Four Justices Say High Court Rights Demonstrators Going Too Far
The Supreme Court reversed the conviction of five Louisiana Negroes who refused to leave a public library, while four justices warned civil rights demonstrators and the court itself may be going too far. Justice Fortas stressed that peaceful, lawful protest is protected, and that Breach of Peace laws cannot suppress constitutional rights. Justice Black dissented, arguing public libraries must be protected from demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
High Tribunal
Hugo J. Black
Louisiana
Abe Forias
Clinton, la
Fortas
Earl Warres
William C. Douglas
William J. Brennan
Byron R. White
Black
Tom C. Clark
John M. Harlan
Potter Stewart
Humprey on tour affirms aid and resolve in Asia
Humphrey in nine nations urges Southeast Asian reforms and negotiated Vietnam settlement. Moyers notes a written report for Johnson, while Korea Philippines and Australia report troop support and potential increases. He unfreezes some aid to India and Pakistan, with loans of 50 million to Pakistan and 100 million to India tied to Kashmir progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
W. Aye Erell Harriman
White House
Bill D. Moyers
Humphrey
Moyers
U.S
Canberra
Australia
South Korea
Philippines
South Viet Nam
South Korean National Assembly
Ferdinand Marcos
Congress
Harold Holt
Kashmir
Pakistan
India
China
Weather Continues Snow Across South Central States
A late February snowstorm pushed into Texas and Arkansas as hazardous driving warnings spread. Up to 10 inches fell near Mercury Texas, with Austin reporting a six inch depth and San Antonio three inches. Temperatures ranged from 11 to 42 degrees as roads iced and travel remained slow and risky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina-South Carolina State Line
South Carolina
State Highway Patrol
U.S. Weather Bureau
Arkansas
Pine Bluff
Blytheville
Weather Bureau
Texas
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Alice
Rio Grande Valley
Mercury
Tex
Lubbock
Galveston
Austin
San Antonio
Waco
San Angelo
Oakland Park
Hot Springs
Ark
Lite Rock
Air Force Base
Rio ‘Grande Valley
Miami
Congress Tax Plan Sparks Debate On Spending And Taxes
Lawmakers challenge President Johnson's tax and expenditure proposals. Rep Curtis argues Congress must decide spending levels and urges rescission bills to curb waste. Rep Utt criticizes Great Society funding and opposes auto and telephone tax hikes. The Finance Committee opens hearings on restoring old tax rates, reforming withholding, accelerating corporate tax payments, and tightening self employed Social Security contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Thomas B. Curtis
Rmo
Curtis
James B. Utt
Calif
Johnson
Senate Finance Committee
Rebels seize control in Syria amid coup claims
Central Syria reports say revolutionaries in Hama and Latakia backed by units near Damascus and along the Israeli frontier. They declare a new power structure led by a group of young officers, claim ousting Baath leaders, and arrest Michel Aflaq and other senior figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hama
Latakia
Damascus
Syria
Haf Ez Assad
Radio Israel
Jady
Baath Party
iThey
Michel Aflak
The
Bitar
Mounif Razza
Presidency Council
Local sales tax measures set by Virginia counties
Assembly could be retained. A ceiling on local merchant license taxes was placed at 20 cents per 160 in gross sales and any higher rate frozen as of January 1 this year. Exemptions added for nonprofit hospitals. Language clarified possible local taxes on cigarettes admissions transient room rentals meals and consumer utilities, with authority for local tax ordinances under the sales tax act prior to its effective date, at the request of the Virginia Association of Counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Association of Counties
Apollo Moonship launch delayed to Friday due to weather
Cape Kennedy officials pushed the unmanned Apollo moonship launch to Friday as heavy rain and winds disrupted plans. A weather satellite was set to launch Thursday, but forecasted conditions, plus a submarine cable grounding the rocket data link, prompted the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Kennedy, Fla
Space Agency
Cape Kennedy
Sion
Atlantic Ocean
Delta
Vero Beach
Downraoge
Cape
Air Force
Cape Haunchings
NASA
Tion
Saturn
Johnson defends Vietnam policy amid protest noise
President Johnson spoke to defend U.S. aims in Vietnam amid outside disruption at a hotel event. Police removed a protester, a alt, while 3,500 pickets chanted as the president asserted no expansion of the war and vowed continued restraint and pursuit of peace. He outlined answers to seven questions on escalation, alliance roles, and the goal of preventing aggression, stressing free discussion and commitment to human freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viet Nam
Johnson
