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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1964

Page

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Whitewash in the Bobby Baker case sparks Senate critique

The article argues the Baker investigation is being whitewashed to shield the Senate. It notes the Rules Committee did not call Senators as witnesses despite ties to Baker, who amassed a fortune through influence. It questions Lyndon Johnson’s role and alleges related advertising deals, highlighting public distrust in political ethics.

Bobby Baker Senate Drummond Baker the Réporter Senate Rules Committee So72 Democratic Senate Drumond Bobby’ Baker Capitol Hill Bobby Eer Lyndon Johnson Austin Texas Johnson Walter Jenkins Senate Committee Jenkins Lac

Posthumous Kennedy Award Tops Student Honors in US Colleges

The late President John F. Kennedy received a special posthumous award amid nine honors on nearly 200 US college campuses. Students praised Kennedy as an inspiration, with remarks from Utah and other campus leaders noting the tribute as America’s youth tribute to his legacy. A separate incident in New York left Damon Runyon Jr hospitalized after an altercation with two drivers outside a restaurant.

John F. Kennedy Robins Awards of América Kennedy Students of America Kenedy Kndwr Nedy Saunder Speers University of Utah Bob Hope Senate Everett’ M. Dirksen RIL Herman B. Wells Indiana State University Hien Joa Richard Cardinal Cushing Boston Damon Runyon Jr New York Herald Tribune New York Runyon

City Council Urges Congress to Oppose Pledge Change

The council moved to prepare a resolution urging Congress to oppose removing the “under God” words from the Pledge of Allegiance. Copies of the resolution will go to Rep. Craig Hosmer and California petitioners. The group also reaffirmed support for the board of education’s decision to allow nursery-school prayer.

God Congress Craig Hosmer Calfornia William A. Graham Counci Board of Education

Beckwith's Race Death Jury Seated in Mississippi Trial

In Jackson Mississippi a two man all white jury was seated for the second trial of Byron de la Beckwith charged with murdering Medgar Evers 37 NAACP field secretary. Beckwith's first trial ended February 7 with a hung jury.

Jackson Byron de la Beckwith Medgar Beckorith Evers National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Beckwith

Space Writing Study Reports Spaceflight Handwriting Changes

Independent report notes Pavel Vasilyev says six Soviet space travelers show normal work capacity and reaction speed in orbit. Tass agency quotes him on weightless writing improving legibility and boldness of handwriting in zero gravity.

Pavel Vasilyev Tass Gency

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