Senator Thurmond Defends Confederate Grandfather in Amnesty Hearing
At a Senate subcommittee session on draft amnesty Kennedy called some Confederates traitors. Thurmond rejected the label, asserting Confederates fought for states’ rights and that calling them traitors is out of line. Hart pressed whether Confederate beliefs mirrored some Vietnam era resistance.
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Washington
Senate
Kennedy
Philip A. Hart
D-Mich
Thurmond
County Firefighting School Set for May 21 at Ross
The one day Butler County fire school at Ross on May 21 is finalized. Chief James L. Mattson of Middletown says the program covers arson, firefighting, officer training, water movement, rescue and legal aspects. Robert Jacks is the Ross fire chief and director of the school, with co chairmen Dale Sandlin of Overpeck and Mattson coordinating.
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Butler County
Ross
James L. Mattson
Middletown
Robert Jacks
Mattson Dale Sandlin
Catholic Informer Testimony Ties Be r rigan Plot to Kissinger Case
In Harrisburg a former inmate testifies that he joined and later betrayed Berrigan and others accused of conspiring to kidnap Henry Kissinger, blow heating tunnels, and vandalize draft records. He cites Catholic upbringing and patriotism as factors in his cooperation with the FBI. The trial probes militant antiwar actions from a prison cell.
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Harrisburg
FBI
Philip Be Aagan
Douglas
Berrigan
Henry A. Kissinger
Lewisburg Penitentiary
U.S
Vietnam
United States
Washington
Communism Sways Davis Jury Questioning in California Trial
In San Jose California AP a prospective juror questioned for Angela Davis murder kidnap and conspiracy case stated he could not fairly judge because she is an avowed Communist. He later said he would not factor Communist ties. Judge Arnason planned a ruling on the defense motion seeking to bar his seating for bias.
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San Jose
Calif
Angela Davis
William Hotaling
Miss Davis
Hotaling
Superior Court
Richard E. Arnason
Billfold Found in Garden After Year Gap
A Texas man, Ed Tucker of Powderly, lost a billfold while plowing Gene Stallings ranch garden. A year later another farmer found the billfold with over $300 and valuables still intact, prompting local interest. Separate Ohio bids sought for five passenger school buses by Middletown Board of Education with bid bonds and specifications.
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Paris
Tex
Ed Tucker
Powderly
Gene Stallings
Stallings Garden
Tucker
Butler
Warren Counties
Ohio
Board of Education
Iddietown City
Betty York
Department of Education
Hi Yey Safety
Office of
York
Girard Avenue
Middletown
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