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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1969
Page
3
James Earl Ray, the convicted killer of Dr. Martin Luther King, is led from Tennessee state prison in Nashville by two highway patrolmen. He is moved in an 11 car caravan to Memphis for a hearing on his motion for a new trial set for Monday.
President Nixon outlined why Warren E. Burger was chosen as chief justice, noting he eliminated one rival to avoid cronyism while four others withdrew. He said lower court judges have an edge and emphasized independence from the executive branch in the selection.
A humorous Barbs column laments supply chain care and implies amateurs pale beside veterans who study the dollar. The piece contrasts hurried suppe timing with ongoing value work and pokes fun at modern miniaturization of electronics.
Chief Justice Earl Warren called a special meeting of the Court Administration Committee to discuss proposed rules governing judges finances amid Fortas controversy. The panel may prepare disclosures on income and investments, with possible study by the U S Judicial Conference.
NATO plans a Small On Call Naval Force for political emergencies where the U S fleet isn t welcome. NAVOC Formed will include ships from the United States Britain Italy Greece and Turkey with Dutch Norwegian Portuguese and West German participation possible. First maneuvers in about six months.
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