Sheppard Case Heads to Supreme Court
Sam Sheppard seeks a new trial as his counsel argues on 11 questions. The Ohio osteopath was convicted of second degree murder and imprisoned for life before a habeas release. The U S Circuit Court rejected his claim of an unfair trial but allowed bail pending appeal while Bernard Berkman for the ACLU argues publicity biased the trial.
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Ohio
U.S
Cincinnati
Sheppard
Marilyn
F. Lee Bailey
Boston
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William B. Saxbe
Supreme Court
Bernard A. Berkman
American Civil Liberties Union
Berkman
Union
Ohio Civil Liberties Union
Astronauts Killed In Gemini 9 Training Crash
Astronauts Elliot M. Lee Jr. and Charles A. Bassett II died in a St. Louis jet trainer crash during instrument landing in fog. The Gemini 9 crew were training in St. Louis. Lee, 38, a civilian, and Bassett, 34, an Air Force captain, were announced dead by the Manned Spacecraft Center. They left widows Marilyn Denahy and Jan Martin and several children.
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McDonnell Aircraft Corp
McDonnell
St. Louis
Lee
Dallas
Tex
Bassett
Dayton
Ohio
Texas Technological College
Lubbock
Marilyn J. Denahy
Georgetown
Sally
Carolyn
David
Jan M. Martin
Hesperia
Calif
Karen
Peter
Weather forecast predicts rain ending and cooler spell
The Weather Bureau predicts rain ending tonight with cooler weather. High yesterday was 42 and overnight low 38. Through Sunday temperatures run 4 to 7 degrees above normal, with normal highs 47 and lows 28. Rain showers are expected Wednesday night and Thursday and Friday.
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Viet Cong Defectors Cite Heavy Artillery Fire Near Cu Chi
Two armed Viet Cong surrendered at the Trung Lao ranger school saying American artillery was overwhelming. The 1st Battalion 15th Artillery of the U S 25th Division has fired over 18 000 rounds into Cu Chi areas since January, using 105mm howitzers and larger calibers to strike suspected enemy camps and supply routes.
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South Viet Nam
Trung Lao Ranger School
1 Sth Artillery
U.S
7Th Fleet
New Life
Vo Xu
Binh Tuy
Senate ready for Viet Nam showdown over aid and policy
Senate deliberations on Viet Nam move toward a showdown as administration allies seek passage of two key bills. An emergency 414 million foreign aid measure and a 4.4 billion military authorization await action, with a possible Tonkin resolution vote. Senator Morse may offer an amendment, while Russell signals a strong counterproposal. Kennedy and Humphrey clash over a future Viet Cong role in government negotiations.
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Viet Nam
Seven Die In Weekend Ohio Fires And Lima School Burn
The weekend fires killed seven people across Ohio including a mother and four children in Akron. Lima Central Junior High School suffered 250000 dollars in damage with no injuries. Firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation as fires and arson suspicions spread across Carrollton and Mt Crab areas.
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Lima Senior High
Black Muslims Hit King and Whites in Chicago Speech
Elijah Muhammad denounced whites and urged action for Negro rights during a three hour rally in the Coliseum. Muhammad Ali cheered from the stands as Muhammad urged that King misunderstands the Negro's problem and questioned America's cause in Vietnam.
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Chicago
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Cassius Clay
ESSA 2 Finally In Orbit Capes Kennedy Launch
ESSA 2, a satellite designed to photograph cloud and storm patterns, launched from Cape Kennedy aboard a Douglas Delta rocket to join ESSA 1 in forming a global daily weather watch network. It will transmit pictures every six minutes to forecasters in 22 nations with ground stations set to activate.
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Everyman
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Globe
United States
Marines battle Viet Cong main force near Saigon
Three US Marine companies helicoptered into action 55 miles from the North Viet Nam border fought a Viet Cong main-force unit for over six hours. A Marine spokesman said 40 Communists were killed with light Marine losses and 40 weapons captured.
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South Viet Nam
North Viet Nam
da Nang
Provine
Kennedy and Humphrey Clash Over Viet Cong Portrayal
On ABC and CBS programs respectively Senator Humphrey described the Viet Cong as more rapacious than a fox and rejected any parallel to liberal party groups. Senator Kennedy said his Vietnam stance aligns with Moyers but differs from some administration spokesmen and warned that insisting on never negotiating with killers could harden Viet Cong resolve to surrender.
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Kennedy
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Americans For Democratic Action
Democratic
United States
Republicans assail Humphrey Kennedy in foreign policy row
A Republican group joined in accusing both Humphrey and Kennedy of building up their images at the expense of U S foreign policy. The two are seen as front runners for the Democratic nomination after Johnson steps down. The council said the Humphrey Kennedy debate on Viet Nam has confused the American people caused national disunity and created international disquiet over our aims.
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Kennedy
U.S
Johnson
Viet Nam
Council of Republican Organizations
Labor Fears Anti-Strike Move In Johnson Plan Discussion
AFL-CIO Executive Council meets with White House over antistrike proposal amid wage and inflation tensions. Meany says grave problems for government labor industry and states. Labor eyeing minimum wage compromise from 1.25 to 1.40 this year and 1.60 in 1968. White House favors smaller rises. Wirtz pushes to hold wages and prices down. no meeting with Meany currently planned.
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Fla
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Afl-Cio
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Wirtz
Meany
Washington
Meet the Press
NBC
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