Press Freedom Upheld in Post Kennedy Era
Washington editors warned of rising calls in legal circles for tighter curbs on news of courts. The ASNE committee led by Creed C. Black cited TV’s growing influence as a danger to coverage and fair trials, noting Dallas events as a catalyst for new restrictions.
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Creed C. Black
Wilmington
Del
Morning News
Evening Journal
ASNE
Johnson
State Department
Freedom of Information
Dallas
John F. Kennedy
Lee Harvey Oswald
Jack Ruby
Oswald
Creed
New York County Lawyers’ Association
Rail Talks Spurred On By LBJ Deadline
President Johnson urged speed in wage and work-rule talks with five unions and nearly 200 railroads to avert a nationwide strike. He indicated a definite decision by Monday and warned the need for a responsible settlement within 15 days to avoid possible further action. The five unions, representing about 200,000 workers, oppose changes they say would cut pay and eliminate jobs.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Ming
George Reedy
White House
Kien Long
South Viet Nam
Mekong River
Ca Mau
Viet Nam
Sunay
Saco Officials Harrassed By Anonymous Calls
In Saco Maine officials faced anonymous calls as part of ongoing protests over a proposed city budget. Mayor J Edward Whelan and seven aldermen received threatening and non threatening calls while a Maine statute outlines penalties for such communications. The Taxpayers Protective Association plans 24 hour protests to press against tax hikes.
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Saco
J. Edward Whelan
Whelan
Raymond Kerry
State of Maine
Saco Taxpayers Protective Association
Gerard Cassette
Robert Knox
Harold Waight
Raymond Carter
Donald Guay
Willard Stackpole
Bryce Milne
Guay
Wallace Opens Fire In Alabama Democratic Campaign
The Indiana Democratic presidential primary campaign erupts as Governor George C. Wallace starts his drive. Uncommitted leaders eye Eisenhower to spark GOP anti Goldwater currents while nationwide rail talks press toward voluntary settlement. Rescue teams probe a quake tunnel as Idaho miners' bodies are recovered. Brazil's new military president pledges a moderate regime and vows alliance with all democratic, free nations.
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Indiana
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Jerrie Mack
Idaho
Washington
International
Brazil
Aluminum Sub Is Announced By South Portland Firm
SOUTH PORTLAND AP A South Portland firm is revealing major parts of a vessel described by its builders as the world's deepest diving submarine. Bliss-Portland Inc. previewed keel, superstructure, ballast tanks, and stern structure for the all aluminum research and salvage submarine. The hull had been assembled at General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton Connecticut, where the sub will be launched this summer.
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South Portland
Bliss-Portland Inc
Groton
Conn
General Dynamic
Electric Boat Division
Pepperell Plant Workers Near Pact After Union Recommends Offer
Pepperell Mfg Co workers resumed normal duties as union officials accepted the latest company proposal by recommending it to Local 305 members. The five percent raise plus fringes like vacation and severance would cost the firm about 9.37 cents per hour. A Sunday general meeting at St. John's Hall will decide final approval.
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Pepperell Mfg. Co
T.W.U.A
AFL~ Cio
Peppersell
Extile
Pepperell
New England
Boston
Michael _. Schoonjans
Eisenhower Eyes Play In GOP Push To Stop Goldwater
Uncommitted Republicans lean on Dwight D Eisenhower to trigger a stop Goldwater campaign at the nominating convention. Eisenhower's neutrality may tilt if Goldwater edges ahead, with contenders Lodge Nixon and Scranton seen as plausible stopgaps. Delegates and insiders await his signal to spark a convention fire.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Goldwater
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Eisenhower
California
New York
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Yes
Rescuers Close In On Trapped Miner In Idaho Star Mine
Burke Idaho AP rescuers worked through the night to reach 47 year old miner Barney McCoy trapped at 7000 feet in Idaho's Star mine after a rockburst. Reed Peck, 41, Wallace, Idaho, died. Peck was found in a debris filled tunnel. McCoy's status remained uncertain near dawn. Hecla Mining Co with 355 employees operates the Star mine. standby rescue team assisted.
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Burke
Idaho
Star
Barney McCoy
Reed Peck
Wallace
Peck
McCoy
Hecla Mining Co
Gus Voltolini
the Star
Voltolini
Viking Lumber Co. Fire Destroys Plant in Belfast
Fire swept through Viking Inc. Lumber Co. in Belfast early today, with damage estimated at 20 000 to 25 000 dollars. The blaze destroyed the main building equipment and rough lumber in the yard. No injuries were reported.
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Belfast
Viking Inc. Lumber Co
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