Teachers Back War Protests
The American Association of University Professors council deplored efforts to punish college faculty or students who criticize U.S. foreign policy. It voiced concern over viewing criticism as unhealthy or harmful to national interests while taking no position on Viet Nam or other policies.
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Washington
Council of the American Association of University Professors
U.S
Viet Nam
Saigons
Gianatsos
Guadalcanal
Pork Chop Hill
Saigon
Viet Cong Fire at Plei Me Camp In Sixty-Minute Exchange
Viet Cong mortars and small arms attacked the U.S. special forces camp at Plei Me in a minor engagement on Friday night. U.S. spokesman said 35 to 350 enemy troops fired about 10 mortars and endured sporadic fire until after midnight. Some casualties were evacuated at dawn but no exact figures were released.
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Saigon
South Viet’ Nam
U.S
Plei Me
First Burner of Draft Card Returns Home Goes to Jail
Syracuse AP. Pacifist David J. Miller the first man charged under a new federal draft card destruction law returns to his hometown and begins a 30 day jail term. Miller, 23, a Le Moyne College graduate, burned his draft card during a Oct demonstration and was convicted of unlawful intrusion on private property after a sit in by CORE at Niagara Mohawk Power Co headquarters. He plans an appeal while starting his sentence at Onondaga County Penitentiary. Miller had been free on $500 bond in New York City prior to his conviction.
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David J. Miller
Tured
LeMoyne College
Congress of Racial Equality
Niagara Mohawk Power Co
CORE
Miller
Robert O'Hara
Faith Seidenberg
Onondaga County
Jamesville
New York City
Army Induction Center
New York
Walker awarded 3 million libel verdict in AP Times-Picayune case
Former Maj. Gen. Edwin A. Walker won a 3 million libel judgment against The Associated Press and the Times-Picayune Publishing Corp. by a Caddo Parish jury over a 1962 desegregation riot account at the University of Mississippi. Judges reserved ruling on motions to set aside the verdict and for a mistrial as defense teams argued damages exceeded the amount sued for. The AP indicated it would appeal any judgment.
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Sureveport
Edwin A. Walker
Associated Press
New Orleans
Tims-Picayune Publishing Corp
Caddo Parish — County
Walker
University of Mississippi
Dist
William Woods
Woods
Weekend Weather Sunny Warm With High Near 50
The forecast calls for sunny skies and warm conditions today with a high near 50. Tomorrow will bring cooler air and a drop in temperatures.
Americans Send Letters of Support for GIs in Viet Nam
Americans across the United States write to U.S. servicemen in South Viet Nam, many women angered by student protests. Readers express gratitude, pride, and prayers for troops, with letters from Ohio, Michigan, and other states praising the service and denouncing demonstrators.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
United States
U.S
Viet Nam
U.S. Air Force
Peter Giannisos
Freeport
N.Y
Gianutsos
Air Force
Gianaitios
Mary G. Armstrong
Milford
Ohio
Marcia Whelan
Muskegon
Mich
Foonball St. Inc Beats Holyoke Catholic 19 to 6
Cincinnati tops Baltimore 131 to 121 in NBA basketball. Detroit 168 and Reston leg noted, with scores featuring multiple teams across leagues.
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Foonball St. Inc's
Holyoke Catholic
Cincinnati
Balimore
Detroit
Reston
Widow of Marine Hero Faces Hate Calls in Queens
Mrs. John Anderson of Broad Channel New York said she and her children endure fear as supporters of her husband Mayine Sg. John Anderson who led a squad of 11 Marines repelling a Viet Cong raid receive angry calls. Queens doctor attorney Francis X. Smith, former Marine captain and Silver Star recipient, visited with Marine Corps League members urging protection and offering help if harassment resumes.
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New York
Viet Nam
John Anderson
Broad Channel
Queens
U.S
More Registrars To Be Sent South
Atty. Gen. Katzenbach ordered federal registrars into 12 more Southern counties under the 1905 Voting Rights Act, bringing total counties with registrars to 42 including Clarendon and Dorchester in South Carolina and counties in Mississippi Alabama and Louisiana. Registrars will begin operations early next week to list eligible voters while civil rights groups press for swifter action.
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Washington
Nicholas —_ Katzenbach
South Carolina
Clarendon
Dorchester
Mississippi
Jefferson
Neshoba
Hinds
de Soto
Homes
Walthall
Jackson
Hinds County
Alabama
Kalgenbach
Louisiana
Katzenbach
Joh W. Macy
The
Civil Service Commission
Victory Hill Turnover Hangs On Substitute Housing Plan
New York The decision on Victory Hill as a high school site was delayed again as the Public Housing Administration required a specific new housing program. A 60 to 90 day lag was set while Pittsfield develops plans for 40 or 60 units and meets federal requirements. Mayor Remo Del Gallo and Housing Authority leaders met regional director Herman Hillman in New York in a 14 hour session, leaving final site plans unsettled.
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New York
Victory Hill
Federal Public Housing Administration
Pittsfield
Remo del Gallo
Pittsfield Housing Authority
Ralph J. Freio
Housing Authority
Arthur C. McGill
Sion
Herman D. Hillman
Public Housing Administration
del Gallo
Frem
Pinsfield
Ralph J. Froio
Associated Press
Negro Blockade Fails To Form In Rights March
More than 60 Negroes marched to the Lincoln County Court house in Lincolnton Ga with heavy State Police security. Two white Methodist ministers urged them to seek redress at a conference table. Willie Balden, SCLC field director, stated they would march regardless.
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Lincolnton
Lincoln County
Willie Bolden
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Balden
Allen Phillips
J. C. Powell
Boston Allows Liquor Sales On Election Day
The Boston Licensing Board voted to permit sale of alcoholic beverages next Tuesday, Election Day in Boston. Liquor sales have never been allowed on Election Day in the city, though establishments have been open for preliminary elections in recent years.
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Boston
Boston Licensing Board
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