Seventeen Cleared of Felony in Civil Rights Slaying Case
A federal judge dismissed felony charges against 17 of 18 men accused in the 1964 Mississippi killing of three civil rights workers near Philadelphia. The judge ruled the indictment described a state crime not a federal offense. The 18th defendant, James Jordan, reportedly plans to plead, with prosecutors noting potential implications if the 17 cases fail.
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Richard Andrew Willis
James Jordan
Atlanta
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Charles Goodson
FBI
Georgia
Indiana Snowstorm Paralyzes Midwest From Tennessee to Michigan
A sweeping storm dumps 20 inches in parts of Indiana with winds up to 70 mph. Twenty four lives blamed on the blizzard as schools close and highways clog. Governor Brannigan declares Gary a disaster as guardsmen are mobilized.
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Iowa Senate Misses DST Amendment Start Date
Iowa daylight saving time could begin on May 29 if the House adopts a bill, due to an unremoved amendment by Sen. Daryl Nims. Memorial Day falling on Sunday forces the May 29 start this year. otherwise the fourth Sunday in April would apply in other years.
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Two Die In Gas Fatality At Johnson Motel
Iowa County medical examiner Dr. Burns Byram ruled Mrs. Marcella Johnson age 45 and Earl Shum age 51 died of asphyxiation in a Cedar Rapids area motel. They were found about 1:30 a.m. Thursday after son Merle Johnson returned from work and smelled gas. Officials said a gas water heater in the bathroom had its flame out but gas still vented from the unit. another heater operated normally. The theory is Mrs. Johnson checked the water heater late Tuesday and both were overcome. Shum was a salesman for National Travelers Life Insurance Co. of Des Moines. The discovery prompted evacuation of other guests while authorities shut off the gas. The reason why the Wednesday night guests’ rooms were unaccounted and why the bodies weren’t found earlier remained unclear.
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Iowa
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Earl Shum
Indianola
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Shum
National Travelers Life Insurance Co
Des Moines
Khanh Sees War Lost Not Extended to North
Lt. Gen. Nguyen Khanh argues the Vietnam War will be lost unless the United States extends the conflict to North Vietnam and considers Red China’s plans. He warns delaying the broader war risks a communist takeover in Indochina and believes only a general war can save Vietnam.
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Inihad
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the- Khanh
Saigon
U.N
South
Security Council
East Asia
Vietnam
America
Red China
Orient
West
Radl Faces Censure Battle in Linn County Demos
State Rep. Richard Radl of Lisbon drew sharp attacks from Linn County Democratic central committeemen over comments that caucuses have degenerated into labor lobbies. A formal censure failed to advance, with critics urging stronger action.
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Lisbon
Linn County
Democratic Central
U S Jury Re Indicts Red Party Over Registration
A federal grand jury in Washington re indicts the U S Communist Party for failing to register as a communist organization. The indictment alleges the party knew someone was ready to register on its behalf and cites 11 days from February 13 to February 23.
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Nicholas Katzenbach
Iowa House Okays Study on Iowa Iowa State Football Restarts
The Iowa House voted 95 to 21 to direct University of Iowa and Iowa State presidents to study resuming football games between the schools. Rep. Reichardt said a revived series would boost state interest and college attendance, noting no Iowa-Iowa State game since 1934. The measure moves to the Senate for action.
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DES Moines
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Iowa
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Cyclones
Ames
Space Goal Is Peace Johnson Says Space Program Aims for All Mankind
President Johnson said the goal of the U S space program is peaceful exploration to unite nations. He spoke at NASA after the Mariner 4 briefing en route to Mars noting a $110 to $115 million cost and that 75 percent of nations already cooperate with the program.
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U. S
Unemployment Worries Business Leaders Highlight Payroll Concerns
Businessmen express concern over rising unemployment impacting payrolls and overall economic performance. The comment captures worries about joblessness affecting hiring plans and consumer demand.
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