Ellsberg Surrenders on Pentagon Papers Secrets
Dr. Daniel Ellsberg turned himself in to federal authorities in Boston telling about 150 supporters that he provided the New York Times with secret Pentagon papers. He said he released the information to the public after 9,000 more American deaths and was prepared for all consequences. Ellsberg, 40, a former Pentagon researcher, was released on a 50 000 bond with July 15 for a probable cause hearing as the government sought a higher bond.
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Daniel Ellsberg
New York Times
Pentagon
Ellsberg
Elisberg
Federal Court
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge
FBI
U.S
Peter Princi
Princi
Asst. U.S. Atty
Lawrence P. Cohen
Supreme Court delays ruling on Pentagon Papers and parochial funding
The court postponed adjournment to rule on Pentagon Papers publication while also ruling that state funds earmarked for secular purposes in parochial schools violate the First Amendment. It upheld federal construction grants to church-related colleges. Justices signaled a future decision on the death penalty and conscientious objection in Ali’s case.
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Muhammad Ali
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Supreme Cort
Higcer
New Taoven
Teshee Warren
Rireeer
Justicn
Chartered Plane Crashes Off California Coast
A chartered DC3 carrying 23 Californians including 19 real estate salesmen crashed into rocky coastal waters during takeoff near Eureka. Seven survivors were reported as search efforts battled high winds and four-foot waves for six missing persons. Bodies were recovered near the wreck. The flight was en route from Shelter Cove to Los Angeles with a stop at San Jose. Survivors include a stewardess and six salesmen. dead are pending identification.
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Coast Guard
Here
Shelter Coven
Los Angeles
Shelter Cove Land Development
San Jose
Point Ledge
Fort Bragg
Garberville
Elizabeth Deauville
San Francisco
Joel du Plain
Encinitas
Herbert Huber
Fairfield
Anthony Sanchez
San Diego
Irving Grossman
Billy Nelson
Steven Reed
Neville High Class of 1951 Reunion Planned This Weekend
Plans for the Neville High School Class of 1951 reunion are underway with a two day schedule. A Twin City Queen boat ride is planned for 6 30 Friday followed by a Peggy Strauss Greenbaum residence party at 8 pm and a banquet at Highland Park Country Club.
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Twin City
Reputed underworld boss Colombo shot at unity rally
In New York a reputed underworld boss Joseph Colombo Sr. was shot in the head during an outdoor Italian American unity rally in Columbus Circle. A second man was killed, later identified as Jerome Johnson of New Brunswick, N.J. Police speculated a black revolutionary group claimed the attack. Colombo remained in critical condition.
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Colombo
Jerome Johnson
New Brunswick
N.J
Associated Press
Roosevelt Hospital
Leo la Bate
Robert Kennedy
la Rate
Columbus Circle
Central Park
Joe
Ooe
Joe Colombo
Attr Black Brothers
Ater
Colombus
Camden Monroe River Flood Stages Reported
Drainage officials monitor the Camden Monroe River as flood stages rise and forecast possible stage changes. Officials urge residents along the river to stay alert and prepare protective measures.
House May Post Spending Record
The House aims to set a five day spending record with five appropriation bills totaling 41 billion in new obligational authority for nondefense measures. Bills include 12.4 billion for Agriculture environment and commerce and 3.68 billion for State Justice and the federal courts.
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Washington
House
Department of Agriculture, Environmental Protection and Consumer Services
State
War Deadline Rejection By House Likely
Washington AP reports Senate support for nine month Indochina war end delay measure but House opposition expected to block approval. House Armed Services leader Herbert and others insist draft extensions have failed and a House Senate conference will determine a compromise on withdrawal timing and cease-fire talks.
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House
Washington
Senate
House Armed Services
F. Shyward Hebert
D-La
Thorsdas
Pepo
Pentagon
Lescer
Mike Manstudd
Thunderstorms and hot heat expected in Northeast Louisiana
Forecast calls for afternoon or evening thunderstorms today and Tuesday with clear to partly cloudy skies. Highs near 96 degrees, lows about 70 to 74, winds 6 to 15 mph, humid 60 percent, dew points near 70, with about 50 percent sunshine. FAA Monroe reported 93 degree high Sunday and 71 degree low this morning. no precipitation observed.
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Louisiana
FAA
Monroe Municipal
Agencies Urged to Unite in Fight Against Drug Abuse
Washington AP reports Dr. Jerome H. Jaffe urged Congress to end the fragmented federal approach to narcotics and dangerous drugs. He called for creating a Special Action Office for Drug Abuse Prevention and rapid enactment of a coordinating status. He outlined goals to cut drug-related deaths, reduce school use, expand effective treatment, and rehabilitated addicts placed in jobs.
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Jerome H. Jaffe
Nixon
House
Public Health
Washington
Congress Today
Jaffe
White House
Special Action Office For
House Public Health
Rep Pant Rovers
D-Fla
Rogers
Senator Introduces GI Education Bill for Vietnam Veterans
Sen. Charlies McC. Mathias proposes a new GI education bill to aid Vietnam veterans. The measure would pay $1,000 per school year for tuition books and supplies and $175 per month for subsistence. It covers active duty and certain part time students and all veterans discharged after Jan 31 1955 who have not maxed benefits.
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Sen
Charlies McC
Mathias
R-Md
Wich
Senate
Mathias’ Bil
Chuckle Ir Report Claims Rembrandt Painted TOU Pictures
A humorous note asserts Rembrandt created TOU pictures and claims Americans own all 5,0000 of them, presented in lighthearted style with no verification.
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Rembrandt
Tou
U S Action Urged to Boost Pedestrian Safety
The National Transportation Safety Board urged stronger federal action to protect pedestrians as deaths near 10 000 annually. A DOT study found little coordination among agencies and a lack of dedicated pedestrian facilities on the interstate system.
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Washington
National Transportation Safety Board
Department of Transportation
DOT
Oo Marine
The
Safety Board
Secretary of Transportation
John A. ‘Volpe
Federal Highway Administtration
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Supreme Court Reverses 35 Death Sentences Including Speck
The Supreme Court overturned 35 death verdicts, including Richard F. Speck’s electric chair sentence for the 1966 murders of eight nurses in Chicago. The decision relied on Witherspoon and related precedents, remanding cases for further proceedings. Speck’s fate had been stayed pending the high court ruling. Corazon Amurao, a survivor, was key witness.
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Supreme Court
Richard F. Speck
Chicago
Speck
Peoria
Speck’s
Witherspoon
Low
Ginally
Corazon Amuraog
Philippines
Four Navy Men Die in Guantanamo Engine Room Blast
Four Navy men were killed and several injured in an engine room explosion aboard the USS Trenton during shakedown training south of Guantanamo Bay Cuba. Six injured were evacuated to Guantanamo naval hospital. one treated aboard. Names withheld pending next of kin notification. The ship returned to port. cause under Navy investigation.
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Navy
Trenton
Fleet
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