Clay To Be Minister In Berlin
President Kennedy named retired General Lucius D. Clay as ambassador to Berlin and personal representative. Clay, former military commander who led the 1948 49 airlift, will leave his Continental Can Co chairmanship to serve in Berlin. The move aims to secure the right of West Berliners to live according to their chosen beliefs amid the crisis.
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Kennedy
Berlin
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Continental Can Co
Civil Rights Gets Chance
Senate leaders won a preliminary test to extend the Civil Rights Commission. A rules suspension passed 72 to 21 to allow the extender to be attached to a $761 million State and Justice appropriation bill, though riders are banned on such bills. The rider would extend the commission for two years beyond November 9.
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Senate
Civil Rights Commission
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Justice Departments
Former Steubenville Mayor Michael J. Cody Dies at 71
Michael J. Cody, 71, who served as Steubenville mayor in 1958 59 and as fire chief from 1945 to 1957, died Wednesday after a heart attack Tuesday.
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Michael J. Cody
Soviet Union ends moratorium to resume nuclear tests
Premier Khrushchev orders testing of new weapons up to 100 million tons of TNT and blames Western powers for resuming nuclear tests. The 6000 word Soviet statement pleads for understanding from nonaligned nations and urges restraint despite its perceived threat to world peace.
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Soviet Nuclear Testing Shocks Neutral Nations Summit
In Belgrade 24 nonaligned nations react with disbelief as the Soviet Union resumes nuclear testing on the eve of a key disarmament summit. Delegates call the move a shocking slap and Indian Prime Minister Nehru plans a Moscow trip after the talks. Borba carries the Kremlin announcement and Kennedy’s message without comment.
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East Germans Flee West as Border Tightens
West Berlin police report 56 East German military members have fled to the West in 19 days since border sealing. Refugees built barbed wire barriers to evade capture as East authorities push propaganda for Soviet cosmonaut Titov’s visit and restrict West TV access. East Berlin also bans viewing West German television and enforces jail terms for inviting others to watch. The city will no longer honor inflated East German currency.
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West Berlin
Gherman Titov
West Germany
Time Change For Guard Physicals At Point Pleasant
Captain James O Roseberry announced a time change for the 3664th Ordnance Company physical examinations in Point Pleasant. The tests will start Sunday at 10 30 a m for all called to active duty, and every unit member must attend.
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James O. Roseberry
3664Th Ordnance Company
Pittman Nominated Assistant Secretary of Defense Civil Defense
President Kennedy named Steuart L. Pittman of Washington as assistant secretary of defense in charge of the Pentagon Civil Defense branch, marking a key appointment in national security administration.
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Kennedy
Steuart L. Pittman
Pentagon
Civil Defense
Labor Day Wage Law Boost Expands Minimum Pay
President Kennedy gains a phased raise of the federal minimum wage under the Fair Labor Standards Act. About 2.5 million private sector workers gain from increases to 1.15 dollars for covered workers and 1 dollar for newly covered workers, with full $1.25 targets set for 1963 and 1965 respectively.
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Brazil Braced as Military Action Ordered Against Rebels
Brazil's interim government orders army navy and air force action against southern supporters of Vice President Joao Goulart amid political standstill. Porto Alegre surrounded by trenches as officials declare forceful measures and radio stations call civilians to arms. Governor Brizola, brother-in-law of Goulart, backs the vice president.
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Goulart
Janio Quadros
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Rio Grande DO Sul
Leonel Brizzola
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Indict Three Kidnapers In Racial Tension Case
MONROE NC two Negro men and a white youth were charged with kidnaping in the seizure of an elderly white couple during racial tension. A UNION COUNTY grand jury had indicted Robert F. Williams 36 Monroe Negro on the capital crime. Authorities said three members of the Monroe Non-Violent Action Committee also face kidnaping charges.
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Start Tests Move Asked By Senate Start Tests Move
Thirteen senators sponsored a resolution urging resumption of US nuclear weapons tests in response to the Soviet Union ending the moratorium. Sen. Thomas J. Dodd introduced the proposal as the Senate opened in anger over Moscow's gesture. Sen. Kuchel criticized Khrushchev as sham and hypocritical. Sen. Mansfield warned of new danger amid world crisis.
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Thomas H. Kuchel
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Montana
London Gold Price Rise Signals European Troubles
The London price for gold climbs to a peak unseen since winter as European crises drive demand, while U S exports falter and dollar stability remains under watch. Analysts note the issue stems from Europe not a U S crisis, though concern over long term dollar outflows persists.
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Kennedy Moves To Resume Tests After Soviet Nuke Haste
President Kennedy convened emergency talks with top diplomats and lawmakers after the Soviet Union scrapped its three year moratorium on nuclear testing. Plans for a quick U S resumption were noted though no action was ordered, with focus on Berlin and Geneva conference fallout.
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Atlanta Reports Peaceful Desegregation at Four High Schools
President Kennedy praised the city as officials said the crisis over desegregation was past. Mayor Hartsfield stated the city survived its most serious crisis while police kept security strong after five arrests near the schools. Nine Negro pupils attended classes and ate in cafeterias without incidents.
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Donita Gaines
Willie Jean Black
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Madelyn Nix
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Louisiana court halts St Helena school closures ruling
A three judge federal court blocked St Helena Parish from abandoning its public schools and ordered a temporary restraining order. The ruling affects local option school closings while Louisiana pursues its private school grant plan, with sovereignty leaders criticizing the decision as inaccurate and irksome.
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St. Helena
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St. Helena Parish
Frank Voelker Jr
State Sovereignty Commission
East Baton Rouge
Heart Failure Takes Charles Coburn, 84
Veteran actor Charles Coburn dies at 84 from heart failure at Lenox Hill Hospital after minor throat surgery. He entered hospital Monday for a checkup and had a long career with a recognizable face and gruff wit.
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New York
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Lenox Hill Hospital
Judge rules limited marked patrol car invalid for traffic arrest
Youngstown Mahoning judge Harold S. Rickert Jr. rules that using a limited marked car by the Ohio Highway Patrol for making a traffic arrest does not meet state code requirements.
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Ohio Highway Patrol
Gas Leak Triggers Explosion at U S Steel Irvin Works
A natural gas leak caused an explosion and flash fire at the U S Steel Irvin Works in Pittsburgh early today injuring 11 people and hospitalizing five. Temporary evacuation and emergency response followed as crews contained the blaze.
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Irvin Works
U.S. Steel Corp
Mery
Reuther Moves to Press GM Pact at Union Talks
Walter Reuther returned to the GM bargaining table with a strike deadline set for 10 a.m. September 6 if no agreement on worker benefits is reached. The UAW president carried strike authority from the international executive board as negotiations followed a broad profit-sharing framework at American Motors and shifts in talks with Ford and Chrysler.
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Ruling Halls Union Move
Cincinnati union loses court bid to retain 4000 members who voted to leave and join AFL-CIO. The move stems from a leadership dispute as members seek to switch affiliation.
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