Press freedom urged as Latin nations face censorship
The Inter-American Press Association president calls for renewed vigilance in defending free access to information across the Western Hemisphere. He condemns Cuba for lack of press freedom and urges newspapers to publicly defend truthful reporting to prevent government censorship. The piece cites near-daily press freedom violations in the U.S. and North Carolina and urges militant public support to safeguard rights. A brief note from the Miami Herald mocks miniskirt bans and Safety Council ideas after a Charleston accident.
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Agustin E. Edwards
Inter-American Press Association
Cuba
Edwards
APA
Mr. Edwards
Western Hemisphere
United States of America
North Carolina General Assembly
Congress
JAPA
Kinston
D.C
Daily Free Press
U S Agrees to Nuclear Missile Agreement
Allied diplomats report the United States ready to discuss curbing nuclear missiles with the Soviet Union without on site inspections, a stance after briefings at NATO headquarters by Philip Farley, deputy on the U S SA I T team.
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Proceuis
United States
Soviet Union
Moscow
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Philip Farley
U.S
Nixon
Arkansas gets 80 425 grant for law enforcement programs
The Arkansas Commission on Crime and Law Enforcement allocated 80 425 of federal funds to state law enforcement agencies. Grants totaling 241 570 under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act fund the first year of the crime control program, with allocations to Arkadelphia Boone County Carroll County Desha Fort Smith Greene Harrison Little Rock Magnolia Monticello Pulaski County and the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy. Applications remain under review or need extra information before final consideration.
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Little Rock
State Commission On Crime and Law Enforcement
Arkansas
Arkadelphia
Boone County
Carroll County
Desha County
Dumas
Fort Smith
Greene County
Harrison
Magnolia
Monticello
Pulaski County
Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy
Blytheville Police Department
Commission
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
U.S. Justice Department
Hickey
Troops Kiss Commander Bye Head Home
The first U S troops withdrawn from Vietnam formed up in Seattle and said goodbye to their commander before heading on leave. The 788 soldiers of the 3rd Battalion 60th Infantry were greeted by supporters and taunted by antiwar demonstrators as they paraded through rain with red roses from local women.
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Lewis
Wash
U.S
Vietnam
Seattle
Stanley R. Resor
Vietenam
Resor
60Th Infantry
9Th Infantry
Boston Operates Hippie Hotels
The Boston Redevelopment Authority leases two buildings to serve as hippie hostels this summer. Operated under Massachusetts Council of Churches oversight, the hostels enforce strict rules including separation of genders, no drugs, guest searches, no visitors after 9 30 p.m., lights out at 12 30 a.m., and discreet conduct outside. The rate is 25 cents nightly, with a Back Bay and a South End location.
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Boston
Boston Redevelopment Authority
Massachusetts Council of Churches
Ways and Means Pushes Tax on Bond Interest Plan
The House Ways and Means Committee tentatively backed federal subsidies to entice states and municipalities to finance with taxable bonds, while preserving tax free option. The plan opens the door to taxing development bond interest, facing opposition from bankers and public power groups. Chairman Mills to announce progress toward a tax reform package by Aug 13 with sponsor Ullman arguing benefits for federal revenue, markets, and local governments amid constitutional questions.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Wilbur Mills
al Ullman
D-Ore
Ullman
Berlin Lowers Voting Age in City Elections
West Berlin city parliament voted to lower the voting age in municipal elections from 20 to 18 and the age for city office candidates from 25 to 23. The changes adjust who can vote and who may stand for local government.
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Dumlin Wwe
West Berlin
PW Celebrates Golden Anniversary on Moon Launch Date
Mary Anita Laseter reflects on the 50th anniversary of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women Clubs formed in 1919 in St Louis. The piece recalls Lena Madesin Phillips as a key founder and notes the group’s goals of equal opportunity and responsible leadership, with events planned for 1969.
