Ervin Seeks Substitute to Johnson Voting Rights Bill
Sen Sam J Ervin Jr announces a substitute plan to Johnson's voting rights bill proposing federal registrars upon a finding of 15th Amendment discrimination, with judicial review and court challenges possible before registrar appointments. Hearings continue in both chambers as critics, including South Carolina AG Daniel McLeod, question coverage formulas and localized discrimination.
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Racial Bigotry Will Be Costly To National Guard Units
National Guard Bureau issued regulations to deny federal recognition and funds to any unit that discriminates against Negro enlistment, assignment, or promotion. The rules apply to Army and Air National Guard and mark a step in a year-long drive to end racial barriers. Integration has occurred in all states, though token in the South, as the President's Equal Opportunity committee continues review.
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New York Newspapers Face Midnight Strike Deadline
Negotiators raced to avert a city newspaper strike as contracts with seven major papers expired at midnight. Mayor Wagner warned of a city hall meeting if no deal by 4 p.m. Bertram Powers of Local 6 noted many issues remained unresolved. Living costs remained steady in February as 13 million factory workers earned record pay.
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House Un American Activities to Probe Ku Klux Klan
The House Committee on Un American Activities may decide to launch a formal investigation into the Ku Klux Klan. Chairman Edwin E. Willis said preliminary findings and the President's suggestion push toward a bright light inquiry into secret Klan actions and “knockoff squads” within the hooded brotherhood.
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Corry to Get First Bite of Fuels Money
Erie County will distribute 405000 in liquid fuels tax funds with Corry receiving 10850 and Erie 25000 as the first payments. Funds support street widenings on Maple avenue East Pleasant street and West Twelfth Street plus overlay work near Concord School. Other area towns receive varying shares. distribution uses road mileage and population with Erie and Corry treated separately. Also a Pittsburgh magistrate jailed Herman Stubblefield 34 on a lottery charge.
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Bypass Move Progress Amid Road Woes On Route 6
Corry’s Route 6 bypass advances slowly as the Public Utilities Commission plans hearings in Erie County with bids and contracts to follow. The interim west Columbus avenue street is torn up with potholes and dust, while local officials await state action and a midsummer start is hoped for.
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Arm Saved After Meat Grinder Accident at Store
Theo dore Jackson twenty four was in fair condition at Jefferson Hospital after a team of doctors performed two delicate operations to save his left arm mangled in a meat grinder at Lit Brothers department store. Firefighters rushed him to the hospital with the arm still in the grinder.
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Y Explores 240 000 Gym Building Program
The Corry YMCA authorized steps toward a capital fund drive next year potentially totaling 240000 dollars. Proposals include architectural floor plans and site work costing about 500 dollars, with preliminary design and equipment costs around 185000 and 4000 respectively. Major items include 13750 for a professional fund raising firm and 34400 to retire the mortgage.
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U S Might Strike At Hanoi In Retaliation For Embassy Bomb
U S speculation grew that Washington would launch a strong retaliation against North Vietnam possibly striking Hanoi after the Saigon Embassy bombing killed at least 17 and wounded over 150. Reports say Vietnamese informers offered pay to avert the attack, and U S pilots conducted a separate raid near Dong Hoi with claims of high target destruction. The Saigon blast killed a American secretary and a military policeman, with many others wounded, including another American secretary in critical condition. An emergency air lift was organized to evacuate wounded to the Philippines.
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Funeral held for Viola Liuzzo murder victim
At Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Detroit a private funeral honored Viola Liuzzo, 39, mother of five, killed after taking part in the Selma to Montgomery voting march. Prominent figures attended, including Martin Luther King Jr., James Farmer, Roy Wilkins, Walter Reuther, and James Hoffa.
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Buddhist monk self immolates in protest near battlefield
South Viet Nam official news agency reports Thich Neuyen Tu an 82 year old monk from a hamlet northeast of here set himself on fire Sunday to protest Viet Cong control. It is the first monk self immolation reported since 1963 protests against Ngo Dinh Diem.
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Quake Toll Near 400 as El Cobre Mourns
The Chile quake left about 400 dead with El Cobre hardest hit where 400 residents faced a two foot high dam burst and two million tons of rubble. Officials reported 36 bodies recovered and doubt many more will be found. The U S Embassy in Santiago and the Chilean government denied any Americans killed or injured.
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County DA orders removal of "girlie" magazines from Franklin dealers
Venango County District Attorney Harry W Gent Jr ordered three Franklin magazine dealers to pull "girlie" titles from shelves or face prosecution. A prior minister-led effort in Corry targeted 15 publications but no follow up occurred, and at least one dealer continued selling the magazines. Gent cited obscenity concerns and warned charges if further complaints arise.
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Foggy night crash near Centerville injures no one
Corry State Police reported a fog tied crash just north of Centerville involving a truck driven by Robert R. Thomas and a sedan driven by Carl Lindqvist. Both cars were northbound on Route 8 when the Thomas truck struck Lindqvist after Lindqvist slowed to pick up passengers. Damage totaled $175 with no injuries.
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Mandatory Cigarette Label HARRISBURG Bill Aims Health Warning
Five House Democrats introduced a bill in Harrisburg to require a health warning on all cigarette packs and cartons. The label would read Caution habitual cigarette smoking is injurious to health. The proposal seeks to ban sales without the label.
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