Red China Faces Dual Leadership Crises and Atomic Plans
U S intelligence studies based on secret Chinese military documents warn of two leadership crises in the next decade as aging rulers hand power to younger leaders. The reports say Beijing pursues stalemate with the United States while promoting revolutionary movements and developing atomic weapons, with spiritual aims highlighted by party leaders.
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Johnson Poverty Tour Starts Amid Crowds in South Bend
President Johnson and Mrs. Johnson were mobbed by school children in South Bend as they began a four state poverty tour. Several bystanders were treated for injuries while security struggled to clear a path. The trip included Pittsburgh Inez Paintsville Huntington and a Appalachia summit with nine state governors including George Wallace and William Scranton.
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Alabama
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Pennsylvania
McNamara Announces 63 New Base Closures and Consolidations
Secretary McNamara outlined 63 actions to close or reduce bases depots and arsenals and consolidate offices. He cited saving about 68 million dollars yearly and insisted military effectiveness would not be harmed. The moves are part of a three year economy drive embraced by President Johnson, bringing total base closures to over 500.
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McNamara Announces Major Defense Restructuring
McNamara unveils actions to cut operating costs by 551 million dollars annually and eliminate 81 600 civilian jobs and military assignments within two years. Ten thousand fifty six positions will end today. Release 696000 acres of real estate for nondefense use and offer 61 industrial plants for sale to U.S. business. Fifty five actions affect military activities in 29 states. The plan prioritizes consolidating contract supervision from city offices run by Army Navy Air Force and Defense Supply Agency.
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Chester Schools To Reopen After Closure
Chester school officials plan to reopen 18 public schools next week after a temporary closure over safety fears. One school to reopen Monday with others following if no incidents occur, while civil rights demonstrators pledge to close them again.
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U S Policy On Cuba Narrow Limits Expert Says
Roanoke Virginia undersecretary of state George W Ball argues U S policy toward Communist Cuba must stay within a narrow range between war and outright negotiation He advocates strengthening Latin American nations to resist subversion and limit Havana through nonwar means He defends the embargo and cites NATO cooperation to curb shipping and key materials He warns against selling locomotives to Cuba as it would boost its economy
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Senate
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Laos Crisis Ends in Tentative Accord Amid Power Struggle
Premier Souvanna Phouma announces a cabinet agreement with rebels on what they demand for resolving the Laotian crisis. Coup leaders refuse to relinquish Vientiane control until a government aligned with their terms is formed. Generals Kouprasith Abhay and Siho Lamphouthakoul clash over military control versus civilian government.
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World's Fair Surges In Attendance After Opening Day Weather
The New York World's Fair draws positive feed back from about two dozen patrons polled on the fairgrounds. Attendance rose from 92 696 on Wednesday to 163 252 on Thursday amid civil rights demonstrations and chilly rain. Over 300 people were arrested around the Flushing Meadow Park 646 acre site.
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State Paid Brown Phone Tab At Center Of Controversy
State auditors aide says the state spent over 90 dollars for a private telephone in Lt. Guy John W. Brown's Columbus statehouse office. The line linked Brown to the Columbus PR firm Atkinson and Briscoe, where Brown has a part time job. The firm handles publicity for the $500 million highway bond issue supported by Gov Rhodes to be decided in the May 5 primary.
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John W. Brown
Statehouse
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Atkinson & Briscoe
Franklin A. Kropp
Roger Tracy
James A. Rhodes
Soviet Union Pledges Support for Cuba If Attacked
Izvestia quotes a high official saying the Soviet Union will side with Cuba in case of a treacherous attack over U S reconnaissance flights. Moscow denounces U S over Cuba operations as violations of sovereignty and international law and affirms Cuba may take measures to end intrusions.
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Izvestia
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Cuba
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Rights Bill Alteration Scheduled
Washington hopes rise as Senate debate on the civil rights bill enters day 39 with a leadership drafted jury trial amendment to replace an earlier Talmadge proposal. Leaders Mansfield Dirksen Humphrey Kuchel and other floor managers push toward compromise to unstick the stalled measure.
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Senate
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Everett M. Dirksen
Herman Talmadge
D-Ga
Hubert H. Humphrey
Dminn
Thoma H. Kuchel
Calif
School Prayer Ban Seen as Move Toward Godless Nation
Rep. Robert L. F. Sikes calls the Supreme Court ban on official school prayers a deadly attempt to make America officially godless. He urges a constitutional amendment to reverse the decision and promote religious education in public settings. The hearing noted broad support for prayers in schools with few backers of the ruling.
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House Judiciary Committee
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Dga
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Hosmer
Congress
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D-N.y
Home Improvement Section Promises Fresh Ideas and Offers
The Messenger unveils its annual Home Improvement section to help planning remodeling redecoration and additions with money saving financing tips and attractive offers from area businesses. The section begins on page 15.
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Dogs and water quash Dallas County Jail riot
Dallas County Sheriff Bill Decker said about 150 prisoners rioted for three and a half hours at the Dallas jail. Jailer Ray Masters, 50, was superficially wounded with a broken razor blade wielded by two inmates as guards used dogs and fire hoses to restore order. The disturbance began after inmates shouted for justice over food and conditions.
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