Negro Nominee Stokes Faces Big Test In Cleveland Mayoral Race
In Cleveland, Democrat Carl B. Stokes, a Black candidate, faces a tight race against Republican Seth Taft for mayor after a Democratic primary where Stokes won a mainly Black West and East Side vote. Party leaders in Washington voiced support while local leaders and unions split, with Locher backed by the AFL-CIO. Race and white vote dynamics loom large as the general election approaches.
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Violence flares as strike violence spreads to Pennsylvania and Ohio
Violence continues in a multi state strike with trucks shot at and torched in eight states. Pennsylvania reports fifty shooting arson and sabotage incidents in 24 hours while Ohio sees increased violence. Governor Shafer orders National Guard standby and seeks federal court relief under Hobbs Act. Pittsburgh meeting invited eight governors to seek end to unrest.
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Norway Urges Halt In Bombing
U Thant suspended peace efforts until bombing in North Vietnam stopped. Iman of Thailand noted hesitance to let bombing affect South Vietnam defense as Vatican and U.N. figures push for peace. Pope Paul VI encouraged good will efforts, while NATO members Denmark France and Canada joined calls to end the bombing.
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Money Bill Snag in Tennessee House Clash Over Cuts
The Tennessee House faces stalled funding for the current fiscal year as many bills lack regular appropriations. Republicans threaten to oppose any temporary measures not ordering a $5 billion spending cut, while Ways and Means delays a Johnson tax increase request until concrete cuts are shown. Mahon questions economy zeal and absent lawmakers as Garber and Shriver differ over cuts in defense installation and Opportunity Act funds.
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Bank Heist in Melville Nets $25000 in Cash
two gunmen herded seven bank patrons into a rest room at the National Bank of North America and escaped with 25000 dollars after rifling tellers cages. witnesses saw a maroon 1960 model car as the getaway vehicle. Police reported five employees and two customers were guided into the room and robbed.
Senate Strips Emergency Job Plan From Antipoverty Bill
Senate debates the Follow Through program linking education, Office of Ed and OEO funds. Byrd argues against a costly job program while Clark defends it as essential to provide 200000 jobs this year and 300000 next year. Prouty proposes shifting funds to training with emphasis on low income workers and employed households.
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Rockefeller Reagan State Tops Poll In Riotsville Show
Rockefeller and Reagan lead a Gallup poll with 55 percent, Johnson Humphrey at 41. The report describes a simulated riot at Riotsville, under Army control, observed by 3,000 people including 100 FBI analysts, and notes Rockefeller denies candidacy while emphasizing support remains noncommittal.
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Hippies Lose As Army Tests Riot Control Plan
A chaotic test shows Army troops dispersing a loud protest with marching formations and riot gear. Soldiers advance in echelon and wedge formations while bayonets threaten, tear gas and gas grenades are deployed, and a helicopter disperses a larger gas dose to break up the crowd.
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Romney aide linked to Vietnam briefings investigated
Washington AP Gov George Romney and his 1965 Vietnam briefings are tied to diplomat Jonathan Moore, now Romney adviser. Rep Wayne Hays urges Moore to testify before a House subcommittee, noting Romney’s brainwashing claim and lack of response to invitations.
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Montreal car thefts rise amid subway strike
Police attribute a surge in one trip car thefts to a Montreal subway and bus strike starting September 21. Detective Captain Maurice Decarie says within 36 hours last weekend 116 cars downtown were stolen and about 85 percent were recovered on city streets and rural roads.
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