Gun bill blocked in tie vote by House panel
The House Judiciary Committee failed 16 to 16 to approve President Johnson’s gun control bill. Chair Emanuel Celler urged reversal next week, with a June 20 reconsideration planned. Senate Leader Mansfield discussed White House talks while McCulloch cited time to study the proposal.
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UPI
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Celler
William McCulloch
Senate
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Mansfield
White House
Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Unlawful Assembly Law
The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed Marvin D. Elliston's conviction in a 54 decision, holding the unlawful assembly statute valid to prevent riotous conduct. Justice Moore stated First Amendment rights do not authorize violence and arbitrary arrests.
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Iowa
State Supreme Court
E. Edwin Moore
High Court
Marvin D. Elliston
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William Kutmas
Harry Grund
Rockefeller faces new duty after Kennedy slaying
Nelson Rockefeller framed Robert Kennedy's death as a call to action and said a new responsibility to run for president arises. He spoke at the National Press Club about crisis in American politics and the need for fresh leadership to shape a better America.
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UPI
Nelson Rockefeller
Robert Kennedy
Rockefeller
National Press Club
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Kennedy
New York
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McNamara Stops in Bangkok En Route to Jakarta
Former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara makes a brief stop in Bangkok Thailand on his way to Jakarta revealing his travel plan and continuing diplomatic engagements with Southeast Asia authorities and leaders.
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Thailand
Defense
Robert McNamara
Jakarta
Storms Knock Out Power Across Cedar Rapids Quadrants
Damaging winds 40 to 60 mph caused widespread outages in Cedar Rapids affecting about 3 000 homes. Roof damage at Wathans Flying Service airport and multiple substations were knocked out as trees and lightning disrupted power lines. By Tuesday morning only a few homes remained without electricity.
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Light Company
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Municipal
Marvin Knipp
Jight Company
Children’s Home
Bever Park
Twenty-ninth Street NE
Collins Radio Co
Thirty Fifth Stree NE
LeFebvre Corp
Forest Drive SE
Pleasant Drive
Iowa Manufacturing Co
National Oats
Gazette
Tom Merryman
C. R
Turmoil Flares Anew In France Fatal Riot
Paris reports say a communist union militant died after a clash with riot police in a provincial city as student protests spread. In the Latin Quarter thousands protest de Gaulle and workers march toward the labor ministry after police turnback at a Citroen plant. A 24 year old union member was fatally shot in the chest, authorities say.
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Paris
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Citroen Auto Plant
Labor Ministry
Sochaux
Bernard Vaugon
Union
Peugeot Auto
Metal Workers
General Confederation of Labor
Students’ Union
Georges Pompidou
Elysee Palace
de Gaulle
Saigon Attacks Kill 19 Civilians in Daytime Shelling
Viet Cong rockets struck Saigon during morning rush hour killing 19 civilians and wounding 106 as government buildings and telecom facilities were damaged. U.S. reports note downed aircraft and helicopter incidents in various localities amid widespread strikes and student protests in France.
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U.S. Command
South Vietnam
Lof Con Thien
Demilitarized Zone
Revolt at Atlanta Federal Pen Seizes 21 Hostages
Four inmates seized 21 hostages in the Atlanta federal prison exchanging gunfire with guards. The uprising began as an escape attempt at 8:30 a.m. EDT with inmates barricaded in the administration building and demanding an interview, while no injuries were reported at the time.
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UPI
Atlanta Federal Prison
O. G. Blackwell
William B. Williams
Atlanta Journal
Bureau of Prisons
Washington
America
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Rudolph Abel
Alcatraza
A Good Beginning May Be Half the Battle Chuckle
A light quip notes that a strong start helps, yet some people stop after planning. The line implies progress hinges on action beyond ideas.
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