Court Questions Jury Panel In Sam Veney Trial
The Sam Veney murder trial opened in Circuit Court with over 45 prospective jurors. Veney, 26, of Baltimore, stands accused of killing Sgt. Jack Lee Cooper on Christmas Day 1964 during a liquor-store holdup and of related armed robbery and assault charges. The panel was formed from 200 eligible jurors and questioned on associations with lawyers, police, and alcohol establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Veney
Veney
Baltimore
Jack Lee Cooper
Cooper
Joseph T. Maskell
J. Dudley Digges
Robert E. Clapp Jr
Earl Veney
Petit Jury
Coal Miners Strike In Six States Across Regions
AP is reporting a soft coal strike in six states including Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Illinois Kentucky and Alabama as UMWA negotiators meet with the Bituminous Coal Operators Association. UMW President Boyle says the strike is lawful without a contract and talks resume today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Mainers
United Mine Workers Union
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ilinois
Kentucky
Alabama
Washington
UMW
Bituminnous Coal Operators Association
WA. Boyle
Umon
George Titler
CW. Moore
Bell and Zollar Mining Co
Madisonv Tile
Bosle
BCOA
UMWA
Peabody Coal Co
St. Louis
Ayshire Collieries
Indianapolis
Ind
Southwest
Ilinois Coal Corp
County Plans Board Requests Two New Planning Staff Members
The Frederick County Planning Commission asked the county commissioners for two additional planners an associate at 8500 yearly and an assistant at 8000 yearly bringing staff to four. The group led by Dan Wight also sought a 120346 total budget with 51346 county spending after 69200 in fees. Wirgan cited federal aid needs and field inspection duties for the new roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Planning Commission
Richard Crombie
Wight
Catsail
Board of Appeals
Wirgan
County Heads Cut Furniture Tax in Frederick County
The Frederick County Commissioners voted unanimously to eliminate the county furniture tax in the coming fiscal year. The five‑cent tax cut would reduce county revenues by about $160,000, but board vice-president Dor sey said assurances from County Accountant Clinton suggest revenues can be maintained from higher assessments and prior year surpluses to fund all departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Lawrence A. Dorsey
Donald Clinton
Dorsey
Irish Youths Mark Anniversary of Easter Uprising
Eighteen young militants in Dublin planned a hunger strike from today until 3 45 pm to mark the 50th anniversary of the Easter uprising. They accused the government of betraying revolutionary ideals as Gaelic language wanes and Ireland remains partitioned. The protest involved Dublin University students and Belfast supporters from Misneach Courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Ireland
Britain
Dublin University
Belfast
Misneach — Courage
Joe Clarke
Cuchulainn
Mairtin O’cadhain
Parnell Square
Post Office
Eamon de Valera
de Valera
Sean Lemass
Buddhists Demand End To Viet Military Rule
In Saigon Buddhist leaders vow to press protests until the U S backed junta quits. They form the Viet Nam Buddhist Forces and say elections should be held immediately to restore civilian rule and curb unrest. Monks insist they pursue nonviolence while criticizing Ky's government.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Nguyen Cao Ky
Ngo Dinh Diem
Viet Nam
Thich Thien Minh
Coleader
Joanson
Honolulu
State Primaries Seen As LBJ Policy Tests
The upcoming state primaries in Alabama Florida Indiana Ohio Oklahoma New Mexico Georgia and Texas will test President Johnsons Vietnam policy and reveal party divisions. Oregon May 24 also shapes as a test of sentiment toward Johnsons conduct with Hatfield likely to win the GOP Senate nomination and Duncan backing Johnsons course in the Democratic race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LBJ
Washington
Johnson
South
Oregons
Pacific Northwest
Senate
Maurine B Neuberger
Robert B Duncan
Howard Morgan
Federal Power Commission
Kennedy
Len Wayne Morse Dore
Alabama
Florida
Indiana
Ohio
Oklahoma
New Mexico
John B Connally
Texas
Fire Kills 3 Year Old As West All Saints Building Burns
A pre-dawn apartment fire at 24 244 West All Saints Street in Frederick leaves three dead including three year old Darrell Jackson. Four dozen residents evacuated, Red Cross and American Legion assist with shelter and aid. Firefighters battled flames for hours with a roofing rekindle after noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West All Saints Street
Darrell Jackson
Katherine Jackson
David
University Hospital
Baltimore
Eva Disney
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Jackson
Ene
All Saints Street
Frederick’s
United and Junior Fire Companies
Etchison Funeral Home
Uniteds
Gilmore Flautt Jr
Frederick
American Red Cross
Red Cross
American Legion
American Legion Home
South Bentz Street
Fairview Cemetery
Hicks Funeral Home
British Navy Halts Oil To Rhodesia
A Greek tanker Joanna V docked at Beira to unload oil for repairs with 18,700 tons aboard while another tanker Manuela steered toward Durban after a boarding party withdrew. The UN resolution backed British action to block Beira oil flows to Rhodesia, prompting air surveillance and sanctions debate in the United States Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rhodesia
Mozambique
Beira
South Africa
South African Press Association
George Vardinoyannis
Durban
British Defense Ministry
USN
U.N. Security Council
Britain
Johnson gives relief start to season at Washington
President Johnson reduced his schedule to allow a post Easter stay at his Texas LBJ Ranch. Vice President Humphrey threw out the first ball at the Washington Cleveland opener, as Johnson kept a relaxed timetable with desk work, boating, churchgoing, and ranch scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Tex
Johnson
Washington
Texas
Hubert H. Humphrey
LBJ
Foster Care Budget Hearings Highlight Pay Versus Love Debate
At county budget hearings officials from the Frederick Children's Aid Society and welfare representatives clashed over whether foster parents should be paid. CAS argues care should be based on love, while Dorsey and others say payments accompany public service and improve child welfare. The piece notes a New York stock market uptick in early trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peopl
Frederick Children’s Aid Society
Lawrence A Dorsey
Welfare Board
Dorsey
E. Eugene Thomas
CAS
Edward T. Helfenstein
Thomas
Welfare Department
Children’s Aid Society
New York
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Frank J. Keefer
Sam Veney
Svaperraghlye
County Plans Board
Viet Cong
National Liberation Front
Central Committee
HHH
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