Public light on juvenile crime seen essential
A collection of editorials argues secrecy on juvenile crime spurs more crime. The Gastonia Gazette notes public scrutiny pressures officials toward reform, while Storke of the Santa Barbara News-Press decries omission in journalism. Lexington and Dallas papers weigh education funding as welfare and prison costs rise. Memphis Commercial Appeal laments speeches with empty content.
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Gastonia
N.C
Thomas More Storke
Santa Barbara
Committee For Economic Development
Dallas
Tex
Sudanese Troops Massacre 400 in Equatoria Raids
Addis Ababa AP reports the Agana Liberation Front claims Sudanese troops killed about 400 villagers in reprisal raids across six villages in Equatoria during late January. The group, led by Anya-Nya, says the attack followed a rebel assault on government forces and cites a guerrilla force of 5,000. Chinese weapons once bound for Congo rebels allegedly surfaced with the group.
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Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Equatoria
Sudan
Agana Liberation Front
Anya-Nya
Liberation Front
Closed Senate session in Arkansas discussed bypassing Rockefeller
In an eighth executive session the Arkansas Senate debated leaks from prior meetings and considered bypassing Gov Winthrop Rockefeller on two board appointments. They urged Lt Gov Maurice Britt to enforce rules, weighed candidates for Henderson State board of trustees and the Public Service Commission, and reviewed statutes on filling vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Bartsch
Associated Press
Little Rock
Dan T. Sprick
Arkansas Senate
General Assembly
Sprick
Senate
Winthrop Rockefeller
Maurice Britt
Britt
J. Hugh Lockadoo
Archadelphia
Max Howell
Howell
Lookadoo
H. Grady Smith
Arkadelphia
Business
Stephenson
Stephens
Smith
Henderson
Rockefeller
Warren Theis
Pine Bluff
Jerry Thomasson
PSC
Lockadoo
Rules Committee
Knox Nelson
Kosygin Guests at Informal Buckingham Palace Dinner
Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin attended a casual Buckingham Palace supper with Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth III. The gathering featured informal dress, differing cuff styles, and light conversation as Kosygin's daughter translated.
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London
Alexei Kosygin
Prince Philip
Kosygin
Ludmilla Gyishian
Buckingham Palace
Philip
Elizabeth III
Cyprus Dispute Talks Set After 12 Hour Crown Council
Greek and Turkish ministers will resume discussions on Cyprus after a 12 hour Crown Council session chaired by King Constantine. The council, attended by Premier Paraskevopoulos, leaders, and Makarios, follows stalled talks in Paris on December 19. The Turkish minority seeks equal partnership in government, while fighting between Greek and Turkish Cypriots sparked a UN peace force intervention in 1964.
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Athens
Cyprus
Paris
Ioannis Paraskevopoulos
Constantine
Makarios
Mediterranean
Greece
Dr¢Ike
U.N
Meany Drafts White Paper to Hit Back at Reuther
NEIL GILBRIDE reports that President George Meany of the AFL CIO is preparing a large white paper to counter Walter Reuther 7 000 word attack on the federation. While Meany drafts his reply at the AFL CIO Executive Council meeting in Miami Beach efforts to avert a split among unions continue as U S Steel Workers Lt Abel seeks peace talks and labor leaders warn of potential divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Gilbride
Washington
George Meany
AFL- Cro
United Automobile Workers
Walter Reuther
Labor Federation
Afl-Cio
United Steel Workers
Abel
Reuther
Meany
Labor
United Front
Federation
UAW
AF Lecjo
Miami Beach
AFL/CIO
Mamy Ber
Auto Workers
Megny
Aflcio
Rey
Cong Moving Arms During Lunar Truce
In Saigon amid a lunar new year cease-fire North Vietnam accelerates resupply southward while South Vietnam announces a touring cease-fire and Viet Cong suspend shooting. U S sources say extended restraint is unlikely and North Vietnam foreign move could push to end bombing after the truce. U S command notes a fivefold rise in truck and barge traffic toward the demilitarized zone with an estimated 35 000 tons movable during the halt.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
United States
U.S
Dean Rusk
North
Boy Scouts of America Mark 57th Anniversary This Week
The article celebrates the 57th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America and highlights vast participation with 2,143,000 Cub Scouts, 1,870,000 Boy Scouts, and 317 Explorers. It notes 1.55 million volunteer leaders and 4,012 professional leaders, praising the Breakthrough for Youth program and the God and Country Award while stressing communication gaps between generations.
