Government to cut federal school aid over desegregation
The U S Office of Education will withhold federal funds from 18 southern school districts for failing to meet desegregation guidelines, including six in Alabama. Commissioner Howe warned Alabama districts that more funds could be lost if voluntary assurances are withdrawn, ahead of Monday talks in Montgomery with Gov Wallace and local education officials amid university leaders’ resistance.
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Alabama to discuss Title Six compliance at June 6 meeting
The statement warns that districts not compliant with the Civil Rights Act's Title Six could have federal funds for new projects deferred. The issue centers on prohibiting federal funds for programs that discriminate by race color or national origin.
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Martin Wins Texas Post Over Spears
Crawford Martin won the Democratic nomination for Texas attorney general in a runoff over Franklin Spears with Gov. Connally backing him. Unofficial late counts show Martin 307,332 to Spears 235,003 from 206 of 234 counties.
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Alabama Republicans push for ballot access and rally
In Birmingham delegates back U S Rep Jim Martin for governor as Alabama Republicans push for a Baldwin County ballot fight. State chairman hints at court action to place GOP candidates on the ballot after a county primary dispute.
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Searchers comb valleys for boy near Mt Charleston
More than 400 searchers scoured valleys and ridges of Mt. Charleston near Las Vegas Nevada for 6 year old Larry Jeffrey who disappeared a week earlier while camping with his parents The boy who is nearly deaf wandered from the campsite last Saturday morning as deputies reported searchers checking thick underbrush and surrounding terrain.
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Police Fear Young Girl Kidnapped in Aurora
Nine year old Paula Sue Steinbach vanished Friday evening in Aurora Colorado after being last seen near her home watching a tow truck with two other children. Police labeled the disappearance a probable kidnapping as authorities from three counties and the state patrol search the city and surrounding areas. She is described as four feet tall, 66 pounds, blonde with a pony tail, wearing black shorts a red blouse and tan sandals.
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Mountain Footprints Spur Late Friday Discovery
In the valleys of the mountain, new footprints were found late Friday afternoon, prompting investigation and curiosity about possible activity or passage in the area.
Germany's Purchase Lag Noted
West Germany lags in offset pledges to buy U S military hardware totaling 1.35 billion dollars by mid 1967. Bonn offered 250 million dollars in advance of orders, but Washington has not accepted. U S officials cite balance‑of‑payments pressures and say decisions rest with State Defense and Treasury.
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German arms deal tied to U.S. troop costs in Europe
Officials note Germany's offer to buy American arms might be seen as Washington delaying the rest of the 600 million dollar package. The arms purchase would help defray U.S. costs for keeping the 7th Army in Germany, estimated at about 1.35 billion dollars over two years.
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Kennedy Opens South Africa Tour Amid Tense Reception
Senator Robert F. Kennedy began his tour of white supremacist South Africa warning student welcomeers that constructive disagreement is possible. He spoke at an airport platform carried by cheering youths and urged frank discussion on meeting the era’s challenges and prospects.
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Kennedy greets welcoming crowd at airport in Ghana visit
President Kennedy notes 20 million Americans of African descent and urges mutual respect as he addresses diverse origins in a long airport welcome. He and his party receive a thunderous ovation, with Kennedy climbing onto a car to shake hundreds of hands after the plane arrival.
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Bonfire in San Marino Burns Stamps to Lift Value
The Republic of San Marino staged a $768,000 bonfire burning its main export product postage stamps. Officials said the burning aims to raise the value of stamps already on the market.
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Youth Who Swallowed Stick Okay
Bradley Mitchell of South Unity swallowed a five inch xylophone stick with a rubber ball end around May 21. He kept quiet about it, then began walking funny. Doctors at Thayer Hospital performed exploratory surgery and removed the stick which punctured his intestine, with peritonitis developing. he was reported improving.
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