Editor warns of creeping censorship and press death
The piece argues that state censorship and a hidden dictatorship threaten freedom of speech and press. It cites editors like Hearst and the pressures on New York papers, noting strikes, mergers, and political manipulation as signs of looming control. The author declares himself an editor warning readers to recognize subtle power plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowehere
Stat
America
Philadelphia
Republic
Orl
New York City
Hearst
Daily Mirror
Hearst Journal-American
Scripps-Howard
World Telegram
International Typographical Union
New York
Repile
United States
Iam
Pirate radio stations join offshore fleet near Essex coast
Eddy Gilmore reports two new pirate stations Radio England and Britain Radio will broadcast around the clock from the 480 ton Patricia anchored outside territorial waters off the Essex coast. Their transmitters total 110000 watts, expanding an offshore broadcasting fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy Gilmore
London
Teo
Thhreaten
Radio England
Britain Radio
Patricia
Essex
New York Central Pennsylvania Merger Approved
The ICC approves the merger of New York Central and Pennsylvania railways creating a 20,000 mile system from St. Louis and Chicago to Montreal and Washington, predicting improved service and possible lower fares. Rules limit workforce cuts and require operation of certain freight services through 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
New York, New Haven & Hartford
New Haven
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Midwest
Pacific
New Pennsylvania
New York Central Transportation Co
St. Louis
Chicago
Montreal
Washington
Mills Faces First Opposition in 22 Years in Arkansas Race
In Little Rock veteran U.S. Rep. Wilbur Mills draws a challenger for the first time since 1944 as a noon filing deadline nears. Dr. Jack Hardley, 35, resigns a state hospital post to oppose Mills, calling him a status symbol Arkansas cannot afford. Other districts see filings and party primaries as Arkansas counts races ahead of the July 26 primary date. A separate item notes Malaysia Thailand and the Philippines to discuss joint air and slipping lines at a conference of Southeast Asian nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
U.S
Wilbur Mills
Jack Hardley
State Hospital
Mills
Arkanas
John Paul Hammerschmidt
J. W. Trimble
David Burleson
Fayetteville
Jim Evans
Hot Springs
Dean Murphy
Richard 8. Arnold
Texarkana
Charles F. Honey
Prescott
David Pryor
Camden
Lynn Lowe
E. C. Gathings
Lee Ward
Jonesboro
Gathings
Washington
J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
Viet Nam
U.S. Senate
Fulbright
Pryor
Honey
Murphy
Arnold
Chinese View of Viet Nam War Reveals Cautious China
In Hangchow, a British author notes China’s lukewarm official stance on the Viet Nam conflict. He observes air raid shelters for foreigners, absence of Ho Chi Minh imagery, and careful prodding of production gains to aid North Viet Nam, illustrating China’s complex morale and diplomacy.
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Viet Nam
U.S
Sen
W. Fulbright
Everett M. Dirksen
Red China
Washington
China
Frank Tuchy Hangchow
Nanking
Central Committee
Yuan Wen-tse
Robert 5. McNamara
Saigon
Peking
Ho Chi Minh
Canton
Car Jailed Instead of Driver Idea Fails To Win Support
A proposal to impound violator cars rather than punish drivers drew skepticism from traffic officials across cities. Experts warned storage limits and economic disruption, while some defended the idea as possible in limited cases. Only Massachusetts supported a related bill to impound cars for 60 days after a second license violation.
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Hal Cooper
New York
William Colson
The
Trial Lawyers Association
Miami
Colson
Joseph Halfery
Philadelphia
California
N.L. Rector
Los Angeles
George W. Pinckerton
Pennsylvania State Police Department
Samuel T. Milliken
Keystone-Philadelphia Automobile Club
Richard McLaughlin
Massachusetts Register of Motor Vehicles
State Legislative Mill
Edward Bode Receives National Merit Scholarship
Edward Welch Bode, son of Mr and Mrs Earnest E Bode of Hope, is named a National Merit Scholar among 28 Arkansas high school winners. Principal Grady Cathey announces that Bode will receive the Michigan State University Merit Scholarship in electrical engineering, part of 28 Arkansas recipients from 2,250 nationwide. The 28 winners were chosen from 14,000 finalists for awards ranging from 40 to 6000 dollars per year for four years of undergraduate study.
