Antiriot bill aims at violence linked to riots in cities
The House passed a measure making interstate travel or use of federal facilities with intent to incite violence a federal crime. It carries up to five years prison and fines. Debate centered on agitators versus systemic causes, with leaders citing riots in Newark and other cities and noting opposition fears of unconstitutionality and targeting unions.
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Truce uneasy in Plainfield as search for weapons backlash grows
In Plainfield New Jersey a house to house search for weapons by state police and National Guardsmen spanned about 90 minutes in West End Gardens housing projects for 46 automatic carbines stolen from an arms factory. Only three guns recovered as tensions rose. older residents expressed regret while young men gathered along Plainfield Avenue amid riot damage. A reporter was met with hostility from a shouting crowd. In Trenton Gov Hughes named a blue ribbon committee to probe riots and police brutality. panel includes former governors Meyner and Driscoll with Robert D Lilley of New Jersey Bell as chairman.
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Alfred E. Driscoll
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Mediation panel choice sparks machinists anger
UPI reports Roy Siemiller of the Machinists Union condemns President Johnson for appointing Wayne Morse to head a special railroad mediation board. Morse vows to help reach a 90 day settlement, while labor leaders fear compulsory terms. The dispute coincides with Oregon Sen. Morse's upcoming race and broader labor tensions.
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