Maryland Censorship Struck Down by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled Maryland's movie censorship unconstitutional upholding freedom of expression. It reversed a $25 fine against Ronald Freedman a Baltimore theater manager for showing Revenge at Daybreak without a state license. The decision found the Maryland process inadequate and lacking proper court safeguards. Only four states still censor by law Maryland Virginia New York and Kansas.
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Supreme Court Actions and Local Rallies Highlight Civil Rights Era
The report covers a 1962 Baltimore film screening firing, Texas constitutional issues, and a Texas voter turnout dispute. It notes a Selma rally where a minister faced deacon-led removal after warnings from white residents. It also lists federal court actions including Estes, Faulk libel case, and Alaska oil leases rulings.
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Wife Defies Marines Over Okinawa Stay
Mrs. Nathaniel Reich of San Diego protests as U S Marines seek to drive her from Okinawa where her husband, a Marine major in the 3rd division, is stationed. She asserts she will stay with her 6-year-old son and refuses to leave, while Marines transfer Major Reich to a northern guerrilla training area with no phones.
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Garbee Pushes Gl Bill for Cold War Vets Immigration Saga Told
A brief from the era describes Garbee urging a Gl Bill for Cold War veterans amid visa clashes involving a Ryukyu case. A U.S. Marine sponsor fight and a ruling by Major General William Collins left a woman facing removal within two weeks. The woman appeals as lawyers claim the move illegal for a tourist seeking sponsorship.
Explosion Wrecks Montreal Apartment Block Killing 28
A Montreal police official reports 28 dead after an explosion destroyed a residential block. More than 50 injured and about 100 missing as the blast tore through the complex in Kuoutdan.
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Halt Viet Flights Hit Wrong Area
AP report from Saigon describes B-57 strikes paused after civilian deaths in the Mekong Delta. Four South Vietnamese troops killed and 15 wounded as ground air liaison error delayed action. Ground-sea-air offensive continues with U.S. helicopter support amid heavy mortar fire.
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Whites Lead Selma Line To Register
In Selma Alabama on a second voting day a white applicant line led ahead of about 50 black registrants as rights drives ran in Dallas Hale Lowndes Marengo Perry and Wilcox counties. Priority numbers were issued by the registrars under federal court order for over 2 000 on a waiting list.
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Nixon says fighting only way to end Vietnam War
AP dispatch reports Nixon vows that military action is the sole path to ending the Vietnam conflict. He points to renewed strikes and stresses firm U.S. commitment as he campaigns on the West Coast through renewed talks and political rallies.
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Shocks Aiding Alcoholism Treatment At Pontiac Hospital
Dr. Hsu conducts a five day program at Pontiac state hospital using a make believe bar and electric shocks up to 18 volts to pair alcohol with pain. The method aims to condition patients to avoid drinking and has helped 57 patients with varied success and no major side effects.
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Two Largest U S Canmakers Hit By Nationwide Strike
AFL CIO United Steelworkers called a strike on 70 plants affecting about 36 000 workers at Continental Can Co and American Can Co across the U S Puerto Rico and Canada after talks over pay and issues failed to reach a settlement The union said a final offer of 12 cents more per hour for a one year contract was rejected A mediation meeting was arranged by Federal Mediator A A Desser as talks continued Darrell Brown and John Simons stated a last ditch offer to extend the old contract or a new one year deal raising pay by 12 cents plus all existing benefits was made
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Snow and flood drifts sweep Iowa as storms lash the state
A wide weather outbreak batters Iowa with snow and rain. Six inches of new snow and drifting winds appear in the west and northwest. Rivers overflow and roads close while schools stay shut. Cedar Rapids reports 52 degrees and light rain. Council Bluffs and Sioux City endure blocked roads and high drifts.
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Cedar Rapids Methodist Leader Receives New Post
Dr. Frederick J. Ackman superintendent of the Cedar Rapids district has been named pastor of Old Mission Methodist Church in Fairway Kansas. The appointment takes effect March 2. Ackman will be replaced in Cedar Rapids by an as yet unnamed successor announced Tuesday. Ackman has served as district superintendent since June 20 1963 after leading Mason City district and St Johns Davenport church assignments.
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Topeka
Marriage rate defies decline as divorce rises in America
A humorous note claims the divorce rate climbs while the marriage rate also increases, portraying America as still the home of the brave and the free. The quip underscores evolving social patterns with a playful twist.
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