Death Penalty Bill Faces New Hurdle
Nashville reporters note the death penalty abolition bill stalls as House members mull votes. Senate last week backed the measure 83 to 7, but House indecision and broader representation leave fate unclear. Joint hearings opened to media while committee actions on related measures proceed.
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Harold Bradley
Todlay
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Bradley
House
House Judiciary Committee
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Senate Judiaviary Committee
Former Area Man Among 3M proposals to attend meetings
A report outlines proposals allowing hensmen to attend all legislative committee meetings except those dealing with sensitive matters. Divers halted a search Tuesday for a missing oil field crew boat crew of Roy Vanes Tivette, Hewitt Joseph, Donald Hay, and others, presumed drowned after the vessel was found necessary details incomplete.
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New Orleans
Grand Isle
Roy Vanes Tivette
Houma
Elizabetton
Tenn
Hewitt Joseph
Tevoropte
Houmas
Donald Hay
Morgan City
Tides
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Haal
Testimony Voices Press Leaders in Open Sessions Debate
Notable editors and press association heads including J Russell Wiggins Eugene Rutland Richard Cardwell John Seigenthaler and Toye Miller testified in support of open sessions arguing that secrecy harms public accountability The gathering reflected concern that private discussions should be the exception and that legislators must justify private talks to avoid eroding press freedom and public trust
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Washington Post
Eugene Rutland
Tennessee Press Association
Warren &. Morrell
Freedom of Information Center
Columbia
Richard Cardwell
Hoosier State Press Association
Indianapolis
India
John Seigenthaler
Nashville Tennessean
Toye Miller
Knoxville News-Sentinel
Jutland
Cardwell
Netherlands Princess To Wed Commoner
The Hague announces Princess Margriet of the Netherlands will marry Pieter van Nollenhoven a law student and Leyden Union pianist. He is a commoner and a member of the Dutch public, following a sister’s marriage to a Spanish nobleman last year that stirred a government crisis in Protestant Holland.
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Ex-Diplomat Says Reds Want No Escalated War
Former South Vietnamese ambassador to the United States Chuong says both Communist China and North Vietnam fear escalation of war. He cautions against troop offensives or targeting civilians, claims China would avoid occupation and that negotiated settlement is unlikely after previous attempts failed. He spoke at Middle Tennessee State University and urged restraint while noting U.S. bombing could alter momentum but not end the war.
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Tran Vax Chuoig
United States
China
North Viet Nam
Choma
Madime Nhu Ker
Druco
Ngo Dinh Mba
Hanoi
Viet Nam
Chang
John
Son
Middle Tennessee State University
Chuong
North Vietnam
Red China
Viel Nag
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Washington
Madame Nhu
Jie
Tennessee Daily Murders and Accidents Summary
Frank Carroll, 54, charged with murder in the death of his mother Mrs Charlie Wooden 74 found beaten wrapped in a sheet and dumped in a well near her home. Neane County jail without bond pending further questions. A 19 day old girl died after a plastic bag may have covered her face. Stacy Lynn Clinard 1 year old brother may be involved. Jurors acquitted James T Washer on tax evasion but convicted him on two misdemeanors related to gambling proceeds at the Uptown Club.
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Nashville
Madisate Cougle
Lonnie Clinard
Stacy Lynn
Kimberly Warline Clinard
UPL
James T. Washer
Washer
U.S. District Court
Charles Neese
Mao Growth of Post Mao Power Shift Report
London based United Press International reports Mao Zedong's health is deteriorating and the Chinese leadership may prepare for a post Mao era. The Royal Institute for International Affairs notes younger factions gain influence as Beijing shifts policy and seeks to expand influence in Asia Africa and Latin America while challenging the Soviet Union.
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UPI
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China
Mao
Tung
Stalin
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Peking
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Royal Institute For International Affairs
the World Today
Communist Party
Robert Quillain
Red China
Quillain
Soviet Union
Asia
Africa
Latin America
Giant Flyaway Golden Eagle Recaptured at London Zoo
London Zoo keeper teams tracked and finally recaptured the giant eagle Goldie after 11 days of a dramatic escape. Walkie talkies and birds calls failed to lure him as the bird roamed trees, drawing national attention before returning to his cage and a hearty breakfast.
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UPH
Goldie
London Zoo
Kingland
Royal Navy
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