Wirtz Pushes New Anti-Bias Rules for Federal Projects
Labor Secretary Wirtz testified before a House subcommittee that the government will issue tighter standards to prevent discrimination on federal project jobs. The nondiscrimination policy will apply before contracts are awarded, aligning with Kennedy's civil rights program amid GOP cautions on price and compromise.
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Governor’s order ends segregation in state licensed businesses
Gov. Bert Combs issues a sweeping executive order ending segregation in all state licensed businesses and professions. Critics call it unconstitutional while civil rights leaders praise the move as a broad enforcement against discrimination. The order, to take effect within two months, targets hotels, restaurants, taverns and similar establishments, with legal backing expected to face court challenges.
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Rocket Expert Flees To Macao Amid Cold War Tension
An AP report states a Chinese Communist rocket expert, identified only as Lt. Li from Guangdong, fled to Macao via the Free China Relief Association. The item follows related political debates on civil rights legislation and federal power, with Republicans criticizing the public accommodations section and Attorney General defenses during five hours of questioning.
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Kennedy visits Dunganstown for tea in barnyard tribute
President Kennedy returns to his Irish forebears homestead in Dunganstown where Mary Ann Ryan hosts tea cakes and pies for relatives and neighbors. Crowds line routes in New Ross and Wexford as the president is welcomed with gifts, music, and tributes to a future of peace.
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Jean Smith
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Khrushchev May Bring Tereshkova to East Berlin
Reported speculation that Premier Khrushchev will bring spacewoman Valentina Tereshkova to East Berlin on Friday to counter Kennedy's West Berlin visit. Observers doubt a single appearance will spark big crowds, as Goetting argues Kennedy did not stress global peace. Khrushchev plans to land at Schoenefeld and motorcade to East Berlin city hall.
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Vermont House Defeats Track Relief Bill in Parimutuel Debate
The Vermont House rejected a measure to ease Green Mountain Park's finances by cutting the state's share of the betting handle. The 115 to 99 vote reversed a prior advance, with Gov Hoff urging relief to prevent potential track closure amid ongoing weak business since its May 24 opening.
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Norwich
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Young GOP Convention Wrangling Mirrors Democratic Feuds
In San Francisco the Young Republicans hear from leaders and await Sen. Barry Goldwater’s night speech as unity is urged. Rival factions at the Collegiate Republicans elect two co chairmen, Ward White and Jerry Dickson, amid intra group strife.
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California
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Iowa
Hoff remarks cited as misunderstanding by governor
Inside reports quote Governor Hoff calling his remark the dirtiest trick yet, later framed as a misunderstanding. Negro leaders identify job discrimination as a major barrier to racial equality after the governor’s comments. The planning commission is hailed as a sensitive effort in a supporting editorial. Catholic Youth Organization team stays undefeated in the Interstate Baseball League and hands Hoosick Falls its first loss.
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LoPiccolo Named Executive Director of Counseling Unit
Joseph LoPiccolo Jr a psychiatric social worker at the Unit ed Counseling Service for a year and a half has been named executive director by the trustees He replaces Richard McDowell who resigned to join Minnesota Department of Social Welfare LoPiccolo has served as chief psychiatric social worker supervising two other workers and directing clinical services
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Minnesota Department of Social Welfare
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Sex-Spy Scandals Stir Little Response in Washington
In Washington officials show little alarm over European and United Nations sex and spy scandals. The FBI remains tight lipped while investigations into the Profumo affair the Swedish spy case and a UN call girl racket proceed. Senator John Tower notes the topic gets little congressional chatter.
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Pope Orders Ecumenical Council to Reconvene in Rome
Pope Paul VI orders the Roman Catholic Ecumenical Council to reconvene September 29 in Rome with over 2,000 bishops expected for the historic assembling. The council, first called by Pope John XXIII to promote Christian unity, convened last October and was recessed then suspended by John XXIII’s death.
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Pan Am Proposes Thrift Fares for Europe and Hawaii
Pan American World Airways proposed a thrift class to Europe and Hawaii cutting fares sharply while dropping meals and liquor. The New York to London one way would be 160 dollars, 39 percent below the future economy fare, with no round trip discount. California to Hawaii would be 100 dollars, down from 133.
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