Ruling frees two death row inmates in Louisiana case
The 5th Circuit reversed the convictions and death sentences of Edgar Labat and Clifton Peret, ruling blacks were systematically excluded from grand and petit juries. They were convicted of raping a white woman in 1853 and have waited over 13 years on death row. State may press charges again. mandate to take effect in 20 days.
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XB70 Crash Disciplinary Actions Reported by Air Force
The Air Force disclosed disciplinary actions following the XB70 crash that killed two pilots during a test mission. Cols. Albert Ition and others faced removal or reprimands after an unauthorized publicity stunt and a flawed formation flight plan. General Electric officials connected to engine testing received cautions as investigations centered on flight approvals and command processes.
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Cate
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James G. Smith
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Hearing Set On State Water Plans
A state water plan hearing is slated as part of ongoing reviews of proposed dams and water transfers. The Lower Nueces River Water Supply District backs study needs and urges earlier construction targets and careful evaluation of dam sites around Corpus Christi.
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Beer's Flow Is Restricted In Houston Strike
A brewery workers strike limited 70 to 80 percent of beer deliveries in Houston on Monday. Pickets formed at Pearl and Falstaff outlets while Jax and Lone Star Managements locked out staff. The union seeks higher commissions and bigger benefits, and several distributors refused employes amid ongoing contract negotiations. Beer lovers showed little panic, with many treating beer as beer.
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Lone Star
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British Leaving Malaysia Quickly
Singapore dispatch says most of the 10,000 British troops being withdrawn from Malaysia will be out by Christmas. Military sources end today with plans for rapid redeployment and evacuation efforts underway.
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Singapore
Malaysia
Soviet Claims on North Viet Nam Rockets Hit US Planes
Col. A Gryaznov in Red Star disputes US figures saying only a small percent of rockets hit. He says from August to December 1965 Soviet rockets downed many US planes, noting each supersonic jet was often brought down by the first rocket.
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Viet Nam
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Beatles Tour Roars of Approval at Washington Stadium
In Washington District Stadium a crowd of about 32 000 greeted the Beatles as they performed with Paul McCartney delivering an ovation worthy rendition of Yesterday. John Lennon sparked controversy with his remark about being more popular than Jesus. Four fans breached security to reach a stage behind the Washington Senators infield.
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