Senate Baker Inquiry Report Released With Recommendations
Senate investigators publish their report and legislative proposals on Baker. Partisan splits persist but agree on safeguards against conflicts of interest for senators and Senate staff. The probe followed Baker’s 1963 resignation amid questions about outside business dealings.
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Bobby Baker
Baker
John J. Williams
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Pickens
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Authorities Seize Fireworks Across Nation
Nationwide crackdowns target tiny cracker pellets resembling candy after reports of injuries and at least one child’s death. Nine children harmed nationwide as July Fourth celebrations near. Massachusetts Public Health officials note pellets can explode if swallowed and urge caution.
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New York
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Ben-Gurion Split To Field Own Candidates In Israel Election
Former Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion splits Mapai after a bitter feud with Levi Eshkol over the Lavon affair. Ben-Gurion supporters plan a separate candidate list for the November general election, while Dayan favors a fighting opposition inside the party.
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Pinchas Lavon
Gener
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Army
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India and Pakistan sign cease fire for Rann of Kutch
The two nations sign a formal cease fire to take effect at 6 30 a m Thursday in the Rann of Kutch. Both governments will abandon some military outposts in the disputed region amid prior heavy fighting and mutual accusations of aggression.
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Pakistan
Rann of Kutch
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Congo Economy Still Sick on 5th Birthday
Leopoldville marks five years since independence with parades and promises while the Congo’s economy remains weak due to security problems and ongoing rebellions. Despite vast mineral wealth and hydroelectric potential, overspending accelerates economic stagnation amid political turmoil.
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Leopoldville
the Congo
Africa
Canadian Justice Minister Quits After Rivard Bribery Inquiry
Ottawa reports Justice Minister Guy Favreau resigned after Chief Justice Dorion’s inquiry faulted his decision to halt an investigation into an alleged $20 000 bribe offer to a prosecutor to aid Rivard bail. Prime Minister Pearson pledged further Cabinet scrutiny and possible charges. Favreau remains Liberal leader in Quebec. Rivard, 49, sought in Texas for heroin smuggling, escaped from a Montreal jail March 2 and remains at large.
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