Mississippi Project Readies Civil Rights Volunteer Influx
In Jackson and across the state, volunteers from several civil rights groups prepare for a large nonviolent effort dubbed the Mississippi Project. The initiative aims to help Negro voters pass tests and gain voting rights, with sites labeled as freedom schools and a heavy police presence planned to deter trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Student Non-Violent Coordinating’ Committee
Congress of Racial Equality
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
National Council of Churches
Freedom
Ana Puoue
Chamber of Commerce
Jackson
Floydada Man Faces Theft and Burglary Charges
Henry Rocha Jr., 22, of Floydada, was arrested after police overheard muttered talk of a stolen car he drove. He admitted burglarizing Plaza Cleaners and Southwestern Public Service, and faced theft over $50 charges with bonds set at $5,000 by JP George H. McCloskey.
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Henry Rocha Jr
Floydada
Rocha
Jerry Burgfort
Ray Woods
Stan Ave
Plaza Cleaners
Ith St
Southwestern Public Service Offices
4Th St
W. A. Marey
Ave
O. Rocha
Lubbock County
Justice of the Peace
George H. McCloskey
Kennedy Pilot Experienced, CAB Reports Preliminary Findings
The Civil Aeronautics Board said the Kennedy crash pilot Edwin T. Zinmy had over 10,000 flight hours on the Aero Commander and was familiar with Barnes-Kee airport. No probable cause was announced as investigation continues. The twin engine plane crashed three miles short of the 9,000 foot runway. two aboard died, including Sen Edward M. Kennedy and aide Edward Moss. The runway lights were on full intensity and authorities noted no ATC trouble before impact.
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Senation
Edward S. Moss
Zimmy
Barnes Kee
Northampton
Mass
Ardy
Kennedy
Sen
Bireh Bayh
D-Ind
George van Bons
CAB
New York
Suspect Waives Extradition In Baby Death Case
Nineteen year old Richard Helmus an airman at Reese AFB waived extradition after being charged in the death of his 17 month old son Jeffrey Alan Helmys The arrest followed the family leaving for funeral services in Wisconsin where the child died at a base hospital The deputy said arrangements are being made to return Helmus to the area Also listed promotion news at First National Bank noting Fred Myers promoted to assistant vice president and mentioning his education and service since 1961
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Tetook
el Mit
Doycott
Rasearch St
Rae
Itty
Highway Patrol
Barry
Johnson
Bayview
Betas
New” York
British Bank
Wayrie Baker
Dan
Houston
Injcmerume
Chicago
Hope Gonzales Acosta
Tim
Ciarostat
United States
Canada
Coreman
Odis Vinson
Calahan
Europe
Soviet Union
Oena
Edland. Ie
Constance
Ellis
Jean White
Midwest
20Th St
Lamar
Pat Moore
Masterson
Uch
Bia
Kenneth. Watson
Luis Olmos
Ave
Frank Mims
U.S
Port Ome
Moore
Ba Bank
Nara Deltona Besta
Curtis Charles Jackson
Enrique Cortez
Are. K
Blanton Mason
Aden' le Tei Tynaiec
Shirer
United Sea
Sele' My
Abso Mermon
Idaho
Ida
Lee Wu
Challis and
Payette
Mackey
Dallas
Merona
The
United Foreman
R-Tex
Nuit
Posal
Foreman
Odeasa
Jaycees
Ba Boca
Tio
Eae
Cera Tomas
Bruce Fon
Texas
Lisbon
Portugal
Val A
SiSone
Natala
Iowa
Richard
Alin Helmus
Talice
Helmus
Reese Afb
Waukesha
Wis
Reese Jand Tives
Carlisle
Hel
Fred My Jers
First National Bank
Myers
Southland High School
Sul Ross
Alpine
Kennedy in Hospital After Plane Crash and Surgery
Senator Edward Kennedy remains immobile in a Northampton hospital bed after a Friday night plane crash. He is fed mostly intravenously with a special ortho frame aiding immobilization while doctors report his condition satisfactory. The accident also claimed two others and involved a federally funded hospital wing.
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Kennedy
Foster
iKennedy
Northampton
Mass
Edward M. Kennedy
David Jackson
John £. Kenner
Massachusetts
Springfield
Edward
J Moss
Five Plead Guilty In County Liquor Law Violations
Five defendants appeared in County Court at Law No. 1 and pled guilty to liquor law violations. Louise Johnson and Nina Cunningham were among those charged, with fines and minimal jail terms imposed. An additional defendant, Ethel Mae Dean Holley, faced a 50 dollar fine and 10 days in jail.
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Jons
Louise Johnson
Spur Negro
James A. Ellis
Nicholson
Ellis
Nooney
U.S
Louise/Methodist Hospital
Peshe Hamilton
Ethel Mae
Polk
Dean Holley
Nina Cunningham
Teak St
Intox J
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Lubbock
Avalanche-Journal
Mississippi
Andrew
Reese
T. Jackson
Miss
Greenwood
Canton
Meridian
Ohio
Paul B. Johnson
Dohnsen
Ruen
Allen Sr
Hamysatt
Vanon
Zarns
Ini
Prudential
Marthe Lewin
Tia
Mertham Lewin
Avenue
Subbed
Game Prudential Issranee Courney CY Aia
Merthem Lewis
Braniff
Mexico City
South America
Mexico
Howard Whitemore, Jr
Newton
Henry Cabot Lodge
Senate
Buch Bayh
Dev
Petlent
Sen. Kennedy
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