Defiance Harlem confrontation over police march and reforms
NY’s largest city faced race tensions as Police Commissioner Murphy banned a Harlem march citing provocations. Negro leaders demanded suspension of an officer, creation of a civilian review body, removal of a tactical unit, and promotion of Black officers. Protesters pledged to defy the ban, while a “summit” with civil rights leaders eyed potential political impact.
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Southern Chrisian Leadership Conference
James L. Farmer
CORE
Whitney M. Young
National Urban League
A. Philip Randolph
Negro American Labor Council
Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters
John Lewis
Jury Weighs Fraud Charge Hoffa Waits
In Chicago a federal jury deliberates the $25 million Hoffa fraud trial after a first session did not yield a verdict. Judge Austin instructs the eight women and four men with 147 possible verdicts for guilt or innocence, while Hoffa and codefendants wait nearby.
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Flier's Cars Found After Crash Near Compton Airport
Investigators said two men Fletcher and Olson took off from Compton Airport shortly after noon Thursday in a low‑winged two‑seat plane. A wheel landing gear was found floating at the crash scene and identified by attendant Robert Lassler, who also noted safety wire on the plane. Family members described the pilots, both experienced, with Fletcher married and Olson a long‑time flying instructor. both had recently invested time in the aircraft.
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Buena Park Girl, 8, Dies After Being Hit by Car
An 8 year old Buena Park girl Pamela Ann Kennedy of 6364 Sheridan Way was killed while crossing Beach Boulevard at La Palma after leaving a theater. She was pronounced dead at 5:32 pm at Beach Community Hospital. Driver Hugh McGregor 44 of Stanton said he could not stop. no citation was issued. Her friend Ann Kafuruda 12 of 6369 Sheridan Way witnessed the collision.
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Beach Community Hospital
Hugh McGregor
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Poltre
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Sheriedah Way
Johnson says FBI watching New York riots for extremist groups
President Johnson indicated FBI monitoring violent racial clashes in New York City. He said manpower is available if action is needed and did not rule out further investigations or measures to address extremist elements involved in the riots.
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New York
John Menis
Janyson
New York City
Fire Bombs Hit Restaurant in Race Clash in Florida
A Monson Motor Lodge restaurant was struck by three Molotov cocktails in a racially charged clash between segregationists and integrationists. No injuries. $3,000 damage to carpet and furnishings. Police later charged five men with burning Ku Klux Klan crosses on private property. Two leaders among the accused.
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J. B. Signer
Connie Lynch
Dan Warren
1000 Men Fight Huge Cajon Fire
A massive blaze at the Cajon area near Agoura Stock Farms forced closure of U S Route 66 and the Barstow Freeway for nearly two hours. Fire climbed Cajon Mountain and threatened Cedar Springs as helicopters from El Toro aided air crews amid intense heat and winds. Nearby, a Plumas National Forest fire north of Quincy burned 250 acres as crews and bombers fought to contain it.
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Minor Party Nominates Lightburn for President in Surprise Move
The Constitution Party on Friday nominated Joseph B. Lightbien, a Jane Lew West Virginia general store owner, for president with Theodore Billings of Denver Colorado as running mate. The choice surprised many as he had not featured in prior speculation during the three day convention in Houston.
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Jane Lew
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Scranton Ride Hits Goldwater
Harrisburg, Pa. William P. Young, a cabinet member and top Negro Republican leader, predicted that Republicans cannot and will not support Barry Goldwater. He said Negroes nationwide will not provide substantial backing for Goldwater.
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William W. Scranton
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Barry Goldwater
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Labor and Industry
Nations Near Tough Sanctions on Cuba
Washington AP reports six Latin American nations hovered close to approving a resolution to cut diplomatic ties and halt most trade with Cuba, excluding food and medical supplies, while safeguarding Cubana's Mexico-Havana route to avoid disrupting humanitarian air links.
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Havaii
Mexico
Chile
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Ryan Contract Awarded for Glider Project in Virginia
Ryan Aeronautical Co. of San Diego California wins a 325000 dollar contract in Eustis Virginia for construction and testing of a towed universal glider a new member of the prow ing family of flexible wing vehicles.
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Fidal Set to Open Giant Fete in Santiago Cuba
Thousands converged on Santiago as Cuba prepares to mark the 26th of July celebrations. Castro planned a visit to temporary peasant camps from the Sierra Maestra, the backbone of the guerrilla movement. Over 100000 people are being brought in by trucks and buses to participate.
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