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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1964

Page

4

Strike Hits Illinois Central as 7000 Train Workers Walk Out

More than 7,000 train workers walked out on Illinois Central Railroad in a surprise strike at 4:30 am CST. The walkout stranded passengers across a 14 state system, disrupting routes between Chicago and the Gulf Coast and forcing thousands of commuters to find other transport. The unions include the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, and the Order of Railway Conductors and Brakemen.

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Fragmented Civil Unrest Report With Civil Rights Linkage

A partially readable clipping describes a crisis tied to civil rights protests in a predominately Negro area. It notes a death of one man and injuries to 20 others. Leaders and groups are mentioned in connection with alleged band activity and integration push.

Spacecraft Orbit Flight Aims for Lunar Milestones

Fragmented OCR reports a bold spaceflight plan with a capsule and rocket to reach orbit and test-manned lunar missions later in the decade. It mentions heavy lift, vibration concerns, and a 5 to 7 percent performance edge over Atlas, with 11,500 pounds cited and a launch cadence toward Earth orbit then the moon.

Earth

Wisconsin Vote Fuel Civil Rights Debate Across Parties

Alabama Gov Wallace’s Wisconsin primary showing is used by both sides in the Senate civil rights fight. Senators Jag Jagits and Dirksen weigh its impact, noting Wallace’s votes bolster antidiscrimination positions and that public opinion may shape support for amendments and the bill’s course.

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