Assembly Bars Capital Punishment in New York State
The Assembly approved a bill to abolish capital punishment with narrow margins, sending it to Gov. Rockefeller who may veto. It would end executions for most murders except police and prison guard cases, prompting arguments about deterrence and fairness from both sides and noting prior Senate approval.
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Senate Rejects Law Against Forcing Arrest Resistance
Albany AP Senate defeats bill to criminalize using force against an unlawful arrest by 28 to 21 votes. Sponsor Sen. Thomas Laverne may refile. Other measures pass including higher domestic worker wages and rent control extensions. Senate leader hints at GOP Plan A election impact.
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Judy Garland Ends 13 Year Marriage to Sid Luft
Judy Garland filed for divorce from producer Sid Luft after testifying he struck her several times. The split follows a tumultuous 13 year marriage and ongoing personal and professional tensions in Santa Monica California.
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Plane crash near Cairo leaves 127 aboard
A Pakistani jetliner, 22 miles north of Cairo, crashed in the desert with 127 aboard. Wreckage found five hours after impact as the Boeing jet neared the airport and hit a mountain cliff. immediate casualties were not reported.
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India and Soviet Union Demand Immediate Stop to Bombings
In a joint communique ending Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri's visit, India and the Soviet Union demand an immediate halt to U.S. bombing of North Vietnam. The statement urges resolutions within the 1954 Geneva accords framework and omits Shastri's earlier stance on foreign interference.
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Federal Prosecutor Appointed New York Police Commissioner
Vincent Broderick, a 45 year old U.S. attorney, was named New York Police Commissioner to lead the 27,000 member force. The appointment follows Commissioner Murphy's resignation to head the National Automobile Theft Bureau amid civil rights tensions. Broderick declined to comment on civilian review of police misconduct.
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Excise Tax Cut Bill Moves Forward in Congress
The Ways and Means Committee approved a near 1 billion expansion of President Johnson's 4 billion excise tax cut plan over 34 years. The panel, aiming for action the first week of June, shifted about 55 million of funds into the highway trust, and kept the auto levy set to fall to 5 percent over three years.
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Dominican Junta vows unconditional surrender in capital rally
Brig. Gen. Antonio Imbert Barrera declared absolute control of the Dominican Republic at a National Palace rally as rebel radio and northern Santo Domingo fall. He dismissed any compromise with Caamano and demanded surrender terms. U Thant urged U.S. mediation to halt fighting as Mayobre reported an extremely grave situation in Santo Domingo.
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McDonald Yields as Abel Heads Steelworkers Union
David J. McDonald conceded defeat for re election as president of the United Steelworkers of America clearing the way for I W Abel to assume control June 1 The move follows protests over the February 9 election and ends McDonalds 12 year tenure The executive board will review protests and the tellers election result by the international body before Abel takes over leadership of the million member union in basic steel negotiations.
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Lodge: Viet Ground War Key To Victory
Henry Cabot Lodge told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that bombs and diplomacy alone cannot end the Vietnam War. He urged combining ground efforts with political and economic measures and said allied nations support US strategy, while noting no dramatic shifts from the air war lull.
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Red Targets Bombed Again On Viet Nam Front
U S Navy planes attacked North Viet Nam with thirty fighter bombers and ten Crusaders from the Coral Sea destroying three military barracks at Hoan Loa, about 40 miles north of the 17th parallel as Ho Chi Minh celebrated his 75th birthday. Congratulatory messages flowed from Hanoi and Beijing pledged support for North Viet Nam in its conflict with the United States.
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Time For Mercy Cease Fire Agreed In Santo Domingo
United Nations spokesman said junta and rebel forces agreed to a 12 hour cease fire to allow treatment of the wounded and burial of the dead. The halt in fighting was scheduled to begin tomorrow.
Peace-Seeking Committee Urges OAS to Seek UN Action Pause
A special peace seeking committee, recently back in Washington, urged the Organization of American States to request a United Nations suspension of action in the Dominican crisis while the OAS pursues a political settlement. The panel also urged the OAS to dispatch a special mediation mission.
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U N Council Seeks Truce in Santo Domingo
The U N Security Council directed its president to appeal for a temporary truce in Santo Domingo to allow humanitarian relief and Red Cross work. Eleven nations backed the emergency move as the most effective step to aid the Dominican Republic. French Ambassador Roger Seydoux proposed the plan.
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Peace group declares mission finished in Santo Domingo clashes
The peace organization announced its work concluded as optimism rose at headquarters. Imbert told a newsman the battle for northern Santo Domingo would wrap up by the weekend.
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Auto Makers Promise Refunds For Tax Reductions
All four Detroit automakers General Motors Chrysler Ford and American Motors pledged refunds to buyers covering any reductions in car excise taxes. The announcements followed yesterday's tax changes affecting new car purchases and aim to restore buyer confidence.
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Auto tax reform eyed to ease buyers burden
The 10 percent levy on autos would be phased down from seven to two percent by 1969 with full repeal planned. Johnson supported halving the tax but opposed deeper cuts. The Ways and Means Committee advanced a schedule amid the economy’s current surge and auto sales momentum.
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Dionne Quintuplet Leaves Convent Near St Bruno
Yvonne Dionne one of the surviving quintuplets has left a Moncton convent and moved in with sister Annette Allard in suburban St Bruno on the south shore of the St Lawrence River. The quintuplet’s 31st birthday arrives May 28. Emilie died in 1954. Yvonne joins Marie Houle and Cecile Langlois as the remaining sisters in Quebec and St Bruno.
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Dionne
Moncton
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Yvonne
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Marie
Florian Houle
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Philippe Langlois
Quebec City
Mansfield to Force Showdown on Vote Bill Debate
Senate leaders plan to invoke the debate limiting rule next Tuesday to shut off further discussion on civil rights voting bills. A two thirds vote is required for passage and time will be limited to one hour per senator. The move follows objections to limiting amendments and ties to poll taxes in several states.
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Mike Mansfield
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Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
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D-La
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F-Coro
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