Mississippi Officials May Not Face Contempt Trial
The U S Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 that Mississippi’s Gov. Paul Johnson Jr and former Gov. Ross Barnett were not entitled to a jury trial on criminal contempt charges tied to the 1962 Meredith admission fight at the University of Mississippi. The decision clarified jury rights in contempt cases and left open other challenges in the long civil rights era dispute.
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Vaughn Poised for Panama Ambassadorship
President Johnson’s nomination of Jack Hood Vaughn as ambassador to Panama moves to the Senate for confirmation by midweek. Vaughn, 43, director of the Peace Corps Latin American operation, awaits Senate approval then will assume duties in Panama. Johnson hailed progress in hemispheric issues, noting Panama Brazil developments and welcoming U S embassy staff return.
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Two Killed In Car Mishaps Sunday in Maine
Maine records two highway deaths in separate Sunday crashes. A five year old Lori Stevens died crossing Route 17 near home to reach friends. Ethel Springer, 46, of Hancock, perished when her car hit a utility pole on U S Route 1 in Sullivan.
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Nation And World Paying Homage To MacArthur
Nation and world paid homage to Douglas MacArthur as the 84 year old general died at Walter Reed Army Hospital. His funeral journey included repose at the 7th Regiment Armory and state in the Capitol rotunda before burial in Norfolk. Messages of sorrow poured in from around the globe including Harry S. Truman.
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Yeggs Net $300 Sum In Breaks
Thieves netted over $300 in separate breaks in Biddeford over the weekend. Police report St. John’s Hall on Jefferson Street was the scene of an inside break where investigators believe someone stayed in the building after a dance Saturday evening and took money left in the building. Reported missing was $97 from a cigar box, $15 in loose change on a shelf, along with $35 to $40 in a bottle collected for charity and about 40 packs of cigarettes from a machine. The incident occurred after 1 am when the building was locked up for the night, Chief Edgar Sevigny and Officers Alfred Guilmette and Ralph Hubert are investigating. In the second break at 231 Hill St, Lucien Perrin told police someone entered his home through a cellar bulkhead and came upstairs to a bedroom where approximately $190 in cash was taken and some whiskey consumed. Police are investigating.
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MacArthur Reposes in New York Before Norfolk Burial
The body of Gen Douglas MacArthur lies in New York City awaiting burial in Norfolk Virginia as national tributes pour in from military and political leaders worldwide President Johnson calls him one of the most distinguished soldiers in U S history Sen Fulbright warns Congress and the public lack effective oversight of military policy Khrushchev faces disputes with China and nominates Vaughn as ambassador to Panama while Wisconsin votes in a political week with delegates from North Dakota Kansas and Kentucky selected for national conventions Alabama Gov George Wallace leads the Wisconsin primary bid and other campaigns unfold
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Italian Reds Oppose Khrushchev Showdown Call
The Italian Communist party opposes a Soviet Chinese showdown meeting warning it could split the international Red movement. L’Unita carried the statement noting opposition to a world showdown and urging bilateral talks to resolve differences. Khrushchev faced tepid support from allies amid growing unease over an open break with Beijing. The premier defended his policies as lifting Soviet living standards.
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