Prince Edward County Officials Ordered to Reopen Public Schools
A federal court in Richmond gave Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors one week to appropriate funds to reopen and operate public schools. Judge Grant Lewis ordered levies to fund schools by June 28, while continuing an injunction against tuition grants to private education. The case pivots on ensuring nondiscriminatory operation and paralleled 1959 desegregation actions.
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JFK Testimony Nears End by Secret Service Chief Rowley
Washington Zeroing on final questions, Secret Service Chief James J. Rowley testifies before the Warren Commission as it nears completion. Investigators seek details on security improvements since Dallas and possible misconduct by agents seen drinking in Fort Worth on November 22, the day Kennerly was shot.
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Regents Approve Bond Sale for New Iowa Dorms
The Iowa Board of Regents approved a 23 million bond sale to finance dormitory construction at Iowa State University. About 6.5 million will refund existing debts and 8.4 million will fund new buildings, with bids set for Sept. 24 in Des Moines.
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Black protesters switch tactics in St Augustine march
In St Augustine Florida a new three week campaign against segregation featured Black demonstrators marching at night through a white residential area. About 300 marchers including Jewish clergy began their walk under police escort and held a brief prayer service in front of the Monson Motor Lodge before returning to the shore.
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Firemen Restore Order in Niigata After Quake Fire
Fire crews in Niigata worked to control fires at storage tanks as thousands returned to their homes following Tuesday's earthquake. Officials aimed to have fire lines under control by tonight or Friday along the waterfront, with U.S. forces supplying foam extinguishers used to battle the blaze.
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Slim Edge For Scalise In Primary
Official canvass of the June 1 Iowa primary shows Lawrence F Scalise winning the nomination for attorney general by 269 votes over Don Wilson of West Des Moines. Scalise led 46,393 to 46,124 unofficially. governor races yielded Harold Hughes and Melvin Synhorst as top finisher in their respective parties. The report also notes disaster relief efforts in Japan after a major quake and the Malaysian king and queen contributing aid.
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Low Bid For Repairs On Bad Road
Two firms submitted the combined low bid for asphalt pavement work on a damaged Interstate 80 section in western Iowa. The Iowa Highway Commission approved a 1,445,178 dollar bid from Kaser Construction Co of Des Moines and Norris Construction Co of Ottumwa. The project covers about 3.5 miles from near Dexbro Highway 25, adding a five inch asphaltic concrete layer to replace the deteriorated surface that sparked legislative debate on pavement materials.
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Scranton Sees Campaign Ripening Ahead of Convention
Governor Scranton said he feels his bid for the Republican nomination is ripening as he finishes a three week delegate search. He criticized Barry Goldwater’s debate conduct, but pledged support if Goldwater is nominated, calling any Republican preferable to President Johnson. He spoke in Harrisburg then planned stops in Louisville and Basan, Mass.
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Vatican Gives Birth Control Views Support
Vatican backs British Catholic bishops who oppose birth control among Catholics. Dr John Heenan Archbishop of Westminster published a Vatican letter from Cardinal Ottaviani endorsing the bishops stand. A misunderstanding had arisen between Westminster and the Vatican after warnings last month that contraception was against God’s law.
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Tornado Forecast Issued For Iowa Kansas Nebraska Missouri
The Weather Bureau issued four tornado forecasts for portions of northeast Kansas, southeast Nebraska, northwest Missouri, and Iowa. The Iowa area is bounded by a line from Tremont County to Cerro Gordo, Johnson, and Davis counties.
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Goldwater's delegate strength rockets toward nomination
An Associated Press survey shows Barry Goldwater with 361 bound Republican convention delegates, over half of the 877 first ballot votes, with many others pledged or leaning. The article notes state laws and party rules affecting binding, plus potential backers and the risk of a Rebel delegate breaking from instructed votes amid competition from Gov. William Scranton.
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Barry Goldwater
Associated Press
Flood Control Plan Debated After Papio Creek Disaster
Gov Frank Morrison said action might have prevented flood damage and deaths in eastern Nebraska. Omaha leaders and committee chairmen blamed delays and intercity quarrels over financing. Cleanup followed the flood with mud and debris in homes. five people drowned and one died of a heart attack.
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Papio Creek
Gate Opened For Changes By Ruling
Washington advocates of no man one vote hailed the Supreme Court ruling reshaping state legislatures and urging reapportionment of city councils and boards. Charles S. Rhyne’s office said the decision signals broad revamps from Cleveland’s City Council to Monterey County’s Board of Supervisors, expanding voice for urban residents.
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Justice Asks More Jail For Big Traffic Offenses
Justice Theodore Garfield of the Iowa Supreme Court urged traffic court judges to impose more jail sentences for serious moving violations to curb rising traffic death tolls. He noted population and car power rise, calling for harsher penalties over fines to deter violators. Governor Harold Hughes cited a general disregard for traffic laws as support for tougher measures.
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