Ruby asserts conspiracy claims in sanity hearing
Ruby, the Oswald assassin, declares a vast conspiracy against him and objects to the electric chair. He criticizes Tonnhill and Phil Burleson, alleges a plot with Dist. Atty. Henry Wade, and praises Melvin Belli while claiming personal insanity. He calls himself the world’s greatest scapegoat as marshals stand nearby.
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Ruby
Tonnhill
Jasper
Tex
Tonshill
Phil Burleson
Atty
Henry Wade
Melvin Belli
Ozwald
Sean
Oswald
Texas Court of Criminal
Eva Grant
Dallas
U.S
Sol A. Dann
Detroit
Townhill
Dann
Jack Ruby
Sol Dann
FCC Proposes New Net Rules
The FCC voted 4 to 2 to propose a rule limiting network ownership of prime time TV programs. Details to be announced Monday after noon amid hearings and protests. The plan may cap network control at 50 percent to boost competition and diversity. Commissioners Henry Bartley Cos Loevinger supported the proposal. Hyde and Lee dissented.
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Washington
UPI
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
E. William Henry
Robert T. Bartley
Kenneth E. Cos
Lee Loevinger
Loevinger
Rose H. Hyde
Robert E. Lee
FHA pageant session features Sharon Singers and music
The program begins at 1 15 p m with Scottie Robbins Matador presiding. The Sharon Singers an FHA choir of 200 voices directed by John Ward Plainview will perform. Special music by Joan Davison Springlake a national FHA pianist candidate and Ellen Gator Panhandle another candidate temper the session.
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Scottie Robbins
Matador
Sharon Singers
FHA
John Ward
Plainview
Joan Davison
Springlake
Ellen
Gator Panhandle
Church Opposes Surgery on Twin Ruth and Dulce Pantaleon
In Houston a Catholic Church official said surgery to separate the Pantaleon twins’ hearts would be immoral if it risks one life. Hospital officials weighed medical certainty and a potential death, with Dulce likely to receive a shared heart if separation occurred.
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Houston
Ruth Pantaleon
Texas Children's Hospital
Ruth
Dulce
San Juan
Buford Nichols
Nichols
George Springer
Holy Ghost Catholic Church
Pantaleon
Nicholz
Webber
Karen Marie
Kimberly Marie
Springer
Ramon Pantaleon
Tragic Coal Mine Disaster Stirs Turkey Labor Crisis
Reports from Istanbat describe a coal mine disaster where 28 miners died. Rescuers wearing gas masks faced resistance as Communist-led workers tried to seize the mine during the Friday night incident, with fears of more trapped miners and failed rescue attempts.
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Alonasias
Bovenmen
Bitter cold grips upper Midwest with record lows
Weather across the upper Midwest remains frigid as snow drifts up to 25 feet pile higher. Thermometers fall to 13 below zero in Thief River Falls and other towns while Salt Lake City and Boise hit 13 below, Lewiston 17, and North Platte shatters a local record. in California warmth returns as swallows reappear at San Juan Capistrano on St. Joseph's Day before 200 watchers.
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Upper Midwest
Thief River Falls
Jine
Neb
Dickinson
N.D
Havre
Mont
Bemidji, Minn
Salt Lake City
Utah
Boise
Idaho
Lewiston
Wichita Falls
Tex
North Platte
California
San Juan Capistrano Mission
St. Joseph's Day
France Approves Credits for Vietnam Purchases
Paris reports the French government agrees to extend credits to North Viet Nam for industrial equipment purchases. Officials say details are unsettled but the move signals France's stance amid the ongoing Việt Nam conflict.
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France
North Viet Nam
Paris
Tciple
Viet Nam
He Tee
Births and Fathers Named in West Texas Hospital Notices
The page reports several birth notices from West Texas Hospital and Methodist Hospital. Entries include the father occupations as paint contractor and other trades, with newborns of varying weights and times, all describing families linked to local residents and businesses.
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Soe
Francis Matias
West Texas Hospital
Riders Seek Top Money as Windup of Extertainment Rodeo Nears
Bill Fedderson of El Reno sits on 63 points with one ride left in a rodeo contest for top money. Jim Painter of Broken Arrow leads steer wrestling with an 11.6 second time. Tied for second with two-head times are Don Fedderson of El Reno Grae and Nathan Haley of Hanna. James Bynum of Forreston could still win money. he posted 5.2 seconds on a steer Friday night, fastest so far. John Edwards of Kent Conn moved into second place with 57 points, pushing BI Minick of Fort Worth to third. The rough events cap at 100 points from two judges up to 3 per ride and 25 for stock buck. The windup night closes the 23rd annual Extertainment Rodeo with acts from Jerry Olson, the Jumping Jets, La Rue Olson, and Jim Eskew Jr. Also featured are Ella and Jiggs Beutler and Wayne Graham. Birth notes absent to confirm.
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Bill Fedderson
el Reno
Jim Painter
Broken Arrow
Okia
Don Fedderson
Grae
Nathan Haley
Hanna
Akla
James Bynum
Forreston
Tex
Gore
Laramie
Wyo
John Edwards
Kent
Conn
BI Minick
Fort Worth
Jerry Olson
Sturgis
S.D
la Rue Olson
Whitewood
5.D
Buffalo
Pat
Jim Eskew Jr
Ardmore
Okla
Trick
Ella and
Jiggs Beutler
Elk City
March in Selma to Montgomery urged by King and Bunche
The civil rights plan for a March from Selma to Montgomery is urged by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Nobel Peace Prize winner Ralph Bunche. Bunche says he will join the march on Saturday, showing support from prominent African American leaders.
