Castro warns sugar crop shortfall could harm revolution
Fidel Castro admitted he may not reach the 10 million ton sugar crop target in 1970, warning of a moral defeat if unmet. He spoke at a Havana rally for 11 Cuban fishermen released after captivity by U S exiles, with Alpha 66 involvement noted. The fishermen were flown from the Bahamas after capture in Cuban waters.
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Miami
Fidel Castro
Castro
Havana
U.S
Cuba
Bahamas
William Island
Cuban
Alpha 66
West Urges Congress to Aid Textile Industry
South Carolina Lt. Gov. John West told the House Ways and Means Committee that only congressional action can deliver relief from foreign textile imports. He warned administrations past and present failed to act, noting last year’s imports reached a record 3.6 billion square yards, up 10 percent from 1969 and more than double six years prior.
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Washington
South Carolina
John West
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congressional Action
U. S
West
Senate Group Hears Results Of Court-Ordered Integration
A South Carolina physician testifies before a Senate subcommittee that court-ordered integration has caused fear and disruption in schools. Greenville residents describe classroom disruption and the 80-20 racial ratio, urging repeal to restore “quality” education and racial balance.
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Senate Group
Washington
South Carolina
Senate
Joseph Bryson
Greenville
D-S. C
North Carolina
Georgia
James O. Eastland
Dmiss
Strom Thurmond
R-S. C
Bryson
Jule McDowell
Wade Hampton High School
John Evans
Chester H. Holmes
Robert Tippett
Atlanta
Congress
Sen. Thurmond
Supreme Court
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Ned Bibler
Hindman
League
Sell
James Donovan
Nixon
Johnson
Tippett
Charlotte
Winston-Salem
New York
Columbia
Harrison Rd
Tee
Ing Owens
Dcdan
Hydrick Appliance & Piano Co
Hayne Ave. S.W
Buble Billfords
Kalmia Plaza
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