Fight against a political machine ends in Arkansas high court
Wirges faced a perjury trial over a critical column about County Judge Tom Scott of Conway County. The Arkansas Supreme Court overturned the conviction, ruling indictments and proof poorly matched. The case followed Wirges’ six year battle and a salvaged paper under Gov. Rockefeller allies.
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Gene Wirges
Wirges
Tom Scott
Conway County
Arkansas Supreme Court
Winthrop Rockefeller
San Antonio
Tex
Express Arkansas
Delegates To Reject All Resolutions At UN General Assembly
United Nations AP dispatch reports delegates forecast a split on whether Israel should withdraw from Arab territories before a permanent settlement. No clear consensus emerged as voting opens Monday, likely ending the emergency session begun June 17. Security Council may implement any plan, with two rival resolutions driving the dispute.
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William N. Oatis
United Nations
N.Y
U.N. General Assembly
Israel
Middle East
Soviet Union
Security Council
Assembly
Egypt
Syria
Jordan
Soveit Union
United States
Suez Canal
Gulf Aqaba
Congress Considers Cutting Arms Aid in Senate Panel
In Washington the Senate Foreign Relations Committee examined the 3.1 billion dollar foreign aid bill, with nearly 600 million for military aid. At least five of nineteen members voiced concern over arms supplies and floated reducing the current policy, arguing it has not kept peace. Senators Church Clark Gore Abou Young Gruening McGovern backed the criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Frank Church
Didaho
United States
Church
Senate
U.s.e
Jerusalem
Sens
Joseph S. Clark
D-Pa
Albert Gore
D-Tenn
Claiborne Fell
John Shermen Cooper
Stephen MM
Young
Ohio
Ernest Gruelying
Alaska
George 5. McGovern
S.D
No settlement in steel strike
In El Dorado Arkansas an 11 day steel company strike continues with no settlement in sight. Negotiations broke off over wage demands as Local 381 of the International Union of Operating Engineers walked out June 19 after failing to agree on a new contract. No new talks have been scheduled according to company and union spokesmen.
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EL Dorado
Ark
Arkansas Steal Co
Internationl Union of Operating Engineers
How to Tell Sex of Babies After They Grow Up
HALBOYLE offers a humorous guide on judging gender after growth, noting quirks in speech, laughter, infant handling, age responses, and reactions to movies and cards. The piece contrasts male and female traits with playful tests and observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halboyle
NEW York
Science
Milady
Negroes Given Jobs to Keep Down Riots
In Fort Myers Florida NAACP leaders launched Operation Cool Summer to employ Idle Negro youths and curb potential riots. Rev Isadore Edwards and Marvin Davies urged placing dollars in hands to reduce anger and violence while referencing trouble spots from Tampa to Watts.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Florida National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Florida
Isadore Edwards
NAACP
Anderson
Tampa
Cleveland
Watts
Marvin Davies
Medicare Completes First Year
Medicare marks its first birthday as 7 million of 65 and older receive benefits totaling over 3 billion dollars. Some seniors face billing delays and red tape while others praise the program, though doctors and AMA oppose expansion and socialized medicine. Federal officials say early glitches are expected in any new, large program.
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Jack Miller
Washington
Medicare
Dora H. Molloret
Seattle
American Medical Association
Milford O. Rouse
Dallas
AMA
Missouri farmer is Outstanding Parent of the Year
Roy Brewer of Rosedale Missouri has been named outstanding parent of the year by the International Organization of Parents without Partners He is 38 and widowed with four daughters Jerri Diane 14 Ginger 11 Claudia Kay 5 and Belinda Ann 4 Brewer became a widower soon after the birth of his youngest child
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St, Joseph, Mo
Missouri
Roy Brewer
Rosedale
International Organization of Parents Without Partners
Brewer
Jerri Diane
Ginger
Claudia Kay
Belinda Ann
Comprehensive Christian Youth Move in Salt Lake City
In Salt Lake City the annual June youth conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints drew an estimated 50,000 young Mormons. The event blended recreation and character building with religion, presenting a nationwide youth movement that operates year round for over 2.6 million members. Bonnie Youngberg from Utah described the mix of fun and faith as essential to a happy, capable life.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Bonnie Youngberg
Bountry Ful
Utah
This Is My Country A USA Birthday Reflection
Mary Anita Laseter reflects on America's 191st birthday, praising the nation's diversity and resilience. She cites roots from Betsy Ross to Irving Berlin, notes historic sacrifices, and urges citizens to remember their shared country and feel pride as the nation nears another milestone.
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United States of America
Alamo
Maine
Pearl Harbor
Korea
Vietnam
USA
West
Bret Harte
Mid-Country
Mark Twain
New England
Nathaniel Hawthorne
North
Stephen Foster
Irving Berlin
West Point
N.Y
Honolulu
H.L
New Orleans
Mount Rushmore
S.C
Betsy Ross
George Gershwin
Helen Keller
Mickey Mantle
Antimissile Debate continues after Kosygin comments
Washington reports that top U S military leaders doubt Kosygin closed the ABM door yet say United States should begin production of an antimissile defense. Officials warn talks alone won t halt the race and urge near term deployment while noting Kosygin s New York remarks dampen prospect of a moratorium.
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Bob Horton Washington
U.S
Alexei N. Kosygin
United States
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Kosygin
New York
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
Senate Armed Services Committee
Kosy+gin
Europe Faces a Critical Oil Storage
Western Europe risks an oil shortage as Middle East production falters and Suez restrictions push tankers around Africa. Britain faces sharper impact due to bans on Arab shipments. Europe relies heavily on Arab oils, with 8.5 million barrels daily consumed in 1966.
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Jack Lefler
New York
Western Europe
Middle East
Suez Canal
Europe
Israel
Africa
J. Cordell Moore
Britain
United States
West Germany
North Africa
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
Kuwaiti
Iraq Petroleum Co
Mediterranean
Beirut
Lebanon
France
Turkey
Libya
U.S
Venezuela
Texas
Louisiana
Bombers Hit North Vietnam Oil Depot West of Haiphong
U S Navy bombers attacked an oil storage depot seven miles west southwest of Haiphong with smoke rising to 1500 feet. Reports say two storage buildings were demolished and a large secondary explosion occurred as pilots left the target. The incident follows conflicting claims over whether American raids struck Soviet ships. A separate ground action occurred at Con Thien near the DMZ, with Marines and Communists skirmishing from dawn to night.
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George McArthur
Saigon
U.S. Navy
Haiphong
Washington
U.S
Navy
Soviet Union
Ina
Mikhail Franz
Pentagon
Mikhail Frunze
United States
Turkistan
Cam Pha
South Vietnam
Leatherneck
Con Thien
Demilitarized Zone
Congress Has Left Much Unfinished
Washington AP report notes Congress is in recess with a large backlog of unfinished work. When back in session after July 4, lawmakers face disputes on rioting, Social Security, rail strikes, poverty, crime, education, civil rights, foreign aid, taxes, and redistricting. Some bills near action, others not yet started. Senate censured Sen. Dodd and the House refused to seat Powell. party leaders clash on progress. Ford calls Congress rudderless while McCormack touts achievements.
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William F. Arbogast
Washington
Congress
Senate
Thomas J. Dodd
D-Conn
House
Adam Clayton Powell
Acc
John W. McCormack
Mass
Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
Ford
Repube
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