James Peck
War Resistors League
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Foreign Relations Committee
South
North
America
Freedom House
U.S
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
Southeast Asia
France
Pakistan
SEATO
Australia
New, Zealand
Philippines
Thailand
Church Debate on Rhodesia War and U S Aid
A church gathering discussed U S policy toward Southern Rhodesia, urging continued support for Britain against the rebel government. The General Board voted 94 to 4 with two abstentions to press for disassociation from South Africa’s racial policies and to explore pressures. A council official warned of massive costs to rebuild cities and fund social needs if the Viet Nam War persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal General Convention
General Board
United States
Great Britain
Southern Rhodesia
South Africa
Ground Test Of World's Largest Solid-Fuel Rocket Superb Success
Ground test at Homestead Florida marked a superb milestone in NASA solid-fuel rocket research. The 80 foot long motor produced up to 4.5 million pounds thrust in a 130 second firing, with a 260 inch diameter ramjet-like motor and a 1 200 foot flame display seen across Everglades National Park. NASA plans more tests if funding is approved, while Aerojet General Corp conducted the test 35 miles south of Miami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Fla
Space Agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
A. O. Tischler
iChemical Propulsion Division
NASA
Office of Advanced Research and Technology
Fis
Cal
Eversglades National Park
Aerojet General Corp
Miami
McNamara Warns on Southeast Asia Tensions and Possible Mobilization
McNamara told reporters the United States does not want to widen the conflict but warned that opponents could choose to escalate, possibly requiring partial mobilization and extending active duty tours. He defended aid to South Viet Nam and pledged to fight as long as needed, while inviting negotiations for a just settlement without surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
South Viet Nam
Washington
Hanoi
United States
Viet Nam
McNamara
Southeast Asia
Senate
South
Red China
Vietnam War Up Close Reports Battles and Politic Debates
Reports from Vietnam describe air strikes killing about 110 Viet Cong and follow-on ground contacts. U.S. units, including the 1st Cavalry Airmobile and Marines, battle Viet Cong near Bong Son Tam Ky and Chu Lai with casualties on both sides. McNamara warns of continued heavy drafts as China’s stance and Warsaw Pact actions shape Southeast Asia policy, while McNamara and officials discuss shifts toward Asia and possible Thai theatre plans. Senate committee schedules McNamara testimony in closed session amid global tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One
Saigon
U.S. Air Force
Navy
Central Highlands
1St Cavalry
Bong Son
U.S
Tam Ky
Chu Lai
U.S. 1St Infantry
Boi Loi Woods
McNamara
Europe
Asia
Far East
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Maxwell Taylor
Dean Rusk
Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
Thailand
Southeast Asia
Aes
Pyocpecageess
Kwame Nkrumah
Ghana
Rangoon
Burma
Ne Win
Nkru
Imah
Peking
John H. Hyland
jFleet
Hyland
Oklahoment
Ma City
Viet Cong bases struck. prisoners freed. Humphrey returns
U S forces uncovered two Viet Cong base camps and seized abandoned supplies while killing 10 enemies and capturing five. Marine patrol freed 29 prisoners near Chu Lai after driving Viet Cong guards from a village. The released group said many had held roles in government or families connected to Hanoi. Vice President Humphrey concluded a nine nation Asia tour and Korea offered to send 20,000 more troops if more aid is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pankerstern
Michelin
North Viet Nam
U.S. Air Force
Dong Hoi
Vinh
Dien Bien Phu
Hanoi
Chu Lai
Chui Lai
Hubert N. Humphrey
United States
Honolulu
Viet Nam
Seoul
Humphrey
South Korea
South Viet Nam
Britain and Kosygin discuss Viet Nam and arms control
Wilson urged Soviet cooperation for a nuclear free Middle East and restraint in Europe while seeking disengagement of East West ground forces. He pressed for Brooke’s release, and Chalfont pressed Lee on Ho’s message excluding non Viet Cong delegates from speaking for South Viet Nam at the conference table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viet Nam
Kosygin
Wilson
Soviet Union
Middle East
Ilf
Britain
U.S. Strategic Air Command
Libya
Mediterranean
I Europe
Gerald Brooke
Chalfont
Lee
London
Foreign Office
Hanoi
Queen Elizabeth II
National Liberation Front
Viet Cong
South Viet Nam
Saigon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Associated Press
Floridda
Prmd WY Uuw Imles
Council
Benjamin F. Payton
Commission On Religion and Race
Payton
Cousins Cash Market
Lee St
Dial
Wilton
Witton
Wittens
Vienna
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!