Ruby trial verdict awaited as jury retires
Jurors begin deliberations after five hour closing arguments in the Jack Ruby murder trial. Prosecutors pressed for the death penalty while defense contended Ruby is a very sick man and urged confinement to a mental institution. A verdict was expected soon with jurors to decide guilt and sentence under Texas law.
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Melvin Belli
Ruby
Belli
Texas
UN Security Council halts Cyprus crisis with peace force pledge
The United Nations met on short notice after Turkey threatened invasion of Cyprus. The council urged restraint and issued a resolution to refrain from actions worsening the situation. Secretary General U Thant said a 7,000 man peacekeeping force could be set up without delay as Canada Ireland and Sweden agreed to contribute troops to support British forces on the island.
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OATIS
United Nations
N. Y
Cyprus
Security Council
Turkey
Canada
L Nation Council
Mediterranean
U.N
U Thant
Zenon Rossides
Council
Orphan Eralp
Thant
Ireland
Sweden
Judge Sets Four Verdict Options in Ruby Oswald Trial
In Dallas AP report Judge Joe B Brown instructs jurors in the Jack Ruby murder case to choose among four verdicts including murder with malice with possible death or life, murder without malice with two to five years, innocent due to lack of proof, and innocent by insanity. If sane now but insane at the time, Ruby could be confined or freed.
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Dallas
Tex
Jack Ruby
Ruby
Lee Harvey Oswald
Oswald
John F. Kennedy
Joe B. Brown
Texas
Kennedy
Flooded Area To Get Disaster Aid
President Johnson will designate parts of five states Ohio Indiana West Virginia Kentucky and Missouri as major disaster areas to speed federal funds for flood recovery in the Ohio River Valley. Illinois and Pennsylvania will receive less sweeping aid such as grain and loan programs. About 110000 people were affected and damage reached 50 million as Johnson toured flood zones and urged rapid action. Governors from seven states joined him for the trip and the process hinges on state applications and eligibility determinations.
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Washington
Johnson
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Ohio
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White House
Cow Leads Rockford College Miss Campus Chest Contest
In Rockford Ill Rockford College votes began today for the Miss Campus Chest contest with four coeds and a cow named Nellie competing. Nellie leads the field though she never attended college and would be crowned queen at Talcott Chapel if she wins, with coronation plans pending a sponsor venue.
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Rockford
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Goldwater Rockefeller duel over Social Security in California
In California the Goldwater Rockefeller clash over Social Security intensifies as Goldwater defends a stronger system while Rockefeller denounces the voluntary idea as risking bankruptcy. The pair again spar at rallies in Visalia and Los Angeles amid broader questions of aging voters and electoral impact.
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California
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Rockefeller
New Hampshire
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Nelson A. Rocke
Feller
New York
Social Security
Henry Cabot Lodge
Visalia
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
New Hampeshire
Capper Outlines Details Of Park Improvements Pool
City Clerk Don Capper outlined a proposed 240000 bond plan for a new swimming pool and park improvements to be voted April 7. The pool would be about 9000 square feet with capacity for 839 bathers, replacing a 1928 system with deteriorating concrete and inadequate filtration. The park bond would fund land acquisition, playgrounds, shelters, rest rooms, and parking, totaling 58000 for park work plus 17000 in Forest Park and additional city projects.
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Ottawa
Don Capper
Capper
State Health Department
Orlis Cox
Forest Park
Park Board
Viet Nam Inspection Tour May Spur Reorganization
AP report notes McNamara mission may push South Viet Nam armed forces reorganization and an administrative corps to run the government. Possible larger South Vietnamese army, more U S supplies, aim to stabilize after Khanh coup. no decision yet from President Johnson on full recommendations.
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Freds. Hoffman
Washington
South Viet Nam
Secretary of Defense
Robert S. McNamara
U. S
Nguyen Khanh
McNamara
Johnson
Khanh
Maxwell D. Taylor
Joint Chiefs of Staff
CIA
John A. McCone
Defense
White House
Red North Viet Nam
North Viet Nam
United States
Weather Summary Fridays High Reaches Seventy Three
Friday high temperature 73 and low today 42 compare with last year’s 51 and 25. Record highs and lows for the date stand at 82 in 1935 and 8 in 1897. Last 24 hours precip at 0.26 inch. Hourly readings show a mix of values from 57 to 72 with barometer at 29.92 inches.
New Evidence Revives Baker Probe in Congress
Washington AP reports Republicans push to keep Bobby Baker inquiry alive amid sworn claim of forged tax return figures. McLendon urges end of hearings, but GOP demands more witnesses and IRS questions. Baker resigned Oct 7 as secretary to the Senate Democratic majority amid conflict of interest allegations.
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Washington
Bobby Baker
GOP
Senate Rules Committee
Baker
Internal Revenue
Senate
King Constantines to Wed Danish Princess Anne Marie
King Constantine of Greece will marry his 17 year old Danish fiancée Princess Anne Marie this year. The palace announced on Friday night. The wedding had been set for January but courtiers say a queen would strengthen his position sooner.
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Greece
Constantine
Anne-Marie
Royal
Five Seek Post Laurence Wightman On City Commission
Laurence E Wightman of 723 East 6th filed today for commissioner of streets and utilities on the city commission He entered the March 24 primary by paying a 5 filing fee Filing deadline was noon today This brings the candle rates to five.
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