Arsons May Be Imminent FBI-State Intensify Search For Killers
Federal and state authorities sharpened the manhunt for the trio of civil rights workers. Bodies recovered after a 44 day search near Philadelphia Mississippi identified as Andrew Goodman 20 Michael Schwerner 24 and James Chaney 22 Meridian Negro. A grand jury or indictments were discussed while a pathology report confirmed the shootings.
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FBI
Jackson, Miss
Washington
Roy K. Moore
Mississippi
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Philadelphia
Miss
Andrew Goodman
Michael Schwerner
James Chaney
Goodman
Schwerner
Police urged to aid officers in making arrests in Maryland
Baltimore officials call for a statute clarifying citizens duty to help police when asked. Attorney General Finan condemns bystander refusals, noting no state law exists and appeals to English common law as a basis for action.
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Baltimore
Thomas B. Finan
Finan
Bernard Schmidt
Schmidt
Dick Gregory Claims Knowledge of Mississippi Killers
In Honolulu the comedian Dick Gregory said he handed the FBI a letter naming the location of the slain civil rights workers bodies in Mississippi. He also claimed a taped recording with the killers names, and that the FBI has a copy of the tape.
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Honolulu
Dick Gregory
FBI
Mississippi
Gregory
Michael Schwerner
Andrew Goodman
James Chaney
Maryland Lawmaker Seeks Potomac Clamming Rules
Del Randolph Harrison urged Maryland Virginia bi state commission to regulate Potomac River clamming after observing boats loading huge hauls beyond the 40 bushel per day limit used in other tidal waters. He cited a 45 bushel morning haul and noted few limits on the river.
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Maryland
Commission On
Chesapeake Bay Affairs
Potomac River
del. Randolph Harrison
Dtalbot
Potomac
Marylland
Virginia
Harrison
House
Chesapeake Bay and Tributaries
Legislative Council
St. Marys County
Queen Annes County
Viet Nam Debate At U N Could Include Both Vietnams
At U N in New York the Security Council may invite North and South Viet Nam to speak on North Vietnamese attacks on U S ships and U S retaliation. Council President Sivert A Nielsen suspended proceedings to gauge delegates support for hearing both governments. If invited, a heated session would discuss U S involvement, North Viet Nam, and Red China in South Viet Nam’s war.
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U.N. Security Council
Viet Nam
U.S
Council
Sivert A. Nielsen
Norway
Nielsen
United States
North Viet Nam
Red China
South Viet Nam
Hue
Quang Tri
da Nang
Thailand
Gulf of Tonkin
Ho Chi Minh Faces U S in Indochina Struggle
The shadowy North Viet Nam leader Ho Chi Minh oversees a 25,000 strong Viet Cong guerrilla force in the south and directs attacks that threaten U S and South Viet Nam forces. The article notes his past as a patriot to some and a ruthless communist to others, with growing fears of U S retaliation.
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Tokyo
Southeast Asia
United States
Ho Chi Minh
Democratic Republic of
Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
Indochina
France
National Liberation Front
Viet Cong
Republic of
South
North Viet Nam
Dien Bien Phu
Ngo Dinh Diem
U.S
Gulf of Tonkin
Asia
Humphrey Vice Presidential Boom Tests Johnson Patience
Senator Hubert H. Humphrey gains rapid backing for the Democratic ticket as pressure on President Johnson to pick a running mate grows. Johnson insists he will choose the second place nominee himself, while Humphrey says the decision rests with the President and the convention will honor it. Governors from New Jersey to Minnesota back Humphrey.
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Washington
Hubert H. Humphrey
Johnson
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Humphrey
Minnesota
Richard J. Hughes
New Jersey
Senate committees back LBJ Southeast Asia resolution
Two key Senate committees approved a bipartisan resolution backing Johnson's actions in Southeast Asia. Secretary Rusk urged Congress to show unity against Communist aggression and defend the region. Only Sen. Morse voted against. leadership hoped for swift floor passage.
