Assemblyman Mintz Arrested In Plot To Bribe Detective
New York Assemblyman Hyman E. Mintz and former Fallsburg Police Chief Carl Kaplan were indicted for conspiracy to bribe a New York City detective to learn what evidence had been presented to a grand jury. The case centers on a $3,000 bid to influence the detective regarding Finger Lakes Race Track licensing. Mintz, who has health issues and won an eighth term, and Kaplan were released on their own recognizance and ordered to appear in New York City next month.
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New York
Hyman FE. Mintz
Carl Kaplan
Fallsburg
New York City
Frank S. Hogan
Sullivan County
Hogan
Finger Lakes
Mintz
Kaplan
Benjamin Newberg
Newberg
Monticello
US Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Hos
Pital
Canandaigua
Morris Gold
Dominican Junta proposes OAS supervised elections
The Dominican junta urged that elections be supervised by the Organization of American States and held soon. Democratic parties recognized by the Central Electoral Board would participate, possibly including exiled ex president Juan Bosch despite past coup. Antonio Imbert Carrera discussed the plan with U.S. envoy Bennett and OAS secretary Mora.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Organization of American States
Caribbean
Central Electoral Board
Dominican Revolutionary Party
Juan Bosch
Bosch
Puerto Rico
Antonio Imbert Carrera
U.S
William Tapley Bennett Jr
OAS
Jose A. Mora
Johnson
Washington
New York GOP Hopes To Regain Legislature Control
Governor Rockefeller and Senate Democratic leader foresee a GOP return to power in November after the Supreme Court declined to halt a November special election tied to GOP district realignment. Plan A would enlarge the Assembly and Senate, though the Court of Appeals already ruled Assembly growth unconstitutional.
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Albany
N.Y
Rockefeller
Senate
U.S. Supreme Court
Joseph Zaretzki
GOP
Assembly
State Court of Appeals
High Court
Plunges to Death on Bronx Roof
Pedro Lopez an 18 year old climber fell five stories on Tuesday night in the Bronx while attempting a jump between buildings misjudging the distance and died. Police reported the accident occurred on a rooftop in New York City.
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New York
Pedro Lopez
Bronx
Crangle Named Erie County Democratic Leader
Joseph F. Crangle, 32, became head of the Erie County Democratic Committee succeeding Peter J. Crotty who resigned after 11 years. Crangle, Crotty’s former administrative assistant, will serve the remainder of the term. Democratic Sen. Robert F. Kennedy congratulated Crangle by phone. Crangle is a Canisius College and University of Buffalo Law School graduate and a partner in a Buffalo law firm.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Joseph F. Crangle
Erie County
Democratic Committee
Peter J. Crotty
Crangle
Crotty
Robert F. Kennedy
Canisius College
University of Buffalo Law School
Des Moines Woman with 195 Descendants Dies at 92
Mrs. Tillie F. Loop of Cazenovia New York died at 92 at her daughter’s home in Nelson Madison County. She left seven daughters five sons 62 grandchildren 116 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.
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Cazenovia
N.Y
Tillie F. Loop
Nelson
Madison County
Chou Arrives in Pakistan for Talks with Ayub Khan
Premier Chou En-lai of Communist China arrives in Rawalpindi to meet President Mohammed Ayub Khan for high level discussions. The delegation will discuss bilateral relations and regional issues during the visit in Pakistan.
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Rawalpindi
Pakistan
Chou En-lai
China
Mohammed Ayub Khan
Army protests attack on U S military mission in East Germany
Gen. Andrew P. O Meara protested to Gen. Petr Koshevoy after 300 demonstrators tore down the U S flag and damaged the U S military liaison mission in East Germany. He demanded immediate Soviet action, punishment for those involved, and restitution for damages.
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Heidelberg
Germany
U.S
East Germany
Andrew P. O'Meara
US. Army
Europe
Petr K. Koshevoy
U.S. Army
Viet Nam
O'Meara
Potsdam
Berlin
First Lady Lyndon Johnson heads to Virgin Islands vacation
Mrs Lyndon B Johnson sails to the Virgin Islands for a five day break with a college commencement speech on Thursday. She will visit Caneel Bay on St John with family and aide, seeking rest from White House duties.
