25 Feb 1964
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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1964
Page
1
Democratic leaders propose a brief pause on civil rights action to push a wheat and cotton subsidy bill forward before March planting. The Senate poised to act on an $11.5 billion tax cut as Johnson presses for civil rights and farm relief tied to cotton and wheat prices.
In San Ysidro California at 4 a.m. a masked intruder with a gas cap and a word marked on his cap entered the San Ysidro guest ranch for dudes. He waved a revolver and demanded cash, securing 1400 dollars from the office safe before binding the manager and triggering guests and staff to gather as the sheriff was alerted. The assailant spoke with a Cockney accent saying the bullets were real.
In Wheeling West Virginia a school bus driver Charles Bebout says he swerved his loaded bus to avoid dropping off a steep embankment. The move avoided injuries to 65 children on Bebout’s bus and 45 on the other bus as both vehicles were badly damaged. Bebout says his bus lost its brakes on a hill in the Mozart area and the second bus blocked most of the road at the bottom.
A burglar stole thousands in cash and merchandise from Hurley Tobin department store and left a note reading Thank you Smile. Store officials found the burglary Monday when they returned to work.
The piece notes Jesus warning followers about a grim future including temple destruction, persecution, and martyrdom before promising eternal life. It cites Mark 14 24 26 describing sun darkening moons failing stars falling and the Son of Man returning in glory.
In Milan the Balzan prize committee and foundation clash over the 1963 peace prize awarded to the United Nations. Critics allege illegality and secret processes while supporters defend the award as inspired by world leaders. The dispute follows claims by Sir Ronald Syme and Prof. Gerardo Broggini, with Ug Thant and U.S. leaders cited, as political maneuvers ripple into U.S. GOP primary strategy and the possible rise of a third force for the presidential nomination.
Ohio Governor Rhodes backs forming a Northern tier bloc to back Governor Scranton as a favorite son at the San Francisco convention. The plan aims to unite Ohio Pennsylvania and New Jersey with possible appeal to Michigan to block Goldwater or Rockefeller early on.
The joint committee on smoking education in Charleston will seek a federal grant to fund its own private study into why people start smoking. State Health Director N H Dyer, cochairman, says campaigns need more basic information to be effective.
A one story building housing Caplan's Fine Furniture Arrow Floor Covering and Carpet Co and Lantern Land Draperies burned down in Haddonfield near Kings Highway. The estate of Oliver Winchester owned the building and stock and fixtures were lost. A neighboring building under construction by George Bickle also burned.
Rep. Carl Albert said Congress would adjourn in midsummer with one of the best records in history. He cited civil rights and a $16.9 billion military procurement bill and said tax legislation would reach the president soon. He noted money bills must pass by June 30 and predicted a strong campaign record for many members. The civil rights bill faces a Senate filibuster but supporters expect passage.
In Lewisburg Pennsylvania a school board delay followed weeks of dispute over Bible reading aims. James Snavely backed by the ACLU sought a preliminary injunction to block Bible readings in Cornwall Lebanon schools claiming violations of Supreme Court rulings. The court postponed after three hours of testimony and amid assurances Bible reading had been halted during the delay.
The Senate unanimously adopted a resolution urging Congress to amend the U S Constitution to permit Bible reading and prayer in public schools. Senator George Wade led 26 colleagues in proposing the measure, passed by voice vote and sent to the House for concurrence.
Dean Torrence testifies he knew of the Frank Sinatra Jr kidnap plot about two months before it happened. He initially denied advance knowledge, then said Barry Keenan told him of the plan and gave him $25,000 after the abduction, which Torrence said he returned. Torrence, 23, known for Surf City, faced perjury accusations as the trial tied to Keenan, Amesler, and Irwin.
Philadelphia banker Frank C. P. McGlinn says he will resign as chairman of the State Republican Finance Committee within a month after the November presidential election. He also announced a March 5 finance committee meeting in Philadelphia to discuss operations and policy, to be addressed by Gov. Scranton and Rep. Miller of the Republican National Committee.
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