Paragraf Rep. Joseph Vigorite votes on Powell exclusion
Rep Joseph Vigorite a Democrat from Pennsylvania 2nd district voted in favor of the bill excluding Adam Clayton Powell from the House. Also voting were Rep Albert Johnson a Republican from Pennsylvania 2nd District and Mrs Harley Whitney of Lawrence Park who asked police for help recovering a lost purse containing about $6, a checkbook a driver's license and photos. Police reported several local incidents including a damaged car at Ajax Irons Works a gold cross found on East Main Street and a vacant house inquiry on West Pleasant Street.
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Pennsylvania
Adam Clayton Powell
House of Representatives
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Albert W. Johnson
Harley Whitney
Lawrence Park
Richard Austin
Franklin Street
Austin
Ajax Irons Works
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East Main Street
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Corry Out Co
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Six Week Summer School To Offer Remedial Courses At Erie County
Corry Geis reports that Erie County schools will run a six week summer program with a maximum class size of 12. Ann Baressi and J Donald Watson return as supervisors on 12 month contracts. The staff totals 29 teachers and support staff. Transportation, medical and psychiatric services will be provided as needed to help students from all grades improve scholastic, emotional and environmental readiness for the next term.
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Ann Baressi
J. Donald Watson
Nie
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Watson
Elsen
Erie County School System
Thant Meets North Vietnam On Peace Terms
In Rangoon a Hanoi mission delivered Ho Chi Minh's terms for starting talks via a message to U Thant. The two conditions cited were an immediate halt to U S bombing of North Vietnam and de escalation of American military action. The disclosure drew criticism from Thant as potentially harming peace efforts.
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le Tung Sun
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International Control Commission
Alexei Rodionski
Rene Philippe Yves Millet
Powell’s Exclusion Fight Focuses on Constitutional Basis
Powell argues that his conduct could only be grounds for House penalty after seating and that alleged spending and defiance of New York courts fall outside the current Congress. He may claim injury from exclusion and challenge the select committee’s finding he met constitutional membership requirements.
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Powell
House
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Hearing Set For Cambridge Springs Man In Jail Break
Francis Allen 19 of Cambridge Springs faces three charges after a prison escape Tuesday. Preliminary arraignment for prison breach and motor vehicle larceny was held, assault and battery must proceed to a hearing. Allen was recaptured in the Cambridge Springs area and recommitted to Crawford County Prison in $8,500 bond default.
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Cambridge Springs
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Crawford County
Powell signals bid if election called in his seat
Adam Powell indicated at a New York press conference that he may run if a vacancy arises. A rally in New York promoted a doorbell and phone campaign to back Powell. Roy Wilkins of the NAACP condemned Powell’s actions as harming the civil rights movement while Powell prepared to end his exile and return to Washington to await legal decisions on contempt charges.
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Princeton
N.J
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Natonal Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Washington
Hoffa appeals and pending cases challenge delay in sentencing
The 6th Circuit refuses to grant Hoffa continued bail as two appeals by Hoffa and three codefendants move toward disposition. The 1962 Nashville jury trial over alleged Taft Hartley Act violations yielded no verdict. Powell outlines requirements, while possible legal actions may involve a three-judge court or suit to block Rockefeller from calling a special election to fill Powell’s vacancy.
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New York
Jet Downed as Crewmen Missing in Viet War Action
U S Air Force F 4 Phantom jet downed over North Vietnam Friday night with two crewmen missing. Loss cited amid heavy air strikes on enemy shipping. U S artillery and Marine ground actions reported near Kontum and the DMZ. Casualties include Vietnamese civilians and U S personnel as reports update casualties and shelling totals.
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Arkansas House Backs Gambling Bill Faces Rockefeller Opposition
The Arkansas House approved a Senate gambling bill permitting private clubs in Garland County Hot Springs. Governor Rockefeller said he will not sign the measure under any circumstances, urging public opinion to influence lawmakers. The plan would license up to four clubs with 8 percent state tax, amid concerns of crime and corruption.
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Ark
Arkansas House
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House
Rockefeller
Garland County
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Little Rock
Justice Department
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Lang Vei Lang Vei area struck by unknown force near Laos
The report notes potential Communist air strikes in South Vietnam, referencing Lang Vei a village near Laos with about 2,000 residents. It recalls August 1966 bombing tolls in the Mekong Delta where 63 civilians died and 33 were wounded, highlighting area control by Communist forces near the DMZ.
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Mekong
Lang Vei
Laos
De Gaulle Makes Final Vote Appeal
De Gaulle appeals to French voters tonight on TV and radio to back his supporters in legislative elections starting Sunday. Opposition says the move may violate campaign rules after a three week limit. 487 deputies to be elected over two rounds on Sunday and March 12 with second rounds if no majority.
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Cedi
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
Pierre Mendes-France
National Assembly
Georges Pompdou
Francois Mitterrand
Valery Giscard D
Fifth Republic
Devastation Seen After Attacks In Vietnam War Area
After the assault, large bomb craters mar the landscape and shacks, trees, and underbrush are ruined, suggesting antipersonnel weapons used by the United States in Vietnam and Laos. U.S. strikes reportedly devastate areas three football fields wide per cluster, despite orders for careful monitoring of air strikes and targets.
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Vietnam
Laos
U.S
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