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Washington
Senate
Johnson
Southeast Asia
Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services
Dean Rusk
Congress
Wayne Morse
Dore
Foreign Relations Committee
Asia
Rusk
Robert S. McNamara
Earle C. Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
U.S
Gulf of Tonkin
Viet Nam
Laos
McNamara
Wheeler
Two Navy Pilots Missing After Viet Nam Shoot-Down
The Pentagon lists two missing Navy pilots from California both 26 years old after their planes were shot down in North Vietnam. Lt. Richard C. Sather served 13 months as a Navy flier and Lt. Everett Alvarez Jr. had flown since November 1961. the Pentagon could not confirm if either was captured. Families express mixed emotions while awaiting news as Alvarez’s wife is hospitalized after the notification.
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Defense Department
Washington
Viet Nam
Richard C. Sather
Pomona
Calif
Everett Alvarez Jr
San Jose
Constellation
Pentagon
North Viet Nam
Navy
Sather
Patricia Kriner
West Covina
Everett Alvarez Sr
Young Alvarez
Tangee
Queen Annes Senator Backs New Bay Span Plan
Sen. Robert P. Dean of Queen Annes endorses the State Roads Commission plan for a second Chesapeake Bay Bridge parallel to the existing span. He cites sound fiscal practice and engineering data over emotion and selfish interest and notes the commission may have authority to proceed without General Assembly consultation.
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Centreville
Robert P. Dean
Queen Annes
State Roads Commission
Chesapeake Bay
Dean
Commission
John B. Funk
New YMCA Director Appointed
Carl L Puffenberger of Cumberland has been named director of health and physical education at the Frederick County YMCA. The appointment takes effect September 15 and assigns him to supervise the YMCAs physical education program and lead the new Y leaders club program for teens. Puffenberger, 21, is a Frostburg State College graduate with a bachelor’s degree in physical education.
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Carl L. Puffenberger
Cumberland
Frederick, County
Young Men’s Christian Association
J. Harold Hooper
M.C.A
Puffenberger
Frostburg State College
Y.M.C.A
Y” Leaders Club
Rights Group Cites 6 Md Cities Discriminatory Housing
The National Urban League urged President Johnson to end racial segregation in federally funded housing in six Maryland cities including Frederick. It cites three all-Negro projects and one all-white project in Frederick, plus an integrated project the city lists differently. The Frederick Housing Authority reports 152 Negro families and 104 white families in public housing.
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Maurice Rowe
National Urban League Today
Johnson
Maryland
Frederick
League
Urban League
The
Frederick City
Two Boys Buried Alive in Warwick Cave-In
In Warwick Rhode Island two 15 year old boys were buried alive when a 15 foot deep cave in trapped them in an underground room. A third boy was rescued after two hours of frantic efforts with only a minor head cut from a rescuer’s shovel. Three other boys had just left moments before.
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Warwick
US Bombers Crash Near Saigon After Viet Nam Landing
About 30 U S Air Force B57 bombers arrived near Saigon as clashes with North Vietnam mounted. Four bombers crashed at Bien Hoa Airport with two pilots likely killed, while US officials reported no immediate large public alert in Saigon.
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Saigon
Viet Nam
Bien Hoa
Gulf of Tonkin
South Viet Nam
Okinawa
da Nang
South China Sea
U.S
Ho Chi Minh
North Viet Nam
North Vietnamese Communist Party
United States
7Th Fleet
Cedric Hardwicke Dies In New York
English born actor Sir Cedric Hardwicke dies in New York at age 71 after a long stage and screen career. His death marks the end of a distinguished acting life spanning theater and cinema.
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Cedric Hardwicke
New York
Great Frederick Fair prepares as opening approaches
Great Frederick Fair officials report preparations nearly complete for the event running September 24 through October 3. Premium catalogs are being printed and livestock entries close September 14. Improvements include exterior painting of the first aid and secretary buildings and grandstand, plus interior repainting of the houseware and farm and garden buildings. Frank Worth returns to supply the grandstand attractions Tuesday through Friday with horse races. Jack Kochman will present the Hell Drivers on Saturday. Grandstand admission is free except Saturdays. Catalogs go out around August 20. contact the secretary for those not on the mailing list. Alvey D. Young is board president and Frank N. Stauffer is vice-president.
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Wade F. Hursey
Hursey
Frank Worth
Jack Kochman
Alvey D. Young
Fair Board
Frank N. Stauffer
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