Powell's Penalties Reduced In Harlem Political Fallout
The Court of Appeals trimmed Powell's contempt and punitive damages tied to his Puerto Rican asset case. The high court left $56,000 in compensatory damages to be decided under Puerto Rican law, sending the matter back to Manhattan Supreme Court. Powell faces possible civil contempt issues, with party leaders and lawmakers debating remedies and political repercussions in Harlem.
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Puerto Rico
State Supreme Court
Manhattan
Court of Original Jurisdiction
William Kunstler
John W. McCormack
House
Kunstler
Emmanuel Celler
D-N.y
Adam Clayton Powell
Geller
The
American Civil Liberties Union
Oswald Shaw Ferrie Linked To JFSK Death
Garrison links Oswald Clay Shaw and David Ferrie to the Kennedy death via informant testimony. An informant attended a meeting at Ferrie’s uptown apartment and heard plans to kill Kennedy. Shaw says he is completely innocent and reacts with shock to the charges.
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Shaw
Ferrie
JFSK
Garrison
David W. Ferrie
Clay Shaw
Clay Bertrand
Lee Harvey Oswald
John I’. Kennedy
Parish of
Orleans
Edward Wegman
Four States Plan River Cleanup for Delaware Estuary
Governors of New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania voted to adopt a 245 million Delaware River estuary cleanup plan at the DRBC meeting. Delaware opposed, citing unequal benefits to costs. The plan sets water quality standards for the 130 mile river estuary from Trenton to the Atlantic Ocean to aid fish passage and regional access. Interior Secretary Udall called the standards enthusiastic and high, urging even higher goals.
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Del
UPI
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware River
Delaware
Delaware River ‘Basin Commission
DRBC
Trenton
Atlantic’ Ocean
Stewart Udall
Bank Offers Reward For Slayer in Coppola Killing
The Chase Manhattan Bank posted a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Vera Ann Coppola’s killer. Coppola, a bank employee who worked overtime, was slain near the Wall Street area after a long shift. Her body was found in a deserted city street late Tuesday.
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Chase Manhattan Bank
Vera Ann Coppola
Miss Coppola
Wall Street
Pedro Paramo to Represent Mexico at Cannes Festival
Mexico will submit Pedro Paramo to the Cannes film festival in May with French subtitles, Excelsior reported. The selection marks a notable moment for Mexican cinema at an international showcase.
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Mexico City
Pedro Paramo
Mexico
Excelsior
Great Plains Farmers Fear Drought Worsens
The Associated Press reports warm southerly winds brought mild nationwide weather but failed to ease Great Plains drought anxiety. March winds threaten topsoil as Texas and Oklahoma reach 70s and 80s while western mountain regions stay dry. Goodland Kansas sees 46 days without measurable rain, Dodge City only a trace in February, and cold snaps persist in the east with record late-winter lows. Snow falls up to four inches in parts of Wyoming and Montana as cold air moves east from the northern Rockies.
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Associated Press
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Texas
Oklahoma
Mexico
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Kan
Dodge City
St. Johnsbury
Lebanon
N. H
Burlington
Cape Hatterlas
N.C
Rockies
Wyoming
Montana
Johnson Kennedy Rift On Viet Policy Speech
Kennedy urged testing Soviet hints of peace talks by suspending air strikes and proposing limits to expand the war in South Vietnam. He backed a UN border watch, gradual US replacement by an international force, talks with all parties including the Viet Cong, and urging Ky to discuss with the Communists.
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Kennedy
Alexei Kosygin
South Vietnam
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United States
Nguyen Cao Ky
Di Gel Introduces Simethicone Indigestion Relief
An advertisement proclaims Di Gel from Plough Inc. offers extra relief for gas and heartburn beyond plain antacids. The copy emphasizes a five year wait for a stronger formula with Simethicone, available in tablet or liquid forms.
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Trojan Horse Bandit Dies From Own Bullet
Police said Douglas Moderon Jr. 17 a Chicago public school principal son was found in a cardboard box with burglary tools a knife and a wagon near General Hospital Park Ridge. A swastika knife was recovered and a luminous watch was taped inside the carton. Police Sgt Donald Scheinmann described the incident as a fantastic attempt to commit a perfect crime still seeking the youth who towed the red wagon to tragedy.
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Douglas Ing
Moderon Jr
Illinois State Teacheser's College North
Chicago
Box
Donald Scheinmann
Clark Confirmed as Attorney General in Senate Voice Vote
Washington AP reports the Senate swiftly confirmed Ramsey Clark to be attorney general by a unanimous voice vote with no dissent. Majority Leader Mansfield stated the entire Senate supported the nomination.
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Senate
Ramsey Clark
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Bank Law Revisions Seen Likely
Albany with Sen. Henry Curran stating no great possibility of major changes this year. He noted revisions will undergo long review and that amendments likely appear in most proposals. Frank Wille urged dividing the state into two banking districts, merging New York City and Long Island as one with Upstate banks as the other.
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N.Y
Henry M. Curran
Joint Legislative Committee
Curran
Oyster Bay
Senate Banking Committee
State Banking Department
Frank Wille
Wille
New York City
Long Island
Upstate
Met Opera launches emergency drive for $3 million
New York AP report says the Metropolitan Opera announces an emergency fundraising appeal aiming to raise three million dollars. President Anthony Bliss cites need to cover this season's heavy deficit and fund plans for next season.
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NEW York
Metropolitan
Textbook Loan Law Appealed in Separate School Case
East Greenbush school board argues that state textbook loans to parochial students violate the state constitution on church separation. Lawyers debate whether aid is secular in purpose and whether the measure mirrors direct grants. The case touches education funding and parochial access with higher court reference to Everson.
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Coon
Education
Chandler
East Greenbush School Board
Pollock
Everson
U.S. Supreme Court
Hoffa Petitions To Stay Free Pending Appeal
James R. Hoffa asked the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals to let him remain free on a $75 000 bond while his jury tampering conviction is appealed. A ruling was awaited as Hoffa faced an eight year prison term and possible surrender by 9 a m Tuesday to a federal marshal for transfer to a federal prison.
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Court of Appeals
Powell
James
Raymond Rubin
New York
Rubin
New York State
Cincinnati
Ohio
UPI
James R. Hoffa
Teamsters Union
U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
Hoffa
Washington
U.S
Atlanta
Killer asks public hanging in Denver court
Luis J. Monge 48 seeks a public hanging at the Denver Municipal Building claiming a right to die facing his accusers. He was sentenced to die in the gas chamber during the week of May 28 for bludgeoning his wife in 1963, with police alleging more killings among his children. The court has not acted on the motion.
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Denver Municipal
Luis J. Monge
District Court
Leonarda
Monge
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