Katz Seeks Funds to Study Police Versus Crime Balance
Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach told a Senate subcommittee that police are getting the short end of the stick in the fight against crime and urged $145,000 for a Justice Department Office of Criminal Justice study. He warned courts protect rights too far, hampering law enforcement, and called for improved police court communication and updated statutes.
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Katz
Washington
Nicholas Katzenbach
Senate Appropriations
Katzenbach
Justice Department
John L. McClellan
Robert C. Byrd
D-W.va
McClellan
Kalzenbach
Homecoming for Gemini Two Brings Family Joy
Gemini crews Jim McDivitt and Frank White arrive at Ellington AFB Houston after 62 orbits covering 1.6 million miles. Crowds cheer as McDivitt credits his family for the momentous return and celebrates his birthday with loved ones. The Welcoming scenes feature spouses, children, and local officials amid festive banners and hometown pride.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
McDivitt
Houston
Air Force
Ellington Air Force Base
Apace Center
Jim
Patrick McDivitt
White
Traveling Pope Visits Pisa
Pope Paul VI visited Pisa to attend the Italian National Eucharistic Congress drawing massive crowds in the Square of the Miracles. Estimates ran up to four million in and around the city, with hundreds fainting and nurses busy as the pope urged Christian firmness amid modern politics.
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Pisa
Italy
Paul VI
Galileo
Galilei
Paul
Rome
John XXII
Pope Paul
Floods across Kansas area cause large displacement and damage
The Newton flood from Sank Creek swelled over a mile wide Wednesday night and receded Thursday. Nearby rivers including the Cottonwood, Little Arkansas, Neosho, Walnut and Marais des Cygne rose, prompting evacuations near Emporia Strong City Elmdale and other small communities. Gov Avery estimated damage over 6.5 million dollars with crops in the Cottonwood River Valley largely lost. Two Newton fatalities stemmed from heart attacks among flood cleanup workers while National Guardsmen peace officers and volunteers aided in relief efforts.
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Newton
Emporia
Strong City
Elmdale
Little Arkansas
Neosho
Walnut
Marais Des Cygne
Missouri
National Guardsmen
William H. Avery
Wood River Valley
Embry Friend Rites Conducted Yesterday at Chatham Church
The funeral for Embry B. Friend was held yesterday morning at Chatham Presbyterian Church, led by Rev. James R. Black. Burial followed at Chatham Burial Park with Masonic graveside rites. Pallbearers included Col. W. O. Tune, Henry Oliver, John Coles, Jacob Coles, Judge Langhorne, Joseph Whitehead, Henry C. Hurt, A. W. Todd, W. G. Vansant, and Dr. R. Q. Reynolds.
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Embry B
Chatham Presbyterian Church
James R. Black
Chatham Burial Park
Col
W. 0. yTune
Henry Oliver
John Coles
Jacob Coles
Judge Langhorne
Joseph Whitehead
Idt
Henry C. Hurt
A. W. Todd
W. G. Vansant
R. Q. Reynolds
Role of U S ground forces in Vietnam explained
The article outlines three potential American ground force roles in South Vietnam: primary mission guarding Da Nang airfield, an associated mission patrolling and clearing guerrillas, and discretionary support to Vietnamese forces when leadership deems it urgent. It notes President Johnson’s push to clarify policy with Congress and allies and reports Senate debate and White House emphasis on no broad new combat role.
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Asia
U.S
da Nang
Westmoreland
White House
Johnson
State Department
Washington
Robert J. McCloskey
Communist Liberation Front
Viet Nam
McCloskey
South Viet Nam
Senate
Maxwell D. Taylor
Dean Rusk
Thomas J. Dodd
D-Conn
Foreign Relations Committee
Dodd
NATO
Peking
Nhan Dan Asi
Michael
United States
Saigon
Viet Nam War Front Sees Heavy U.S. Losses and Viet Cong Assault
Reports from Saigon and Washington outline American casualties and shifting death counts after the Dong Xoai and Vinh attacks. U.S. helicopters airlifted Vietnamese reinforcements amid fierce ground fire as Brig. Gen. Cao Van Vien massed units at Phuoc Vinh. Viet Cong overran Dong Xoai, with hundreds of Vietnamese soldiers killed or wounded. Air strikes and bombardments targeted Vinh and Cham Le, while North Vietnam urged readiness for war as U.S. action intensified in the region.
