Madison Decision Pending in NC election dispute
The North Carolina State Elections Board resumes review of a Madison County voting dispute after seeking transfer to Wake Superior Court for a judge to hear. The case centers on Zena Ponder's May 30 primary win over Clyde Norton amid wide irregularities cited by Norton in three of four counties. The board seeks a Wake County review to determine a winner and guide potential Madison County trial, with a decision expected after further deliberation of a 2600-page record.
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Ralrigh
North Carolina State Elections Board
Madison County
Wake Superior Court
William Jos
Ailay
Zena Ponder
Featley
Turnner
Clyde Norton
Old Fort
Ponder
Nortow
Norio
Madison
Bnard
Stele
Get
Wade Bruton
State Supreme Court
Wee
Superior Court
Dudge J
Frank Hoskins
Hoskins
Madison Countty
Muskins
Jedpe
Wake County Superior Court
Peryall
Norton
Porithey
Bomb Blast In McComb in Negro Grocery Store
An early morning explosion hit a Negro grocery store just outside a church hosting a freedom school in McComb. No injuries were reported. Nearby Natchez saw a separate blast that burned a Negro tavern and a house used by Nonviolent Coordinating Committee members. FBI in Jackson stated Abe bombings and pledged cooperation with local authorities.
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Mccomb
Biss
Cruss
Miss
Senate Trapped In Long Session
Senate leaders eyed winding up the session as filibusters surged against a compromise to delay reapportionment. Mansfield and Dirksen eyed actions after the Democratic convention, with debate stretching into next week and possibly Labor Day, as opponents seek more time to craft a state-population based apportionment.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Advatea
Inday
Tauks
Congress
Atlantic City
Everell M. Dirksen
Minois
Mansfield
Dirksen
Dirksen Mansfield
Paul Douglas
Jacob K. Javis
RNY
Douglas
Supreme Cent
Puzzle Prize Prompts Readers for 175 Dollar Guess
A fragmentary notice invites readers to participate in a weekly puzzle with a $175 prize. It mentions collecting entries via mail, references a Sunday Gazette page 6B, and asks for a correct solution to dollarword clues. The item frames the promotion as a community lottery-like game.
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Mit
Newsy Sunday Gazette
GOP Candidates Aid From Barry Miller in NY Race
New York politics churn as Liberal party chief Alex Rose says the Liberal party will back Robert F. Kennedy if nominated for New York US Senate. Mayor Robert Wagner may endorse Kennedy next week, though no formal pledge has been given. Kennedy could loom as Democratic contender while Republican hopefuls, including Rep. Stratford Brady, press court challenges to Kennedy’s possible bid. Kennedy, living in Virginia, plans to attend the Democratic National Convention as a Massachusetts delegate.
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Ray Kolin
New York
Alex Rose
Liberal Party
Robnert F. Kennedy
Robert F. Wagner
Kennedy
Rose
Wagner
Tine
Washington
Alchmson
Aay
Senate
Johnsny Os
Kerumdy
Kelwaly
Sarat
Strallan
Schenectady
Kenneth R. Keating
Gwen
Virginia
Massachusetts
Bay State
Seven Are Killed In State Wrecks
Seven people died in highway crashes across North Carolina this weekend. Johnston County reports Patrick Oliver Smith 27 of Pape Field and William J. Michela 25 of Ft. Bragg died in a collision at the interchange of Highways 70 and 30 north of Beasow. Wilson County fatalities include William Tedderry 38 of RL 2 Lucadia and Thell Ferrell as 30s, killed in a collision on US 301 four miles north of Wilson. Hall 36 of Rt 7 Charlotte died when his car left the rural road north of Charlotte. Susie Annette Richardson 34 of Jacksonville died in a crash on a rural road west of Seven Springs in Wayne County. Molin Lewis Pilisoy, seven, of RL 1 Waterville, killed on a rural road east of Ayden after a collision with a wagon.
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Associated Press
AL Teasseura
North Carolina
Johnston Couy
Wilson County
Johnston
Patrick Oliver Smith
Pape Field
William J. Michela
Ft. Bragg
Bessow
William Tedderry
Thell Ferrell
RL 2
Luccatia
Wilsop
Nhe
Ciikin
Hall 36
Rt 7
Charlotte
Charlote
N.C
Seven Springs
Wayne County
Susie Annetle Richardson
Jacksonville
Police Seek Thieves After Rural Home Theft
Gaston Rural Police investigate the theft of four life preservers from a house on the Catawba River. Witness Dr. B. Edwards of Shel James G. Whitman reports a man stayed overnight, then stole a sport cat, three pairs of pants, and a suit of clothes before slipping away as Whitman was not home.
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Gaston
B. By Edwards
Shel
James G. Whitman
Union Rd
Waltman
Whitroon
U S Planes Aid Congo Troop Ferry Efforts
U S planes began ferrying government troops in the Congo as rebel assaults intensify. U S officials met Premier Tshombe in Washington amid rising tension with Communist-led forces. Paratroopers arrived to guard transport routes and rescue operations as rebel advances pressed toward Bukavu and Kindy.
