King Free After Jail Release As Selma Protests Grow
Dr Martin Luther King was released from county jail in Selma after five days as hundreds of demonstrators and college students protesting for civil rights were arrested. The release followed a bond posting as 15 northern congressmen arrived for a fact finding visit. Sheriff Clark then arrested more demonstrators at the courthouse while King and Rev Abernathy left in a car.
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Gemini Timetable Seen Quickening For Dual Manned Flight
CAPE KENNEDY AP After months of delay the Gemini man in space program shows momentum. Astronauts Virgil Grissom and John Young could make America's first two man orbital mission as early as March 23 with three more tandem crews to follow in 1965.
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Humphrey to Air views on farm policy at Des Moines
Vice president Humphrey was invited to Des Moines by Governor Hughes to address the National Farm Institute about the Johnson administration farm policy. The visit aims to discuss issues with voters and explain administration plans amid Indonesia’s U.N. stance and calls for a stronger U.N. structure.
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Mercury Soars On Warm Winds Across Eastern Iowa
Eastern Iowans awoke to sub zero temps after nine days with a balmy day instead. At 8 am the mercury was 29 degrees and jumped to 47 by 2 pm driven by southerly winds and bright sun. Forecasters predicted more warm air and 50s before nightfall with similar conditions into Saturday.
School Aid Bill Cleared with Democrats Only Vote
President Johnson's 1.25 billion school aid bill passed the house education subcommittee 6 to 0 with all Democrats voting yes while Republicans were absent. The measure would authorize grants to districts to help children from families earning 2000 dollars or less, with changes aimed at tightening private school participation.
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Kosygin Opened In Peking Amid China Soviet Rift
Soviet Premier Kosygin arrived in Beijing on Friday where he was greeted by Premier Chou Enlai and other leaders before planning to Hanoi for four days. The visit signals a Sino Soviet clash over Southeast Asia and includes talks on military aid for North Vietnam.
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Iowa House votes to abolish death penalty 89 to 29
The Iowa House passed a bill by 89 to 29 to abolish the death penalty for first degree murder, mandating life imprisonment. An attempt to bar parole was defeated 78 to 30. The measure faces a Senate test, while earlier debates were noted for contrast.
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Iowa House Passes Anti Secrecy Bill To Governor
The Iowa House approved a Senate backed bill ending executive secrecy in gubernatorial appointment confirmations. The 113 to 0 vote occurred with little debate as lawmakers adjourned for the weekend. The measure now moves to the governor for approval.
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Wining and Dining Legislators By Ron Speer
Iowa lobbyists have adapted to a more Democratic legislature by courting members with cocktails and dinners. Visitors report rising costs since liquor by the drink legalization in 1963 and more invitations to events, especially for Senate members. House leaders say lobby influence is hard to measure, though cliches may sway minds over time.
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Parole Board Veteran Supports Death Penalty Retention
Utzig, former state board of parole member and a leading opponent of abolishing the death penalty, argues capital punishment should stay in law. He says he has not witnessed an execution and does not mind how it is carried out after sentence is pronounced, as House Leader Maule ends a shouting match between Nielsen and Utzig.
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