Peabody proposals for Massachusetts transit plan unveiled
Gov Endicott Peabody urged the legislature to approve 208 million dollars in bond issues to expand rapid transit, fund commuter rail and bus lines, and create a Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority. He proposed a 100 million immediate release and 100 million later, with 15 million for bus service and 35 million to buy existing MTA facilities. The plan envisions a state coordinated transit system, new authorities, and lowering local taxes within the MTA districts. A two cent cigarette tax hike would back the bond issue, projected to yield 14.4 million.
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Cuba Rejects U.S. Claim of Right to U2 Flights
Havana reports Cuba rejects U.S. claimed right to fly reconnaissance U2 planes over its air space and vows to defend sovereignty. Foreign Minister Raul Roa delivered a note via the Swiss ambassador accusing Washington of violating international law and threatening danger.
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Laos Premier Souvanna Says Coalition Functions Despite Guard
Laotian Prime Minister Souvanna Phouma, under guard in his villa, declared his coalition government still functions amid rightist pressure. U.S. Undersecretary Bundy arrived in Vientiane to denounce the coup, while the king reportedly refused resignation and guaranteed coalition neutrality per 1962 Geneva accords.
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Civil rights stall in planned at World's Fair opening
Civil rights organizers press ahead with a planned stall-in at the World's Fair in Queens on opening day despite a Queens Supreme Court restraining order. They aim to block major highways with about 7 000 cars while police and transit officials brace for possible traffic jams. Leaders from CORE and allies pledge nonviolent civil disobedience, with demonstrations also planned in Chicago and Detroit and at various fair pavilions.
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30 of Boston CORE Will Participate In Disobedience
Thirty members of the Boston CORE will stage a civil rights protest at the New England Pavilion of the New York World's Fair on Wednesday. Chairman Alan Gartner said the nonviolent action will stress that America is not solely the land of affluence and equality, and the group will not join proposed stall-in demonstrations at the fair opening.
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Mayor Warns on Train Stall Insurrection Plans
Secret CORE plan details reveal foot soldiers without cars to pull emergency cards on trains and dodge fares at fair entrances, with ticket fines feared. Mayor Robert F. Wagner denounces organizers as wielding a gun at the city and pledges enforcement. a new law imposes $50 fines and up to 30 days in jail for stalling on expressways and bridges.
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Rail talks press on amid reports of progress and possible strike
Federal mediators pressed rail wage talks through the night amid reports of encouraging steps toward settlement. Negotiators from management and unions met at midnight, with a 7 a.m. EST exit and another session planned. Politicians warned a Friday strike deadline looms as tentative understandings emerge on several issues.
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G Men Took His House Apart Now Mail Suspect Says They Swing
Weymouth electrician Thomas R. Richards, 38, a chief suspect in the Plymouth mail truck robbery, says a postal inspector attacked him with a blackjack Monday. He plans to seek assault charges in Hing ham District Court accompanied by lawyer F Lee Bailey.
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Etna Lava Flows From Mount Etna During Night Explosions
A flow of red hot lava streamed from Mount Etna's central crater after a night of explosions. The lava moved down the eastern slope toward the area below, as authorities monitored the advancing flow and potential impacts on nearby communities.
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Britain Cuts Uranium Production Aimed at Arms Control
LONDON. Prime Minister Sir Alec Douglas-Home tied Britain to the U.S. Soviet reductions in fissionable material for nuclear weapons. He urged the House of Commons that the public disclosure will bolster confidence essential to the nuclear test ban. Labour leader Harold Wilson endorsed the cautious view. The government white paper from February outlined Britain’s gradual halt of military plutonium production. The U.S., Britain, and the Soviet Union sought to use the Moscow pact as a base for broader disarmament steps
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Alligator Shoes Mark Local High Schooler’s Yearbook Photo
Amarillo report notes Tommy Price eighteen recalls a distinctive choice for his yearbook picture. He plans to seek a more cooperative prop after his hand heals from six stitches, hoping for a classier shot.
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Mansfield Acts After Seeing LBJ
Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield of Montana says first amendments to the civil rights bill will be debated soon with votes expected Thursday or Friday. He notes both sides have aired views and urges action. Senator Humphrey will push strict rule enforcement against Southern filibustering. Dirksen plans an amended approach to widen support and seeks test votes later in the week. Albany spelling bee finalists in suburban South Colonie misspell erroneous.
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Berkshire Days at New York World's Fair Popup Schedule
Berkshire County events unfold at the New England States exhibit with July 22 demonstrations by Hancock Shaker Village on Shaker furniture and July 23 shows by Pittsfield Boys' Club gym team and Great Barrington Precision Drill Team on the village green. Berkshire Pioneers Square Dance Club plans a July 27 square dance with Ward Hamlen calling.
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