CORE Convention in Chaos as Carson Walks Out
The Congress of Racial Equality recessed its national convention in Columbus after Robert Sonny Carson led a Brooklyn faction out, criticizing CORE as a tool for personal fame. The dispute blocked a new constitution and a director replacement, with plans for a Philadelphia launch of a separate organization.
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Columbus
Ohio
Congress of Racial Equality
CORE
Robert
Sonny” Carson
Brooklyn
Carson
Floyd McKissick
Roy Innis
McKissick
Innes
Rent a Kid Program Expands in Atlanta West End
In Atlanta West End the Rent-A-Kid program offers underprivileged youths ages 14 to 18 their first work experience. Started a month ago by Joy Cochran the project now has a second office and plans more sites to operate weekends during the school year.
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Atlanta, Ga
Atlanta
West End
Joy Cochrane
Edward J. Dillon
Douglas Lavender
House Expected to Pass Gun Control Bill This Week
Washington AP reports the House is expected to pass a gun control bill this week though a broader registration and licensing measure faces Senate action. Debate centers on mail order sales bans and licensing. Opposition from the NRA and timing before adjournment cloud prospects.
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House
Washington
Senate Judiciary
Judiciary
Sen
Thomas J. Dodd
Dconn
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
National
Senate
Steel Talks Resume In Pittsburgh After Holiday Break
Negotiators restart steel industry contract talks in Pittsburgh with 24 days to expiration. United Steelworkers union committee reviews progress as talks began in May and converge in June, amid wage, pension, benefits, and automation concerns.
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Pittsburgh
United Steelworkers Union
Basic Steel Industry Conference
Electric heat offers quiet clean comfort in homes
Electric heat is praised as the cleanest heating method with no ashes fumes or dust. It promises silent operation and low wear while delivering comfortable warmth and minimal maintenance for households.
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Winchester
Kern Motor CO
Loudoun St
Evening Star
Piccadilly St
Mac
Hes
Coffelt Electrical Service
Winchester, Va
Electric Heating & Ins. Co
Winchester Electrical Service, Inc
James E. Sipe Boyce
Horst & Davis
Stephens City, Va
Nicholas Electric Service
Strasburg, Va
Hugh N. Ritter
Berryville, Va
Dodson Electric
Eureka
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