Slight Changes In High Court Session Noted
The article surveys Supreme Court shifts with emphasis on Justices Marshall Black Stewart and Harlan. It notes evolving views on civil rights and criminal punishment, plus the court's responsiveness to changing issues over personalities. It cites a 1866 civil rights statute barring racial discrimination and references cases on drunk in public and anti trust matters.
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Thurgood Marshall
Marshall
Senate
Mississippi
Hugo L. Black
Potter Stewart
Eisenhower
Byron R. White
John M. Harlan
Supreme Court
Free Estimate Ad for Transferred? Cell SHARP M 353 2828
An underlined service ad offers a free estimate with a contact phone number SHARP M 353 2828 for inquiries and arrangements regarding transfer or related services.
Pair of Youths Waive Hearing in Robbery Case
Gary Wilder and Daniel Boatwright of Tampa waived their preliminary hearing on the June 6 robbery and kidnapping of State Trooper Donald L. Livingston. They await action by a Morgan County Grand Jury, seated July late, with attorneys from Calvin Gilchrist Murphree and Brew er Lentz firms.
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Donald L. ‘Livingston
Decatur
Gary Lee Wilder
Daniel Boatwright
Tampa
C. Bennett McRae
McRae
Joe Calvin
Calvin, Gilchrist, and Murphree
Hubert Taylor
Brewer and Lentz
Newton B. Powell
Gun Sale Ban Passes Group
The House Judiciary Committee approved a strict ban on mail order sales of rifles and shotguns. The move follows President Johnson signing a similar prohibition on pistols and revolvers and calls for tighter firearm sale restrictions.
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Washington
House
Judiciary Committee
Johnson
Congressmen push for stricter gun control laws
Some members advocate tougher gun measures urging new federal rules. The call requests public input and emphasizes action before 9 00 A M tomorrow.
Area's Cotton Crop Looks Mighty Good
North Alabama reports its best cotton start in three years as boll weevil pests retreat after cold winter. Morgan County forecasts 30 000 to 40 000 bales from 16 000 acres, Limestone and Madison counties also see strong yields, while Lawrence County trails.
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Decatur
Janice
Lewis Ikner
8Th Ave
Austin High
Morgan, Lawrence, Limestone
Cullman County
Winford Turner
Alabama
Morgan County Farm Extension
Charles Rutledge
Rutledge
Watt Carter
Limestone County
Madison County Farm Extension
R. O. Mangusson
Lawrence County
Unexpected Challenge Faces Surcharge In Debate Today
Washington AP report notes a constitutional challenge as House debate opens on President Johnson's 10 percent income tax surcharge. Rep. H R Gross argues the measure infringes House-origin tax rules while Senate-backed provisions attach to a House excise tax bill. If approved, workers face higher withholdings. a $6 billion spending cut is linked to the tax rise.
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Washington
Johnson
House
H. R. Gross
Iowa
Senate
House of Representatives
Frigideire Sales and Service Ad for 19 Cars
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Pentagon extends ban on discriminatory rentals nationwide
Defense Secretary Clark M. Clifford announced a nationwide extension of the Pentagon ban prohibiting servicemen from renting apartments or trailer courts where owners discriminate. An Albany Troy New York study links 1953 fallout to a doubling of childhood leukemia over eight years.
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Clark M. Clifford
Pentagon
Denver
Colo
Albany-Troy
N. Y
Crime Control Bill Signed by President Johnson
President Johnson signs the crime control bill authorizing a five year federal grants program for police training and equipment with 100 million this year and 300 million next year. The act allows voluntary confessions and eyewitness identification in federal trials and permits wiretapping under court orders while banning interstate handgun sales to nonresidents and to people under 21. The bill faced veto warnings but passed Congress with wide margins before becoming law.
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Washington
Congress
Supreme Court
Johnson
Defense chief notes movement in Paris talks on Vietnam
Secretary of Defense Clark M. Clifford said there is some movement in stalled Paris peace talks with North Vietnam. He warned progress may be slight while reporting North Vietnamese infiltration in May around 29,000 men and US casualties rising as both sides expand combat, with 400-500 American and about 5,000 enemy losses weekly.
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Washington (Ap) — Secretary of Defense
Clark M. Clifford
Paris
United States
Defense Secretary
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
William C. Westmoreland
Clifford
Defense
Markets At A Glance
New York AP reports stocks higher in active trade with cotton and soybeans lower due to liquidation. Wheat and corn show declines from heavy selling, oats mixed with light trade, while hog receipts reach about 3,500. Calves and cattle noting limited demand, not enough steer supply to test market.
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New York
Leaders Feel March Success in Washington Protest
The 1968 march on Washington for the Poor People’s Campaign drew about 50,000 people, black and white, according to Washington police. Organizers had only 10 days to plan Solidarity Day and guided the rally near the Lincoln Memorial.
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Washington
Lincoln Memorial
Solidarity Day in Washington draws crowd and critique
Daily News Editor Al Benn reports from Washington on Solidarity Day proceedings with many genuine supporters and others seeking to profit from the poor. His story and photos appear on page B-8.
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Daily News
al Benn
Washington
Abernathy vows Resurrection City stay despite permit
Campaign leader Rev. Ralph David Abernathy urged 10 000 protesters to remain at Resurrection City in Washington beyond a permit expiring Sunday night. He warned some may go home but others would stay, ready for jail, as authorities kept peace with police and National Guardsmen largely unused. The march mirrored past protests for justice with a crowds from diverse backgrounds.
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Ralph David Abernathy
Resurrection City
Washington
Abernathy
Martin Luther King Jr
Lincoln Memorial
Eaders
City Resident Is Proxy Elect For AMA
SAN FRANCISCO AP Mrs John M Chenault of Decatur Alabama was chosen president elect Wednesday of the Women s Auxiliary of the American Medical Association The 45th annual convention simultaneously installed AC C Long Ozark Arkansas as pres
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John M. Chenault
Decatur
Ala
Amlian Medical Association
AC. C. Long
Ozark
Ark
QUICKIES by Ken Reynolds Typewriter Joke
A humorous mock dialogue by Ken Reynolds about the Daily Want Ads feature and a playful aside about a typewriter. The piece mocks office chatter and newspaper trivia in a lighthearted tone.
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Ken Reynolds
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