King joins Grenada march demands voter registrations
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr rejoined the Mississippi freedom march in Grenada and presented county officials a list of Negro voter registration demands. He urged the Justice Department to send federal registrars, called for night and Saturday registration, and neighborhood registration sites with Negro registrars. The march, part of the Memphis to Jackson walk, drew about 600 to the town square and 300 to the courthouse. Meredith’s fundraiser to support voter registration was announced from Pleasantville after his shooting in Hernando.
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Anti-Klan bill proposed to curb clandestine groups
Washington reports Rep Edwin E Willis D La introduced a federal anti terror bill targeting clandestine organizations like the Ku Klux Klan and other furtive outfits created for evil purposes. The measure would criminalize murder kidnapping assault and advocacy of force used to promote such aims and would ban obstructing interstate commerce. Hearing sessions are planned this month ahead of House floor action. The bill could cover acts linked to the recent Mississippi shooting of James Meredith.
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No new taxes in 1966 said Commerce Secretary Connor
Commerce Secretary John T. Connor said there will likely be no tax increase this year unless there is a drastic change. He noted inflationary pressures, a gradual economic slowdown, and mixed signals but found no evidence of a weakening economy. Personal income rose modestly in May while unemployment grew slightly.
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Artist renounces U.S. citizenship in Tokyo protest
In Tokyo William R. Christensen, age 37, publicly renounces American citizenship with his five year old son beside him. Socialist Diet member Kanichi Nishimura pledges to act as guarantor if government allows the artist to stay in Japan amid Viet Nam war protests.
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Dodd libel case stands against Pearson and Anderson
A federal judge refused to dismiss Sen. Thomas J. Dodds $2 million libel suit against columnists Drew Pearson and Jack Anderson. Judge Alexander Holtzoff ruled the case may proceed after hearing arguments that the suit was repetitious and should be answered. Oral argument noted Dodds attorney had trimmed the complaint from $5 million to $2 million and that deposition testimony by James T. Boyd included theft of documents from Dodds office.
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Defense bill OKd despite objections
The House approved a 17.8 billion defense bill with nearly 1 billion for projects opposed by President Johnson and McNamara. The measure, 356 to 2, authorizes funding for ships, missiles, planes, tanks, and research for the 1970s, and includes a 3.2 percent pay raise for all armed forces. It contrasts with the Senate and administration views on nuclear frigates, Nike-X, and a manned bomber program.
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