California Democratic Council Wake Continues Amid Power Rift
A fragmented California Democratic Council heads into a Bakersfield weekend convention with a split over president Casady and Viet Nam policy. Pro Casady factions rally behind independence while a CDC majority seeks his removal. Gov Brown is not expected to keynote as the party debates its direction and leadership succession.
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Gov. Brown
Princess Christina Gives Birth To A Son In Oxford
Princess Christina of Hesse, niece of Prince Philip, announces the birth of a son here. The report notes political tumult within the CDC and potential resignations, with member counts cited between 40,000 and 70,000. Observers see a likely decline in membership whichever side holds.
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Taylor Assails Critics of Viet Policy and Morse Smear Debate
Taylor defended Vietnam policy under intense questioning from Sen. Morse and other critics. He warned that continued losses could cripple Viet Cong manpower, urged aggressive ground action alongside bombing, and sidestepped a fixed troop cap while predicting sharper debate on Capitol Hill.
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Boy Dies After Head Slams Pole at Orchard Avenue School
In Arroyo Grande, 11 year old Mike McNamara died after his head struck a pole on Orchard Avenue School grounds during lunch hour. County officials ordered an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. School district superintendent Emory Rexcoad said two boys were running at the time but full details were not yet clear.
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Calif Witness Death Suspect Nabbed in Harlem
Five Manhattan detectives captured Leroy James, 31, of Los Angeles, without resistance at the Hotel Theresa in Harlem. He is wanted as an ex-convict in the killing of a prosecution witness in a federal narcotics case in California. James was arrested under a homicide fugitive warrant signed by Gov. Edmund G Brown. The informant had been due to testify in a San Diego case on February 1.
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Research Vessel Linda Walker Runs Aground Near Cozumel
A 99 foot research vessel Linda Walker from Pascagoula Mississippi ran aground on a reef off Mexico's southeast coast about four and a half miles north of Cozumel. The Mexican Navy announced the incident noting the Cozumel harbor office sighted the boat via a tourist charter plane. The vessel owned by Western Geophysical Co. carries a four member crew.
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Brown News Meet Off Sacramento Conference Postponed
Governor Edmund G Brown canceled a news conference citing recent health issues and an aide said the briefing would be rescheduled for Monday in Sacramento.
Teen-Agers Dope Den Raided by Police
Detectives and officers ended a month long surveillance of a city apartment after seizing marijuana believed to yield about 1 500 cigarettes at 50 cents each. Shimizu hosted daily parties with 8 to 20 juveniles, many students at a local school sickened by narcotics.
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James Farrar
Stricken freighter arrives in New York port
The 459 foot United States Lines freighter American Importer arrived safely in St. John’s Newfoundland, escorted by Coast Guard cutter Duane from Boston. Fire broke out early Wednesday in two holds, tearing hatch bulkheads and injuring cargo as the ship carried 3 passengers and 48 crew.
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St. John’s
Missing Man Found After Long Walk Near Herrin
More than 20 police, firemen and civil defense workers halted a search when James East, 62, reported missing 11 hours earlier returned home. He said he had taken a long walk and was safe.
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Johnson Says Prayers Sustain Him Amid Tough Decisions
President Johnson said he is sustained by prayers from Americans while deciding daily on sending troops to Vietnam. He cited a mother’s letter of loss, reading a message asking God to bless him and guide his terrible decisions at a prayer breakfast in Washington attended by leaders, Congress members, and others. He also noted support from Mrs. Johnson. A London report notes shoplifter Sylvia Pearl pleaded innocent to charges.
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