Ali seeks court to overturn draft conviction
The Justice Department says Cassius Clay listed himself as a professional boxer and heavyweight champion on draft forms, denying a ministerial exemption. Clay, who prefers Muhammad Ali, seeks to overturn his conviction, five year sentence, and $10,000 fine, claiming conscientious objector status. He remains free on $5,000 bond.
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Washington
Justice Department
Cassius Clay
Supreme Court
Muhammad Ali
Clay
Press restrictions in Sirhan Ray cases draw criticism
Sam Ragan of the Raleigh News and Observer told the National College of State Trial Judges that judges in the James Earl Ray and Sirhan Sirhan cases have overstepped by imposing secrecy and censorship. He warned such orders threaten fair trials and a free press, noting similar actions in North Carolina involving Edward Thompson Jr. About 125 judges attended.
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Chapel Hill
N.C
James Earl Ray
Sirhan Sirhan
National College of State Trial
Sam Ragan
Raleigh News and Observer
Freedom of Information and Press
Bar Committee
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Ragan
North Carolina
Edward Thompson Jr
President Johnson to undergo more medical tests in Texas
President Johnson will have additional medical tests after five hours at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. A brief return to the hospital is planned for tonight or Thursday for final tests after an overnight fast. Mrs. Johnson is also at Brooke for evaluation.
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Austin Tex
Johnson
Brooke Army Medical Center
San Antonio
George Christian
Brooke
Republicans Hear Dewey at Miami Beach Convention
Thomas E. Dewey tells the GOP convention that leadership can restore peace and order in the streets and the world. He praises eight years under the prior administration and urges voters that a peaceful society is possible again with this year’s election. Australia is noted as having a single national government.
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Miami Beach
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Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Virginians back Nixon 21 of 24 votes on first ballot
Virginia Republicans show firm resolve to cast 21 votes for Richard Nixon on the first-ballot roll call at the national convention in Miami Beach. Delegates keep option to back other candidates if Nixon falters, with Reagan and Rockefeller seen as potential second choices.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Virginia
Richard M. Nixon
California
Ronald Reagan
Jac L. Middleton
Minnesota
Harold E. Stassen
Noxon
Newman
Republican National Committee
Hazel Barger
Rockefeller
Reagan
Sea View
Pifer Firm to Move Into New Quarters by Sept
Pifer Stationery and Office Supply plans to relocate to 1620 S Loudoun St by Sept 1 in a new 15000 square foot showroom warehouse built by Howard Shockey & Sons. The facility features column free interiors central air and fire resistance with display offices and loading areas. Grand opening planned for fall.
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Pifer Stationery and Office Supply, Inc
S. Loudoun St
Pifer Office Supply
Robert W. Pierce
Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc
Keith Williams & Associates
Asuse
Pierce
Donald W. Long
Pifer’s
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