Johnson Names Commission To Probe Racial Disorders
President Johnson names an 11 member advisory commission to investigate causes of the nation’s race riots and propose measures to prevent future urban disorders. The panel will study origins, offer recommendations to Congress governors and mayors, and will access FBI materials while riot training is expanded nationwide.
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Curfew Reimposed as Detroit Seethes in Riots
Detroit riot violence eases as Gov. Romney renews a curfew to curb sightseers while Washington faces tense SNCC rhetoric. Police steps expand in Philadelphia and other cities as leaders condemn unrest and a national race clash escalates with cries of outrage and calls for action.
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Detroit
George Romney
H. Rap Brown
Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee
U.S. Jets Tangle With MIGs Over North Vietnam
U.S. Phantom jets tangled with two MIG21s over North Vietnam, with pilots claiming a probable MiG downing. Ground combats north of Hanoi hit three allied positions, wounding many and damaging materiel. Hanoi reported U.S. bombers hit villages near the Vinh Linh DMZ and civilian casualties. U.S. and South Vietnamese forces logged lighter overall action as weekly combat deaths declined.
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Ich Thien
Tan Uyen
Conante
South Vietnam
More Responsible News Reporting In Riots
Rep Durwood G Hall urged more responsible coverage of racial disturbances. He said instant communications mirror events leading to riots and that media exposure can incite violence. He cited Stokely Carmichael and warned against giving mass exposure to hate and insurrection.
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Stokely Carmichael
Stokely Carmichaell
Stokely Carmichaels
Legislation To Raise Postal Rates Approved By House Subcommittee
Washington AP reports a House Post Office subcommittee approved a bill to raise postage rates starting next week. First class letters and post cards would move from five to six cents, with letters and post cards per ounce rising, and airmail rates also increasing. The measure sets higher rates along the line.
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House Post Office Subcommittee
Bellettera
Post Office Department
New Quake Jolts Turkey Dead. 110 reported in eastern region
A second deadly earthquake hit eastern Turkey spreading from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean. At least 110 people died as officials requested helicopters to deliver aid to hundreds injured while rescue teams struggled through roadless mountains. Pulumur district suffered severe damage with 70 villages and 21 000 residents affected. few villages had been reached by Thursday.
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Two Auto Makers Report Million-Dollar Drops In Profits
DETROIT RP Two major auto makers report million-dollar declines in profits despite rising sales. Chrysler Corp first six months earnings fell 50 million from 116.9 to 66.9 million while sales rose to 2.9 billion from 2.86 billion. GM earnings dropped from 1.1 billion to 902 million with sales up then down. Ford Motor Co prepares to announce six months results Friday.
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Cambridge Negro Leaders Condemn Local Rioting
A group of 11 Negro businessmen and community leaders in Cambridge Md condemned the racial rioting and property destruction as armed National Guard troops watched the city. Police said the situation was under control after a 300-strong crowd clashed with riot gas dispersed by guards following a CORE led rally. A local grocer injured in the unrest condemned outside involvement and urged support for housing and aid for the homeless.
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Stuart Wechsler
Congress of Racial Equality
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Wechsler
CORE
Walter Liver
Aegro
Union For Jobs
Tocome Now
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JH. Rap Brown
Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee
William
Sweetheart) Greene
Brown Blames Johnson for Rioting Charges Brown
Hy Brown, SNCC director, claimed President Johnson bears responsibility for city riots in a Washington news conference and sidewalk remarks. He labelled Johnson a mad wild dog and called whites honky crackers, asserting a conspiracy involving Maryland, Virginia, and FBI chief Hoover to incite black rebellions.
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Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
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Maryland
Virginia
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Teen Age Wigs Drive Summer Fashion Trend Across Nation
New York AP reports teen aged steadies flip their wigs this summer. Matching his and hers looks emerge as shoppers seek long bouffant hair. Wigs, once for women, now soar in department stores from Boston to Los Angeles. Sales run high at $23.95 per piece with thousands shipped daily.
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Twiggy
Orx
Larry Marcus
Mathews
Boston
Los Angeles
Pilot Seriously Hurt In Crash At Bailey's Crossroads
Arthur W. Butler Jr., 23, of Washington DC, was seriously injured when his high wing Cessna 140 crashed into a office building parking lot near Washington-Virginia Airport in Bailey's Crossroads Virginia. Butler was reported in poor condition at a local hospital. The accident followed takeoff, and Butler was alone in the plane.
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Arthur W. Butler Jr
Washington, D. C
Washington-Virginia
M. H. Flaiyd
Butler
Roy McCabe
Woodbridge
Floyd
Jrest
Lwagean
Doc Allman
Arlington
Buller
Bill Aimed At Insure Medical Devices Are Safe Encounter Opposition
Washington AP bill to empower FDA to set safety standards for medical devices faces strong opposition. Officials warn current rules delay life saving tech while critics cite potential hindrance to innovation. FDA Commissioner Goddard argues stronger controls help ensure reliability before devices reach doctors.
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FDA
James L
Goddard
Food and Drug Administration
Weather Outlook for Virginia and North Carolina
Virginia and North Carolina forecast with variable cloudiness and warm conditions. In Virginia highs range from 80s to low 90s with mountains cooler, scattered afternoon and evening thunder showers likely Friday and Saturday. North Carolina also expects warm, scattered showers mainly afternoon and evening through Friday and Saturday.
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Downtown Weather Log Summary
A brief weather log notes Thursday readings with wind, barometric pressure and temperatures. Entries show SE winds at 8 and calm conditions at 1 am with 24 hour low 63 degrees and no precipitation recorded.
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