Powell Hit With 211500 Libel Verdict In Harlem Suit
In New York a jury awarded Rep. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. 211500 in libel damages after a four hour trial. The verdict included 11500 compensatory and 200000 punitive damages against unnamed defendants. Powell promised to appeal as he remained in Washington during the proceedings.
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UPI
Adam Clayton Powell Jr
Adam Clayton Powell
Powell
Washington
Wanton
Reqaine Cbulaind Innaehonae
AEC Sets Honor For Oppenheimer
Washington reports the AEC will award Dr. J Robert Oppenheimer the Enrico Fermi Award worth 50 000 dollars in 1953. The decision sparked protests over security clearances and access to classified information from scientists and educators nationwide.
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Washington
UPD
Dr. J. Son
Enrico Fermi
Comedian Charged in U S Deal Case at Greenwood
UPI reports a comedian faces charges in a United States deal case in Greenwood Mississippi. Details remain limited but authorities indicate legal action is underway and the case involves alleged wrongdoing connected to a publicized deal.
Dean Rusk Testifies On Foreign Aid Bill
Secretary of State Dean Rusk testifies on a proposed 4.5 billion foreign aid bill and outlines how the Home and Housing Finance Agency would assist urban communities. The testimony occurs amid questions about administration priorities and funding mechanisms.
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Dean Rusk
Mittee
Home and Housing Finance Agency
Shelters and supplies scarce for Sarasota residents
Civil defense authorities say only a few thousand of Sarasota County's 90 000 people would have adequate protection in a nuclear fallout. The report notes shortages in trained personnel and shelter designation as a monitoring station remains incomplete.
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Sarasota County
Moni- Mobile
Last Article Of A Series On Shelter Locations In Sarasota
The Sarasota County survey completed in 1962 identified four official shelter areas including the courthouse and the First The survey found suitable buildings with space for 1 770 persons but many structures cannot be converted to fallout shelters. County commissioners meet Tuesday to discuss the proposed courthouse shelter plan as part of Florida civil defense. Governor Bryant urged private and public shelter construction to boost preparedness.
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Sarasoza
Lowing
Bryant
Civil Defense Preparedness of
Florida
Sarasota County
House Keeps Purse Closed On Recession
The full committee backed a motion by Rep. Melvin R. Laird to eliminate all funds for the purpose. Republicans united in support with several Southern Democrats aiding a narrow victory.
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Melvin R. Laird
R-Wis
Laird
Argentines Face Brink of Civil War Amid Naval Stand
Argentines back from brink of virtual civil war as a rebel stronghold near a major naval base is discussed. Puerto Belgrano hosts the high seas fleet with many ships at anchor while 8,000 troops man the shore defenses. Families of the Belgrano garrison are described amid the tense standoff.
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Tion
Naval Base
Buenos Aires
High Seas
Puerto Belgrano
Florida Legislators Propose Broad Sales Tax Increase
In Tallahassee lawmakers introduced an across the board sales tax plan aiming to raise 275 million dollars and a cigarette tax hike. The bill would tax most purchases including foods and medicines with notable exemptions for vehicles and certain essentials. The session opened amid debate on tax reform and a larger spending package to be debated by April 22.
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House
Farris Bryant
Ken Law
Joint
House Senate Appropriations Committee
Sen
L. K. Edwards
Chaiman
Senate Committee
Finance and Taxation
Irvine
Border Police Clash in Berlin Sparks Tense Standoff
In Berlin police from East and West clashed at the border wall as Russians blocked a British TV star’s flight. East police fired 10 shots and tossed tear gas grenades. no injuries were reported. Western claims centered on air lane rights and opposition to Soviet vetoes.
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Berlin
UPI
West
Humphrey says U S has applied most Cuba pressures
Senate Democratic leader Hubert Humphrey said the administration has already applied most of the economic pressures urged by Senator Keating to rid Cuba of Soviet influence. He stated further talks with NATO and Latin American allies have continued for months and warned severing remaining ties would not topple the Castro regime. Keating opposed military action and urged mobilizing economic resources of the United States and allies against Soviet Cuba.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Kenneth B. Keating
R-N.y
Cuba
Hubert H.humphrey
Keating
NATO
United States
Free World
Russia
Ride Rides To Races On Taxpayers' Money
Washington officials report Ralph R. Roberts, chief administration official for the House, used a taxpayer-funded Cadillac limousine to go to the race track and to church. He dismissed criticism with the remark there is nothing wrong with it and many people attend the track.
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Washington
UPI
Ralph R. Roberts
House of Representatives
Wind and fire lash Atlantic states in severe weather
Violent winds sweeping the North Atlantic states toppled power lines and gusts reached up to 76 miles per hour. A Syracuse woman was electrocuted after stepping from her car into a fallen line, two Cheshire Massachusetts girls were trapped for over an hour under a gale toppled tree, and a light plane overturned at Logan Airport with three others injured in Adams Massachusetts.
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North Atlantic States
Sekiom
Syracuse
Cheshire
Mass
Logan Airport
Boston
Adams
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