President Johnson Greatest Scene-Stealer of Our Time
James Marlow profiles Lyndon B. Johnson as a master of distraction and charisma. The piece compares Johnson's televised moments to global leaders and ongoing crises, noting his garden speech and World’s Fair appearance captivate attention while Congress battles civil rights and welfare bills.
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Bus Line Boycott Hits Suffolk Transit Over Negro Drivers
In Suffolk, a boycott of Suffolk City Transit Line buses was declared by Negro leaders at Union Hall. Some Negro riders continued boarding as officials noted no job openings and slow driver turnover. Company president Earl Russell said hires would occur only if an opening exists.
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Iron Curtain Marquee Message Sparks Peaceful Rust Theater
A Louisville theater displays a provocative marquee reading The Iron Curtain May it Rust In Peace stirring discussion about peace and censorship while remaining nonconfrontational.
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Conscientious Objectors Ruling to Be Reviewed
The Supreme Court will hear the government's appeal next term over the New York Circuit ruling that conscientious objection may be based on deeply held beliefs without requiring belief in a supreme being. Daniel Andrew Seeger of the American Friends Service Committee challenged the religious basis for exemptions from military service. The case raises questions about Congress authority and the 1948 Universal Military Training and Service Act.
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Hoover Won’t Retire at 70 Says Johnson Will Waive Rule
White House sources report President Johnson will waive the 70 year retirement rule to let FBI Director J Edgar Hoover remain in office. Hoover would mark 40 years in the FBI next Sunday after appointment on May 10 1924 under Coolidge.
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Soviet China feud goes to Africa and Asia
Moscow accuses Red China of trying to pull African and Asian nations into conflict with each other and against the Soviet Union. Izvestia reports the message published to governments in Africa and Asia as part of a dispute over a prospective Bandung conference.
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Elko repeals 1918 influenza mask ordinance
Elko residents can breathe easier as the city council repeals a 1918 flu mask law. The ordinance was enacted during the epidemic and removed 46 years later.
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Winchester Baby Beef Show Opens at Farmers Livestock Exchange
The 12th annual Winchester Baby Beef Show and Sale started at 10 a.m. with 25 steers averaging 900 pounds. Steers graded by the Virginia Division of Markets, fed on grain for six months by 4-H Club members from Frederick and Clarke Counties. Sale at 7 p.m. arrangements for slaughter and packing by the exchange on buyer request. R. G. Buckley emphasizes youth in agriculture and industry importance.
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Auto Death Rate Higher
Washington AP reports the motor vehicle death rate was 21.5 per 100000 in January, about 30 percent higher than January 1963. The Public Health Service notes 1963 saw an overall ~4 percent rise over 1962 in its vital statistics report.
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