Federal crime for assassination proposed after Kennedy death
A bill to make assault, kidnapping or assassination of a president or successor a federal offense would impose death or life imprisonment for murder or kidnapping and up to 15 years for assault. Rewards of up to 100000 could be offered. The measure, from the administration, aligns federal and state powers in crimes against the nation’s chief executive.
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Richview boys mimic girls by wearing skirts to school
In Richview Illinois the male students at Richview School reacted to girls arriving in slacks by dressing in skirts and blouses with necklaces the next day. The move aimed to challenge fashion norms and likely made girls reconsider femininity and dress, sparking cautious reactions.
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Rabbi Agus Guides Baltimore’s Conservative Judaism
Jim Bishop profiles Rabbi Jacob Agus of Beth El in Baltimore, tracing his background from Swislocz to Harvard and Yeshiva. The piece details Beth El’s 800 families, modern facilities, dual salaries for the rabbi, charitable obligations of members, and the rabbi’s duties in services, teaching, visiting the sick, counseling, education, and temple administration.
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Law-Making Changes From Voting Rights Bill
Analysis argues the voting rights bill could set a nationwide precedent restricting state laws. It warns Congress may delay or bar state legislation until federal courts approve, potentially pausing many laws deemed constitutionally doubtful.
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Congress
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Johnson faces moon race and civil rights tests ahead
Washington AP reports President Johnson must balance hope and action as he grapples with advancing space goals, mounting civil rights pressure, and Vietnam. Russian space feats intensify pressure while Johnson seeks a strong voting rights bill and Northern support to advance policy. Webb forecasts spacewalking and a moon landing within the decade, with 1968 as a pivotal target.
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Balloons in War Use Traced From Early Revolutions
The article explains tides driven by the moon and sun, notes balloons used in war as early as the French Revolution, and states balloons entered U S military use during the Civil War.
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United States
Perilous Shift in U S Lawmaking Sparks Constitutional Debate
An editorial warns that newProcedures to alter law making and enforcement threaten constitutionalism. It notes Senate members rushing to sponsor bills without full review and fears street protests may drive constitutional changes without state input.
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America
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Space Flight Triumph and Safe Reentry Celebrated
Americans breathed relief as astronauts Grissom and Young reached orbit, maneuvered to a higher path, then safely reentered. The mission offset Russian triumphs, ending with news frogmen confirming both men unharmed and the country relieved and proud.
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Broadway Gossip and Starromance From Dorothy Kilgallen
Dororthy Kilgallen reports on Warren Beatty and Leslie Caron amid divorce news, Vince Edwards courting Kathy Kersh, and a lavish Do I Hear A Waltz premiere. Also notes on Elisabeth Taylor charity premiers, Jim Mitchum romance, Jean Simmons hair change, and Khrushchev masks reissued.
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Leslie Caron
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Warren
Rosemary van Zan
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Rosemary
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Elizabeth Allen
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Intramural Portland Blues Triumph in 26 Hour Game
In an extended high school basketball intramural in Portland Blues defeated Reds 2100 to 1879 lasting over 26 hours. Players wore fatigue as the crowd observed an unusually lengthy contest marking a record pace.
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Ame International Names Other Acts in Go Go Mania Billing
The Ame International executives refuse to bill the Beatles over other acts in the film Go Go Mania saying many acts deserve equal stature. They mention Herman's Hermits Tommy Quickly the Reno Four Elly J. Karmer and the Dakotas and more but stop short of listing all.
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