Johnson Won't Name New Chief Justice Nominee
President Johnson said he would not submit another nomination for chief justice to replace Abe Fortas and asked Earl Warren to remain as acting chief justice until emotions subside. Senate filibuster blocked Fortas, and Johnson agreed to withdraw the name amid partisan pressure.
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U S Justice Nomination Fortas Faces Senate Battle
In Washington the White House signaled delays as President Johnson seeks Senate confirmation for Justice Fortas to replace Warren. Warren urged patience and a successor could be delayed by political tensions and a Senate filibuster hampering a vote.
Judge Denies Disqualification in Gross Fraud Case
Federal Judge Edward J. McManus refused to disqualify himself from the Everett Gross mail fraud trial. Gross, 55, of Decorah and now Helena, Mont., faces trial October 21 with his wife and three others over a correspondence school for civil service hopefuls.
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Nixon Declines Any Presidential Debate This Year
Nixon will not participate in any debates this year and will block arrangements that could give third party candidate George Wallace free television time. Ron Ziegler said the two party system must be safeguarded and Wallace denied any TV presence.
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Unruh accuses Johnson of misleading U.S. on Vietnam
California Democratic figure Jesse Unruh says President Johnson misled the nation about Vietnam progress. He spoke at Los Angeles State College during a Humphrey campaign tour, urging truth from government and criticizing Saigon corruption amid polls showing Humphrey trailing Nixon.
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Thieu Denies Coup Attempt in TV Broadcast
Saigon reports President Thieu denied on Thursday that a coup attempt occurred on Tuesday. He attributed rumors to communists, saying military alerts were routine and no extra troops were deployed around the palace, despite other officials noting an attempted coup had failed.
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British unions vote for nationwide crippling strike
More than three million workers in UK manufacturing vote to strike Oct 21, risking export trade and the Labor government wage ceiling. Barbara Castle invites talks with employers as unions press for about 6 percent pay rise, against a 3.5 percent ceiling.
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House Passes Compromise Gun Measure
The House approved a compromise bill to outlaw mail order sales of rifles, shotguns, and ammunition by a 160 to 129 vote. Senate approval followed a day earlier with months of debate ending before adjournment. Representative Emanuel Celler called the measure highly controversial.
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Democrats Surrender On Free TV Time For Presidential Candidates
Senate Democratic leadership capitulated to GOP opposition and halted the free air time bill for joint appearances of Nixon Humphrey and Wallace. The measure, revived in response to King and Kennedy assassinations, would require networks to provide joint candidate time, with debates planned among the three.
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Wallace pledge plan collapse eyed by Udall backers
Washington AP report says plan to freeze out Wallace if no presidential majority is dead, despite support from Rep. Morris Udall. He notes advisers to Humphrey and Nixon avoided pledges, fearing House vote dynamics and Nixon polling leads. Udall calls it sound but unnecessary given political opposition.
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Iowans Split 3 3 On Equal Time
Washington AP report shows Iowa lawmakers split on a 280 to 35 House vote to send to the Senate a bill enabling televised debates among the three leading presidential hopefuls. Culver Smith and Kyl supported the motion. Mayne Scherle and Schwengel opposed. Gross abstained.
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Secondhand Materials Build Air Castles Echoes of High Cost
A humorous reflection on rising living costs with a wry punchline about using secondhand materials to craft air castles. The brief joke underscores inflation era whimsy and budget concerns.
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