Kennedy decries segregation and aims for rapid educational progress
President Kennedy condemned racial segregation and educational deficiencies during a San Diego State College commencement speech, warning that de facto segregation in the North and declared South harms American youth and future. He cited that one third of fifth graders may not finish high school and only two in ten graduate college. The West segment notes a Navy show at China Lake before his five state tour, including Los Angeles, Honolulu, and civil rights events.
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Race Riot in North Carolina Leaves One Dead in City
In North Carolina textile hub tensions rose after a race riot left Fred Link dead and Art Richardson injured. A crowd of about 2,000 white protesters faced about 100 African Americans amid rock and bottle attacks near segregated venues. Police requested National Guard aid if violence continued.
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Lexingtoc
Carolina Textile
Art Richardson
High Point Enterprise
Fred Link
Lexington
Link
Winston-Salem
Richardson
Greensboro
Lou Smith Doubts Green Mountain Park Finances
Green Mountain Park faces potential losses exceeding $500000 in its first race meet as Lou Smith plans changes. Post time shifts to 4 30 p m aim to boost attendance and handle while most patrons come from New York and Connecticut.
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Fire Insurance Here Now Costs Some 8 Percent More
The New England Fire Insurance Rating Association announces an about eight percent rise in Vermont fire insurance rates effective Kiay 27. The revision, based on 1956 1961 state fire experience, applies statewide to all classes of buildings and uses a factor reflecting statewide losses. Bennington's heavy fire losses influence the increase as part of the state total.
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Marlboro police capture after gun battle
Inside Marlboro police arrest a young man and a girl following a blazing gun battle. The incident, reported on Page 2, highlights a rare street confrontation as authorities pursue suspects amid tense streets.
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Buddhist Monks Challenge Diem Regime With Nonviolent Stand
Yellow robed monks pledge nonviolence and pose a major political threat to Ngo Dinh Diem’s pro Western government, outgunning the army in Hue and other areas as Buddhist demonstrators push for flag rights and equal legal status. Committees form for negotiation and propaganda, while religious and political lines blur in South Viet Nam.
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Keeler Affair Tumult Shakes U K Politics
London AP report details Christine Keeler a 22 year old call girl who had secret ties to Secretary of State for War John Profumo and Soviet naval attache Commander Yevgeny Ivanov. The saga entangles Queen Elizabeth II and raises national security concerns for Prime Minister Harold Macmillan as media claim multiple lovers and months of contact in 1961.
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Christine Keeler
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Eugene) Ivanov
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Profumo
Senate Passes Vermont Mental Health Department Bill
The Vermont Senate approved a bill to create a separate mental health department by suspension of rules. Gov Hoff and Lt Gov Foote supported it, with Hoff delaying operation up to a year. The plan may combine Health Social Welfare and other agencies and could include Education.
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Bill to Realign Senate Favored in Vermont Reapportionment
The reapportionment bill to add seats for Chittenden and Rutland counties cleared the State & Court Expenses Committee on a 3 to 2 vote and was set as a special order for next Wednesday at 10 a.m. The measure would raise Chittenden’s delegation from five to six and restore Rutland to a fourth seat.
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Nine Days of Mourning for Pope John XXIII
Vatican City begins nine days of official mourning for Pope John XXIII whose body lies in St. Peter’s Basilica. Requiem Mass is held daily as two million mourners file past the catafalque. The period ends June 17 with leaders from around the world expected at a final Requiem. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson will send a US delegation. Bishop Vladimir Kotliarov represents the Russian Orthodox Church.
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