RFK Tightens Grip on New York Democrats
Senator Robert F. Kennedy solidified control of New York Democratic politics by backing Samuel J. Silverman in a surrogate court judgeship race, defeating Arthur G. Klein, a Tammany Hall ally. Both Silverman and Klein now serve on the New York Supreme Court, highlighting Kennedy’s growing influence as primary results unfold.
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Arthur G. Klein
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Manhattan
New York County
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Tammany Hall
Silertian
Washington
Page & Cal
Rockefeller Pushes Revisions On Free Textbook Bill
Governor Rockefeller returns to the Legislature with amendments to the free textbook bill covering grades seven through twelve in public, private, and parochial schools. The plan raises initial state aid costs, proposing up to $25 per pupil this year and $10 thereafter, easing first year fiscal impact while advisers dispute the total. The bill, first enacted in 1965, aims to reimburse districts for books, with further changes to spread costs more evenly over three years.
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Showers Bypass Us and Warmth Expected Weekend
The Hancock Field forecaster says showers will pass south of Syracuse tonight with skies clearing. Highs near 81 and lows around 60 are forecast for tonight and tomorrow, with a trend toward hotter conditions this weekend, temperatures 4 to 8 degrees above normal.
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Red oil supply slashed in Hanoi Haiphong raids
U S war planes hit fringes of Hanoi and Haiphong in twin raids that destroyed forty percent of North Viet Nam's oil supply. Soviet Tass called the action criminal escalation. One U S jet downed, pilots missing or captured, and seven American planes reported shot down by antiaircraft. Navy strikes targeted oil depots near central Hanoi and Haiphong, with UK and London dispatches noting global economic fears.
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British seamen end 45 day strike amid inquiry delays
In Groton Connecticut AP reports say British seamen ended a 45 day stoppage to allow a court of inquiry to proceed. Shipowners expressed relief at the settlement terms while NUS leaders debated terms and denied Communist manipulation. Outside union HQs, anger rose as news spread of the deal.
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McNamara backs raids to save GIs lives and limit North Vietnam
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara argued in a broadcast that intensified air strikes target storage and petroleum facilities to compel Hanoi to divert resources from infiltration and ease the South Vietnamese war. He cited reduced North Vietnamese capacity and showed photos of oil depots, asserting the measures aim to protect allied forces and limit the war’s spread. Prime Minister Harold Wilson voiced UK opposition, while McNamara declined to forecast Communist China’s reaction.
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Plane thefts shock Colorado pilot twice in one weekend
Patrick Russell faced two airplane thefts in five hours after returning his $9,000 aircraft from Columbine Airport in Littleton Colorado. The plane was first stolen during the weekend and found in Cheyenne Wyoming before being taken again upon return.
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Navy yard cats disappear in rescue attempt
Navy yard sailors and friends try to save four cats at the Brooklyn naval yard now closed. Aging seaman Wade and others, long loyal to the yard's cats, recall feeding and tending the animals as they watched over ships, rats, and mice through decades of service. The effort reflects a longtime bond between crew and felines in naval history.
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York Siale Legislature Peak In Early 20th Century
Today readers are pointed to the editorial page exploring a peak in 20th century legislative activity. The piece surveys historic lawmaking trends and the era’s political dynamics with emphasis on notable actors and themes.
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Classified Ad Parody On Nuclear Fission Jobs
A humorous classified line invites a man to work on imaginary nuclear fissionable isotype molecular reactive commlers and three phase cyclotronic uranium photosynthesizers with no experience needed. The spoof ad plays on complex jargon to poke fun at job postings.
New Bank Interest War Pushes 5 Percent Rate
Tincoatln Bank unveils a new golden pass deposits plan offering five percent interest on deposits at 17 offices with a minimum 500 deposit. Withdrawals require written notice and interest is paid from day of deposit, with quarterly or semi annual payments typical elsewhere. Other banks like LeNvoirn and Marine Midland announce 4.75 to 4.8 percent rates on savings plans.
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Central New York
Elephant kills toddler at Madison zoo during escape
Ruth Ellen Freedman, age two, was pulled into a cage by an imported 344 ton elephant named Winkie and trampled to death at Heary Vilas Park Zoo in Madison. Witnesses say the animal dragged the girl through bars after her mother slipped under a gate. The tragedy occurred Tuesday and the child died at the hospital.
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