Fortas Fight Grows More Vocal in Senate Debate
The Fortas nomination to chief justice faces growing opposition and debate as senators press for possible filibuster ahead of formal hearings. Senator Miller accuses Fortas of undermining moral standards since joining the court in 1965, while Republican colleagues condemn Attorney General Clark for partisan remarks about civil rights opposition.
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Sens
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Rkan
John Sherman Cooper
R-Ky
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Local reader cheers size change at The Telegram
The Telegram’s Saturday edition returned to full size last month after years in tabloid format. A single letter from a local reader applauded the change, signaling broad approval. A humorous remark about vacations reflects on planning and fun. The piece also critiques election law violations and calls for clear ad disclosures. Humprey visit and honorary marshal stunt noted as light local satire.
Weather Outlook with Slight Thunderstorm Chance
Partly cloudy cooler tonight with a low around mid sixties and light northerly winds. Sunday will be partly cloudy with little temperature change and highs in the upper eighties with light northeast winds. Sunrise 6 44 Sunset 8 56 Maz Atte Prec Dodge City Garden City Goodland Hinl City Topeka Wichita Hutchinson Russell Salina unos
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Garden City
Goodland
Hinl City
Russella
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Topeka
Wichita
Hutchinson
Straw Vote to Probe Presidential Preference Next Week
The Hutchinson News and Salina Journal will conduct a political straw poll in 12 Southwest Kansas counties starting Monday. Connie Langland and Cheryl McGovern will cover the effort for the two papers, with first results due Tuesday. Citizens will vote on presidential preference, U.S. Senate races Kansas, GOP Governor race, GOP First District Congress race, and regional time zone boundary options.
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Hutchinson News and
Salina Journal
Telegram
Connie Langland
Cheryl McGovern
U.S
GOP
Congress
Kansas-Colorado
Darts Swallowed By 13 Kids In Blowgun Incident
Health officials in Philadelphia report 13 children treated for swallowing tiny plastic darts from the Zulugun blowgun. About 250,000 guns were distributed locally by Frank H. Fleer Corp with four million across the eastern U.S. Sales were halted last month after danger was found.
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City Health Department
Frank H. Fleer Corp
United States
Salvatore Miano
Health Department
Fleer
Miano
No Bulletproof Vest for Ray
Memphis authorities say James Earl Ray will not wear a bulletproof vest during his King assassination trial. Security will be perimeter type with reporters searched and videotaped for admission. Ray, described as well and fit, exercises daily and chats with guards, while attorney Arthur Hanes says he is in a good mood and optimistic.
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James Earl Ray
Martin Luther King Jr
William N. Morris Jr
Morris
Ray
England
Tennessee
Arthur Hanes
Birmingham
Ala
Hanes
Week in Review: Night of Terror Hits Cleveland East Side
The week’s top stories include a Cleveland East Side night of violence leaving 10 dead, including three police, Marked by snipers and looting, with National Guard and white police withdrawn then restored. Chicago Erie Detroit Seattle also hit by sporadic racial violence amid growing Cold War and world events.
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East Side
Watts
Newark
Detroit
Carl B. Stokes
National Guard
Stokes
Chicago
Erie
Seattle
Wash
Garden Lass Lashes at Arrogant Winner Gus Garden
Garden Lass accuses Gus Garden of arrogance after a victory, calling him a poor loser turned winner. The remark underscores ongoing tension between the two figures in local sports circles.
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Gus Garden
HemisFair tour seats available for August trip
Telegram tow director Mrs Norman Thompson announces a week long HemisFair tour from August 18 to 24 including Oklahoma City, Ardmore, San Antonio and Tulsa with two tea room accommodations at 145 dollars per person. Reservations by August 3.
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Ardmore
Okla
Oklahoma
Tulsa
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Bartlesville
Hemish Fair
Communists Hit Thailand Base For First Time
AP report from Saigon states guerrillas attacked Udorn Air Base in northern Thailand, damaging two aircraft and killing a Thai guard while wounding four Americans. Two attackers were reported killed and one captured as Thai-American forces repelled the raid on the 6,500-strong base housing 100 warplanes.
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Saigon
U.S
Udorn Air Base
Bangkok
Air Force
Udorn
North Vietnam
Associated Press
Michael Goldsmith
da Nang
1St Marine Air Wing
Panhandle
North
Czech Leader Warns Russians Over Political Change
Prague reports say Deputy Premier Ota Sik warned the Soviet Union against counting on a split in Czechoslovakia s new party leadership The old regime led by Antonin Novotny was ousted January 6 and Alexander Dubcek began charting a liberal course The leadership plans a series of discussions with other Communist parties starting with a meeting of the 11 man Soviet Politburo next week at a secret site in Czechoslovakia The meeting probably will be short.
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Czechoslovakia
Moscow
Mao Tse-tung
Prague
Democratic Veep Picture Wide Open After Kennedy Decision
Democratic vice presidential options widen after Sen Ed Kennedy declines the post at next month’s convention. Potential running mates include Eugene McCarthy Fred Harris and Sargent Shriver while Humphrey remains noncommittal. Rumors also place Morris and Connally as possible picks amid regional balance debates. Kennedy cites personal family duties after the assassination of Robert Kennedy.
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Kennedy
Massachusetts
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Tinois Sen
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Nelson Rockefeller
Miami Beach
Percy
Washington
Eugene J. McCarthy
Fred R. Harris
France
Sargent Shriver
Hubert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
Kansas
Boston
Humphrey-McCarthy
Minnesota
Abraham A. Ribicoff
Dconn
McCarthy
D-N.y
Peace Road Map Or Bid For Democratic Ticket
Vice President Humphrey outlined a goal of peace with a new agenda supporting talks with Red China and the Soviet Union to ease tensions and slow the arms race. Senator McCarthy urged empowerment for Black communities through industry and antipoverty programs, tying poverty to powerlessness. Kennedy declined the No 2 spot, prompting a slate of potential running mates for Humphrey including McCarthy Shriver Hughes Muskie and Harris. Rockefeller warned of nuclear risk if Vietnam escalates, Nixon met with Johnson on foreign policy, Wallace pledged law and order with 30,000 troops if needed. Coalition plans a mass rally before the Democratic National Convention.
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George Wallace
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Maine
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