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St. Louis
National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
National Federation
Business and Professional Women
YWCA
New York
United States
Lena Madesin Philips
Nicholasville
International Federation of Business and Professional Women
Nixon Seeks Senate Support for Nationwide Voting Rights Bill
The Nixon administration pressed the Senate for backing a broad voting rights law to replace the 1965 act. Atty. Gen. Mitchell testified as House subcommittee approved a five year extension. Senate prospects dim with only three of eight likely to back it. The plan would apply nationwide, ban literacy tests, allow federal registrars, and drop prior approval by states, enabling court actions to block discriminatory changes.
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Washington
House
Nixon
Senate
John N. Mitchell
Senate Judiciary Committee
House Judiciary
Emanuel Celler
D-N.y
Judiciary Committee
Sam J. Ervin Jr
D-N.c
Grand Jury Charges 15 With Brutality
A federal grand jury in Little Rock charged 15 people with brutality against inmates in four Arkansas penal institutions. It returned 46 indictments for under color of law actions including electric shocks and whippings at Tucker Prison Farm. Indictments also cover Cummins Prison Farm and Mississippi County Penal Farm staff connected to a 1966 birdshot incident and earlier brutality claims. Several former wardens and guards face charges. the case ties to skeletons found at Tucker and a historical period of inmate abuse. Governor Rockefeller praised federal action after 30 months in office.
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Little Rock, Ark
Jim Bruton
Tucker Prison
State Penitentiary
Tucker
Bruton
Pulaski
Mississippi
Gary L. Haydis
Cummins
Lawrence E. Hudson
G. W. Thompson
Thomas O. Morton
Winthrop Rockefeller
J. Smith Henley
U.S. District Court
Justice Department
Arkansas
State Board of Correction
Herman Belk
Pulaski County
Gene Emmersling
Curtis Lee Ingram Jr
Nestro
Little Rock
Belk
Ingram
Bruce McCorley
Edwin Lucas
Howard McCain
Mississippi County
Right Answer Wrong Politics Right Answer Wrong Politics MIAMI
Metropolitan Court Judge Tom Lee told Brian Southard that three traffic charges would be dropped if he registered to vote. The 21 year old replied Republican. The judge, calling himself a wretched Democrat, lamented the process after the exchange.
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Miamt
Metropolitan Court
Tom Lee
Brian Southard
Lée
Southard
Mid East War Jitters Spark Summer Tensions
Beiruts AP dispatch notes renewed Arab–Israeli tension with no imminent showdown. Arabs doubt readiness for large confrontation for a year while Israel resists new territory. air duels persist and both sides claim aviation losses. Continued bloc support and pressure on Israel affect morale and economy.
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Roy Essoyan
Associated Press
Beirut
Middle East
Israel
U.N
U Thant
Egypt
Mohamed Hassan el Zayyat
Suez Canal
Jordan River
Editor Fined for Publishing Prison Report
In Johannesburg South Africa AP reports editor Laurence Gandar was fined 280 dollars or three months in jail for failing to take reasonable steps to verify prison condition reports. His chief reporter Benjaraly Pogrund received suspended three month sentences on two counts amid broader press freedom implications.
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Johannesburg
South Afetica
Laurence Gandar
Gandar
Rand Daily Mail
Benjaraly Posgrund
Pogrund
South Africa
South Afric ¢3
Supreme Court
Red Rocket Hits U S Post In Vietnam Battle Report
U S forces plan to cut troop strength by 25 000 by August with a Marine Regimental Landing Team moving toward Quang Tri as a typhoon risks delaying some actions. Skirmishes and shellings persist across 30 areas while three B 2 strikes hit Black Virgin Mountain in Tay Ninh Province.
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George
McArthur Associated Press Welter Saigon
U.S
South Vietnam
Ainert
Larry D. Aiken
Jamaica
N.Y
da Nang
Saigon
Tay Ninh
Black Virgin Mountain
Aiy
Nui Ba den
Long
Only Joking Says Churchman Convicted in Boston Court
Tilford Dudley, director of national affairs for the United Church of Christ, claimed he was joking when he asked a stewardess about Cuba on an American Airlines flight. He was convicted in Fast Boston District Court on disturbing the peace charges and fined 2B dollars by Judge Guy Rizsetto.
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Boston
Tilford Dudeley
United Church of Christ
American Airlines
Cuba
Fast
Guy J. Rizsetto
Tok Dudley
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