Humphrey assails upper class Negroes at civil rights conference
Vice President Humphrey opened the White House Conference on Civil Rights criticizing affluent Black Americans for neglecting poorer, less articulate peers. The two day event with about 2400 influential attendees pitched a 100 page action plan for housing, jobs, education and justice but had no voting on recommendations. Floyd McKissick accused the process of rigging and sought formal votes. Lawyers warned lack of voting could cause disruptions at the closing dinner where President Johnson might speak. conference chair Heineman warned against format changes triggering parliamentary turmoil.
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Commerce Grant for Grafton Harbor Project Approved
The Commerce Department approves a 495000 grant to Grafton Illinois to build a boat harbor at the Mississippi Illinois confluence. The $990000 project includes 400 small craft slips and aims to boost commerce, create about 120 jobs, with the city funding half. Funds come from the Economic Development Agency under the 1965 act.
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Jersey County
Soup Question Pits Split Pea Against Cream of Celery
A reader asks whether to blend split pea soup with cream of celery soup or keep them separate for flavor. The inquiry explores texture compatibility and recommended ratios for a creamy vegetable blend.
The Cost of Food March 1965 vs March 1966
A chart compares typical U S food prices from March 1965 to March 1966. Figures come from the U S government and an Associated Press survey of housewives in 12 cities, with AP wirephoto credit.
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Accused Murderer Found Competent In Illinois Case
Russell C. Dewey 25 of Rockford declared mentally competent to stand trial for the murder of 11 year old Susan Brady. Judge Charles Seidel expects trial by August 15. Prosecutors allege abduction and beating with a sledgehammer then burning the body. Dewey reportedly admitted striking the girl with his car and incinerating the body. Defense attorney Roy Lass did not contest the finding.
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Russell C. Dewey
Rockford
Charles Seidel
Dewey
Susan Brady
Roy Lass
Freeport Trial Move Shifts Venue to DeKalb County
The trial of Freeport case was moved from Stephenson County to DeKalb County on a change of venue. The move affects jurisdiction and logistics for the upcoming court proceedings.
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Stephenson County
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Gas Reservoir Project Gets Federal OK in Illinois Fields
Gas Reservoir Natural Gas Pipeline Co of America won Federal Power Commission authority Tuesday to develop an underground gas storage reservoir in the Loudon field spanning Fayette and Effingham counties in central Illinois. The program is set to cost about 17.5 million dollars, with an initial payment exceeding 4 million to Humble Oil & Refining Co for storage-area rights and properties.
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Antarctic Emperor Penguins Initiate Courtship, Males Incubate
In Antarctica pairs of emperor penguins engage in courtship led by females while males assume incubation duties. The male penguins protect and warmth the eggs throughout the long overwintering period.
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Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Toll Tops 500
AP reports 542 people were killed in traffic accidents during the 78 hour Memorial Day weekend breaking the prior record of 525 set in 1963. The fatalities began Friday at 6 p.m. and ended Monday midnight with California leading states at 55 deaths followed by Michigan 40 and Pennsylvania 32.
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Actor Wally Cox Ordered to Pay Temporary Alimony
Los Angeles AP reports actor Wally Cox must pay Mila Cox 500 dollars per month in temporary alimony and child support while their divorce proceeds. Mila Cox, 28, had sought 1350 monthly support. the couple, married three years in Las Vegas, have an adopted daughter. The article also notes global bird population demographics.
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