Foster Rejects Soviet Plans For Nuclear Delivery Reductions
Geneva based U S disarmament chief William C Foster rejected Soviet proposals to liquidate all but a few nuclear delivery vehicles within 18 months and refused to endorse leaving a nuclear umbrella through final treaty stages. He also dismissed Gromyko Zorin moves to approve the plan in principle and start technical talks, saying the U S would begin technical discussions on limits but not compromise on the Gromyko plan.
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Geneva
U.S
William C. Foster
United States
Foster
Andrei A. Gromyko
Gromyko
Valerian Zorin
Romney Says GOP Race Still Open
Governor George Romney said the Republican nomination race remains open after William Scranton entered the race in Pennsylvania. Romney noted Goldwater would have clinched otherwise and announced Goldwater will meet Michigan delegates on June 30, four days after Scranton.
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Romney
Lansing
Mich
George Romney
Pennsylvania
William W. Scranton
Scranton
Barry Goldwater
Michigan
Goldwater
Niigata Hit by Major Earthquake Across Northern Japan
A vast tremor struck Niigata and surrounding prefectures, killing eight in Niigata and pushing total regional fatalities to 21 with 129 injured and two missing. The quake damaged bridges, oil storage tanks, railways, highways and left cities without gas, water, and communications.
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Tokyo
Niigata
Japan
U.S
Yokohama
Honshu
Fukui
Japan Sea
Sendai
Sakata
Meteorological Agency
Tokyo-Oklahoma
U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Honolulu
San Francisco
Masamushi Akazawa
Army
Navy
Kenichi Yamashita
All-Japan Airways
Showa-Ohashi
Murakami
Mizuhara
Mitsuke
Toyosaka
Sea of Japan
Soviet Union
Johnson pledges U S aid to Germany in reunification
In Bonn President Johnson pledged in a letter to Chancellor Ludwig Erhard that the United States will seek the reunification of East and West Germany. He said ending the division is essential to durable European stability, a point conveyed by Secretary of State Rusk before Erhard’s departure from Washington.
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Bonn
Germany
Johnson
Ludwig Erhard
United States
Europe
Dean Rusk
Washington
Saturda
Opponents Halt Hope for Finishing Rights Bill Amendments
Southern senators block progress toward finishing amendments to the civil rights bill as Humphrey and Kuchel push for swift action. Senate leaders expect possible passage before adjournment, with limited debate and a large number of amendments still on file.
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Washington
Senate
Dixie Forces
Richard B. Russell
Dga
Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
Humphrey
Sell
Ader
Thomas H. Kuchel
R-Calif
GOP
Scranton Gains Rockefeller Backing in Presidential Bid
Washington AP reports Gov William W. Scranton won full backing from New York Gov Nelson Rockefeller boosting his Republican presidential campaign. Scranton trails Sen Barry Goldwater of Arizona as he pursues momentum, with Texas delegate votes anticipated to shift the contest.
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Washington
William W. Scranton
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Pennsylvania
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Norris Cotton
Goldwater
New Hampshire
Rockefeller
Scott
Associated Press
Colorado
Florida
Ilinois
Kentucky
Missouri
New Mexico
North Carolina
Ohio
Tennessee
Virginia
Scranton Aims for Open Convention as Rockefeller Backs Him
Rockefeller’s New York announcement backing Scranton provides a foundation for the Pennsylvania governor’s bid as Goldwater momentum meets potential defections. Analysts note the contest could hinge on uncommitted delegates and regional bloc shifts ahead of the July convention in San Francisco.
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Goldwater
Montana
Scranton
San Francisco
Rockefeller
New York
Pennsylvania
Associated Press
Iowa
Des Moines
Urges Peace Force to Stay in Cyprus
United Nations Secretary-General U Thant recommends extending the U N peacekeeping force in Cyprus for another three months beyond June 27 to avert possible heavy Greek and Turkish Cypriot conflict. The 40 page report goes to the Security Council for consideration this week.
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United Nations, N.Y
U Thant
U.N
Cyprus
Thant
Security Council
Supreme Court orders reapportionment of state legislatures
The Supreme Court ruled that state legislative seats must be apportioned by population, striking down equal representation in six states and signaling broader changes for up to 40 states. Governors and legislators debated timing and method, with plans for possible special sessions and legal reviews.
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Washington
Union
Supreme Court
Virginia
Maryland
New York
Delaware
Alabama
Colorado
U.S. Congress
William Prendergast
Republican National Committee
Senate
John Connally
Texas
Arkansas
Orval E. Faubus
Warren
Earl Warren
Elbert N. Carvel
Edmund G. Brown
California
Some Grain in Poor Shape Around State
Minnesota crops show corn and small grains in fair to good condition overall. West central counties report poor conditions with oats burning and browning on sandy soils. Topsoil moisture is surplus in the Upper Red River Valley and adequate to short in the southeast and east central regions, but short elsewhere. Cultivation of corn is about 70 percent complete. alfalfa yields range from fair to good with over half the first crop cut. About 85 percent of rye and 60 percent of winter wheat are heading.
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ST. Paul
Minnesota
Minnesota Crop Reporting Service
Red River
Two Tires Blow on Goldwaters' Plane Landing
A jet liner carrying U S Senator Barry Goldwater landed at Dallas Love Field with two of its four tires blown. No injuries were reported as the American Airlines 707 taxied off the runway, delaying Goldwaters arrival at a Texas Republican dinner honoring him.
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Dallas
Lack of Public Interest Plagues Civil Defense
J Herbert Simpson, president of the United States Civil Defense Council, told regional officials in Topeka eight states face a major problem of civil defense due to public apathy and inconsistent interest.
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Topeka
Kan
J. Herbert Simpson
United States Civil Defense Council
Butler Will Go to Moscow
British Foreign Secretary Richard A. Butler announced he will visit Moscow this summer for talks with Soviet leaders.
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Butler
Moscow
London
Richard A. Butler
General Harkins to Leave South Vietnam Command
Gen. Paul D. Harkins is to depart on Saturday after 22 years as commander of U S forces in South Viet Nam. Lt. Gen. William C. Westmoreland will replace him, having served as deputy commander since early this year.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Paul D. Harkins
U.S
William C. Westmoreland
Kennedy Family Meets Pope at Vatican Audience
Mrs Robert F Kennedy wife of the U S attorney general and three of their children were received today by Pope Paul VI in a Vatican audience.
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Vatican City
Robert F. Kennedy
U. S
Paul VI
Vatican
Traffic Deaths Today and Year Ago in Iowa
A brief traffic mortality comparison shows Iowa current day deaths at 234 versus 246 a year ago. The report contrasts nationwide figures with local state data for context.
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Iowa
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