Slow Civil Rights Bill Details Stall in Both House and Senate
Washington AP The civil rights bill lingers over details as lawmakers debate court appointed referees to guarantee voting rights for Negroes and minorities. Senate considers registrar system while House defeats a southern amendment requiring proof of discrimination. Southern members push amendments to limit referee powers and expand enforcement, with final votes not set before Monday.
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Senate
Sen
Douglas
D-Ii
Civil Rights Commission
The
Rights Commission
House
Blind Teen to Receive Philadelphia Medal of Honor
Theresa Hayes, 17, will receive Philadelphia first medal of honor for staying at a telephone switchboard during a fire at the Overbrook School for the Blind. Her actions helped evacuate 300 pupils and prevented a disaster. Rabbi David H. Wice announced the award, noting the brave effort saved lives.
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Philadelphia
Theresa Hayes
Overbrook
David H. Wice
Interfaith Medal of Honor Committee
Wice
Coatail snatcher eludes capture in Bronx snow
Charles Timlin, 18, was seized by a coat tail as he neared his Bronx home. He freed himself by slipping from his overcoat. Police traced tracks in the snow, recovered the coat after a brief chase, but a large mongrel dog escaped with the culprit.
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New York
Charles Timlin
Bronx
Timlin
Cab Driver Traced In Tot Death
New York detectives linked Willie Richardson a 53 year old black taxi driver to the death of four year old Robin Joyner in Harlem. Richardson confessed saying panic after the hit run three weeks ago led him to drive with the child for two hours then abandon her near a cemetery. Police reported a full confession and a homicide charge was filed.
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New York
Robin Joyner
Willie Richardson
Richardson
Harlem
Gina
Gina Lollobrigida
Milko Skofic
Paris
Rome
Man Dies Shoveling Snow in Alliance Ohio
Chris Docheff aged 75 collapsed yesterday while clearing a sidewalk in Alliance Ohio. He was pronounced dead at Alliance City Hospital with death attributed to a heart attack.
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Alliance, Ohio
Chris Docheff
Alliance City Hospital
Ohio Officials Brace For Armed Service Voting Rulings
Ohio’s top elections official warns that armed service voting rules in the state constitution cannot be settled by the secretary of state or attorney general. A Supreme Court decision is anticipated after the May 3 primaries, with possible eligibility challenges and guidance to county boards on service-member registrations.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
Supreme Court
Ted W. Brown
Brown
Greene County Board
Armed Services
Liquor Brand Changes To Be Public In Ohio
Governor Michael V. Di Salle announced that changes in liquor brands in state stores will be made public. Liquor Director Richard C. Crouch will submit a list of additions and removals since assuming leadership, with future changes announced as they occur. The policy follows criticism of department handling.
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Columbus Ohio
Michael V. di Salle
Richard C. Crouch
di Salle
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