Nixon backs Justice Department on desegregation push
The Justice Department paused a statewide desegregation suit in Mississippi, giving more time to districts resisting voluntary desegregation. Assistant Attorney General Jerris Leonard cited hopeful talks in Jackson and signaled flexibility if fewer than 15 districts resist. Sources indicate a shift from previous plans for a broad suit.
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Justice Department
Nixon
South
Mississippi
Jerris Leonard
Department
Leonard
Nixon Administration
Jackson
Miss
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Atty
John N. Mitchell
Mitchell
Spiro T. Agnew
Georgia
Fireman Dies Of Smoke Inhalation After Two-Alarms
Edward Guarino, 43, Amherst volunteer with Eggertsville Fire Company, died after collapsing from smoke inhalation following a two alarm house fire at Frank S. Bruni’s home. Fire caused $17 000 damage and was blamed on defective wiring. Neighbor Mrs Buck alerted occupants. health and welfare officials were present at negotiations in Jackson amid broader desegregation talks.
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Buffalo
Amherst
Edward ‘Guarino
Eggertsville Fire Company
Eggertsville
William M. Belinson
Frank S. Bruni
Guy Buck
Bruni
Cite Three Drivers Two Hit Twice
City police cited three local drivers for capers over the past few days. Thomas McCafferty of Columbus, 24, faces leaving the scene of an accident and reckless driving after damage to gas lights at Corry Memorial Hospital a utility pole and two cars during a wild City ride Saturday night. Ronald L. Benton of R D 2 Corry, 20, is charged with running a red light and speeding. Larry J. Davids, 17, of Elk Street, 66 charged with reckless driving. Information on all charges was filed with District Justice Porter Auer.
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Thomas McCafferty
Columbus
Corry Memorial Hospital
Porter Auer
Ronald L. Benton
R.D
Corry
Auer
Larry J. Davids
Elk Street
Britons Elect New Leaders In General Election
The British general election opens with Harold Wilson's Labour poised for another five years of governance. Forecasts of record turnout with 18 to 20 year olds voting and extended polling highlight a tense race as Edward Heath's Conservatives seek seat gains in marginal districts despite polls favoring Labour majorities.
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London
House of Commons
Harold Wilson
Labor
Edward Heath
Conservatives
Liberal Party
National Front
Heath
Wilson
Suez
Southeast Asia
Britain
Enoch Powell
Powell
Mayors Sound Same Problems Across United States
Denver AP reports mayors from major American cities share unemployment as the top issue. They seek solutions via public works, new industry, and reform, with others highlighting narcotics, race relations, and funding gaps amid national economic struggles.
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Denver
U.S. Conference of Mayors
Carl B. Stokes
Cleveland
Richard C. Lugar
Inc
Republican
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