to deploy more FBI agents and federal marshals to racially dense areas with power to make spot arrests. It also recommends federal courts assume cases where local prejudice thwarts fair trials and a broad interstate commerce based federal crime to shield civil rights workers.
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Johnson Returns to Desk as Recovery Continues
President Johnson resumed work at the White House desk for the first extended period since hospital discharge six weeks earlier for gall bladder and kidney stone surgery. He is thinning, sore, yet recovering well, planning a visit to Texas soon and hosting Princess Margaret and the Earl of Snowdon at a formal dinner dance, while Viet Nam and West German defense discussions continue to demand attention.
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Byrd Jr. Will Keep Fiscal Vigil
Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr. pledges fiscal restraint as he fills the seat vacated by his father. He says he will scrutinize Johnson administration proposals, support Viet Nam policy, and avoid blanket opposition to Great Society programs while pursuing a conservative, forward-looking approach. Byrd plans to run in the Virginia primary next July on the Byrd record.
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Bob Hope Recieves Guild's First Acting Award
HOLLYWOOD AP Bob Hope won the Screen Actors Guilds first annual award for outstanding achievement in fostering fine acting ideals. SAG President Charlton Heston presented the onyx and bronze mask trophy after praising Hope for decades of service to others, three million miles of travel, and entertaining over ten million GIs.
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Jet Bullet Near at Hand
Washington reports a jet propelled bullet close to deployment. The monthly journal notes a new secret propellant at the base of the bullet enabling self powered movement once fired, with the propellant described as unusually powerful.
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Card Burnings Sparked Confusion for GIs in Viet Nam
Gouver Hoff of Vermont says American troops in Vietnam are confused by draft card burnings and antiwar protests at home yet maintain high morale. Rhode Island’s Chafee expects no peace talks with North Vietnam, urging a military solution. Hoff notes Ky’s regime confidence. Chafee says visiting delegations were helpful and eager for reports back.
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Vermont
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Meet the Press
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Self Propelled Bullets Ready for Market
A report states that a new smokeless propellant offers safety and stability similar to existing powders and can be chemically varied to yield different velocities. It burns in about a tenth of a second, delivering roughly 1,250 feet per second, as self propelled bullets and rifles await final refinements before broad market release.
Pentagon Plans Quick End to 751 Army Reserve Units
Defense Secretary McNamara pushes immediate inactivation of 751 Army Reserve units totaling about 55,000 personnel despite Senate Armed Services Committee opposition. The move, part of a Reserve National Guard merger dispute, eliminates division size organizations and affects six divisions with roughly 42,000 men.
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Bible Supply Urged For Growing Nations
Berlin report says Anglican Archbishop Frederick Donald Coggan of York urged churches to stock more Bibles as literacy rises in developing nations. He highlighted a three year drive begun in 1963 by United Bible Societies to distribute 150 million scripture copies yearly and the Evangelical Church in Germany council funding of $800000 annually for Bible distribution.
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