U S race troubles spark widespread unrest and protests
The Associated Press reports police used tear gas as demonstrators clashed in Savannah Georgia breaking windows and slashing tires after a march of about 2000 Negroes. Arson probe opened at a Baptist church as unrest spread to Cambridge Maryland and Brooklyn New York City. In Columbus Ohio 1963 personal income is projected to exceed 25 billion for first time.
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McNamara Reports Pentagon Savings Hit 1 Billion
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara told President Kennedy the $1 billion saving in the last fiscal year was $250 million more than earlier estimates. He expects total savings near $4 billion over five years, with no sacrifice of national security, citing gains in combat capability and logistics efficiency.
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New Straitsville Water Project Delayed By Financing Gap
Construction of the New Straitsville water distribution line is halted as financing delays threaten to miss a Monday payment to contractor Cook and Co. The project relies on a $114000 HHFA loan and bond sales, with no advance granted yet and bond sales likely taking months. Water from the Burr Oak pipeline would serve Glouster Jacksonville Murray City and Shawnee amid years of funding struggles.
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Arkansas Couples Are Given New Hope
Arkansas couples who believed their marriages were invalid under state law may now be considered legally married after a clarification from the attorney general. The issue centers on conflicting interpretations by the law, the Arkansas Supreme Court, and Social Security rules, with private ceremonies and two mass weddings planned this weekend.
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Polish pilot drags family on bold flight to West Berlin
Polish Maj Richard Obacz flew a trainer 110 miles from Nadar syce to the Berlin area with wife Mary and two children aboard. He avoided radar and landed at Tempelhof on a first try, then praised escaping communist repression and yearning for freedom.
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Queen Elizabeth booed during royal visit protest in London
Demonstrators from Communist and anarchist groups booed the royal party as Queen Elizabeth II and King Paul and Queen Frederika of Greece arrived for a gala in London. Elizabeth appeared shaken and did not attend a government reception. The protest was organized by the Committee of 100 Against Tyranny urging freedom for so called Green political prisoners.
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Ohio assembly deadlocks on liquor and escheat bills
Ohio General Assembly stalls as lawmakers fail to pass measures to raise liquor margins by about 35 million and allow state takeover of long unclaimed bank accounts and similar funds. Gov. Rhodes signals lapse into a cleanup session unlikely this week. Shondor Birns surrenders for questioning in the Mervin Gold murder case in Cleveland. Paris debt repayment plans ahead of schedule and fair housing demonstrations in Ohio end regular session without a housing bill. Harriman departs on nuclear test ban mission to Moscow.
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Tokyo admits long road to modernization and strong army
Red China acknowledged it will take a decade or more to industrialize and build a modern armed force. The other item notes Moscow says the Washington-Moscow hot line could be ready by September 1.
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The Messenger Classified Ad Request Ad Writer Offer
A reader asks to place a 16 word ad in The Messenger classifieds for apartment house or room rentals and to request an ad writer assist. The note implies using a fixed ad format and seeking ad writing help.
Far Too Many People On Embassy Staffs Veteran Says
Ellis O Briggs a 63 year old former diplomat accuses U S embassies worldwide of over staffing with loyal workers but excess personnel Briggs notes about 30 percent of staff are political appointees and calls for trimming especially in agencies outside the State Department He urges ending rotating ambassador posts and pulling out foreign aid staff after projects conclude.
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