Bitter Hoover Kennedy dispute heads for hearing
The conflict between FBI Director J Edgar Hoover and Sen Robert F Kennedy over who authorized wiretapping and electronic eavesdropping has stalled. A congressional hearing is expected as senators push for answers while the Justice Department reviews cases affected by suspected unlawful taps. Hoover contends Kennedy knew of FBI wiretaps during 1951 64. Kennedy denies such knowledge.
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Community Christmas Tree fund nears goal in Bluefield
Only 11 days remain to reach a 6000 goal as 2506.89 has been raised from donors including Mary E. Coleman, Ww. C. Warlick, Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Brown, and various groups. Contributions support 1590 Bluefield children with toys and trim items, with gifts sent to Bluefield Daily Telegraph box 208 or delivered to 412 Bland St.
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Mary E. Coleman
Holiday Decorations Stolen in South Bluefield
Bluefield police investigate several thefts of Christmas decorations in South Bluefield. Residents report missing bulbs and other items over the past days with values from cents to dollars. Police warn that bulb removal creates a fire hazard and vow prosecution if suspects are caught.
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Bluefield
GOP backs anti red policies in party meeting
Republican Policy Coordinating Committee voiced unqualified support for the Johnson administration's Vietnam policy while warning they do not endorse all aspects of foreign policy. The group approved a resolution at a closed session and discussed unity amid discontent with Johnson's performance.
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Vietnam
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Gerald R. Ford
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GOP
Ray Bliss
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Barry Goldwater
George Romney
Eisenhower Undergoes Gall Bladder Surgery
Washington AP reports former president Dwight D. Eisenhower, aged 76, successfully had his gall bladder removed at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Brig. Gen. Philip W. Mallory said the prognosis is excellent as Ike returns to the presidential suite, Mamie and son John at his side.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Mamie
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Eisenhower Discharged After Gall Bladder Surgery
President Eisenhower is discharged from the hospital after gall bladder surgery for gall stones. He remained stable during and after the operation with normal blood pressure and pulse. He plans to return to Gettysburg for Christmas then Palm Desert to resume golf by spring.
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Palm Desert
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Palm Springs
Georgia Legislature to Choose Governor under 1824 Provision
Supreme Court ruling clears the way for the Georgia General Assembly to select the next governor between Lester Maddox and Howard Callaway. The 5-4 decision rejects a runoff or popular vote path, with Maddox leading among Democrats and Callaway contesting the outcome.
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Supreme Court
Monnday
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Bo) Callaway
Hugo L. Black
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Inside Abby adds years and pages to a busy paper
The edition lists new features including Years Classified and sections such as Princeton Comics Crossword Dennis Editorials and Society Sports Stocks. It highlights a 10 page People Movies column and a 3 page Society section with sports on page 4 and a 10 page Stocks segment.
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Supreme Court upholds Hoffa conviction over informer use
The Supreme Court rejected Hoffa’s claim that rights were violated by a paid informer in his 1954 jury tampering case. Justices split on related privacy rulings, with Justice Douglas dissenting on privacy concerns and Warren dissenting in Hoffa’s case. The ruling leaves Hoffa’s eight year prison sentence and $10,000 fine intact.
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Supreme Court
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Edwin G. Partin
Potter Stewart
Z.T. Osborn Jr
Duke Lee Lewis
Boston
William C. Douglas
Bull Douglas
Tom C. Clark
Stewart
Byron R. White
Abe Fortas
U.S. Court of Appeals
Chattanooga
Tenn
B52s Bomb Pass To Cut Red Lines
U S Air Force B52s flew their eighth mission against North Vietnam striking Mu Gia Pass to cut off Communist forces. The two-pronged attack included 27 tons per bomber and followed earlier strikes on April 12 and 27. The article notes ongoing allied buildup in South Vietnam with about 2,000 new infantrymen and a total U S strength nearing 366,000, including the 199th Infantry Brigade activated at Fort Benning.
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