Washington DC riot unsettles the capital
An estimated 200 youths smashed storefronts fired shots and hurled bottles in a 12:30 a.m. outbreak around the White House area. Police counted 460 broken windows as two-thirds of Washington’s Black residents faced disorder. No major looting reported. 33 arrests, 10 juveniles. District officials praised police and pledged to curb lawlessness. Civil rights workers urged calm as the city faced racial tensions.
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China Faces Military Split in Peking as Mao’s Backlash Grows
The capital’s military leaders show rifts with Mao amid a day reception attended by Chu Teh while noted absentees include Cheng Kuo-hua Wang En-Mao Ulanfu Hsu Shih-yu and Chen Tsai-tao. Lin Piao and Mao did not attend, with health rumors circling Lin. Tass reports clashes in Kwangchow and Wuhan as opposition gains ground and Taipei sources hint at a five point compromise proposal from Mao.
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Yang Teh-chih
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Riots and arrests shaped by historic Supreme Court views
The piece notes Idaho and Colorado high courts upholding riot law, quotes Roger Taney on armed arrests during insurrection, and cites Oliver Wendell Holmes on governors using National Guard power to detain those blocking peace, framing arrests as preventive rather than punitive.
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Court Upholds Federal Role in School Desegregation Enforcement
Schools Bell stated the court allows federal officials to enforce desegregation plans within court districts. He noted HEW has largely avoided districts under court order while acknowledging strong opposition to civil rights enforcement and predicting some will view the decision as restricting HEW’s actions.
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Railroads Face Refunds as Rates Criticized by ICC
Railroads must refund the difference to shippers as rate disputes persist. Industry official says the ICC will receive general tariff plans within new days. Southern Lines seek smaller increases on tobacco soy meal cottonseed coffee and peanuts with no rise on selected grains. overall $390 million increase remains under review. Economist Behling credits prompt ICC action but foresees need for the full requested amount after further study.
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Lunar Orbiter 5 Targets Hidden Moon Face and Crater Spores
Lunar Orbiter 5 was to capture new photos of five sites and expand coverage to 99 percent of the far side. The mission also focuses on Alphonsus and Aristarchus where Earth observations report hot spots up to 12 miles wide. Scientists debate whether volcanic activity or meteor impacts formed many craters.
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Battleship New Jersey Aids Korea then Possible Vietnam Duty
The New Jersey served with United Nations forces in Korea firing over 7000 rounds of 16 inch shells on two Korean War tours. Navy timetable suggests it could begin pounding North Vietnam targets as soon as next April. The ship may free Navy planes for other coastal operations while remaining the world’s only combatant battleship.
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British Aviatrix Makes So. Africa-London Flight
Sheila Scott, Britain's aviatrix, landed in London becoming the first woman to fly solo from Cape Town to London. She described the 2 days 19 hours journey as terrifying yet thrilling, with Sahara sandstorms and equipment failures testing her. She previously set a London to Cape Town record, and aims to fly solo around the world, with costs estimated at $28,000 for future plans.
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Six Indicted In Church Damage Case Near Shawsville
Six defendants including four Virginia Tech students and two graduates were indicted by a Montgomery County grand jury on charges of breaking and entering and arson in the vandalism and attempted burning of Alleghany Methodist Church near Shawsville last April. Trials set for October term. Indicted: James Burton Pruitt Jr., John William Peak, Donald McGregor Packer Jr., Bryan Patrick Murphy, Robert Russell Fife, Henry Pettit Grim. Damaged items included pews piano pulpit Bible painting of Christ alter railing and bulletin board. Evidence cited includes torn Bible pages used to start a fire and fire-starting attempts aided by church bulletins.
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Henry Pettit Grim
Montgomery Commonwealth
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Embassy raises American death toll in Venezuelan quakes
Caracas toll climbs as the U S Embassy says 11 Americans are among 162 killed. At least 100 remain missing while rescue teams probe debris from collapsed apartments and buildings. Names of American victims include Joshua E Kegel Bonnie Spiller Inez Kegel and others tied to families in Houston McKeesport and Kings Point. The city mourns amid the quake chaos.
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Racial unrest reported in Providence Philadelphia and Washington
Racial disturbances flare in Providence as guardsmen were held in reserve and police patrols restored order after vandalism in a Negro area. Philadelphia recruits unemployed workers by bus to counter unrest while bombs are seized, and Washington opens civil disorders hearings led by Theodore A. Jones as a federal anti riot bill advances in Congress.
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Senate debate on causes of racial disorders lingers
In a closed session Senator Cooper pressed for an inquiry into economic and social factors behind racial unrest and community attitudes in troubled cities. His amendment was rejected 6 to 2 as critics warned it could be seen as condoning voting. He vows to continue on the Senate floor while others argued for tighter directing orders to focus on violence rather than city conditions. Roy Wilkins of Johnson's Civil Disorder Commission reportedly signaled belief that social and economic factors played a role.
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Riots visit plan outlined by executive director
The executive director said the commission will visit other cities to gauge riot-affected areas. The current two day meeting aims to prepare for a likely HoU week with witnesses Sargent Shriver and three cabinet officers from HEW Labor and HUD.
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Vietnam War updates shift carrier deployments in Tonkin region
The Forrestal was replaced by Vietnam era ships while Bon Homme Richard left the Gulf of Tonkin for normal leave. A third carrier possibly Constellation was expected to join Oriska B ny and Intrepid. Viet Cong attacked two civilian resettlement villages and a funeral cortege, killing six and wounding five as a militia unit suffered heavy casualties. US air losses included two helicopters near Tuy Hoa and three crewmen over North Vietnam, totaling 627 combat planes shot down. US missions totaled 136, targeting Ha Noi Haiphong. Civilians killed, wounded, or abducted by Viet Cong numbered 52, 39, and 44 respectively. South Vietnam invites 36 nations to observer elections, while U.N. observers are declined. Foreign Minister Do criticizes Thant’s framing of the war and reiterates external support for South Vietnam. Talks between Johnson envoys and allies move to Seoul after Wellington discussions.
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FTC Orders First Formal Testing Of Cigarettes On Its New Machine
The FTC ordered formal testing of tar and nicotine content for about 50 cigarette brands on its smoking machine. Tests will smoke each brand to a 23 mm butt, use 100 cigarettes per brand, buy at retail from 50 areas, and report tar to the nearest milligram and nicotine to the nearest tenth. The Tobacco Institute disputes the method as unscientific and inaccurate.
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