Commission Approves Biggest Merger in Broadcast History
The FCC voted 4 to 3 to allow ITT to acquire ABC in the largest merger in broadcasting. The decision cited ITT’s financial strength aiding ABC’s growth while asserting news independence would be preserved. Dissent criticized conduct and candor during hearings.
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ABC
ITT
Network
FCC
Rosel H. Hyde
Robert E. Lee
Lee Loey- Inger
James J. Wadsworth
Robert T. Bartley
Kenneth A. Cox
Nicholas Johnson
ITT Aid
Justice Departmnt
Niews
New York
Harold 5. Geneen
ELT
Leonard H. Goldenson
Washington
Justice Department
Bartley
Cox
Johnson
Goldenson
Johnson Kosygin meet in Glassboro summit aim uncertain
The U S and Soviet leaders head toward a first in person meeting since 1961 with Johnson inviting Kosygin to Glassboro New Jersey. No fixed agenda exists as both sides prepare to discuss any topic while Vietnam and Middle East tensions loom large.
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New York
Dean Rusk
Glassboro
Philadelphia International
Los Angeles
California
Christian
Richard J. Hughes
New Jersey
Hughes
U.S
John F. Kennedy
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Vienna
Middle East
Egypt
Syria
Jordan
U.N
Israel
Moscow
Riot and civil rights clash frame hot summer protests
Congress faces mounting riots as violence spreads from Tampa to Boston, Dayton, Cincinnati and beyond in a clash over a riot control bill. House leaders push a separate antiriot provision linked to last year’s civil rights bill while sponsors seek to keep both in one package.
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Tampa
Dayton
Boston
Cincinnati
Judiciary Committee
Emanuel Celler
D-N-Y
Celler
House
Senate
House Rules Committee
William C. Colmer
D-Miss
William C. Cramer
Rfla
Stokely Carmichaels
George Lincoln Rockwells
GOP split widens between Young GOP and senior national committee
At a news conference GOP leaders warned of a growing rift between the Young Republicans and the senior national committee. Barry Goldwater drew ovation as he opposed Bliss while Rhode Island seating and New Jersey delegation issues fueled tensions. Votes on amendments failed to reach two thirds, and limits on officials were rejected. Retiring Chair Van Sickle urged delegates not to serve in trenches without a voice at headquarters.
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Republican Party
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Bliss
Jordan
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Barry
Tom van Sickle
Fort Scott
Kan
Police Official in Rhode Island Balks at Do-Gooder Decisions
Col. Walter E. Stone, Rhode Island State Police superintendent, vows to stop following Miranda and Escobedo rulings and to get tough on known hoodlums after a gun battle on Federal Hill. He orders frisking of suspected underworld figures on sight as streets are described as turning into a jungle. State officials stress constitutional rights remain, but Stone stands by the tough approach.
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High Court
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Walter E. Stone
Use Supreme Court
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Escobedo
Supreme Court
Danny Escobedo
Chicago
Ernesto Miranda
Phoenix
Ariz
Federal Hill
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Wells Avenue
Herbert DeSimone
Harry Goldstein
Public Safety
Arab Refugees Say They Were Intimidated By Israelis
Witnesses reported an Israeli soldier shot a young Arab refugee at Allenby Bridge as he crossed toward Jordan with two bundles. Thousands of Palestinians streamed across the bridge, many crying and claiming intimidation by Israeli soldiers who bundled, struck, and fired near the crossing. The day marked Jordan’s largest single refugee migration since the cease-fire.
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Jordan
West Bank
Jordan River
Israel
United Nations
Ahmed Toukan
General Assembly
U Thant
Qalgilye
Tel Aviv
Jerusalem
World in confusion as Middle East crisis unfolds
Analysis argues Arab buildup and Soviet arms against Israel triggered aggression claims on both sides. The piece notes French and American roles, UN cease fire debates, and a mixed diplomatic scene as the UN provided a framework for halting hostilities and enabling talks.
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Iit
France
Egypt
Charles de Gaulle
United Nations
Security Council
Vietnam War Update Reports Rail Yard Damage and Air Strikes
Reports say a rail yard 35 miles south of Hanoi suffered heavy damage with four secondary explosions. Navy pilots silenced two antiaircraft gun sites near the yard and damaged a nearby railroad bridge. American deaths in the week ending last Saturday declined to 143. Fresh dispatches note light fighting in central coastal lowlands with 43 Communist troops killed in two battles. U.S. units, including elements of the 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry and parts of the 1st Cavalry, continue sweep actions in Quang Ngai and Binh Dinh. Air power remained active with 133 missions against targets near Hanoi and along rail lines from the DMZ northward. One RF-101 recon aircraft was shot down over the north. the pilot was rescued. In Saigon, authorities hunted a pistol-wielding Vietnamese woman who fired from a motorcycle seat, wounding a U.S. Army sergeant.
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Saigon
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Senate Debates Dodd Censure Revision Flaws and Votes
Debate over Thomas Dodd censure rages as Senate revisions duplicate charges and provoke calls for a vote. Senators Long Mansfield Humphrey and others clash over procedure while some back censure for personal use of funds and double billing.
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Senate
Stennis
Thomas J. Dodd
Long
Dodd
Mansfield
Hubert 4. Humphrey
Mike Mansfield
Tower
Sen. Strommemond
R-S.c
Connecticut
Javits
Sen
Frank J
Lausche
Ohio
Wayne Morse
Ore
Harrison A. Williams Jr
N.J
First Off-Limits Housing Sanctions Target Discrimination
The government imposed the first off-limits housing sanctions Thursday to curb discrimination against Negro military personnel at Andrews Air Force Base Maryland. Secretary McNamara designated Andrews area apartments and trailer parks off limits to new leases unless available to all military personnel on an equal basis Effective July 1. He said broader actions may follow nationwide with owner conferences planned in several states.
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Andrews Air Force Base
Maryland
Robert S. McNamara
Andrews
Lanlord
McNamara
California
Iaois
Florida
Tom Morris
UN Presses for Freely Negotiated Middle East Peace
The UN continues debate on a peaceful settlement in the Middle East. Ahmed Toukan accuses Israel of aiming to exterminate Arabs on the West Bank as foreign ministers urge action. Maurice Mauritania and Harmel call for stronger UN powers for peace efforts.
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Israel
West Bank
Jordan War
Birame Mamadou
Mauritania
Middle East
Pierre Harmel
Assembly
U Thant
New
Slayings Near Tama Linked to McClelland Fostered Flight
A gunman killed a father and son near a deserted farmhouse two miles southeast of Tama after forcing his way with two girls from the scene. He then abducted and threatened others, wrecked a car, and fled before police traced him to a Texas‑linked suspect with a long prison record.
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Young Skoog
Tama
Fairfax
Cedar Rapids
Link County
William Serbouseki
Carter
Christine Schwab
Mr. Skoog
Gary (Garith) Skoog
Braksiek
Linn County
Texas
Private family details surround Johnson grandchild visit
A family spokesman and Miss Simone say Luci Johnson's newborn grandson is a private matter. Nugent's parental home is in Waukegan and the president is expected to visit this weekend, but christening plans remain undecided. No reports on nursing were released.
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Nugent
Waukegan
Luci
Simone. Poulain
Grandma Title Sparks Mixed Feelings in Interview
During a conversation about a new grandparent role, Sis Johnson confirms people are calling her grandma. She expresses mixed feelings, admitting she looks forward to the experience but dislikes the term and is unsure about the name.
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