Fuzzy Vote Tally Stirs Negro Quiz
In three county district Alabama attorney Fred Gray 35 a Black candidate seemed to win the Democratic nomination for the state house but official returns reversed the result and a 1000 vote discrepancy in Barbour county prompts an investigation Gray plans runoff May 31 as Negro candidates advance in several local contests Governor George Wallace stands firm on segregationist policy and the general election looms with Mrs Wallace set to run.
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21 Americans Killed In Helicopter Wreck Over Vietnam
Saigon report says 21 Americans died when an army Chinook crashed 120 miles north of Saigon near Bong Son. The crew of five and 16 soldiers were aboard. U S command notes high enemy activity with Viet Cong losses and continued air strikes near the Cambodian border.
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Bong Son
Weresley
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Goldwater Calls Fulbright Traitor to Nation in Vietnam Row
Barry Goldwater accused Senator Fulbright of criticizing US Vietnam policy in a way that aids enemies. At a Republican women’s conference he urged Fulbright resign as Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman. He condemned Fulbright’s charges as unpatriotic and harmful to troops and allies.
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Barry Goldwater
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Johnson Pushes Cutbacks at Drive on Crime
Johnson launches long term anti crime push calling it a guerilla war against society and names Attorney General Katzenbach as focal point. He says federal prosecutions rose to 491 last year and vows a broad alliance of police to smother organized crime despite expected shifts to other crimes. GM cuts back production at four plants affecting about 10 000 workers as demand eases. Ward's reports US auto firms cut May to July production by 100 000 units amid market conditions. Goldwater blasts Johnson spending and GOP calls for restraint while accusing some Republicans of opportunism.
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Best Day Off For a Driver Best Day Off For a Driver
73 year old Bill Francis herds 400 sheep along a busy English highway every two weeks during morning rush hour causing 90 minute delays. He says the act slows firing and defends the right to drive livestock on public roads amid motorist protests. His wife Mary calls the public a nuisance.
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England
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Towans Enjoy A Near Perfect Cedar Rapids Day
Towans enjoyed a near perfect day with a 86 degree high in Cedar Rapids at 2 PM and 31 percent humidity. Forecasters predicted cooler night temperatures in the 40s and Friday highs in the 70s, noting the 82 degree reading was not a record. The warmest May 5 in Cedar Rapids history stood at 84 degrees in 1924.
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Cedar Rapids
Amish Stay in School But Term Cut Despite Planned Exit
Amish leaders will keep children in public school through the term end after meetings and letters from Gov. Hughes. The Oelwein schools set the term to end May 27, earlier than the usual June 3, with fines paid for prior violations. Teachers are funded by the Danforth Foundation as a compromise after Amish parents faced penalties.
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Oelwein
Harold Hughes
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Iowa
Danforth Foundation of
St. Louis
Administration Civil Rights Bill Faces Senate GOP Opinions
Attorney General Katzenbach defends Johnson housing provisions against racial discrimination in housing while Dirksen questions constitutionality. GOP leaders split with Dirksen. Republicans McCulloch and MacGregor offer divergent views as hearings continue.
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Senate
House panel bars funds for rent subsidy and Mohole project
The House Appropriations Committee voted 25 to 21 to cut the rent subsidy program for low income families and halted the Mohole deep earth drill project. The panel also denied funds for an FBI building and GSA planning, while approving a $14 billion account to finance multiple agencies.
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Eight Churches Back Unity Blueprint For Church Union
A Consultation on Church Union in Dallas approved a concrete set of guidelines backed by eight denominations with over 24 million members. The plan sustains diverse worship styles while affirming scripture, allows varied baptism methods, and requires ordained ministers for Holy Communion.
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Methodists
United Presbyterians
Southern Presbyterians
Evangelical United Brethren, Christian (Disciples
African Methodist Episcopal Church
United Church
Congregationalists
Butcher Prefers Waiting On Newlyweds Over Old Prices
A local butcher jokes he would rather wait on newlyweds than recall past prices. The playful remark contrasts present discounts with fading memory of former costs. Copyright content.
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