Ford Seeks Talks With Johnson Over Viet Nam Leaks
House Republican Leader Gerald R Ford calls for a private conference with President Johnson to discuss a leak charge linked to a memo from Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield. The White House says no meeting is planned and Moyers backs the President's statement.
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Negroes Demand Steak Not Cookies and Tea Rally Rallying Cry
Reverend Ralph Abernethy assistant to Martin Luther King Jr says few Negroes are invited to conferences on Negro problems and served tea and cookies We want filet mignon not neck bones and back bones He rejects assimilation and asserts he wants equal partnership not a white man’s brother in law. The remarks were made at street corner rallies in Washington DC.
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County Hospital Faces Bed Shortage and Expansion Plan
County Hospital faces a critical bed shortage with about 300 on a waiting list while the 450 bed facility seeks state and federal aid for a proposed 2.5 million expansion to 750 beds. Officials vow to press the state next Friday as immediate admits decline amid growing indigent and elderly care pressures.
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Fortas Denies Red Ties as Senate Hearing Opens
In Washington Abe Fortas denied testimony alleging ties to Communists and said his relation with President Johnson would not affect his Supreme Court duties. The Senate Judiciary Committee recessed after two witnesses testified against him and three senators voiced strong support. Marjorie Shearon of Chevy Chase alleged Fortas was connected to Communist fronts, while Fortas denied any improper association. The panel plans to reconvene and possibly vote on Tuesday.
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Police Investigate Shooting Reports in Titusville
Titusville city police report multiple shooting sightings in the early hours with a latest incident near 11:30 p.m. a west end resident heard automatic rifle fire. A dog was shot earlier, police suspect the same perpetrators, while Meadville State Police and district game protector Bill Lee were notified.
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Only 47 Per Cent Of Draftees Pass Exams
Washington AP report shows 1964 preinduction medical exams screened 84711 draftees with 47 percent accepted. Reasons for rejection included 22.2 percent failing real exam, 14.2 percent mental tests, and 1.7 percent administrative disqualifications for moral unfitness.
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