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Romin Mannock
Leopolyville
the Congo
Congo
U.S
Moise ‘Tshomba Wile
Washington
Bukawa
Kivu
Pierre Mulcle
Kikwit
Kwilu
Cima
Kindy
Manioma
Airia
United Nations
Pkines
Five Governors Quiet About Secret Meeting
Five Southern governors met in New Orleans in a surprise session to discuss civil rights and strategy for the Democratic National Convention. They indicated potential further meetings but offered no concrete action, and several said they would attend the convention while others planned to stay away.
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New Orleans
Sid Louisiane
John J. Meriden
Fost
Mississippi
Paul DB. Tomxon
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Arkinas
Orval 1
Faubus
Io Post
Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party
Atlantic
Perhans
Kitinn
Tie
Wallace
Shers
Sen
Barry Galewynler
Atizana
Republis
Ono
Car Crash After Police Chase In Monroe
A Saturday police pursuit ended with a 1955 Ford crash on S Day ton Street near W Sixth Ave. Driver Gaston Memorial Hospital patient Eugene Taylor 21 and passenger Billy Palmer 20 Navy retiree were injured and taken after the vehicle struck a no parking sign and overturned. Palmer and Taylor were hospitalized with visible injuries. Taylor was charged with reckless driving for fleeing a patrol car during the chase.
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Gaston Memorial Hospital
Monroe
Eugene Taylor
Third Ave
S. Dayton St
Sixth Ave
Mb Aims
Taylor
Billy 8
Palmer
Tenve Fron
U.S .Navy
Cily Rocks
Indictments Dismissed By Judge In Mecklenburg County
Superior Court Judge Latham threw out six indictments against Jurnve Hawkins a Charlotte dentist and political figure for procuring voter registration and interfering with a registrar. He ruled the jury drawing process illegal because names of jurors with criminal records were drawn before disqualification. The judge suggested reforms to exclude such jurors prior to selection or allow lawyers to reject them after drawing.
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Charlotte
N. C
Superior Court
B. Latham
Wife Held In Shooting Near Tickory, N C
Hickory AP report: Perley Ivers son Lutz, 41, found shot to death at his trailer home on N C 10 south of Tickory in Catawba County. Officers say his wife Jane Lutz held for questioning after a family argument. A 48 caliber revolver was used.
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Hickory (Ap
Perley Iversson Lutz
N.C
Tickory
Catawba
Firiny
Jane Lutz
Sheriffc S
Lulesvar
Miller Promises GOP Help for All Nominees in 1964 Ticket
Republican vice presidential candidate William S. Miller pledged support to every GOP hopeful as Barry Goldwater seeks a united ticket. Miller spoke at a closed New York meeting with state leaders, criticizing President Johnson while touting Republican solidarity and plans to fund the campaign. The event followed Goldwater and Miller discussions on strategy and financing, with an estimated 12 million dollar price tag for Goldwater's White House bid.
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Washington
William S. Miller
Barry Goldwater
Apacher
New York
Republcan
Hater
Lady Bird
Otder Macphiser
Lynda Bed
Goldwater
Miller
Remhliens
Sdtetor
White Mouse
Sens
Kennell By
Keating
Jacob K.dawits
GOP
Dean Beh
White House
Senators Protest Propaganda Over Tobacco Health Ads
Two North Carolina Democratic senators charged the surgeon general with planning a propaganda campaign against tobacco. A Public Health Service official said funds would promote health facts, not propaganda, as lawmakers questioned a 1.92 million dollar appropriation to counter the tobacco industry.
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Washington
North Carolina
Public Health Service
Jiial
Sam Irvin
Senate Appropriations Committee
James M. Hundley
U.S
Everett Jordi
Prapaganda
Dordan
Delegates Debate Vice Presidential Pick at North Carolina Rally
Bur gaw North Carolina delegates push for a Southerner as vice president nominee for President Johnson. Dr John Dees of Burgaw and Ernest Parker Jr of Southport say a progressive Southern running mate could aid Johnson, while polling the 58 delegates to gauge support for Sanford or Johnson. Sanford, a moderate on race and education, leads the Tar Heel delegation, with a term ending soon.
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Burgaw
Tex'y Sanford
Jobson
John Dees
Ernest G. Parker Jr
Southport
Corona
Scranton
Rockefeller
Jahmson
Dres
Parker
Mees
Tar Heel
Sanford
Johpeuct
Johnson
Dr. Does
Jets
Jiminy
LBJ Ruling Out Nuclear Weapons Policy Report
Washington reports quote a high administration source saying Johnson ordered conventional arms only in the Gulf of Tonkin crisis, implying no nuclear strike. The dispute with Goldwater centers on wording and interpretation of fleet orders issued last week amid Vietnam tensions.
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Washington
Presset Anhusan
Gulf of Tonkin
Goldwater
Hershey
Johnson
Southeast Asia
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