State May File Murder Charge Against Four Klansmen
Alabama may seek first degree murder indictments against four white men described as Ku Klux Klansmen by President Johnson. They are charged with conspiracy in the ambush slaying of a Detroit civil rights worker. State Atty. Gen. Richmond Flowers said if evidence warrants, he will press first degree murder indictments.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Richmond Flowers
Viola Gregg Liuzzo
Lowndesboro
Flowers
Calvin Craig
The
United Klans of America
Atlanta
Johnson
Springboro Nears Ohio Class A Title With 77-62 Win
Springboro Panthers, lacking a state tournament rep before this season, reached the Class A final at Ohio State University by beating Minster 77-62 behind Mike Blevins 22 points and 10 rebounds. Northwestern will oppose them after a 50-41 win over Albany as the two-day event advances.
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Columbus
Warren County
Springboro
Panthers
West Salem Northwestern
St. John’s
Minster
Son Long
Virg Winglewich
Dale Kearns
Gerald Saunders
Saunders
Mike Blevins
Ohio State University
Northwestern
Albany
Wallace Decries Klansmen as Tragic, Defends Action
In Montgomery Alabama Gov George C Wallace denounces four white men arrested on Klan ties calling the slaying a cowardly act and vows state cooperation. President Johnson condemns the Ku Klux Klan as a hooded society of bigots while Klan leaders dispute his charges asserting anti Communist and pro Americanism stances.
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Montgomery
Ala
George C. Wallace
Johnson
Washington
Robert M. Shelton Jr
Georgia
Education Bill Goes To Senate
The House passed a controversial 1.3 billion school aid bill 263 to 153, giving President Johnson a major legislative win. Democrats 228 to Republicans 35 backed the measure, while 57 Democrats and 96 Republicans opposed. The bill targets districts serving impoverished children and moves to a Senate expected to act quickly. Critics charged the act favors parochial schools and private students may benefit, amid parliamentary delays and accusations of hidden impacts.
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Johnson
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Goodell
Senate aims to pass education bill in two weeks
Mansfield said he hopes the bill passes within two weeks. The Senate education subcommittee has finished hearings. Chairman Wayne Morse plans to convene a closed session at the earliest convenient time, possibly next week, to begin voting. The bill must then clear the full Labor and Public Welfare Committee.
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Mansfield
Senate Education Subcommittee
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
Full Labor and Public Welfare Committee
Columbus South Faces Cincinnati St Xavier In AA Final Tonight
Tonight's Class AA championship pits Columbus South against Cincinnati St Xavier. The game airs on channels 2 and 5 with WPFB radio coverage. Yesterday's Class A final was shown on Channel 2 and more tournament activity is on page 9.
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Columbus South
Cincinnati St. Xavier
WPFB
Weekend Warmth Ahead With Mild Weekend Forecast
The forecast notes a gradual warmup into the mid-50s across the state on Sunday. Showers are possible tomorrow night as a low near 32 degrees is expected tonight.
Grissom and Young Face Week of Public Fanfare
Gemini astronauts Virgil I. Grissom and John W. Young, after three Earth orbits, depart for a New York ticker tape parade amid praise and publicity. A friend notes they prefer flying to fame, with Koenig recounting their reluctance to the Washington fanfare and media spotlight.
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Washington
Gemini
Virgil I. Grissom
John W. Young
Florida
Earth
New York
Grissom
Young
Koenig
Andrews Afb
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Chuckle: people seek expensive car that costs less
A quip notes that buyers want an upscale vehicle offered at a lower price rather than a cheaper model. It emphasizes value and perceived quality over base cost, suggesting market demand favors affordable luxury.
Explosion Hammers US LST Docked at Da Nang
At Da Nang a 500 pound blast from suspected Viet Cong frogmen ripped holes in the hull of the US LST No. 550 docked at a commercial pier. One Japanese crewman was lightly injured while the ship’s cargo of supplies, jeeps and trucks was unloaded. The vessel did not sink as Marines tighten security around the Da Nang air base.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
da Nang
ILST
da Nang Air Base
Viet Nam
Nha Trang
Railroad Union President Dies in Illinois
Milton G. Schoch, 77, international president of the Railroad Yardmasters of America AFL CIO since 1943, died Thursday in La Grange Illinois. He led the union through decades of labor actions and organizational growth.
Liuzzo Widow Remembered After Selma Shooting
Detroit honors Mrs. Liuzzo killed while aiding the Selma march. Anthony Liuzzo arranged funeral plans as thousands sent condolences. The 39 year old civil rights worker was flown home from Alabama on a Teamster plane. Mayor Cavanagh called her death an assault on the Constitution and decency. Funeral hoped for Monday or Tuesday as children cope with loss.
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Detroit
Anthony James Liuzzo
Alabama
Liuzzo
Teamster Union
Mrs. Liuzzo
Jerome Cavanagh
Liuzzos
Selma
Cavaagh
Sally
Thomas
Johnson Firms Up Inquiry Into Ku Klux Klan
Washington AP Johnson pushes House Un American Activities Committee to vote next week on a formal Klan investigation after a presidential appeal on national radio and TV. FBI arrests four Klansmen in the slaying of Viola Gregg Liuzzo. President says Congress should probe Klan violence and the hooded organization’s loyalty. Speaker McCormack backs action. committee chair Willis avoids timing details.
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Washington
Johnson
House Committee On Un-American Activities
South
Nikholas Katzenbach
John W. McCormack
D-Mass
United States
House
Edwin E. Willis
D-La
Justice Dept to assist counties over voting rights act
Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach said the Justice Department will work with counties seeking exemptions from the 1965 voting rights proposal. He spoke to the National Association of Counties and pledged to minimize county burdens while the act would bar voter qualification tests in places with under half the eligible population voting last November. Federal registrars could be used where local officials fail to comply.
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Washington
Nicholas Katzenbach
Justice Department
National Association of Counties
Katzenbach
Jay Trump Wins Grand National
Jay Trump owned by Mary C Stephenson of Cincinnati and ridden by Tommy Smith of Middleburg Va won the 124th Grand National Steeplechase at Aintree England. Freddie the 7 2 favorite was second and Mr Jones finished third marking the second straight American win in this toughest steeplechase with Team Spirit the previous year.
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Aintree
England
Jay Trump
Mary C. Stephenson
Cincinnati
Ohio
Tommy Smith
Middleburg
Freddie
Mr. Jones
Team Spirit
Marines Unhurt In Crash At Clinton Base
Five U S Marines escaped injury when their twin engine C48 Beechcraft crash landed after takeoff from Clinton County Air Force Base. The Navy investigates the mishap which caused minor damage to the plane. The flight refueled at Wilmington en route from New River Marine Base to Glenview Naval Air Station Chicago.
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Wilmington
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