Censure Of Dodd Recommended In Senate Ethics Test
The Senate Ethics Committee recommends censure for Sen. Thomas J. Dodd over use of funds for personal purposes and double-billing travel expenses between 1961 and 1965. The 6- member panel found serious misconduct and possible legal issues, while noting Dodd will defend himself on the Senate floor. The action, if approved, would mark only the fifth censure in Senate history.
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Select Committee On Standards and Conduct
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D-Minn
Wallace F. Bennett
Ajndt
Sena- Utah
Expuse
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Mansfield
Eugene J. Mc
Thomas J. Dodd
Dconn
Jury Deliberations Pause In Coppolino Murder Trial
Naples AP report notes after a four week trial the 12 jurors asked to resume next morning with verdict options including first to third degree murder, manslaughter or acquittal. Defense contends case rests on reckless medical opinion while prosecutors stress drug succinylcholine as homicide agent.
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Coppolino
Naples
Fila
Carl Coppolino
Fla
Harry Read
Miller
Lynn Silvertooth
Silvertooth
Cappolino
Carmela
Dutch Crown Prince Becomes Heir After Beatrix Birth
Crown Princess Beatrix gives birth to a robust healthy boy in Utrecht as cannons thunder and bells ring across the Netherlands. The infant becomes the first male heir to the House of Orange since 1851, prompting widespread jubilation and street celebrations.
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Netherlands
Beatrix
House of Orange
Johnson Attacks GOP School Aid Politics in Congress
President Johnson backed his federal aid program for elementary and secondary schools urging S Republicans to halt a partisan rewrite. House Democrats delayed action as they fear a GOP plan to shift control to states might deprive needy districts. Johnson spoke at a vocational center dedication in Camp Springs criticizing the proposed 8.7 billion extension and arguing against church state reopeners.
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Camp Springs
Viet Cong proposals seek Buddha birthday cease fire
In a bid to slow fighting in Vietnam, the Viet Cong proposed a two day truce from May 22 to May 24 to coincide with Buddha's birthday. The South Vietnamese government had earlier proposed a 24 hour halt on May 23. No immediate reply came from Saigon or Washington, as U S allied forces supported the South Vietnamese plan for a halt in ground and air operations. The heaviest shelling targeted Gio Linh base with 1100 artillery rounds as U S headquarters confirmed multiple casualties and wounded Marines.
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Neovinne Trina
AMG Tag
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VNA
Tokyo
Gio Linh
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Convention Weighs Troy Area Issues
Albany report outlines debate over conservation and the Adirondack and Catskill forever wild lands plus the potential transfer of the Barge Canal to federal jurisdiction. It surveys historical timber theft, land reversion to state ownership, and arguments for and against modifying long standing protections. Governor Rockefeller also signs a $22 million highway safety program and other bills.
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Catskills
Gerry McLaughlin
Albany
N.Y
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New York
Capitol
New York State
U.S. Debates Vietnam Troop Increase Amid Westmoreland Return
Washington sources say the Johnson administration weighs a dozen factors before deciding troop levels in Vietnam as Gen. Westmoreland meets Congress. Estimates have floated up to 100,000 extra troops, with current U.S. forces totaling about 438,000 plus naval and air units abroad. Key issues include war goals, casualty thresholds, and the role of air power in a potentially shifted strategy.
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Vietnam
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Expo Opens With Glitz At Montreal World's Fair
Expo 67 opens in Montreal with a formal ceremony led by Governor General Roland Michener. Security walkout briefly halts Expo Express and Mintrail as 120000 attend on day one. organizers expect 11 million visitors and a $775 million cost on 1000 acres across two St Lawrence islands.
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Quebec
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Mintrail
Yellow Card Compliance for Expo 67 Tourists
Insurance rules across Canadian provinces may affect U S motorists visiting Expo 67. Provinces set minimums from 35 000 to 56 000 dollars, with Ontario excluding non residents automobiles. New York requires 10 000 per person and 20 000 per accident. drivers often carry more. The Non Resident Inter Province Card may be issued with extra coverage for trips to Canada, without extra cost if advance notice is given. A similar NY effort to raise minimum coverage to 15 30 died in the Assembly after Senate approval.
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David Sampson
Albany
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U. S
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New York
State Motors Vehicle Department
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Canada
New York State
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Assembly
Senate
Area Boy Killed By School Bus Accident Near Woodridge
Coroner rules accidental death after Lutz Mehner 5, son of Otto and Mrs Mehner, fractured skull when struck by North Greenbush school bus while riding a tricycle near his Woodridge Development home. Bus driven by Dominic Panichi, 46, deputies report. Incident occurred noon yesterday as kindergarten pupils were being returned home.
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Anthony E. Matera
Lutz Mehner
Otto Mehner
Woodridge Development
Rnring
Avanne Wxrtandon- North
Greenbush
North Greenbush
Dominic Panichi
Wynantskill
Woodridge
James V. Barrett
James Kelley
Fred .Hulsapple
Stillwater Man Killed In Crash
A Stillwater area man, Edward Brooks age 25, was killed when his sedan overturned on Route 32 near Chateau Gardens around 10:30 p.m. He was discharged from the Air Force and a lifelong Stillwater resident. Survivors include his wife, one child, two sisters, two brothers, and his parents. The Stillwater Rescue Squad and State Police investigated with the county coroner. Funeral arrangements were to be announced by Washington Park Funeral Home.
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Chateau Gardens
Edward Brooks
Raymond Brooks
Alvin Hart Fire Department
Brooks
Air Force
Saratoga
Saratoga County
Harold Hall
Greenfield Center
Greek King Not Told Of Coup In Advance
Athens AP report recalls the bloodless coup led by a three man military triumvirate. Col George Papadopoulos says King Constantine was informed only after the action began. Other leaders were Brig Styllianos PalaKos and Col Nicholas Makarezos. Papadopoulos cites 25 politicians and 5 000 Communists mentioned at a news conference.
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Styllianos Palackos
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Nicholas Makarezos
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