Court Rules Interracial Marriage Legal in Virginia
The Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, barred Virginia and by extension 15 other states from criminalizing interracial marriage. Chief Justice Warren declared the freedom to marry a fundamental right, invalidating racial classifications and guarding due process under the 14th and 4th Amendments. The ruling, rooted in the Loving v. Virginia case, affects states Alabama Arkansas Delaware Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Missouri North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas and West Virginia. The Lovings, Richard and Mildred, had been married in D C and faced Virginia charges for leaving the state to wed, with their sentences suspended on condition.
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High Winds Strike Farms Near Stanley and Harvey Iowa
Strong winds whip farms south and east of Stanley causing extensive damage. Trees toppled, buildings damaged, and machinery overturned across multiple farms including Wharram March Carter Ehler Michaelis areas. Additional damage reported near Harvey with no tornado sighting. Tornado alerts had been issued statewide.
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Knoxville
Carmichael Arrest Triggers Violent Clash in Prattle Alabama
The arrest of Stokely Carmichael spurred a gun battle between police and Black residents in Pratville Alabama. National Guardsmen moved in with orders to kill if needed to restore order. About 10 people were arrested at a concrete block house on inciting to riot charges as officers found ammunition in a car outside.
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Ala
Stokely Carmichael
National
Franklin
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Wood
Health Complex Bill Clears Iowa House on Second Try
Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson urged protesters be judged by their method, as the Iowa House approved a health complex bill on its second attempt by a 74 to 36 vote. The First Lady spoke at Middlebury College urging constructive protest amid national issues and student dissent.
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America
Today's Chuckle
A light quip noting money may not buy happiness yet suggests everyone should try for themselves.
Housing Vote Called Average in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids voters turnout ran about average as they decide on a low rent elderly housing program. Precincts report totals near 2 p.m. figures from the Jan 24 bus referendum. Weather, with mild temperatures and light precipitation, aided participation though late voting could be affected by clouds.
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Cedar Rapids
War toll hits Kibbutz in U S Hechalutz farm New Jersey
War in the Middle East reduces Hechalutz farm to a skeleton crew as trainees depart for Israel. Benjamin Bay, Israeli leader, laments staying behind to run the 200 acre Zionist outpost near Hightstown while most youths head home. Hashomer Hatzair funds the venture at a $10 000 yearly loss with only 10 remaining trainees from Brooklyn and the Bronx.
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Bay
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Hashomer Hatzair Zionist Youth Organization
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Bronx
Hechalutz
Hillel Neuman
Zvi Zimmerman
Israel Will Retain Occupied Territory After War
Prime Minister Levi Eshkol declared Israel will not return to prewar borders or vulnerabilities. He spoke in Jerusalem while Israeli forces held positions along the Suez Canal and Jordan River. crowds urged not to abandon occupied areas. He criticized the United Nations for inaction amid Arab threats.
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SBA Files Suit Against C R Financial Co in Cedar Rapids
The Small Business Administration sues Business Capital Inc. of Iowa in federal court alleging multiple SBA rule violations. It seeks to appoint the SBA receivers to liquidate assets and bar disbursements while naming officers Howard W. Mixson William J. Robb L P Boudreaux Louis D Burkhalter B L Anderson and F James Bradley as defendants.
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SBA
Howard W. Mixson
William J. Robb
L. P. Boudreaux
Louis D. Burkhalter
B. L. Anderson
F. James Bradley
Riots hit two Tampa slums after police shooting
A mob of about 400, sparked by a youth’s death after a patrolman shot him, rampaged through two Tampa slum areas injuring at least a dozen and looting white-owned stores. A deputy sheriff died of a heart attack as fires burned, and police fought the rioters with guns, tear gas, and bayonets.
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Hoffa Seeks Suspension or Reduction of Eight-Year Sentence
Teamsters Union President James R. Hoffa asked on Monday that his eight year jury tampering sentence be suspended or reduced. Lawyers filed the petition in the U S district court where he was convicted in 1963 citing illness of Hoffa and his wife and claiming continued imprisonment could harm his health.
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Chattanooga
Teamsters Union
James R. Hoffa
U.S. District Court
Hoffa
Ammonia Line Breaks in Plant Triggers Mass Evacuation
A line break at the Oscar Mayer Packing Co plant in Davenport released toxic ammonia fumes forcing evacuation of 1,600 workers. Firefighters wearing gas masks flushed the leak, and about two dozen workers were hospitalized with no deaths reported.
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