Supreme Court voids sit-in convictions in Baton Rouge case
The Supreme Court unanimously voided 16 convictions for breach of the peace from Baton Rouge sit-ins seeking to end lunch counter segregation. The ruling found no evidence the demonstrators disturbed the peace. The decision leaves Louisiana sit-in laws still in effect.
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Teamsters Union
Labor Department
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Cincinnati
Lens Firms Reindicted Over Lens Price Fixing
Milwaukee federal court re indicts two top executives from Bausch & Lomb and American Optical on price fixing under Clayton Act. The firms dominate U S lens manufacturing with over two thirds of business. Judge Tehan ordered appearances on January 8 to face the charges, after dismissals under the Sherman Act.
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Bausch & Lomb Inc
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N.Y
American Optical Co
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Robert Ek
Tehan
Alton K. Marsters
Bausch & Lomb
Victor D. Kniss
American Optical
Guatemalan asks OAS to lift sanctions on Dominicans
In Washington AP Guatemalan asks the Organization of American States to lift all sanctions against the Dominican Republic claiming no current threat to regional peace. Sanctions imposed in 1960 after the Dominican government of slain dictator Rafael Trujillo was found linked to an assassination attempt on Venezuelan President Romulo Betancourt.
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Guatemala
Organization of American States
Dominican Republic
Alberto Zuleta Angel
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Rafael Trujillo
Romulo Betancourt
No. 49 for Archbishop Cleveland mass marks 40th anniversary
Archbishop Edward F Hoban celebrated Mass today marking the 40th anniversary of his consecration. The ceremony took place in Cleveland with attendees noting the milestone and honoring the church leader.
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Edward F. Hoban
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