Cohen questions emphasis on white racism in riot report
Wilbur Cohen, Johnson nominee for HEW secretary, says the term white racism may overstate the issue while noting racism exists in all groups. He urges focus on housing, schools, and jobs, and cites broader racial divisiveness beyond white racism.
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Washington
Wilbur J. Cohen
Johnson
White House Riot Commission
Hubert H. Humphrey
National Advisory Commission On Civil Disorders
Cohen
U S Army Officer Quits In Protest
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Sidney J. Roche resigns from his post after more than four years in Vietnam. He cites continued failed policies, corruption in South Vietnam, ineffective tactics, and the growing strength of the Communist party as reasons for quitting. He had served on General Westmoreland’s staff and later worked with AID on development programs.
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William C. Westmoreland
U.S
Vietnam
U.S. Agency For International Development
AID
Roche
Communist Party
South Vietnam
Seven Tar Heels Among Vietnam Casualties
Pentagon list identifies seven North Carolina servicemen among Vietnam casualties. Five killed in action include Capt. Larry W. Jones of Greensboro, Sgt. Tommy D. Mabe of Winston-Salem, Sgt. Charles E. McGee of Fayetteville, Lance Cpl. William C. Roberts of Boone, and Lance Cpl. James B. Farmer of Valle Crucis. Two died nonhostile actions: Pfc. Roger P. Keller of Conover and Lance Cpl. Chesley A. Story.
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Washington
Pentagon
North Carolina
Larry W. Jones
Katherine T. Jones
Greensboro
Tommy D. Mabe
Curtis G. Mabe
Winston-Salem
Charles E. McGee
Mary McGee
Fayetteville
Lance
William C. Roberts
Marvin W. Roberts
Boone
Lance Cpl
James B. Farmer
Valle Crucis
Pfc
Roger P. Keller
Paul E. Keller
Conover
Chesley A. Story
Virginia Negro Sheriff Found Dead In Car
James N. Bradby 38 the first Black sheriff in Virginia was found dead in his car in Charles City County. An autopsy indicated suicide by exhaust with the hose through a taped vent window. Bradby, who had ousted longtime Democrat M. D. Lampkin last fall, was described as well liked and troubled but with no known enemies.
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Charles City
Virginia
James N. Bradby
Bradby
M. D. Lampkin
Bradley
Commonwealth Atty
J. Madison Macon Jr
Macon
Greek Regime Censors Kennedy News in Athens
In Athens the regime imposed censorship to limit coverage of U S Senator Robert F Kennedy for the Democratic nomination. Editors were told to keep Kennedy on inside pages and reduce headline size, with orders given verbally. An Athens editor cited U S Embassy pressure, which the embassy denied as untrue.
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Athens
U.S
Robert F. Kennedy
D-N.y
Kennedy
Johnson
Polish intellectuals fired in largest purge after student unrest
Seven intellectuals were ousted by the Polish Communist regime in Warsaw, including six at Warsaw University for promoting views deemed contrary to the state. The dismissals follow clashes stemming from student protests over censorship and a dissident play, with authorities accusing "reactionary elements" of agitating trouble.
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Warsaw
Poland
Warsaw University
PAP
Offi
Cial
Bac
Bronislaw Baczko
Leszek Kolakowski
Stefan Morawski
Zygmunt Bauman
Maria Hirszowicz
Wlodziemierz Brus
Kolakowski
Reopening of King Solomon’s Copper Mines in 1959
The King Solomon copper mines at the southern tip of Israel were reopened in 1959 after about 3000 years of inactivity. The mining site resumed production under renewed exploration and investment, marking a historic revival of ancient metallurgical activity.
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King Solomon’s
Israel
Chevelle Dominates Performance Trials Amid Low Prices
Chevelle SS 396 wins Sports Intermediate Class and tops economy and braking tests in the NASCAR sanctioned Union Pure Oil Trials. Chevelle 300 leads the Intermediate 6 Cylinder Class with best points in economy acceleration and braking. Chevelle priced lower than competitors, appeals for value and customization.
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Pure Oil
Accel
Chevelle
America
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Associated Press
William H. Crook
Volunteers In Service To America
VISTA
Southern Baptist Convention
Riot Commission
Crook
Texas
U.S. Army
Robert Tuckman
Lewis
N. Main
Martin Zucker
Stefan Zolkiewski
Polish ‘Academy of Sciences
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