Senate wage amendment sparks business fears
A brief from Bilas Tex Morning News notes a Yarborough backed amendment to raise the minimum wage to 1.60 per hour by Feb 1 1968, arguing it will devastate small and marginal firms, cost thousands of unskilled jobs, and urging defeat for the public good. The item also mentions a GE laser beam garbage disposal hopeful for 20 years and a lighthearted jab about lawn pest control in Birmingham News.
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Sen
Ralph Yarborough
Yarborough
Senate
House - Senate
Bilas
General Electric Company
Birmingham
Ala
Employed reach 76.4 million with jobless rate drop
The Department of Labor reports 76.4 million employed in July, up 680000, and unemployment down 650000 to 3.2 million. The rate dips to 3.9 percent, but officials caution the gains do not reflect conditions for the poor and untrained.
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Associated Press Washington
Department of Labor
Arthur M. Ross
Bureau of Labor Stusties
Ross
Amendment Aimed at Agitators
Washington AP report notes House expects final passage of a civil rights bill with key housing provisions under threat. A Cramer amendment would make crossing state lines to incite riots a federal crime with up to five years in jail or a 10000 dollar fine, sparking debate over federal power and local enforcement.
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John Beckler
Washington
House
William C. Cramer
R. Fla
Cramer
James C. Corman
Dcalif
Lee
State Justice Is Honored by National Conference Chairman
Carleton Harris chief justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court was elected chairman of the U S Conference of Justices at its Sunday meeting. He succeeds Theodore Garfield chief justice of Iowa as head of the organization.
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Associated Press
Montreal
Carleton Harris
Arkansas Supreme Court
U.S. Conference of Justices
Theodore G. Garfield
Iowa
Cicero Named Next Target In Open Housing Drive
Civil rights leaders led by Rev. Jesse Jackson announced Cicero as the next focus of the open housing campaign. Bevel warned of a Wednesday demonstration in nearby areas amid assurances from Cook County and Cicero police to protect protesters if possible.
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Cicero
Jesse Jackson
Martin Luther King Jr
al Capone
Warren Avenue Congregational Church
Jackson
James Bevel
Bogan
Chicago Lawn
Selma
Bevel
Cook County
Arthur Bilek
Sheriff’s Police
FBI
Bahamas Murderer’s Son Killed in Auto Crash
Nassau reports Sir Sydney Oakes, 39, son of the slain Sir Harry Oakes, died Monday in an automobile accident. The 1943 father killing remains one of the Bahamas’ best known crimes, shaping a grim legacy.
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Bahamas
Sydney Oakes
Harry Oakes
Three U S Planes Downed as North Viet Nam Defenses Hold
North Viet Nam air defenses shot down three more U S Thunderchief fighters as U S jets conducted a record 139 combat missions. At least one pilot was rescued, with two missing. In the highlands near Pleiku and Dong Hoi, Marine and Army units pressed the ground fight, reporting heavy enemy casualties and several helicopter losses while seeking a North Vietnamese battalion near the Demilitarized Zone. Philippine President Marcos announced a state visit to the United States next month, including a possible Washington stop.
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North Viet Nam
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Air Force
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Dong Hoi
Pleiku
Fa Drang
Ja Drang
Marines Battle Near DMZ Amid Fresh Vietnam Fighting
AP News Digest reports US Marines engaged North Vietnamese forces near the demilitarized zone as new fighting erupts. Senators urge backing Johnson Viet Nam policy ahead of fall elections while the administration considers revising wage price guidelines and pursuing civil rights legislation.
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Demilitarized Zone
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Democratic
Republican
Johnson
Washington
House Committee
W. Willard Wirtz
Rusk Criticized by Argentina for Police Action Comments
Argentina's military government protested to the United States over Secretary of State Dean Rusk and aide Lincoln Gordon for condemning police brutality during the University of Buenos Aires seizure. The note cited Ongania's regime displeasure at Gordon's remarks and Rusk's comments, while Rusk said Washington recognizes difficulties from strong arm action and hopes the regime handles the issue.
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Argentina
Dean Rusk
University of
Juan Carlos Ongania
Lincoln Gordon
Rusk
Gordon
Washington
Rush
Ontania
British plan to end unanimous juries to curb bribery
London based report says Home Secretary Roy Jenkins will push a criminal justice bill to allow juries of twelve to convict with up to two dissents. The reform aims to curb underworld influence and bars convicted criminals from jury service. Jurors are currently drawn from electoral rolls with debtors exempt.
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Britain
Home
Roy Jenkins
House of Commons
Holt Attacks Pilkinton in Arkansas Governor Runoff
Arkansas gubernatorial race heats up as Frank Holt criticizes Jim Johnson on Monday night. Holt decries Johnson’s attacks and calls for unity, progress, and responsible leadership amid a high-stakes election eve turnout estimated at about 450000 voters. Holt’s wife Mary and state and local officials joined the campaign appearance.
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Frank Holt
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Johnson
Holt
Jonson
Lyndon B. Johnson
Arkansas
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White House
America
Suit to Void Returns Filed in Arkansas Race
Jamey Pilkinton and Joe Basore filed a Pulaski County suit to void today’s Democratic primary results and prevent certifying the race. Hearing set for 10 a.m. before Circuit Judge Joe E. Rhodes. Plaintiffs seek to protect Pilkinton’s interest after a tabulation error placed him in runoff and absentee ballots may affect the result.
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Jamey Pilkinton
Nice
Pilkinton
Joe Busore
Pulaski
Joe E. Rhodes
Democratic Central Committee
Basore
Central
Somadinae
Carpenter
Leon B. Catlett
Jack T. Lynn
Harvey Combs
State of
Arkansas
James H. Pilkinson
Joe Basore
Bennett
Gooch
Central Committee
One Local Race Dominates County Ballot as Voters Hear National Talks
Voters in Hope show steady turnout with about 5,000 expected by 6:30 pm while statewide trends suggest moderate participation. The governor’s race dominates attention though local interest remains muted with only one race on the ballot. In Arkansas politics, Democratic runoff pits Jim Johnson against Frank Mott amid civil rights and federal programs scrutiny. The 4th District race for the Harris seat features David Pryor facing Richard Arnold with a September runoff possible.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
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Camden
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