21 Jul 1963
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Newspaper
Amarillo Sunday News Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1963
Page
1
In May, U S exports reach a record 73 million bushels as Golden Spread grain flows to Gulf Coast ships. Amarillo photographers Bill Rhew and Richard Pipes captured freighters at the Houston docks while signs warn sailors of propeller danger.
The 55th annual governors conference opens amid a civil rights debate clash led by Governor Rosellini and stars Governor Rockefeller. Conferees faced a potential Southern filibuster as party goals and the Kennedy administration push collide on racial equality.
A British ore carrier Tritonica sank in fog on the St Lawrence River after a collision with the freighter Boonagh Head. At least 16 dead, 17 survivors, 16 missing. Captain John G Swansen among survivors. Rescue by Irish Willow and Holfax with other ships aiding in the fogbound river near Petite Riviere St Francois.
Washington reports that U S negotiator Averell Harriman may initial a nuclear test ban agreement in Moscow early next week. Soviet Premier Khrushchev says progress suggests an accord is in sight as talks continue on banning atmospheric, space, and underwater tests. The move would require U S ratification and allied consultations before treaty form is finalized in Washington.
In Vietnam near Vinh Long airstrip 65 miles south of Saigon two U S soldiers fired on fellow Americans by mistake. Spec 5 Carl Batlard of Madill Oklahoma died and Spec 4 Donald L Whitehouse of Crosten Kentucky was wounded in a several minute exchange that began when a guard mistook approaching figures for Communist guerrillas. A separate helicopter patrol came under enemy fire injuring another unidentified soldier.
The Sino-Soviet peace talks ended in final failure in Moscow as the Chinese Communist delegation returned to Peking. Khrushchev refused to concede on peaceful coexistence while Maoist hardliners pursue revolutionary aims. The split signals an irremediable rift within the Communist world and may ease tensions with the West in the near term.
Khrushchev and the Chinese delegation failed to bridge their rift after ten sessions in secret discussions. The presidium issued a brief note describing a friendly farewell banquet, contrasting with the acrimonious talks that preceded it.
Sen. Barry Goldwater of Arizona said he will sponsor legislation to amend the Railway Labor Act to curb featherbedding and align with Taft Hartley principles. He opposes compulsory arbitration and argues the nation needs action as railway unions enjoy immunity under current law during ongoing labor disputes.
Government mediators pressed intensive talks to break the railway labor deadlock as President Kennedy prepared to send recommendations to Congress for anti strike legislation. Wirtz ran continuing sessions with carriers and union leaders, with weekend meetings planned if needed, as the July 29 walkout loomed and firemen crew issues remained key stumbling blocks.
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