Johnson Takes Stand Against Intolerance
President Johnson launched his 1964 campaign with a firm pledge for civil rights before a Southern audience in Miami Beach. He addressed 3,000 Democrats at a fundraising dinner, urged full participation regardless of color, and planned to push legislation education and action to remove intolerance.
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Man sought near Johnson visit in Miami threat case
Police pursued a man who reportedly threatened President Johnson during his Miami area visit. Two home checks failed to find him, but he telephoned officers with a taunt between encounters. Authorities declined to identify him.
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Johnson speaks on rights to diverse Americans in Florida stop
President Johnson addresses a Florida tour stop with assurances that constitutional and human rights apply to all Americans regardless of color region or religion while crowds press in and applaud. He visits Palatka Jacksonville and Miami Beach and greets ailing Joseph Kennedy before a Democratic dinner vows to protect full rights.
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Federal Force Is Called Into Rail Bombings
The FBI will send a chief inspector and 30 agents to crack down on violence in the Florida East Coast Railway strike. President Johnson ordered federal action after train sabotage near his speaking spot, urging law and order while not assigning blame.
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Curfew Imposed After Princess Anne Race Riot
Maryland city of Princess Anne declares a nightly curfew for under 21 after student protests and police clashes. About 130 State Police moved in as bricks and bottles flew. 27 students arrested and 59 treated for injuries. Leaders vow further demonstrations. Gov Tawes to discuss police actions and dog use with officials.
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Americans Boost Spending In 1903 By $M Per Person
The Commerce Department reports average per person spending on goods and services rose by $M in 1903, totaling $17.7 billion, a 5 percent increase from 1962 and matching the rise in disposable personal income.
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Commerce Department
Safety Engineer Held In Slaying Of Student
John Randolph Clarke 40, of Nashville, a stocky unemployed safety engineer, is charged with murdering Paula Herring 18, a University of Tennessee freshman. He was named in a murder warrant signed by Judge Herbert Moses and was said to be tied to the crime by clothing tests.
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Four Convicted in 1961 Monroe Kidnapping Case
In Monroe North Carolina four defendants including three Black individuals and a white man were found guilty of kidnapping a white couple following a race riot on August 27, 1961. Mrs Willie May Mallory 36 of New York City received 16 to 20 years, Richard Crowder 21 of Monroe 7 to 10 years, and Harold Reape 19 of Monroe 5 to 7 years with concurrent sentences. Defense lawyers filed appeals. The Stegall couple from Marshville were abducted for 32 hours after clashes near the Union County courthouse.
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Two Die In Missouri Hotel Fire
A Jackson Hotel blaze in Carthage Missouri killed two people and injured four others, two critically. Police identified the victims as Glen Crayton 42 from Cleveland Ohio and Charles Watkins, an elderly hotel resident.
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Jury additions in Ruby murder trial progress in Dallas
Judge Joe Brown swears in 50 more prospective jurors for Jack Ruby murder trial as 12 jurors must be seated. Seven men and two women already chosen, three remain. one juror, James Cunningham, an electronics engineer, sworn Thursday. Defense counsel Melvin Belli probes for bias and stress responses as testimony looms Monday.
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Hope's Son First Choice Of Kidnapers
In federal court FBI Agent Emmett Murphy testified that Barry Keenan initially planned to abduct Tony Hope son of Bob Hope and Harvard law student aged 23 but changed the target. Keenan said Bob Hope was a good American who had entertained troops and this should not be done to him. Keenan also noted he and Tony Hope were former school chums at St John’s Military Academy in Chatsworth.
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Rusk avoids partisan activity in campaign year
Secretary of State Dean Rusk said he plans to avoid partisan political activity but will discuss foreign policy on a national, bipartisan basis. He noted the President prefers not to have the secretary engage in campaigns while acknowledging questions from Republicans about Vietnam policy and the war’s transparency.
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FAA chief guarded after sonic boom threats in Oklahoma City
Najeeb Halaby, FAA administrator, is protected by five plainclothes detectives after a threat linked to sonic boom protests during a six month test begun Feb 3. City officials and Chamber of Commerce confirm the threat and ongoing security as Halaby travels to Los Angeles after a civic club dinner and news conference.
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Weather outlook clears. tomorrow fair and warm
Skies will clear tonight with a fair and warmer day ahead. Yesterday's high reached 37 while today's low fell to 20, shaping a chilly but improving forecast.
Crosby Named to Santa Clara University Board of Regents
Singer Bing Crosby is named to the Board of Regents of the University of Santa Clara. He was appointed Thursday to join the governing body in Santa Clara California.
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Chuckle Quote on Youth and Algebra
A humorous thought about aging and math compares the desire to be young with reflections on algebra. The line uses a playful tone to provoke a smile about school subjects and growing older.
Makarios Proposes 2000 Man Cypriot Police Force
Cyprus president Makarios seeks a 2000 man police unit to regularize irregulars from the Greek Cypriot side, amid Turkish Cypriot opposition and a push at the UN for an international peace force. Britain contemplates troops if a multinational force is arranged.
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Regulations Proposed For Drugs and Antibiotics
FDA proposals require manufacturers to file reports on efficacy and safety of drugs and antibiotics cleared between 1938 and last June 20. Public comment 30 days. Final form requires 30 day filings on current market drugs, then 60 day reports on efficacy safety and side effects. Proposals aim to implement Kefauver Harris amendments with a deadline of Oct 10.
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