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Edward Welch Bode
Earnest E. Bode
Hope
Arkansas
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Grady Cathey
Hope High Scool
Cathey
Michigan State University
Young Bode
Kxar Donates Five Hours for Crockett Aid
KXAR will provide five hours of radio time on Saturday April 30 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. to aid the Crockett family survivors. The station seeks furniture clothing food and money and will acknowledge gifts and arrange pickup via volunteer workers during the broadcast period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KXAR
Allance
Crockett
Senate OKs Johnson rent subsidy bill narrowly
The Senate approved 46 to 45 funds for rent subsidies for low income families as part of a $12 million contract authority, with Republicans opposing the plan as costly. The vote on a separate $2.8 billion supplemental bill followed, and subsidies are expected to be retained in conference with the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aydeo
Washington
Senate
Johnson
Administration
Frerett M Dirksen
Eye Rennedy
Robert C. Weaver
Housing and Urban Development
House
Girl Scouts Pageant Set for Texarkana April 30
Girl Scouts from 15 counties under Con ifer Council prepare for an outdoor pageant at Four States Fairground Rodeo Arena Texarkana. The program opens with Brownie Magic at 6 45 p.m. and By the Dawn s Early Light at 7 15 p.m. Free tickets available through leaders or the Scout office.
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Conifer Council
Texarkana
Girl Scout
Hope Troops
Aloredia Lewis
Dorothy Ivery
Kathryne Hudson
Verger School
Candy Harris
Carolyn Millican
Senior Planning Board
Cadette
Troop 76
Hope
Susan Rogers
Sue King
Molly Tolleson
Idaho
Phil McLarty Performs in LSU Music Festival
Phil Melarty son of Mr and Mrs James McLarty participated in the annual festival of contemporary music at LSU Baton Rouge April 17 22 He also appears in the student production of Oklahoma April 27 30 in Baton Rouge Louisiana.
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Phil Melarty
James McLarty
LSU
Baton Rouge
Singing Sunday at White Chapel Service
An all day sing at White Chapel Baptist Church with dinner on the ground follows the Sunday service. The event features a community singing gathering hosted by Chapel leaders and local residents.
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White Chapel
Phere
NeSadhd
Sumeay
Tay Ted
Hempstead 1966 Primary Ticket Closes Filing Deadline
Official Hempstead county ticket lists candidates for county offices and township posts in the 1966 summer primary. Names cover COUNTY JUDGE through CORONER with multiple party designations and numerous local offices and committeemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead
Orie O. Byers
Guy Griggee
Jesse Brown
Perry Henley
Marvin Watterson
Lynn Montgomery Jim James Crit Stuart, Sr
Frank Ingersoll
Austin Hutson
George Walden James A, Dodson
B. C. Hollis
Riley Vickers
Fred McElroy
G. D
Buster" Royston
Boisdarc Township
Jim Moore
Saline Township
Lynn Gathright
Wallaceburg
Lester Wade
Ozan Township
J. O. Luck Dewey Worthey
Nolan
East Java Volcano Rampage Destroys Village Near Blitar
A violent eruption of Mt Kelut in East Java ruptured the village of Bambunan near the crater and menaced Blitar. Indonesian officials report unknown casualties, with residents possibly trapped as lava reached the outskirts of nearby towns.
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Jarkarta
Indonesia
East Java
Blitar
Mt. Kelut
Ning
Civil Defense
Red Cross
Jakarta
Antara
Bambunan
Call Defense
Flavin
Vhtar
Mi Kelut
Sukar Noo Plan
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John L
Tree Farm
Malvern
Harry Hunter
Arkadelphia Pulpwood
U. S
John L. McClellan
Armine T. Dressel
Amity
Washington House
World News
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Thailand
Philippines
Jointair
Association of Sonthesint Asai
Edward Bode
Crockett Aid
Girl Scouts
Phil McLarty
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