Civil Rights Debate Intensifies With House Delays
The House enters a second day of debate on the civil rights bill as Southern Democrats vow to delay final passage. Lawmakers push for a vote by week’s end but face many amendments and dilatory tactics. The measure tightens housing rules and protects voting and civil rights, with roll calls used to stall proceedings. Rep. John Bell Williams challenges the Judiciary Committee report, but Speaker McCormack rules substantial compliance.
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House
House Rules Committee
Rules Committee
John Bell Williams
D. Miss
Williams
House Democrats
Barry Goldwater
House Judiciary Committee
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Warm day forecast with possible showers Friday
A warm day is forecast with a high around 85 to 95 degrees and a noon reading of 90. Scattered showers are possible and would be welcome. A society meeting is set for July 26 at 7 p.m. in the Reuss Fire Hall with a bus tour of the training grounds leaving promptly at 7 p.m.
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Small Craft Warned to Stay in Port as Ella Threatens Leeward Islands
Tropical storm Ella with winds up to 50 mph near the center threatened the Leeward Islands with high seas and thunderstorms. Small craft were advised to remain in port as Ella passed about 150 miles north of the Leeward Islands while moving west-northwest at 120 mph. Dorothy weakened to a tropical storm well west of the Azores with no land threat in 24 hours.
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Decision Expected On Speck Evidence
Cook County prosecutors await a grand jury decision on Richard Speck 24 in the eight nurse murders. State's Atty. Daniel Ward says the grand jury has heard the case and a murder indictment for each slaying is possible. Speck remains hospitalized for self-inflicted injuries and a heart-related inflammation as doctors testify.
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James Henry
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Corazon Amarao
South Chicago Community Hospital
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Eugene Spia
Grand Jury
Gerald Getty
Public Defender’s Office
Speck M
C. William Ruddell
House of Correction
City Jail Hospital
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Senate Pushes to End Debate on Foreign Aid
The Senate moves to wrap up its foreign aid debate with Viet Nam as a focus. Senator Mansfield calls for action within two hours to clear the way for other legislation. Kennedy proposes a committee to study the program amid clashes with Russell and Morse. Fulbright signals openness but notes House rejection last year.
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Senate
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Robert F. Kennedy
D-N.y
Johnson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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New York Democrat
Rich B. Russell
D-Ga
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
J.W. Fulbright
DiArk
Foreign Relations Committee
House
Market Slumps as Dow Drops to Yearly Low
The market slid to its lowest level of the year as the Dow Jones industrial average fell 16.32 to 852.83 and the Associated Press 60-stock average dropped to 308.2. Factors cited include tight money, a weak British pound, and Viet Nam War uncertainty. House Banking Committee moved to limit interest on bank deposits to spur lending, a move opposed by Republicans.
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de Tex
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U S Command Post Is Attacked With Mortars
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield said the 19 day airline strike has created a national emergency warranting congressional intervention. He expects President Johnson to act similarly though doubts a strike stopping bill will pass Thursday.
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Washington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Johnson
Mansfield
Senate Labor Committee
Senate Hearing Delayed On Airline Strike Legislation
A Senate Labor Committee hearing on stopping the 19 day airline strike was postponed 24 hours. Secretary of Labor Wirtz requested the delay and one senator suggested White House involvement.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Labor Committee
W. Willard Wirtz
Morse seeks Senate action on six-month strike halt with emergency provision
Senator Morse argues for immediate Senate passage of a six month pause on the walkout with a 150 day window for new action if no contract is reached. A Labor Committee hearing will weigh if an emergency warrants intervention with testimony from defense commerce labor and post office officials and from AFL-CIO machinists and the five airlines.
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D-Ore
Senate
Morse
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Afl-Cio International Association of Machinists
Eastern
National
Northwest
Trans World
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Barrage Is Halted With Fire Bombs
Viet Cong attack on Chu Lai command post of the U S 25th Infantry Division near Saigon was halted by American artillery and napalm from four U S Air Force F 100s. Casualties reported as very light. Hanoi regiments dispersed.
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South Viet Nam
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U.S
25Th Division
Cu Chi
Hanoi
Division 324B
Laos
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D Zone
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Viet Nam
Thant Opens Talks With Kosygin About Vietnam
U N Secretary General Thant meets Soviet Premier Kosygin in Moscow in a warm friendly atmosphere. They discuss United Nations activity and international issues and Vietnam. Thant plans to gauge Soviet views on a possible second term as secretary general and U S bombing in North Vietnam.
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Kosygin
Vietnam
Moscow
U.N
U Thant
Alexei N. Kosygin
Kremlin
Viet Nam
United Nations
Weather Outlook and Local Ads in Richmond
Mostly sunny skies persist in Virginia as a high pressure system covers the East. Local ad notes Spray Paint 50 cents at 447 N Cameron and an Old Time Ice Cream Social with Saturday closure.
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Virginia
Cameron
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