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Boy Scouts of America
Rotary
Alfred A. Knox
Arkansas Methodist
Dr. Knox
Boy Scout
New Battle on Highway Beautification
Washington reports a fresh fight over highway beautification as rules drafted by the Bureau of Public Roads target more than 1 million billboards along interstate and primary highways. The proposed limits set sizes, spacing and restricted areas, drawing protests from the outdoor advertising industry and mixed praise from conservationists. If enacted, removal of the signs would occur by early 1970 for most, with remaining limits applying to interstate and private systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
Bureau of Public Roads
Congress
Kenneth Robb Brown
Des Moines
Towa
Privary
Red Ministers Plan Conference in European Bloc
WARSAW Poland AP Polish and East German sources reveal plans for a meeting of foreign ministers from the European Communist bloc. Uncertainty over timing and venue signals difficulties in organizing. The goal is to bolster East Germany’s prestige and discuss moves toward normalization with West Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Poland
East Germany
West Germany
Pressure Could Pass Consular Bill Amid Trade Push
Washington AP Senate opponent Karl Mundt says ratification likely but only if East West trade expansion is included. White House backed treaty seeks to formalize consular relations and extend protections, with a wary vote expected in the Foreign Relations Committee as debate continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Neo
Washington
Senate
Karl E. Mundt
R-S.d
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Johnson
United States
Mundt
Soviet Union
Foreign Relations Committee
Ly Vietnam
U.S
Revel in a Different Kind of Draft at Fraser's Pub
At University of Michigan twelve students indulge in a beer draft record attempt, far exceeding the 1956 Michigan State feat. Over 560 hours logged with 13,460 ounces consumed, members rotate, skip classes, and study less while spectators watch. Captain Mike Truax oversees a platoon system as bartender supervision notes the pace.
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Ann Arbor, Mich
University of Michigan
Fraser’s Pub
U.S
Michigan State
Saine
Bill Fraser
Mike Truax
Ginger Redd
Beer Brigade
Oregon May Not Return Escapees to Tucker Prison Farm
A legal adviser to Arkansas Gov. Rockefeller asked Oregon for a delay in extradition ruling to learn prison conditions. Four escapees from Tucker Prison Farm, Ark, are held in Baker. names include Richard Emray, 39. James Stephens, 22. Don Smith, 18. Jimmy Pike, 35.
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Salem
Ore
Arkansas
Winsthrop Rockefeller
Tucker Prison Farm
Ark
Tom McCall
Oregon
Richard G. Emray
James Sephens
Don C. Smith
Jimmy Pike
Baker
Britt Defends as Acting Governor Attacks Override Move
Acting Governor Britt challenged Senator Gibson to override Gov Rockefeller's veto of a 2.79 million teacher bonus bill while Rockefeller spoke at a Lincoln Day event in Springdale. Gibson opened Senate polls. House defeated a constitutional convention bill 43-44. lawmakers debated cost and doubt over a new 1874 constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Little Rock
Xmaurice Britt
Winthrop Rockefeller
Rockefeller
John F. Gibson
Dermott
Britt
Senate
Gibson
House
Representatives
Gean McDonald
Benton
Hassan Says Nations Move Closer
King Hassan I of Morocco concluded a Washington visit with a pledge that relations with the United States will move from good to better. The king and entourage dined at the White House with President Johnson as heavy snow fell, amid a minor princess mishap and a formal photo session. Johnson and Hassan discussed peace as 135 guests attended the state dinner and Moroccan Embassy luncheon, with Princess Lalla Aisha taking a brief tumble but unhurt.
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Francis Lewine Washington
Hassan I
Morocco
Washington
White House
United States
Johnson
Lalla Aisha
Johnsons
Hubert H. Humphrey
James Symington
Moulay Abdallah
England
Women's National Press Club
Hassan
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