18 Jul 1963
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1963
Page
1
President Kennedy approved the August civil rights demonstration in Washington and said he will attend. He defended peaceful protests while condemning violence, urged a local solution to rail disputes, and noted economy gains support a future tax cut to balance the budget.
Negro leaders tentatively called off demonstrations in Cambridge for at least another week after Maryland Governor Tawes planned to appoint a committee of distinguished attorneys to pursue racial peace. Maryland Attorney General Finan announced the move following meetings with town officials, the Human Relations Committee, and Negro leaders. A separate report notes a brawl near the Cambridge Armory involving six white men, state police, and a photographer during the protest period.
In Moscow US British and Soviet negotiators open the fourth session of partial nuclear test ban talks with hopes of broader dialogue. A three power communique reported progress on provisions for atmospheric outer space and underwater tests. Kennedy cautioned that widening talks to other nations remains uncertain amid strains with France and China.
Damascus announced that civilians and discharged officers failed in an abortive coup. Maj. Gen. Amin Hafez said the revolt was finished and order restored, with plotters to be turned over to security courts. Diplomatic reports describe tanks and weapons used in the capital.
Inside report notes Mohawk Airlines submits a bid for New England and Northeast routes if rivals fail. The piece ties the bid to potential industry disruption and market implications as regulators examine stock practices.
Soviet Cherished talks with China may close this weekend if a final communique is agreed. Negotiations resume Friday after a recess while reports say Wednesday discussions centered on a closing statement and failed to narrow the rift between Peking and Moscow.
President Mohammed Ayub Khan warned at a civic reception that India plans against smaller nations and would turn to China for refuge as Asian nations fear Indian military buildup. He said the West misjudged the threat while supporting India against China.
In Montpelier AP Vermont Republicans prepare for a split at the spring convention over the 1964 presidential nomination. Rockefeller backers including Henry F. Black and Franklin S. Billings Jr. push for Rockefeller delegates while Goldwater conservatives led by Emory Hebard seek a Goldwater slate. State GOP chairman Theodore Corsones notes a sharp clash between moderates and conservatives as past divisions echo 1952 Eisenhower Taft contests.
Saigon police breached barricades and raided a pagoda packed with about 400 monks and nuns and followers. Three Buddhists were carried away as demonstrators fled to Giac Minh pagoda. U.S. officers condemned the brutality. President Kennedy urged a settlement of religious strife between Diem’s Catholic government and Buddhists. A Buddhist demonstration near the U.S. embassy did not occur.
State's Attorney R Marshall Witten meets with state police and the attorney general to decide next steps in the Mario Parisi case. It is likely extradition will be pursued after Parisi, known as Mario Paris, left for France June 19 with funds from teachers students and residents. The Molly Stark School teacher collected thousands for a Europe trip and fled without taking others aboard. See PARISI Continued on Page 2.
Gov. Hoff predicts interim Rutland Railroad service can restart within two weeks as ICC conferences in Washington follow his on site inspection with Vermont National Guard. He backs Vermont purchase of the line and seeks Boston & Maine to operate Bellows Falls and Bennington segments.
A 17 year old North Adams resident Glenn Trudeau died at Putnam Memorial Hospital after a car overturned on Route 13 in Petersburg New York. Passenger George Robare 14 was treated and released. Driver John Rohane 18 faces charges including driving without a license and speeding on road conditions.
A 17 year old African American youth, Andrew Lee Anderson, was fatally shot after being chased by white residents and deputies near Marion, Arkansas. Sheriff Cecil Goodwin said evidence suggested an attempted rape of a girl by the youth, who was wounded in the leg and died at a West Memphis hospital about 40 minutes after arrival. A girl involved was not harmed and placed under a doctor’s care.
Britain and the Soviet Union will exchange more television and radio programs and interchange camera teams after two weeks of talks in London. The agreement was announced today by officials.
Athens proposed by caretaker Premier Panayotis Pipinel that national elections for a new Parliament be held on October 20 or October 27. Parliament will debate the proposal next week and then set a date.
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