Murray O'Hair and the School Prayer Case History
A 1960 Baltimore divorcee sparked a national clash over school prayer that culminated in the Supreme Court ruling against official prayer in public schools. The saga includes threats, assaults, and wide political and religious commentary as Madalyn Murray O'Hair pursued the case beginning when her son William was compelled to participate in school religious exercises.
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Baltimore
Madalyn Murray O’hair
States
Mexico
William Murray
South Texas College of Law
Supreme Court
Murray
America
Francis B. Burch
Burch
Breff
William Douglas
Cong Escape Disappoints U. S. Forces
In Vietnam at Saigon area and the central highlands, U.S. and Australian units combed Viet Cong hideouts after Operation Crimp. More than 8,000 troops reported 84 Viet Cong deaths and 38 captured, while main enemy forces evaded contact. Paratroopers and infantry claimed several kills amid tunnel searches and scattered clashes.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
U. S
Iron Triangle
173Rd Airborne Brigade
1St Infantry Division
Royal Australian Regiment
Two Charged In Separate Accidents Near Frederick
Two crashes within 15 minutes south of Frederick led to charges of failure to drive to the right of center. Richard A. Longerbeam of Brunswick overturned after skidding 165 feet then 75 feet in reverse near Md 17 south of Brunswick. Harold I Brubaker of Jefferson RD 1, age 34, lost control on Md 180 two miles south of Jefferson and left the roadway.
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Frederick
Richard A. Longerbeam
Brunswick
MD. 17
Longerbeam
Tfe
Jack L. Forsythe
MD 180
Jefferson
Harold I Brubaker
RFD 1
Brubaker
Stock Market Opens 1966 With Rise Despite Strikes
The New York stock market started 1966 strong as the Dow Jones average rose to 986.13 and the AP index hit a high, with trading volume expanding versus the last week of 1965. Traders cite inflation prospects and rising activity as factors, while strikes and peace talks loom as limited concerns.
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New York
New York City
New York Stock Exchange
Church outlook and life expectancy in Britain noted
The Manchester bishop questions the Church of England's relevance in modern life noting its aging yet ceremonial role. London reports show British life expectancy at 68.1 years for men and 74.2 for women, with coronary disease as the leading cause of death last year.
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Manchester, England
Church of England
William Greer
Manchester
London
New Brooklyn School Concept Aims At Quiet Inner World
In Brooklyn a new midcity grade school designed by Morris Ketchum Jr. and Associates invites students into a self contained world. The building lacks exterior windows to reduce noise and vandalism. It features orange brick and tan beige sections with ample color. A lunchroom serves 1,600 students by heating and serving frozen meals.
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Brooklyn
Morris Ketchum Jr
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AP Business News
Stephen P. Riland
the News
Maryland
P. S. 45
Koutzahn
East Patrick St
Sleepyhead
You
Anne Fogarty
Sealy
Routzahn’s
Ispap
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