Labor chiefs predict 1968 support for Johnson on rail policy
IAM president Roy Siemiller said labor will back Johnson in 1968 despite his anti strike rail measures. He warned rank and file may not follow leadership, noting 1966 endorsals failed to secure wins for Douglas and Brown. He counted no strong challengers to Johnson.
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Roy) Siemiller
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Four Primaries Shape 1968 Republican Run
Washington reports a coast to coast set of four major primaries for the GOP nominating season. New Hampshire on March 12, Wisconsin April 2, Nebraska May 1, and Oregon May 21. Likely contenders include George Romney Richard Nixon Ronald Reagan and Charles Percy as a possible rival.
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Tennessee Ex-Governor Takes Wife
Tennessee's 88 year old former governor Jim Nance McCord wed Nashville widow Mrs T Howard Estes in Memphis. McCord described the ceremony as fun and introduced his bride as his blushing wife. The couple, who met while both spouses were alive, plan a brief Nashville visit and a later ramble partly in Colorado.
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Man Charged In Rape-Death Case In Philadelphia
Louis D. Ramos, 22, previously jailed on vagrancy charges since June 25, was charged with the rape slaying of 80 year-old Mrs. Jenny Gorman found in her North Philadelphia third floor apartment. Jose Hernandez of the district attorney's office aided police in locating Ramos.
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Speck Involved in Prison Coffee Incident
Richard F. Speck the convicted killer of eight student nurses was one of four inmates who threw hot coffee at penitentiary guards during a dispute at Stateville Penitentiary. The warden said the incident followed a protest over another inmate's singing during early morning hours.
Spitting Finals Held Saturday in Raleigh Mississippi
George Craft, 67 year old undefeated champion since 1953, aims for a 27 foot spit as wind conditions improve. He has measured throws of 25 feet 10 3 4 inches and says 27 2 inches was possible with a strong tail wind. A youth group notes Craft’s long career as the championship contest nears.
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Byrd Criticizes U S Shipping Of Gravity Meter To Poland
Senator Harry F. Byrd protests a Commerce Department decision to export a Worden type gravity meter to Communist Poland. He calls it highly strategic for missile development and military reconnaissance, noting it could aid low level flight guidance beneath radar. Byrd quotes the device as superior to anything in the Communist world and questions the export license issued earlier in February.
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Union Gives Congress Week To Decide Rail Legislation
IAM president Roy Siemiller says Congress has one more week to craft a compromise on rail labor legislation to avert a nationwide strike. He warns the union may withdraw its no strike pledge if no action occurs and Congress fails to meet.
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Hunger inquiry announced by Walter Reuther probes U S malnutrition
Walter P. Reuther announces a broad board of inquiry into hunger and malnutrition in the United States. He notes thousands, including youngsters and infants, go hungry in a time of abundance. The Citizens' Crusade Against Poverty, a private coalition of religious labor and business groups, supports the probe.
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