Legislation To Control Klan Proposed By Willis
Washington Rep. Edwin E. Willis chairs the House Un American Activities Committee and will introduce a bill this week to curb Klan violence via court injunctions. The measure follows a year of hearings into Klan activity, with prosecutions of leaders for contempt of Congress and trials set for Shelton and others.
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Edwin E. Willis
D-La
House Committee On UN - American Activities
Johnson
Willis
South
House
Robert M. Shelton Jr
Imperial Wizard
United Klans of America, Inc
United States District Court
Washington
Congress
Shelton
Zambia seeks U.S. aid for copper export airlift
President Kenneth Kaunda plans to obtain support from the United States and Canada to run a copper export airlift bypassing rail links through Rhodesia. He argues the move could strike a blow at Ian Smith's Salisbury government, which declared independence from Britain on November 11, while Britain views Smith's regime as rebellious.
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London
Kenneth Kaunda
Zambia
United States
Canada
Rhodesia
Ian Smith
Salisbury
Smith
Britain
Texas Constitution Enables Four New State Boundaries
The Texas constitution authorizes the formation of four additional states within its borders, outlining the framework and conditions under which new state boundaries may be created. The provision reflects historical debates over expansion and governance, with implications for regional representation and federal relations.
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Texas
Warmer Weather Expected Across Our Area Today
Weather forecast shows warmer conditions for the east and Great Lakes regions with showers and storms possible. High near 75 Friday, lows around 49, no expected precipitation, 10 a.m. Saturday at 72, sunset 8:29 p.m., sunrise Monday 5:30 a.m. Lake levels list Crab Orchard 2 inches above spillway and others at spillway.
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East
New England Lakes
Ohio
Senators Clash Over Taxes and Vietnam in Illinois Primary
Charles H. Percy running for the Republican U S Senate nomination says voters fear Viet Nam casualties and rising prices. He cites campaign stop impressions across districts and calls for government openness. Senator Paul Douglas, seeking renomination, opposes tax increases while loopholes remain and argues for repealing lavish subsidies before raising taxes. Douglas notes 1963 data showing 32 Americans earning over 500 000 with no tax liability.
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Chicago
Charles H. Percy
U.S
Illinois
Viet Nam
Percy
Paul H. Douglas
D-Ir
United Auto Workers
Sen. Douglas
US Treasury
No Compromise Senate CIA Fight Looms
Senator Mansfield warned that without a backstage compromise on tighter CIA supervision he would bring the issue to the Senate floor. He urged leaders Russell and Fulbright to reach agreement or seek President Johnson’s intervention. Mansfield said no progress toward a compromise has been made. Johnson told Mansfield and Dirksen the matter should be decided by the Senate.
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New York Times
Washington
Mike Mansfield
D-Man
Central Intelligence Agency
Senate
Mansfield
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
J. W. Fulbright
Arkansas
Johnson
Everett M. Dirksen
Ill
Herrin Youth Beaten Near Jansco’s Show Bar
A 16 year old Herrin boy remained in fair condition at Marion Memorial Hospital after an unknown assailant beat him Friday evening near Jansco's Show Bar on the Herrin Johnston City road. He had been hitchhiking home from Marion. Authorities said the incident is under investigation.
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Herrin
Marion Memorial Hospital
Richard O’connor
Marion
Johnston City
Jansco
Rt. 57
Herrin-Johnston City
Marion Hospital
Williamson County
William Humphrey
SIU Institute For Teachers Is Scheduled
An in service training institute for teachers and school administrators working with the educationally deprived will be held Tuesday to June 24 at Southern Illinois University. It will be directed by Leonard Kraft with Thelbert L. Drake assisting and aims to deepen understanding of deprivation on children and communities and to build competencies in reading writing arithmetic listening music art science and mathematics. The Illinois Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction cooperates with SIU in conducting the institute.
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Southern Illinois University
Leonard Kraft
Thelbert L. Drake
Shortages Confirmed Marines In Viet Nam Order Tent From Sears
Defense officials acknowledge shortages in Viet Nam affecting Marines and civilian personnel. They cite clothing combat boots and insect repellent as scarce due to buildup, while denying any general supply breakdown and noting PX deliveries of tobacco and beverages to sustain 280000 in Viet Nam and 346000 elsewhere.
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Viet Nam
Sears
Saugus
Calif
Defense Department
Washington
Marine Corps
Pentagon
Globe
Europe
U.S
Chicago rail executive named to high speed transport advisory panel
William B. Johnson of Chicago has been named to the seven member Advisory Committee on High Speed Ground Transportation by Secretary of Commerce John T. Connor. Johnson is president of the Illinois Central Railroad and its parent company Illinois Central Industries.
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William B. Johnson
Chicago
Secretary of Commerce
John T. Connor
Johnson
Illinois Central Railroad
Illinois Central Industries
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KKK
John Herbers
U.S. Weather Bureau
Nessee Valleys
Crab Orchard Lake
Devil’s Kitchen Lake
Lake of Egypt
Central Plains
Douglas
CIA
Bill Grindle
Southern
Slu
William L. Grindle
Southern Illinois
57Th Dist
Committee For the
Wiliam L. Grindle
Les McCollum
Chr
SIU Institute For
The
Illinois Office of the Superindendent of Public Instruction
Benjamin Welles
Gaulful
La-Z-Boy
Renfro Furniture and Interiors
North Illinois
Carbondale
Murpheysboro
Dale Robertson
RCA Victor
Bartram
RCA
New Vista
Williams Store
S. Illinois
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