LBJ nominates Thurgood Marshall to Supreme Court
President Johnson announced the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court Thurgood Marshall 58 former NAACP chief legal officer would replace Justice Tom C Clark who resigned after the 1966 67 term Marshall has argued before the court 19 times as solicitor general and 33 times in private practice. Johnson praised his qualifications and predicted his historic stature will rise with court service
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Suez Canal Blocked As Arab Economies Bleed
The Suez Canal remains closed with about 10 ships blocking the passage. Experts estimate two to six months to clear them. Egypt faces heavy foreign debt and revenue losses from tolls, with Jordan and Syria also facing economic strains. The Johnson administration reviews options to ease the crisis.
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Senate Ethics Panel Opens Debate on Dodd Censure
The Senate Ethics Committee led by Sen. John Stennis opened debate on recommending censure of Sen. Thomas J. Dodd. Stennis said Dodd used testimonial funds for personal purposes, totaling more than 116000, harming the Senate’s honor. Sen. Wallace Bennett defended the committee’s fairness.
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Oswego Hospital Campaign Reaches $945000 Pledges
Oswego Hospital fund drive reports $945000 in pledges at the quarterly trustees meeting. Dr J Sherwood Dunham expresses hope to surpass the $1 million goal with more gifts. Architect plans advance, ground breaking hoped for next spring and federal funds estimated at one third of costs.
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Brando Wife Files Separation Suit in Santa Monica
Movita Brando sues Marlon Brando in Santa Monica Superior Court seeking separate maintenance. She alleges mental cruelty and requests $8,900 monthly for herself and the two children, Sergio aged 6 and Rebecca 10 months, based on Brando’s reported income over $500,000 annually.
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NATO Chiefs Clash as Bro sia Expresses Israel Support
NATO ministers meet in Luxembourg as Secretary-General Brosio backs Israel for breaking Arab pressure. Dispute widens over Middle East policy with US and Britain seen as pro Israel while France stays aloof and Scandinavia leans pro Israel. A senior diplomat flag
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Johnson Presses for Peace in Middle East and Domestic Tensions
President Johnson reaffirmed U S support for territorial integrity in the Middle East and urged cooperative efforts with Russia for peace. He noted peace depends on events and nations involved, while addressing Vietnam tempo and domestic racial tension, stressing local judgment and cooperation to reduce tensions.
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Riots Reach Watts Cincinnati and Montgomery Communities
Riots erupted Monday night in Tampa Avondale Cincinnati Watts and Montgomery with National Guardsmen deployed. In Tampa mobs looted and burned while police fought snipers and Molotov attacks. 30 arrests and several wounded. Cincinnati saw light looting and attacks on white men. fires from Molotov cocktails. In Watts a plant fire drew 500 people as officers restored order. In Montgomery 120 youths marched toward the capitol. Guardsmen halted them near Court Square. In Prattville a related clash wounded 11, with Stokeley Carmichael among those arrested.
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Second Night of Negro Disorders Spreads in Tampa
Tampa faced a second night of rioting as police and National Guardsmen battled Negro mobs across slums. Fire crews faced sniper fire while 5 rioting suspects were hospitalized. Gov. Kirk and Sheriff Beard organized a large security push for renewed violence after nightfall.
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Rail mergers advance but work remains uncertain
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders Norfolk & Western to absorb Erie Lackawanna Delaware & Hudson and Boston & Maine, clearing way for Penn Central merger slated for Aug. 1 though completion remains unlikely. In Saigon US jets raid rail lines north of Hanoi and fuel plants as Air Force reports 100 missions with limited large-scale combat in South Vietnam.
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Supreme Court kills New York bugging law and Virginia mixed-marriage ban
The Supreme Court, in a windup session, voided New York’s electronic eavesdropping statute and Virginia’s antimiscegenation ban. Justice Tom C. Clark retired after 18 years, with a 5-4 ruling.invalidate. The decision questions eavesdropping in several states while upholding press freedom and aiding suspect rights in lineups.
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Effort to Curb Crime News Draws Protests in Con
In Albany a Democratic drive to limit crime news coverage drew sharp attacks at the Constitutional Convention. Assistant Majority Leader Joseph L. Galiber proposed barring media from reporting beyond an accused person’s identity and charges until after trial. Critics warned of chilling reporting and potential miscarriages of justice.
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