Civil Rights Bill Battle Opens in Senate
The Senate voted 54 to 37 to place a civil rights bill on its agenda rather than send it to the Judiciary Committee. Mike Mansfield sought unanimous consent to send it to committee by March 4, but Sen Jacob Javits blocked the move. Mansfield signaled he may not renew, aiming for hearings before the Judiciary Panel, while Russell argued the bill must go to committee.
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Judiciary
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
Mansfield
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
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D-Mont
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Ideas Differ On Boston Race Boycott
Boston educators and civil rights leaders disagreed over Wednesday's boycott in which more than 10,000 students stayed home. Rev James P Breeden called it a complete success while Supt William H Ohrenberger urged that it failed to unite students, noting color lines forming and 20 571 pupils were absent out of 92 844.
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James P. Breeden
Ohrenberger
Hoover Is Improved After Illness Progress
Former President Herbert Hoover has progressed past the critical point in illness and sat up in bed for breakfast today, doctors said.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
Ruby Trial Nears Start in Dallas This Week
Eight jurors sworn for Jack Ruby murder case with four yet to be selected. Attorneys on both sides foresee testimony possibly beginning this week. Ruby faces possible death penalty if convicted for fatally shooting Lee Harvey Oswald who had allegedly killed President Kennedy in Dallas.
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Nixon Oswald Target Claim Sparks Dallas Probe
The Houston Post quotes James Martin saying Lee Harvey Oswald planned to kill Richard Nixon. Marina Oswald denies the claim as she was tied to Oswald’s business affairs. Nixon traveled to Dallas days before Kennedy’s assassination. Warren Commission reviews the evidence.
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Guard Set To Enter Race Scene
In Princess Anne Maryland Governor Tawes prepared to deploy the National Guard if needed after racial demonstrations left 27 Negro students arrested and 59 treated medically Police used dogs water hoses as 250 to 300 Maryland State College students clashed with 130 State Police Atty Gen Finan noted guard units alerted to help contain the unrest at the 1350 resident town John Wilson a 20 year old Maryland State College student leader was among the arrested and trooper Colin MacIndoe was treated for acid-like burns to feet and legs
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Princess Anne
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Annapol
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Thomas B. Finan
John Wilson
E Quality
Maryland State
Colin MacIndoe
Chuckles on the Younger Generation Disrespect
A brief column mocks the younger generation for shared disrespectful traits, noting similar attitudes across peers and drawing a lighthearted contrast with older norms. The piece emphasizes social behavior rather than concrete events or individuals.
President Launches Canal Project Amid Florida Visit
President Johnson flies to Florida for a ground breaking near Palatka on a 146 million cross-Florida barge canal project long pushed by Democratic lawmakers. He also attends a Miami Beach fundraising dinner, signaling a blend of policy and politics on this trip.
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Tax cut bill slashes rates in Johnson package
The tax bill signed by President Johnson cuts individual withholding from 18 to 14 percent retroactive to Jan 1 and saves about 115 billion yearly. About 8 million individuals gain average 19 percent cuts while 550,000 corporations see about 9 percent rate relief and a larger corporate reduction due to credits and depreciation rules.
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Cuba Eyes U S Lard Purchase Amid Havana Trade Push
Washington reports Cuba seeks to buy about 20 million pounds of lard to be shipped from Canada in a deal tied to Fidel Castro’s government. U S officials note no export subsidy rules apply but transportation remains a hurdle and the price is 9 to 10 cents per pound.
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Government Concluding Hoffa Case in Tennessee Trial
In Chattanooga AP report, the government wraps rebuttal testimony in the James R. Hoffa jury tampering trial. Final arguments expected by Monday with a jury verdict possible by Tuesday night. Trial began January 20 in Nashville. Teamsters President Hoffa and five others deny attempting to contact or bribe jurors.
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Nguyen Khanh Targeted in Plot Backed by French Officials
Maj. Gen. Nguyen Khanh says he was marked for assassination in a plot supported by French officials and the premier. A spokesman for the French Embassy denied the charge.
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Viet Nam
Nguyen Khanh
UN Deliberations on Cyprus Crisis Face Narrow Hopes
United Nations diplomats in New York push the Security Council to find a Cyprus settlement as nonpermanent members seek a civilian mediator. Key dispute centers on constitutional reform and Turkish minority protections, with threat of partition and disarmament of Turkish Cypriots amid December violence.
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Vending Machine Probe Expands To Caribbean Gambling Ties
Senate Rules Committee hearings widen focus on Bobby Baker finances as witnesses Edward Torres of the Fremont Hotel and John Gates of Pan American Airways are questioned about Serv-A vending operations linked to gambling concessions in the Caribbean. Baker and secretary Nancy Carole Tyler invoke the Fifth Amendment while contempt deliberations loom.
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Cincinnatian Dies In Florida Crash
Marjorie Mittenberger 36 of Cincinnati Ohio was killed in a collision between her rented car and a bus in Pompano Beach Florida. No one on the bus was hurt.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
19 Die As Fuji Airlines Plane Crashes in Oita Japan
A Fuji Airlines Convair twin engine propeller plane crashes upon landing at Oita Airport in southern Japan. Nineteen people are killed and 22 injured as brakes fail and the craft strikes a river dike before breaking apart and burning. The flight was from Kagoshima to Tokyo with 36 passengers and five crew on board. all foreigners were reported absent.
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Sinatra Jr Returns As Witness in Tahoe Kidnap Case
Frank Sinatra Jr is due to testify again as prosecutors present two exhibits in the Lake Tahoe kidnapping trial of Larry Keenan Joseph Amsler and John Irwin The singer was abducted December 8 and released after a 240000 ransom payment most of which was later recovered The government says a letter to Keenan's parents was written by Keenan.
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John Irwin
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Nev
Keenan
Weather outlook and temperatures noted
Fair skies give way to cloudy conditions tonight with a modest warmth tomorrow. No precipitation is forecast. Yesterday’s high reached 38 degrees and today’s low dropped to 12 degrees.
Johnson signs historic tax bill cutting billions
President Johnson signed the $11.5 billion tax cut into law as the Senate approved it 74 to 19. The measure retroactive to January 1 reduces individual taxes about one fifth and corporate taxes about 9 percent, aiming to stimulate spending, production, and job creation.
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Peyton Place Author Estate Dispute Highlights Last Will
The estate of Grace Metalious valued around 1 million dollars faces a challenge as her deathbed will names English journalist John Rees as sole beneficiary and executor. Rees says he may provide for Metalious's three children Marsha Dupuis Christopher and Cynthia while the will, filed in Belknap County Probate Court, is contested.
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