Pearson's Liberals Expected To Win Canadian Election
Canada awaits a national vote after mild weather as Liberal leader Lester B Pearson returns to Ottawa to see if the tide has turned. Prime Minister John Diefenbaker, touring Saskatchewan, expresses confidence despite polls showing a possible Liberal landslide.
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Desegregation Tensions Surges as Birmingham Protests Continue
In Birmingham Alabama police used dogs to quell violent demonstrations after a prayer march led by Rev. A D King ended with 29 arrests. A knife attack on a police dog triggered crowd chaos as officers moved to disperse after one minute to pray.
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Navy Eyes Nuclear Power for All Major Surface Ships
The Navy proposes building all major vessels of 8000 tons or more with nuclear propulsion, including frigates cruisers and aircraft carriers, but excluding most destroyers. The plan marks a shift urged by Vice Admiral Rickover and the AEC, aiming to make a nuclear powered surface fleet part of naval strategy.
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Hoff Says CD Probe Not a Witchhunt in Vermont
Gov Philip Hoff dismissed claims the Senate inquiry into ideological material in Civil Defense courses as a witchhunt. He defended Vermont's record against extremism, urged fair treatment of Jehovah’s Witnesses for Girls State, and questioned screening candidates on religion as superintendents mull participation.
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Raynolds Outlines Views on Civil Defense Training
Harold C. Raynolds of Pomfret spoke to the Democratic State Committee in Montpelier about state Civil Defense survival training materials. He is Gov. Hoff's pick for a seat on the state Education Board after raising concerns with Education Commissioner A. John Holden.
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Major League Baseball Opens 1963 Season Across Leagues
Opening day features one game per league with Kennedy throwing the first ball in Washington. The Senators host the Orioles in the American League opener while about 30,000 attend Crosley Field for Phillies at Reds in the National League debut. Approximately 47,000 expected at the Washington game.
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Reflections on Churchill Speech Sparks Translator Moment
Washington AP recalls Churchill rousing address on Nazism and Stalin. The Prime Minister’s passion outpaced interpreters as he pounded the table in a heated exchange, prompting Stalin to rise and challenge the pace. The vivid anecdote highlights wartime tension and leadership theatrics.
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Fateful Laos clashes stir regional concerns and casualties
Reports from Vientiane describe intensified fighting in the Plaine des Jarres between neutralist Kong Le loyalists and pro-Communist units with at least 43 soldiers killed or missing. Civilians may have suffered as towns were shelled. Diplomats urge Premier Souvanna Phouma to halt the fighting to protect Laos' fragile coalition government.
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Rusk to Meet De Gaulle Over NATO Nuclear Force
U S Secretary of State Dean Rusk meets French President Charles de Gaulle in Paris for talks seen as advancing a multinational NATO nuclear force plan. De Gaulle's stance remains unclear as ministers and SEATO concerns, Laos and Vietnam, dominate agenda amid worries of Communist influence and regional security.
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Inside Testimony on Larceny and Conspiracy Trial
Trial of Boston officials in a garage case continues with charges of larceny and conspiracy. The coverage outlines ongoing testimony, highlighting legal maneuvering and key witness statements in a linked municipal scandal.
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Oscars Tonight Show Close Contest For Best Actor And Actress
Hollywood AP reports the 35th Academy Awards race tightens with top actresses Bette Davis Lee Remick Katharine Hepburn Anne Bancroft and Geraldine Page all regarded as strong winners. In the male category Greg Peck Jack Lemmon Peter OToole Marcello Mastroianni and Burt Lancaster vie neck and neck. Lawrence of Arabia leads with 10 nominations while Mockingbird presses for a finish. Supporting noms include Angela Lansbury Omar Sharif Paty Duke Mary Badham Thelma Ritter Shirley Knight Terence Stamp Telly Savalas Ed Begley and Victor Buono.
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Blockade Cuba Favored by Goldwater Multilateral Action Sought
U S Senator Barry Goldwater advocates an economic blockade of Cuba and support for Cuban exile attacks with invasion as a last resort, to be multilateral and not require U S troops. He questions Kennedy aides estimates of Cuban raids and says Russia would not risk a nuclear war over a Caribbean island. Cuban rebels in Miami report intensified U S and British efforts to curb their commando campaign.
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