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Phuoc Vinh
U.S
Washington
State Department
Saigon
Dong , Xoai
Dong Xoai
Cao van Vien
3Rd Army Corps
52Nd Ranger
Vien
Dong Xoaits
South
Viet Nam
Vinh
Hanoi
Air Force
FIDS
U.S. Navy
Bon Homme Richard
Vinh Army
Fac Phantom
Chap le Army
Demilitarized Zone
Navy al Skyraiders
Co Dinh
North Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
North
Tulsa boy wins national spelling bee title
Michael Kerpan, a 7th grader from Peter and Paul School in Tulsa, won the national spelling bee after defeating 103 competitors in Tulsa. He earns $1,000, a New York City trip for the World’s Fair, and a spot on the Ed Sullivan Show, representing the Tulsa Tribune.
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Michael
Kerpans
Oklahoma
Tulsa
New York City
Shidy
Ralph Moore
Akron
Ohio
Scripps-Howard
Tulsa Tribune
Judy
Topeka Daily Capital
Akron Beacon Journal
Tax cuts for autos and widened exemptions move through Senate and House
Legislation would cut the 1 percent auto tax to 7 percent retroactive to May 15 this year and to 5 percent next Jan 1. The House contends to wipe it out on that date while the Senate sets 5 percent. A committee amendment repeals taxes on chewing tobacco. A proposed commuter deduction failed, costing about 2 billion yearly. The bill would largely erase WWI and Korean War excises, ending many service taxes including telephone and admissions taxes.
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Senate
House
House House
Everett M. Dirksen
R-Nl
Treasury
Luna 6 flight report signals course change and success
The Tass agency announced Luna 6 was 143,000 miles from Earth with all systems functioning normally, breaking 24 hours of silence on progress. Soviet officials noted an attempted correction maneuver near the end of the day, while Western leaders discussed political implications of Luna 6 and prior Luna 5 failures.
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Gass
Ton
Luna 6
Earth
Two Killed And 40 Injured In Greensboro Bus Crash
In Wake County near Garner North Carolina a car crossed the center line of Route 50 and struck a Trailways bus carrying Army draftees. Two Raleigh youths were killed and 40 injured as the car’s occupants were flung from the vehicle and the bus lurched down a 20 foot embankment. Bus driver Elmer E. Brock sustained minor injuries.
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Garner, N.C
Garner
N.C
Othe Ray
Raleigh
Myrick
Trailways
Stevens
Rathis Wake
Leigh
State Highway Patrol
Duplin County
Benny Williford
Paul
Elmer E.brock
Roseboro
Brock
Wagner Withdraws Amid NYC Mayor Race Shuffle
The piece notes Wagner's withdrawal and quotes Lindsay praising him while urging city change. Roosevelt, aged 50, shifts from undersecretary of commerce to EEOC chairman, with past hints at running for New York governor. Powell names Roosevelt as favorite replacement. Hogan is also proposed by Celler. Kennedy may gain control of the Democratic field as Wagner exits.
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Roosevelt
Johnson
Commerce
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
New York
Washington
Harlem
Adam Clayton Powell
N.Y
Wagner
Emanuel Celler
D-N.y
Manhattan
Atty
Frank S. Hogan
Lindsay
Bob Wagner
Sen
Robert F Kennedy
Democratic Party
New York State
Kennedy
Wagher
White House News Policy Draws Protest
Washington reporters protest a White House rule barring a small pool of newsmen from the presidential plane when no coverage problems are anticipated. Press secretary George E. Reedy said no pool will be used on trips that present no coverage issues and will decide case by case.
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Washington
White House
George E. Reedy
Johnson
Texas
Reedy
Charles Bailey
Cowles Publications
Bailey
John Chancellor
NBC
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Johnsson
Handed glove aids Terry with artificial wrist in Kansas City
Terry and his family traveled to Kansas City to collect an artificial hand and glove for his wrist. At a downtown lunch the sack with the glove was left behind and later disappeared, leaving Terry heartbroken but forgiving. The gift, largely unpriced, was described as a valuable aid to the boy. Police planned action against a suspect, with a June hearing date mentioned for an assault case related to the event.
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Terry
Kansas City
Freeda Smith
Freeda
Hank
Zachary
Catlett
3Rd St
Johnson Imarket Predictions Highlight Economy Outlook
Johnson reported to newsmen that no gloom is foreseen and that the year should bring good feelings and hopes. He cited potential labor strikes and balance of payments issues as risks while affirming a moderate, continuing prosperity. Martin defended his speech, accepting responsibility and urging to keep the economy on a prosperous path.
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Imarket
Johnson
Martin
Fowler
Gardner Ackley
Council of Economic Advisers
Charles Schultze
Patman
Ike
Lyndon Baines Johnson
Man charged in slaying of 6 year old found in bag
A 18 year old man was charged with first degree murder in the slaying of a 6 year old boy found stabbed, bound and gagged inside a blue denim laundry bag in a backyard. Ernest William Harried of 4600 4th St NW was arraigned before U S Commissioner Sam Wertleb and ordered held without bond.
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Washington
Ernest William
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