FBI Forces Increased in Mississippi Civil Rights Case
The FBI directed by President Johnson boosts forces in Mississippi as Hoover dedicates new facilities and says the three missing civil rights workers may be dead. He will lead continued searches for Andy Goodman Mickey Schwerner and James Chan despite renewed racial violence in Hattiesburg and Philadelphia.
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Cleveland Jewish leaders urge federal help after Mississippi beating
Two Cleveland Jewish leaders called on the federal government to act following an attack in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, that left East Cleveland rabbi Arthur J. Lelyveld and two civil rights workers hospitalized. Lelyveld spoke of deep sorrow for Mississippi and urged adherence to civil rights laws.
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Racial unrest spreads from Florida to Cambridge
The Associated Press reports 27 Negroes arrested in Cambridge Mass during a Hayes-Bickford cafeteria protest over hiring policies. Five men plus two teenage girls faced trespassing charges, others for disturbing the peace as groups picketed and demonstrations shifted to Boston Back Bay and Brookline locations. Violence also erupts in Lake City Fla theater clashes. a white youth knifing incident leaves Thomas E. Booth wounded. Civil rights figures in Nashville praise progress, while federal action seeks to enforce public accommodations and segregation remains a contested issue with Lester Maddox defending a segregated business stance.
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Russians Launch Two Space Stations From Moscow
The Soviet Tass reported a powerful booster rocket launched two unmanned space stations into different orbits today. Electron 3 and Electron 4 followed a similar January 30 flight, marking another test for the Electron series.
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Goldwater Builds Up Insurmountable Lead
In San Francisco AP report, Barry Goldwater nears the GOP nomination as Scranton fights a losing battle for delegates. Senator Hugh Scott warns against a platform aligned with Goldwater while Goldwater seeks broad support and faces questions on civil rights and constitutional sincerity.
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Goldwater pledges civil rights forceful enforcement
Goldwater said if elected he would enforce the civil rights act and go beyond it to end discrimination. He argued the legislative branch spoke for the people and that the President’s job is to administer the law.
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Ike Sees Upset Like Truman in GOP Campaign
Former President Dwight D Eisenhower recalling Truman's 1948 upset tells AP aboard a GOP train that a Truman comeback could happen, notes polls favor Johnson, insists he remains neutral in the GOP nomination fight and denies undermining Gov Scranton's candidacy.
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Wives Show Contrast At Republican Convention Luncheon
At a San Francisco Republican luncheon for national committee women, Mrs. William W Scranton says she loves campaigning while Mrs. Barry Goldwater shuns it. Scranton arrives with privacy protection and acts as her own press secretary as Goldwater’s team guards her and coordinates TV interviews.
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Cohen Appointed SEC Chairman
President Johnson named Manuel F. Cohen 52 a long serving SEC official as the new chairman to succeed William L. Cary who will resign next month. Bertrand Harding 45 was named acting IRS commissioner replacing Mortimer Capri whose May 22 resignation became effective Friday. Wheegt Francis M. 43 from Los Angeles joined the SEC in Cary's place.
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Much Of U.S. Hot And Wet This Weather Day
The nation faced widespread heat and rain with thundershowers in most areas. Heavy Friday rainfall hit Central Plains and North Carolina, with North Platte Nebraska recording over three inches and Winston-Salem North Carolina about two and a half inches. The Southwest, especially Texas, remained under a heat wave with morning temperatures in the 80s from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the desert.
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Goldwater Leads Delegates Race Ahead of GOP Convention
AP survey tracks 1,308 delegates with Goldwater gaining in early ballots. Ohio pending releases from Gov Rhodes could boost Goldwater as Wisconsin and Michigan show mixed commitments. Scranton gains, but Goldwater adds many previously uncommitted votes, narrowing the gap ahead of next week’s first roll call.
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Hollywood youngster tops PTA with most parents
A lighthearted note says a Hollywood child caused a stir at a PTA meeting by bringing the largest turnout of parents, drawing smiles from classmates and teachers.
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Ohio strike halts highway work across state
Ohio officials report a nationwide strike by 14 000 operating engineers began at midnight Friday threatening about 30 000 workers and $500 million in highway contracts. Gov Rhodes appointees seek a revival of talks with Local 18 leaders to avoid a full work stoppage.
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