Mississippi to prosecute slayings of three civil rights workers
Governor Paul Johnson said Mississippi will prosecute those responsible for the 1964 slayings if evidence warrants it. He told reporters he discussed the matter with State Attorney General Joe Patterson and local authorities, citing ongoing reviews in Neshoba County.
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Jackson
Miss
Paul Johnson
Mississippi
Joe Patterson
Bill Johnson
Ralford Jones
Jones
Philadelphia
Neshoba County
FBI
Neshoba I County
U.S
Justice Department
Harold Cox
Andrew Goodman
Michael Schwemer
New York
James Chaney
Meridian
Encemieren Ny
Congress
Johnson
William F. Ryan
D+ NY
Iowa City
Iowa
UPI
Mississilver Hilt
Thurssippi
State University of Gro
Corps
ROTC
Brutal murder grips Britain amid holiday violence
A search party found the naked body of 15 year old Diane Mincham in the Dove River near Burton on Trent. Police said it looked like a brutal murder with likely multiple suspects. The case ties to a wave of holiday violence in London and broader civil rights tension in the United States with the Philadelphia murder case and related federal action.
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London
UPI
Diane Mincham
Dove River
Britain
Diane
Burton On’ Trent
Gov. Johnson
Sebee Ee Perl
Scottis h Missionary Killed by Congolese Rebels
Survivors recount the murder of James McChesney and preacher James Rodgers at Wamba in the Congo. McChesney, 28, was trampled and then thrown into the Wamba River by rebels, while Rodgers reportedly did not deny rebel claims. Nurse Pat Holdaway described the scene and the area near Stanleyville as rebels killed hostages during the attack.
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Robin P. Mannock
Miss Holdaway
Rodgers
Leopoldville
McChesney
Phoenix
Ariz
Jim
Wamba
Pat Holdaway
Congo
James Rodgers
Heart of Africa Mission
Moise Tshombe
Simban
Experts Predict Banner Year For Most Workers
Washington AP reports labor and government officials foresee 1965 as potentially prosperous for most workers despite risks of recession. Wirtz and Meany warn of high youth unemployment, poverty and inequality, urging action to boost opportunities and wage adequacy amid automation and rising costs.
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Washington
Sec. of
W. Willard Wirtz
George Meat Afl-Cio
Wirtz
Meany
U.S
America
Shopping, housing and retail growth in Moscow amid shortages
The article notes rising availability of Czech, East German, British and Italian goods in Moscow and plans for hundreds of new shops and 120000 apartments in 1965. It cites Tass on dining expansion and a push for higher quality consumer goods through factory penalties and a profit system. It also reports on the Congo crisis, including a British missionary survivor and brutal treatment of women in Wamba, with witnesses describing rebel violence and executions.
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Oier
Moscow
Europe
Tass
Burglaries reported near unpaved road and city
Police investigated numerous burglaries across Lubbock and nearby areas. Loot included cash, candy, cigarettes, vending machine contents, a floor jack, and three iron statues. Victims listed addresses and losses ranging from small cash sums to hundreds of dollars.
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Triangle Manufacturing Co
Slaton
Fry
Carlisle
Lubbock
Delbert Lutz
Jarvis
North Hwy. 40
Clovis Rd
W. F. Tabbs
Bangor
Hamm
Enco
19Th St
Grafton Smith
60Th St
Smitty's
50Th St
Francis Dunlap
Teak Ave
Methodist Hospital
Ross H. Putty
A. L. Springer
57Th St
Viet Nam Battle Shifts Toward Conventional Tactics
Reports from Saigon describe a turning point near Binh Gia as Viet Cong and government forces engage in heavier fighting. U.S. and Vietnamese leaders, including Lt. Gen. Nguyen Khanh, assess the battle locus with helicopters shot at and losses tallied, while U.S. embassy talks continue on reestablishing Viet Nam's civilian High National Council.
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Binh Gin
Nguyen Khanh
Viet Nam
Binh Gia
U.S
High National Council
Khanh
Saigon
Navy Hospital
United States
Slaying Appears Gang Execution in Vineland NJ
Edward Kersey 23 was shot and killed early Friday in what police describe as a gang style execution. Kersey had been arrested for a $100 gasoline station robbery and was released on $500 bail pending a municipal court hearing next week.
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Vineland
N.J
Edward Kersey
Kersey
Officials take oaths and begin service after election
Officials at a general election took their oaths of office and began to serve on November 10 after county commissioners counted returns. Bonds were approved for several officials including Hardin, Lamb, Derrick, McCleskey, Land, Bolen, Mossler, and Roy Boyd the school superintendent, with two more bonds for West and Countess pending. The oath ceremony drew a small crowd of local officials, bar association members, and families.
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Hardin
Lamb
Derrick
McCleskey
Land
Bolen
Mosser
Roy Boyd
West and Countess
West
State Secretary of State
Griffin
Lubbock County Bar Association
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Genoa
Italy
Avid Spaggiari
Iple’s Republic
Air Force
Lubbock County
Uye
International American Life Ins. Co. Home Office
Fort Worth, Texas
Mall Todey
American Life Ins. Co
Ft. Worth
Texas
Nunng Mortara
Warsaw
Evening Express
Express Wieczorny
Caprock
Valentine
Carina
Marie Paule
RED Cross
Mademoiselle
D'Antonio
Ladies' Shoes
PO S
Newsom
Anx
Ious
Clovis Road
George Cole
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