Juror Film Show May Shape Ruby Oswald Murder Trial
Dallas AP report says Henry M Wade prepared to show the jury the television film of Ruby shooting Oswald on November 24. Defense argues Ruby was temporarily insane and seeks death by electric chair. witnesses testifying include J R Leavelle and Doyle Lane detailing trigger use and a pre crime money order.
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Dallas
Tex
Henry M. Wade
Ruby
Harvey Olga
Melvin M. Belli
Wade
Dia
Oswald
John F. Kennedy
J. R. Leavelle
Belli
Leavelle
Asst. Dist
Atty
William Alexander
Doyle Lane
Western Union
Law creates Winchester Parking Authority
The Virginia House approved the bill creating a Winchester Parking Authority by a 68 to 5 vote. The measure advances to the Governor for signature.
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Richmond
House
Winchester
Unseasonably Warm Spell Briefly Brightens Early Spring
The Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory recorded a 71 degree high before a late drop in temperature, with expects of colder air tonight and tomorrow. Weather observer Mrs. Mark Mackintosh noted good Shenandoah River dipping conditions as levels rose to 11.88 feet and eased to 10.60 feet by morning. Crocus and Easter lilies are blooming in Front Royal area yards as signs of spring appear.
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Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory
Mark Mackintosh
Front Royal
Shenandoah River
Barbara Jean
Bursey
George Beck
Tennyson Ave
Virginia moves to phase two on auto tag hike plan
Harrison administration advances the highway funding fix with a conference committee expected to approve keeping the emergency clause from the auto tag bill. The measure would lift 5 and 10 dollar tag increases to fund a 45.2 million total for 1964-66, despite a four-fifths vote requirement and House opposition.
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Bill Johnson
Richmond
Conference Committee
House
Senate
Finance Committee
J. G. Haygood
Clover
J. D. Hagood
President Johnson jokes about spelling with daughter’s help
President Johnson says his 16 year old daughter corrected him on spelling rules. He admits he used to think he could spell but now doubts his routine after her guidance.
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Washington
Johnson
Last Month Sets Snow Record with 30.5 Inches in February
February proved the snowiest on record here with 30.5 inches at the Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory, pushing the seasonal total to 59 inches. The month was colder and wetter than average, with detailed daily precip totals and temperatures showing a notable winter pattern.
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Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory
Hoffa vows appeal after conviction in jury rigging case
James R. Hoffa, president of the Teamsters, says he will appeal after being found guilty of attempting to rig a federal court jury. He faces potential 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Sentencing date not set. Kennedy reaction muted as Hoffa refuses to quit the union presidency.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
James R. Hoffa
Hoffa
U.S. Dist
Frank Wilson
Teamesters Union
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Washington
Teamsters
MacArthur to Undergo Exploratory Abdominal Surgery
Gen. Douglas MacArthur, aged 84, is diagnosed with obstructive jaundice of unknown origin. Walter Reed Army Hospital said exploratory abdominal surgery will be performed Friday morning, March 6, at the facility to determine the cause after tests.
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Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Walter Reed Army Hospital
MacArthur
Violent Weather Kills 11 in Six Southern States
The Associated Press reports tornadoes and fierce storms across six Southern states kill 11 and injure about 40. Tornado activity floods and wind damage strike Kentucky, Arkansas, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Missouri with dozens of homes destroyed and power facilities damaged.
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Associated Press
Weather Bureau
Gulf of Mexico
Kentucky
Forrest City
Ark
Arkansas
Tennessee
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Georgia
Beech Creek
Magnolia
Hardin
Kentucky Lake
Fairdealing
Kirksey
Funeral Delayed Briefly For Arrival of President
Mrs. Robert F. Wagner died of lung cancer at 54 as New York officials and dignitaries gathered for her funeral. President Johnson diverted to Newark due to fog, joining a downpour flocking to Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church where the service began late. Prominent attendees included Cardinal Spellman, ex-officials O Dwyer and Impelliteri, Gov. Hughes, and Nelson Rockefeller family members.
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New York
Robert F. Wagner
Johnson
Newark
New Jersey
John F. Kennedy
Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church
Francis Cardinal Spellman
Exemayors
William O’dwyer
Vincent Impelliterri
Richard C. Hughes
Nelson A. Rockefeller
David
Harry S. Truman
Clifton Daniel
United Nations
Indian General Will Command Cyprus Force
A 62 year old Indian general appeared likely to command the U N peace force for Cyprus with six candidates discussed for the mediator post between Greek and Turkish Cypriots. Secretary General U Thant reportedly selected Lt Gen Prem Singh Gyani to lead the 5000 member force, with NATO Nato concerns complicating mediator choices among Galo Plaza Jose Roiz Bennett Carl Schurmann and others. The Security Council authorized the operation and Thant was to confirm leaders after consultations with Cyprus Turkey Greece and Britain.
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William N. Oatis
United Nations
N.Y
U.N
Cyprus
U Thant
Prem Singh Gyani
U. N
Security Council
Thant
Turkey
Greece
Britain
Galo Plaza
Ecuador
Jose Roiz-Bennett
Guatemala
London
United States
Carl W. A. Schurmann
Washington
U.N. Economic and Social Council
Netherlands
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Security’ Council
Makarios
U.S
NATO
Woman Loses Suit Over Flower Box
A Winchester Corporation Court jury found for Sims and Son Inc. in a $10,000 damage suit by Mrs. Jack Shumaker of Battle Avenue over a flower box installation. Shumaker claimed the box fell while she steadied on a stepladder, breaking her left thumb. The defense said the box was properly installed.
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Winchester Corporation
Jack Shumaker
Battle Ave
Sims and Son, Inc
Peter K. McKee
Robert K. Woltz
Weather Update From Richmond
A strong southerly flow brought moist air and rain to Virginia. A low pressure system and frontal boundary are expected to move in, lowering temperatures and bringing more rain across the state.
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Richmond
Virginia
McNamara says grave Viet Nam situation with Chinese weapons
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara warned of a grave situation in South Vietnam. He cited increased North Vietnamese support to the Viet Cong and the appearance of Chinese manufactured weapons, including recoilless artillery and heavy machineguns, as he prepared for a fact finding trip to Saigon.
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Washington
Robert 8S
McNamara
South Viet Nam
Viet Nam
North Viet Nam
U.S
Defense
Saigon
McNamara Cuts B70 Bomber Test Plan to Two Planes
Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara announced another reduction in the skeletonized B70 long range bomber program. Only two test aircraft will be completed instead of three, signaling tightened testing and cost controls amid program challenges.
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Washington
Secretary of Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Correction notice for ad pricing at The ShoeCenter
The ShoeCenter corrected prices in an advertisement for Dress Heels listing the range as seven ninety nine to ten ninety nine instead of two ninety nine to ten ninety nine. The Star advertisement also should quote 21 cu ft Freezer at 228 and 14 lb Electric Dryer at 149 from Montgomery Ward.
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Shoecenter, Inc
Montgomery Ward
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