Wisconsin Primary Ballot To Include Reagan If Open Race
Wisconsin Senate approves an expanded presidential primary listing all national contenders on the ballot unless a candidate swears off. Reagan may join Romney Nixon in a GOP battle slated for April. Knowles says Wisconsin first meaningful primary with Kennedy Humphrey absence in 1964 and Wallace potential third party noted.
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Flag Day History and Oshkosh Ceremonies Highlight Freedom Symbol
The article traces the United States flag’s evolution from 13 stripes and stars to 50, noting key dates such as June 14 1777 and July 4 after state admissions. It covers Flag Day origins, Walter Wilson proclamation, and Oshkosh Elks Club radio ceremony, plus citywide flag displays funded by the Chamber of Commerce and Youth Council efforts.
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Edernard J. Digrard
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Orin Elmer
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Oshkosh
Dodd Defends Self in Senate Financial Misconduct Claims
Senator Thomas J. Dodd, amid allegations of financial misconduct, challenged fellow lawmakers to name any instance he had lied or broken his word. He urged the Senate to consider whether he had ever betrayed their trust after years of service.
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Dodd Defends Self in Senate Ethics Debate On Censure
On day two of debate over a Senate ethics committee censure recommendation, Dodd defends himself against charges of converting 116000 plus in political funds and double billing travel expenses. He questions ex-employee O’Hare’s credibility and claims others urge a vendetta tied to a discharged girlfriend. The ethics panel’s report followed a months long probe.
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Mariner 5 Begins Voyage Toward Venus From Cape Kennedy
Apollo era space action as Mariner 5 lifts from Cape Kennedy aboard an Atlas Agena booster racing toward Venus to study radiation and atmospheric conditions with no camera aboard. The U S probe aims to sample cloud layers and assess habitability while rival Venus 4 trails in.
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Soviet Union Pushes Emergency UN Session on Israel
The Soviet Union asks the United Nations General Assembly for an emergency session to pressure Israel to withdraw from seized territories. A Security Council vote on a Soviet resolution is expected to fail, prompting a Thant-led telegraphic poll of 122 member states for a 62-country majority to convene. Kosygin attendance is possible, though unconfirmed, with speculation tied to Gromyko’s letter about leading Soviet figures.
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Alexei N. Kosygin
Security Council
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Jordan
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A. Thant
U.N
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Andrei Gromyko
United Nations
Gromyko
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Kosygin
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U.S
Johnson
Jamil M. Baroody
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Justifiable homicide ruling sparks Tampa race riots
The Associated Press reports Florida Atty. Paul Antinori ruled the shooting of 19 year old Martin Chambers by white patrolman James Calvert justifiable. Chambers was fleeing after burglary when shot in the back, triggering two nights of violence in Tampa’s Negro slums. Negro leaders warned more riots could follow.
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Florida
Paul Antinori
Tampa
Antinori
James R. Calvert
Martin Chambers
Tampas
Chambers
Calvert
Sukarno May Face Trial Over 1965 Communist Attempt
Three visiting Indonesian supreme court justices said Sukarno may stand trial soon in Jakarta for involvement in the 1965 effort to seize power. Justice Aslan Kusumah Al Tadja stated Sukarno must take responsibility for the events and the consequences.
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UPI
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Sukarno
Fumwe
Jakarta
Aslan Kusumah al- Tadja
Brand name mix up causes embarrassment for Silver City rancher
Lloyd Payne of Silver City New Mexico complains that the state inspector issued him a cattle brand read as Lazy Sob, which he says is embarrassing though not insulting his cattle. The humorous mislabeling has drawn local attention.
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UPI
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Assembly OKs Plan to Ban LSD
The Wisconsin State Assembly passed a measure to ban the sale use and manufacture of LSD with a 94 to 1 vote and sent it to the Senate for any minor amendments. Convicted users face up to one year in jail and 500 dollars fine while sellers could get up to five years and 5000 dollars. The bill was part of a broader session with actions on debt limits building bonds and a move to end the use of dummy corporations in state projects.
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