10 May 1963
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1963
Page
1
Senate Preparedness subcommittee bases its assessment on U S intelligence saying a major amphibious assault with paratroops would be required to overcome Cuba's defenses. It notes Soviet Cuban forces plus air and sea power, with 185000 Cuban troops and 5000 Soviet ground troops in mobile units.
In Birmingham Alabama leaders said an accord to ease racial tensions was near. Rev Wyatt Tee Walker and Rev Andrew Young indicated prisoners would be released and charges dropped as biracial negotiations continued. King Abernathy warned demonstrations could resume if no deal emerged.
Williams College students wearing white armbands awaited a possible summons from Rev. William F. Coffin to join civil rights demonstrations in Birmingham. Bennington College women were also prepared to travel, with several Williams students already en route and funds raised to support the trip.
Premier Khrushchev gains a preliminary victory as China agrees to Moscow talks on ideological rift. Chou En-lai informs the Soviet envoy that China will send a delegation led by Teng Hsiao-ping and Peng Chen to Moscow, while Mao heads no delegation. Peking denounces Yugoslavia’s new constitution to show hard line. Liu Shao-chi visits Hanoi and Indonesia, signaling Chinese influence expansion. Khrushchev advocates peaceful coexistence, arguing nuclear war would harm both sides.
Senator Eugene V. Clark introduces a bill to allow Bennington to elect officers for three-year terms with annual town meeting approval and to authorize hire of a town manager for up to three years. The manager would assume road commissioner duties.
Mt Anthony Union School District directors propose a $28,000 1963 64 budget including about $21,000 for planning and seek $59,900 for 1962 63 expenses. Voters meet at Bennington Elementary School 8 p m Monday with two fiscal articles to consider.
Jimmy Hoffa faces a new indictment alleging an attempt to bribe jurors in a high profile corruption case. The development comes amid ongoing legal battles surrounding the former labor leader and labor union activities.
A U S Navy task force of eight ships and about 2000 men sailed in international waters near Gonaives Haiti ten miles off Hispaniola in the Gulf of Gonave amid Haiti’s crisis with no emergency call received.
President Kennedy and Canadian Prime Minister Lester B Pearson meet at Hyannisport for informal talks over two days to ease U S Canada frictions. They will cover nuclear defense trade and aim to renew personal ties while outlining later negotiations on tariffs and other issues.
Republican leaders said public disillusionment with President Kennedy could yield a GOP victory in 1964, with Barry Goldwater winning applause at a dinner while George Romney emerged as a favored nominee. Nelson Rockefeller faced questions over his divorce impact, and unity amid a wide field was urged.
Rioters retreat amid Muslim Sabbath as Syria’s Baath regime faces pressure over plans for a U A R union with Egypt. Cairo papers accuse Damascus of persecuting unionists and Nasser supporters while two ministers resign from Salah Bitar’s pro break cabinet. In Montreal a blast at the Black Watch Armory shakes windows four miles away. no injuries, FLQ link uncertain.
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