President to speak at 7 PM on test ban pact
Washington reports show top military planners wary that a partial ban on atmospheric, underwater, and outer space tests may threaten U.S. security. Skeptics cite unconfirmed sources while some Atomic Energy Commission scientists urge atmospheric testing to maintain nuclear strength.
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Senate Signals Path For Nuclear Test Ban Pact
Washington leaders push to win Senate ratification after Harriman report to foreign relations and armed services committees. President Kennedy will address the nation tonight as administration builds support for the three power accord and its aim of a comprehensive test ban.
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Andrei A. Gromyko
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Khrushchev Sees Progress in Nuclear Test Ban Move
Moscow reports Premier Khrushchev sees the new nuclear test ban treaty as a stepping stone toward total disarmament. France rejects binding limits while Red China denounces the agreement as the initialing ceremony proceeds in Spiridonovka Palace with Harriman Hailsham and Gromyko observing. The pact must win British and Soviet approval before entering effect.
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Union Board Seeks Voters Input on New Union High Plan
The Union School Board invites community participation to shape a new Union High School proposal after two district rejections. They plan polls or surveys, consider public meetings, and keep Booz Allen Hamilton specs as base while framing questions for architects TAC. A steering committee and liaison efforts may coordinate districts and invite opponents to discuss the plan.
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Different Site Is Likely In New Union School Plan
Union School Board drops Fillmore Farms for a new union high school site with Vermont Soldiers Home as a leading option. The Fillmore Farms option expired after non renewal of the purchase option, signaling a probable site change though negotiations remain possible if chosen.
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Morrissey
Earthquake destroys Skoplje killing and injuring thousands
A dawn earthquake struck Skoplje causing collapsed buildings and fires in schools. Radio Belgrade reported thousands injured and possible large death toll while panicked residents fled in night clothes. Macedonia Province mobilized for relief as roads flooded with aid vehicles.
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Venezuela hunts 86 prisoners after Caracas prison break
Venezuelan troops and police hunted 86 Communist terrorists and criminals who fled Reten La Planta prison in Caracas after a gun battle that killed at least five and wounded 51. About 200 of 816 inmates took part, overpowering 40 guards and spilling into a residential area.
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Public Service Board hearings on natural gas debated
Inside the Public Service Board completes hearings on natural gas for the state. An editorial questions Vermont inviting such officials after Governors Conference antics.
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Ward claims Keeler affair with Profumo suspected
Dr. Ward testified he had a pretty shrewd idea Christine Keeler was having relations with John Profumo in 1961 at his apartment. He said he had no direct knowledge and denied nude involvement though noted Keeler’s swimming suit came off during a pool encounter at Cliveden with Astor guests.
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Unions Hear Kennedy Rail Plan As Congress Pivots
In Washington AP says unions will criticize Kennedy’s plan during Senate hearings while railroad executives back the proposal as a stopgap to avert a nationwide strike. Inter state Commerce Commission testimony to accompany House briefings outlines federal takeover options. The 30 day postponement of new work rules ends Aug 29.
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Day Resigns As U.S. Postmaster General
Postmaster General J Edward Day has resigned to return to private life leaving a $60 000 a year West Coast insurance executive post. The Post Office Department confirmed the resignation July 19 and said President Kennedy accepted it with the effective date at his discretion.
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