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Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
Virgin Islands
College of the
Caneel Bay
St John's Island
Caribbean
Johnson
Tony Taylor
Santa Fe
N.M
Bess Abell
Hubert H. Humphrey
Negro Astronaut Edward Dwight Dropped From Space Program
Ebony magazine reports that Air Force Captain Edward Dwight Jr., America's first and only Negro astronaut, was reportedly dropped from NASA for further training. NASA officials would not confirm names, noting selection reflects those more qualified. Dwight, from Kansas City, was reportedly reassigned to Wright Patterson Air Force Base after alleging racial pressure and social ostracism during training.
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Chicago
Ebony Magazine
America
U.S
Air Force
Edward Dwight Jr
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Washington
NASA
Ebony
Dwight
Cape Kennedy
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton
Ohio
Kansas City
Department of Defense
Aerospace School
St Lawrence Univ Receives $500000 Gift From Noble Foundation
St Lawrence University announced a 500000 gift from the Edward John Noble Foundation of New York City. The funds are designated for general enrichment of the humanities and the arts. The foundation was established by Edward Noble, founder of Life Savers and the American Broadcasting Co.
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ST. Lawrence Canton
N.Y
St. Lawrence University
Edward John Noble
GOP Chieftains Avoid Union Shop Firestorm
Washington AP reports Republicans dodged the explosive issue of state laws banning union shops. Barry Goldwater, former 1964 nominee, signaled not to press repeal at a closed session as Johnson seeks repeal. Three policy sections on job opportunities foreign affairs and civil rights were prepared by Bliss Dirksen and Ford.
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Washington
Johnson
GOP
Barry Goldwater
Republican Coordinating Committee
Goldwater
Ray C. Bliss
Everett M. Dirksen
Gerald R. Ford
Coordinating Committee
Charles H. Percy
Nlinois
Viet Nam
Dominican Republic
Widow Oswald Weds Texan In Dallas Suburb Romance
Marina Oswald Kennedy, 23, widow of JFK assassin Lee Harvey Oswald, married Kenneth J. Porter, 27, in Richardson Texas. The ceremony occurred in a justice of the peace office after blood tests in Durant Oklahoma and a license in Sherman, with a small wedding party and quiet departure.
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Kennedy
FATE
Tex
Marina Oswald
John F. Kennedy
Dallas
Mrs. Oswald
Kenneth J. Porter
North
Texas
Porter
Durant
Okla
Sherman, Tex
Airmen Missing and Viet Cong Counterattacks Reported in Viet Nam
Army and air force units in Viet Nam report heavy combat with multiple U S and Viet Cong casualties. U S forces claim major ground tolls near Da Nang and Pleiku, while naval air losses total two planes and four crewmen. An Australian battalion arrives in Saigon to join anti Viet Cong operations.
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U. S
Cha Lai
da Nang
Saigon
South Viet Nam
North Viet Nam
Pleiku
U.S
Viet Nam
Midway
Hanoi
Vinh
Thanh Hoa
Vinh Rah
173Rd Airborne Brigade
Dong Nai River
Quang Ngai
Nghia Hahn
Quang Neal
Strategic Bien
Abolish Death Penalty In Most Cases in State
Gov. Rockefeller signed a bill abolishing the death penalty in most murder cases in New York State effective immediately. The measure commutes death sentences at Sing Sing and leaves only certain on duty police or prison murder cases exceptions. The action follows weeks of debate as the legislature pursued ethics housing and highway safety issues.
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Albany
N.Y
Sing Sing
New York State
Rockefeller
Roche Elected GM President
James M. Roche, 58, was chosen Tuesday as president of General Motors, becoming the first man without a college degree to lead the world’s largest manufacturing firm. He augmented his schooling with Chicago correspondence courses in business and commerce.
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Detroit
General Motors
James M. Roche
Roche
Chicago
John F. Gordon
Fulbright To Lead Fight For Foreign Aid Bill
Sen. J. W. Fulbright said he will manage the Senate fight for President Johnson's foreign aid bill and back $89 million in added Southeast Asia development funds. He notes improvements like a two year deadline and explains the committee could not find a leader. The House passed the $3.352 billion annual ceiling for two years. the final appropriation will set the actual funds.
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Washington
J. W. Fulbright
Johnson
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Southeast Asia
Arkansas Democrat
Fulbright
Milit
Mit
House
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McDivitt
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White
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