LBJ Federalizes Troops for Alabama Crisis
President Johnson announced federalization of the Alabama National Guard after Gov Wallace cited financial limits. Attorney General Clark was sent to coordinate U S actions as Johnson argued state limits and the need to protect citizens. The move followed requests from Alabama authorities and sparked questions about state rights and federal responsibility.
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Waite
Brielef
Atty
Rameey Clark
Supreme Court
Tom C. Clark
Alabama
Fuss Over Court Cannon Sparks Debate In Tucker Trial
A loud blast from a heavy cannon used in Horace Tucker’s murder trial drew attention as prosecutors pressed to recall ballistics witness Habermehl. Habermehl, described by the prosecution as a questionable expert, testified he currently works in a grocery store while noting past work with the Tulsa Police Department as a ballistics technician in 1955-56.
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Harry Claiborne
Hane Habermeh
Habermehl
Tulsa Okla
Tulsa
S&P warns of higher market risks prompting reserve buildup
Standard and Poor's cautions that market risks are rising and urges greater prudence by financial firms to strengthen reserves. The agency notes economic uncertainty and potential volatility ahead, suggesting cautious asset management and enhanced capital buffers to weather downturns.
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Sandard & Poor's
Spring Delayed Across U S as Snow Hits East Coast
Winter storms blanketed the Atlantic seaboard from Virginia to Massachusetts with heavy snow and record cold. Minnesota and Iowa faced their worst storm of the year with slick highways and widespread warnings. Cited many regions reported record lows and substantial snowfall, disrupting travel from the Rockies to the Appalachians.
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Iowa
Kentucky
Tennessee
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N.C
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Army Ready To Guard Marchers In Selma Demonstration
President Johnson mobilized about 4,000 troops including 1863 Alabama Guard soldiers to secure the Selma to Montgomery march while Gov. Wallace urged citizens to avoid U S 80 and both cities. Units from Fort Hood and Maxwell AFB joined federal police in riot control as 4,000 to 5,000 marchers were expected Sunday and thousands more by Thursday near Wallace’s office. The SCLC estimates 10,000 to 12,000 participants for the finale and a Wallace meeting protest by Negro voters is planned.
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George Wallace
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Wallace
Alabama
Alabama Guard
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Tex
Craig Air Force Base
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Maxwell Afb
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University of Mississippi
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King
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Capitol
Tucker's Fate Up To Jurors In Murder Trial
The defense argues Tucker could have dropped the revolver and it fired accidentally after Evans visited. Prosecutors press that Tucker and Evans were the only people present, leaving Tucker as the sole suspect, with an April 1957 slaying used as a compare. The judge ruled on grand jury timing. jurors face five choices including first or second degree murder, voluntary or involuntary manslaughter, or acquittal.
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Tucker
Harry Cisborne
Franse
Evane
Fvans
Earl Kaylor
Grippentrog
Claiborne
Mowbrays Chambers
Mowbray
Regents Rebuke Kerr Over Free Speech Controversy
Four UC Regents criticized President Clark Kerr to his face at a special committee meeting for reluctance to discipline students in a seven month free speech dispute. Regent John Canada said the board had been derelict in exercising authority as Kerr attended with faculty representatives from all nine campuses.
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UPI
University of California Board of Regents
Clark Kerr
John Canada
Kerr
Board of Regents
Educator's Stand Draws Fire From Clark County Leader
Joe Matthews spokesperson for petitioners seeking higher slot machine taxes said he was not surprised by criticism from Dr. Leland Newcomer Clark County schools superintendent. Matthews favors a 10.30 percent tax versus the current 35 percent and noted Newcomer's prior stance against gambling tax ideas.
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Leland Newcomer
Clark County
Newcomer
Matthews
Father-Son Budget Talk Touches on Duty and Thrift
Hank Greenspun reflects on his son’s ambitions and finances in a paternal diary. He warns against indulgence while praising effort, noting the boy’s sports trials, education, and hope for the presidency. He urges balanced budgeting and self discipline. The piece ends with a sharp remark on their strained father son bond.
Choking Triggers Fatal Heart Attack in Local Man
Melvin E. Rains, 64, a retired civil service employee, died after choking on meat during dinner, the sheriff's office reported. He had a history of heart disease and collapsed at Sunrise Hospital. Rains retired in 1961. his son Melvin Jr. serves as a Las Vegas police reserve officer. Funeral arrangements are pending at Sunset Funeral Chapel.
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Melvin E. Rains
Civil Service
Melvin, Jr
Las Vegas
Youth Wounded During Quarrel in Las Vegas
Two 4 year old youths clashed Saturday afternoon in the 1200 block on N Street. One fled to obtain a family gun and returned to shoot the other in the arm wounding him. police said the injury was painful but not life threatening.
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Vegas
N Street
Burn Victim Still Serious In Las Vegas Fire
A North Las Vegas housewife remained in serious condition Saturday at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital after suffering first to third degree burns when her trailer caught fire at 1630 Las Vegas Boulevard North early Friday. Mrs Wilda Bragg was treated for burns and listed in serious condition.
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Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital
Wilda Bragg
Las Vegas Boulevard
Classified ads tease rental and sale listings in Las Vegas area
A cluttered classified section lists foot wellness, rental values, and property sales in Southern Nevada. Entries include Foster's Shoes ads, Desert Inn Rd rentals, New Castle Utah home offers, Rancho Village sales, furnished and unfurnished apartments, mobile homes, a Baldwin organ for sale, and classic autos with prices and contact numbers.
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