Police Block Negro Pupils After Rally in Eutaw Alabama
About 70 Negro pupils left classes for a civil rights meeting at a church in Eutaw. On attempted return they were blocked by Sheriff W E Lee who struck a youth, Joseph Allen, 17, with a blackjack. The group defied orders to leave and returned, led by Hosea Williams of the SCLC, who urged integration and legal action.
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School Lunch Policy Abandoned in Chester Township
The Chester Township school board rescinded a policy that forced students to eat at home, pay 35 cents for cafeteria meals, or be suspended. Charles Steward, 15, and Peggy Steward, 8, were suspended for bringing lunch without paying. A board spokesman said the end of the policy may end free hot lunches for needy children.
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Charles Steward
Peggy
Long to Head Finance Group
Washington AP Sen. Russell Long will chair the Senate Finance Committee after Sen. Harry Byrd retires. At 47 Long has served as Senate Democratic whip and has taken on much of the chair’s duties as Byrd’s health declined. Long is the son of Huey Long and is unique for having both parents serve in the Senate.
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Russell Long
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UAW Sends Pediatric Clinic to South Vietnam
The United Auto Workers announce a $250,000 shipment including a fully equipped pediatric clinic and three tons of food and medical supplies to South Vietnam. Walter Reuther stated the effort will enable Vietnamese trade unions to establish a children's clinic.
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Washington
United Auto Workers Union
South Vietnam
Walter Reuther
Afl-Cio Union
Michigan Couple Injured in I 80 Crash
A Grosse Pointe, Michigan couple, Donald Castle 61 and Edna 61, were injured in a one car crash on Interstate 80 near Williamsburg at about 4 15 p m. The eastbound car rolled over on the median strip. Castle suffered head and chest injuries and fractures to an arm and leg. Edna suffered a broken arm and head lacerations. They were taken to University Hospitals in Iowa City.
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University Hospitals
Iowa City
Tax Appeal Lost By Black Former Baker Associate
Fred Black, once associated with Bobby Baker, loses his U S circuit court appeal of a 1964 income tax evasion conviction. The ruling upholds tax-due and intent findings. Black remains free on bond while seeking further appeal.
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Washington
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Bobby Baker
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Bert Rand
Internal Revenue Service
Retired Janitor Charged With Impersonating State Agent
Ed Kopache, 72, of Geneva, was bound over to Butler County District Court after arraignment on a charge of falsely assuming to be a state officer during an investigation into a missing friend. He posted a $500 bond and was freed Thursday under supervision. Sheriff Pete Boomgarden reported the case context.
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Cedar Rapids
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Geneva
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Butler County District Court
Convict Dixie White for Attack on Negro Teen Girl
A Hattiesburg Mississippi jury convicted Dixie White a white welder of attacking a 15 year old Negro girl marking the first county case where a white man was sentenced for an assault on a Black person. The verdict imposed life imprisonment. The girl identified Norman Cannon 19 in a police lineup saying she was lured to his car under false pretenses.
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Miss
Norman Cannon
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