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Rip el
Montgomery
Martin Luther King J. Bunche
Selma
Bunche
King l
Hearing records from the Louisiana Circuit Court of Appeals
Attys offered no clear plan at the hearing in New Orleans as the case stalled. Annie Mae Turner of the Alabama Education Association defended the undelivered convention speech as a moral appeal for racial issues and voting rights, noting no one pressured her to stay silent.
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Lasue & Te Ue Circuit ‘Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Sela
Birmingham
Alabama Education
Ste
AEA
Annie Mae Turner
Voting Rights Proposal Sparks Debate On Literacy Tests
Lawmakers clash over a bill to guard minority voting rights, with Rep John Yt and Sen Katzenbach opposing a blanket 50 percent turnout rule. The measure would keep literacy tests in six Southern states and cover 34 counties plus Alaska and other areas, unless a county proves no discrimination for 10 years. The Senate ordered committee action by April 9 amid broader Southern state exemptions debate.
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Ohn
R-N.y
Katzenbach
Virginia
South Carolina
Mississippi
Carolina
Alaska
Apache County
Ariz
Aroostook
Muley
Kimire
Seer
Senate
Cramer
Court quotes Katzenbach on confidence in defense stance
A fragment shows Katzenbach replying with confidence that a defense effort will endure a hard challenge, as someone presses for stronger wording. The garbled notes obscure the exact topic but retain the exchange's firm tone.
Tower proposes hot rod F-111 as interim bomber
Sen. John Tower urged building a souped-up F-111 Gulf War era interim bomber to bridge the gap until a new aircraft is ready. He suggested Texans could produce a larger version of the Fort Worth built fighter to replace aging bombers in the early 1970s amid bomber vs. missile policy debate.
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Washington
John Tower
U.S
Tower
Pentagon
Fort Worth
Preston Smith Urges Caution and Public Duty
Lt. Gov. Preston Smith told the North and East Texas Press Association to keep wary eye on officials while serving the public in government. He urged politicians to act in the public interest and report in a spirit of accountability as public awareness grows. The text notes debate over informed citizenry in a democracy.
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Longview
Tex
Edittora
Preston Smith
Smith
North and East Texas Press Association
State's Problems Scheduled Airing at Texas Safety Conf
AUSTIN TEXAS traffic problems will be aired March 26 31 at the 26th annual Texas Safety Conference and Governor's Highway Safety Conference at the Rice Hotel. Associate sponsor of the program will be held during the meetings with Abilene in charge of the traffic section and women’s area noted.
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Austin
UPS
Texas
Rice Hotel
L. EB. Nyie
Abilene
Vis
Selma Demonstrators Block Capitol Sidewalk Arrests Stay
In Selma Alabama police restrained a racial demonstrator group at City Center with custody orders. Demonstrators sat in and refused to leave as state troopers moved them from the area amid a driving rain and arrests.
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Selma
Ala
UPD
Wilson Baker
Frida
State Capitol
Police Quell Cleveland School Racial Strife
Cleveland police arrested 24 people outside Collinwood High School to stop racially inspired clashes. Among those detained were two Black and six White adults. most arrested were young men. About 200 officers patrolled in 16 degree weather. 50 to 60 served inside the school where classes resumed peacefully.
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Cleveland
Collinwood High School
Callinwood
Governor Rockefeller to Send Aides to Selma March
Gov Nelson A Rockefeller announced he will send two top officials to represent New York in the Selma to Montgomery march. He said he would not go himself but expressed sympathy and respect for the mission. Alexander Aldrich and George Fowler will accompany Dr Martin Luther King Jr. in the event.
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Albany
UPI
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Selma
Ala
Montgomery
Martin Luther King
Rockefelier
King
Alexander Aldrich
New York State Civil Rights
George
Two Caterpillar Drivers Injured In $66,000 Damage Mishap
Two Caterpillar operators, Frank W. Stephenson and Kenneth Gentry, were injured in a collision at Loop 289 and Toho ka Highway as they swerved to avoid a water truck. Police said Gentry struck the windshield, suffering head and facial cuts. Both men work for H. L. Stafford in Lubbock and were admitted to Methodial Hospital in varying conditions.
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Loop 289
Tohoka Highway
Methodial Hospital
Frank W. Stephenson
Vernon
Kenneth Gentry
Route 2
Slaton
Gentry
Tra West
Stephenson
East
H. L. Stafford
Lubbock
Queen Elizabeth to Invite Jackie Kennedy to Windsor Lunch
London AP report says Queen Elizabeth II plans to invite Mrs John F Kennedy to lunch at Windsor Castle on May 14 after dedication ceremonies for the President Kennedy memorial at Runnymede. Caroline Kennedy will accompany her mother.
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London
Cape
John F. Kennedy
Windsor Castle
President Kennedy
Runnymede
Caroline
New York Stock Exchange Members See Debit Balances Rise
The balance of custom prime net debit balances for NYSE member firms increased by 19 million dollars in February, totaling 5.038 billion, per the exchange report issued Friday.
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New York
UPI
New York Stock Exchange
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