Riots across several cities flare after Newark death toll climbs
The violence ended in Newark with 24 dead, about 1,100 injured and 1,200 jailed as stores closed under governor orders. Disturbances spread to Jersey City and Hartford with rock throwing and window smashing. In Des Moines a post-dance crowd caused injuries and arrests, while Miami saw windows broken and a car overturned after a jam festival clash.
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Hartford
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Des Moines
Miami
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Sailor Shot Down on L B Street
A sailor says two tall youths confronted him on L B Street after he bought beer. One demanded money and fired a pistol as the man tried to run. The assailant with the weapon pulled the trigger, but the shot did not hit the target.
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Esser
Beauty winner judged too young for Wendover pageant
Anna Dolye, a 12 year old contestant crowned Miss Wendover in a Jo cal beauty contest, sparked embarrassment as judges acknowledged the age issue. Anna defense claimed age is just a number and asked what difference it makes.
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Rail Strike Forces Swift Action As Senate Moves
Congress moves to resolve a national crisis sparked by a rail strike that paralyzes the U S economy and war effort. President Johnson urges swift action while the Senate debates a measure including compulsory arbitration, and the House prepares to accept changes as millions of commuters endure disrupted travel.
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Johnson
House
Ralph Yarborough
D-Tex
Wolfe
Pentagon
Felons Start Prison Fire at Florida Camp Tragedy
Guards saw two men ignite a fire at the all Negro camp where 37 inmates were housed. Wainwright said the blaze began in each end of the building using newspaper strips and toilet paper. One prisoner seen touching off a fire was killed. The door was unlocked, but conflicting accounts placed guards at the scene as dawn revealed only charred remains and the steel cage where Lovett guided entry.
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Byrd Mapples
Milton
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Florida
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Wairlwright
Girl's Body Found in Desert Near Barstow
Barstow officers report a 14 year old girl Susan Rowe’s body found in a desert near Barstow ten miles from town. Police say her mother Eloise Rowe, 43, was slain by her son Robert 17 who allegedly confessed after claiming his mother attacked him with an iron. Robert denies knowledge of Susan’s disappearance and is held in San Bernardino Juvenile Hall.
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Robert
Eloise
H. O. Davis
San Bernardino
Two Suspects Seized in Patrol Killings Case
Arraignment disclosed details of the LA Echo Park killings with Bono and Mallong held without bail on charges of murdering two border patrolmen. The affidavit described the shooting sequence, the seizure after a dawn raid, and the pair facing additional charges for assaulting a federal officer and flight. Eight others remain jailed in relation to the case, including Daniel Pompa for harboring a fugitive.
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Victor Bono
Florencio Mallong
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Mallong
Montoyas
Davit
Matlong
Heemann
U.S. Commissioner's Offices
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