Michigan Governor Battle Heats Up In 1962 Race
Michigan Republicans with George Romney as their candidate seek the governor’s office in a tight race against incumbent Democrat Swainson. Kennedy and Johnson back Swainson. Romney denounces extremist groups and touts party discipline. Both sides court minority voters while unions and labor leaders shape the contest.
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Food and Fiber Shortage Seen in China by 1980
The Agriculture Department warned that China faces food and fiber shortages by 1980 unless population growth is checked. It cited three years of agricultural failures causing hunger, malnutrition, and famine, halting industrial expansion and forcing emergency grain purchases.
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Latin or vernacular may shape Mass at Vatican council
Vatican City AP reports 2700 Roman Catholic prel ates will debate Mass language at the Vatican Ecumenical Council. Missionary bishops favor vernacular use to aid understanding, while traditionalists see Latin as unifying. Officials expect a mix of Latin and local languages, with final results on commission appointments due after voting.
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McCormick Gifts Swiss Chateau to State Department
Katharine Dexter McCormick, Boston civic leader, donates a half million dollars to acquire a Swiss chateau near Geneva for U S diplomats. The historic estate, said to be the largest private gift to the department, was urged by Adlai Stevenson to aid Geneva quarters. In a separate New York incident, actress Lauren Bacall and Jason Robards Jr. report jewelry theft worth 3000 dollars from their apartment as their child and Bacall’s daughter Leslie were present.
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