Kennedy Eyes Supreme Court Pick Amid Rumors and Debate
President Kennedy appears ready to name a successor to retiring Justice Whittaker amid widespread speculation. Possible nominees include Abraham Ribicoff Arthur Goldberg Archibald Cox Eugene Rostow Paul Freund and William Hastie with Thurgood Marshall also discussed as a historic choice.
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Johnny Ellis Busy Four Hours in Chattanooga
Police report Johnny Ellis a 34 year old from Lookout Mountain led a four hour spree in Chattanooga Tennessee Thursday. He was jailed for drunkenness then treated for a head wound after over powering a hospital orderly and escaping. He robbed a liquor store of forty six dollars and was caught by a detective outside the store. He was jailed again on armed robbery charges.
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Lookout Mountain
White House Hails Kennedy Tax Bill Victory in House
President Kennedy's tax revision bill won final passage in the House by 219 to 196 after a heated, party line vote. The vote followed a White House news conference where the president urged support and echoed by Rep. Hale Boggs that this set the Kennedy program pattern, with strong Democratic backing and limited Republican opposition.
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Senate Finance Committee Opens Hearings for Bill
The Senate Finance Committee will begin work promptly on the bill with five weeks of public testimony to follow. Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon will start the hearings, which may extend beyond five weeks as Chairman Harry F. Byrd notes over 200 witnesses are listed and the sessions could last longer.
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Hawaii seeks ship relief as West Coast strike stalls aid
Hawaii Governor William F. Quinn flies to San Francisco seeking release of ships to supply Hawaii during a two week West Coast maritime strike. He meets Pacific Maritime Association president J. Paul St Sure and unions chief Morris Weisberger hoping alternative transportation can avert hunger shortages in Hawaii. Quinn pressed Kennedy for intervention but reports no progress.
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Spring Wardrobe Call Sparks Style Shift for Women
Spring prompts a wardrobe rethink for women as new fashions and garments dominate shopping and social routines. Buyers anticipate lighter fabrics, brighter colors, and seasonally fresh ensembles shaping daily outfits and event choices.
Here’s How Ohio Voted on Kennedy Tax Bill Provisions
AP reports Ohio representatives split on Kennedy's tax bill as votes failed to strike two key provisions. Democrats favored included Cook Feighan Hays Vanik while Ashley Kirwan Moeller opposed. Republicans listed Ashbook Ayres Betts Bolton Bow Brown Clancy Devine Harsha McCulloch Minshall Moorehead Mosher Schenck Scherer among supporters.
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Flood waters recede as Midwest towns face rising threats
In Nebraska and Iowa flood waters ease in parts of northeastern Nebraska and Sioux City, as the Floyd River crest near midnight. About 175 families move to higher ground while the Big Sioux River looms as a weekend risk. Cherokee and Charles City declare emergencies as Iowa fields brace for renewed flooding.
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Kennedy says travel abroad with husband next time
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy reviews her 20 day semi official tour to Rome India Pakistan and London. She praised the journey as fascinating but noted she would prefer to travel with President Kennedy in the future. The President welcomed her at Washington National Airport as the family plans reunion with their children.
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Government plans 75 million sterilized flies weekly for Texas
The Agriculture Department proposes releasing 75 million sterile screwworm flies each week to wipe out the pest costing cattlemen about 125 million dollars a year. The plan, building on a Florida success, would expand to Texas and faces a 3 million dollar funding request before a House subcommittee.
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Thief Steals 12 Roses From McCabe’s Flower Shop
Atlantic City police report spring fever behind a break in at James McCabe’s flower shop where a thief made off with exactly twelve red roses. No other items were taken and no injuries reported. Authorities are reviewing nearby footage and asking for tips.
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James McCabe
Invasion Prisoners Plead Guilty in Cuba Broadcast
Havana radio reports that all prisoners on trial for the April 1961 invasion confessed and would not provide further statements. The five man military court heard a letter from Jose Perez San Roman to Prime Minister Castro, identifying him as a leader and accusing Yankee imperialists of funding the attempt.
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Fila
Havana
Havana Radio
Narciso Fernandez
Josep Perez San Roman
Castro
Guiono to Assume Argentine Presidency as Military Demands Backed
Argentina's military chiefs authorized Jose Maria Guido to take the presidency publicly. A late night conference ended hours of uncertainty over whether Guido would replace Arturo Frondizi and implied vows to curb Peronists, Communists, and labor unions. Guido swore in before the Supreme Court, denying Poggi took over. Military warned of a possible forced takeover as negotiators pressed for outlawing political activity by Peronists and Castroists by April 15.
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Guido
Arturo Frondizi
Senate
Frondizi
Supreme Court
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Raul Poggi
Fran‘dici
Gen. Poggi
Peronists
Juan D. Peron
Four Moslems Die In New OAS Attacks In Algiers
In Algiers a fresh wave of violence by the European Secret Army Organization leaves four Muslims dead and nine others injured. Gunmen struck in multiple locations including a suburb, a Muslim housing project, and near a railway, with mortar shells fired at Palais D ete gardens causing no injuries amid widespread destruction.
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Maison Carree
Palais D'Ete
Algeria
Local forecast Rain and cool spell through the weekend
The five day outlook shows showers on Saturday and Sunday with a gradual warmup by Wednesday. Highs near 49 and lows around 27, tonight's low mid 30s. Saturday reaches 45 under rainy skies. Yesterday's high was 77 at 2:30 pm and overnight low 42 at 7 am. Middletown reports .14 inch rainfall from 3:30 am to 8 am today.
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Secret army commandos escape amid siege of Algiers stronghold
Government officials say most commandos fled with their arms last week as barricades surrounded the working-class suburb of Bad el Oued. An Algiers stronghold was sealed by 230000 troops for six days during a citywide search for suspected terrorists and weapons.
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