Civil rights named America's greatest worry in poll
The Gallup survey shows civil rights at 27 percent as the nation's top concern, surpassing Viet Nam and domestic issues. Democrats lead Republicans by 17 points on who can best handle the principal problem, with international worries including war threats and world tensions.
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Unusual Alabama Jury Selection Amid Racial Tensions
In Hayneville Alabama prospective jurors face individual questioning by Atty. Gen. Flowers and staff as the death penalty issue and white supremacy beliefs surface. A juror defends the Ku Klux Klan and Oscar Means, a deputy, is excused from service. Wilkins sits with his attorney Arthur J. Hanes as the case unfolds.
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Paris Woman Murder Case Leads to Arrest
Paris police Monday charged a man with the murder of one of three prostitutes killed in seamy hotels last week. Authorities, tight on details, questioned the suspect at headquarters as 500+ people were questioned. A hotel maid heard the killer leave a rendezvous saying Au revoir my sweet till next time.
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Veteran singer Paul Robeson found injured in vacant lot
Paul Robeson, 67, was found dazed and injured in a New York vacant lot over the weekend. Police said he had returned from a self-imposed exile in the Soviet Union and was missing before his wife Rasir reported him. He suffered cuts on the forehead and eye and injuries to the ankle and hip. His wallet with 15 dollars remained untouched. Robeson, famed for O Man River and Emperor Jones, had won the Stalin Peace Prize in 1952 and faced a long passport battle in the United States.
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Sears Foundation awards 3900 in scholarships to 13 Tech students
At a dinner in Lubbock Texas Tech students in the colleges of agriculture and home economics received Sears Roebuck Foundation scholarships totaling 3900 dollars. J P Plain regional director of the foundation presented the funds. The program marks its 20th year and aims to aid young men.
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Morrissey Named Federal Judge Nominee Faces Scrutiny
FBI records and testimony trace Judge Morrissey’s Georgia presence and Boston residence claims amid ABA inquiries. Katzenbach notes limited corroboration of Georgia attendance, with a Staley College card listing an Atlanta address. Johnson nominates Morrissey despite opposition over qualifications and ties to the Kennedy era.
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Mine Fire Delays Rescue as Victims Are Hunted
Clinchfield President George L. Judy recalls barricaded miners awaiting arrival while a fire rages three miles from a methane gas explosion that killed 22 in a prior Clinchfield mine. A chalk message on a ventilation door gave some hope before the last victims were removed about 32 hours after the blaze began.
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Indonesia curbs names tied to coup attempt and youth wing ban
Hadikasumo said several officials were involved in the coup attempt within five days. He gave no hint on the Communist Party's fate nationwide. Also banned were Permuda Rakjat the Communist Party youth wing and Gerwani the party women's branch.
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Senate approves free airmail for service members overseas
The Senate sent to the President a bill by voice vote to provide free airmail for U S service members in overseas combat zones and to set lower air parcel post rates for five pound packages to or from service members in those areas. Ancient Egyptians used tomb dolls to perform menial tasks for the deceased in the afterlife.
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Rolls-Royce Unveils State Landaulette for Royal Ceremonies
London. Rolls-Royce introduces the Phantom V State Landaulette with separate air conditioning for rear passengers and a raised rear seat. The 20 foot car, designed for royalty and heads of state, features a lowered rear roof, electric windows, fluorescent interior lighting, a rear intercom, and an auto-rising radio aerial. Estimated price well over 33 600 dollars.
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Hearings Seek End to Ku Klux Klan Influence
Congressman Weltner hopes House hearings on the Ku Klux Klan will start a marked shift toward curbing violence. After seven months of inquiry, the Un-American Activities Committee prepares public sessions with Klan leaders including Imperial Wizard Robert Shelton, aiming to expose structure finances and secrecy fueling the group.
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