Buddhist Nun Sets Self Alight in Vietnam Protests
A Buddhist nun in Ninh Hoa, South Vietnam, burned herself to death in a protest against government policies. Reports say she, Dieu Quang, was in her early 20s, though ages vary. Officials removed the charred body as Hue tightens security after a recent wave of self-immolations by clergy.
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Russia Rejects Nuclear Proposal at Geneva
The Soviet Union rejected a U S proposal to halt production of fissionable material for bombs as not a genuine disarmament measure. U S negotiator Charles K Stelle offered to swap stockpiled Uranium 235 for peaceful use, but Soviet delegate Semyon K Tsarapkin called it unacceptable despite recent arms control moves. The scene followed the signing in Moscow of the limited nuclear test ban treaty by the United States the Soviet Union and Great Britain.
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U.S. Starts Allied Consultations Ahead of Peace Talks
The United States has begun consulting NATO allies on the next Western round of talks with the Soviet Union. Officials aim to craft a Western negotiating position by mid next month as Rusk and Home plan to meet Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko in New York around the U.N. General Assembly opening.
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Syncom II Placed On Station Over Atlantic View
Space agency scientists placed the Syncom II satellite on station high over Brazil to enable 24 hour trans Atlantic communication between Lakehurst New Jersey and Lagos Nigeria. Commands were sent to adjust orbit to be nearly synchronous with Earth's rotation as part of final maneuvers after its Cape Canaveral launch July 26. The satellite is expected to stay about 22 300 miles above Earth for two years.
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N E Electric Chief Is Named Chairman
Boston AP reports New England Electric System elects William Webster as chairman while remaining chief executive officer. Robert F Krause becomes president, Irvin L Moore shifts to vice chairman, with Donald G Allen named general counsel and Richard B Dunn appointed corporation counsel.
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House Tax Cuts Target Dividend Income Proposals
Democratic tax writers moved to curb relief for stock dividend income as the House Ways and Means Committee approved Kennedy's request for a historic tax cut. The plan broadens relief for individuals and corporations with a 1964 1965 phase in, raises the standard deduction, eliminates taxes for some filers, and cuts corporate rates to boost revenue. The Senate action remains uncertain.
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Wallace Predicts Primary Support
Alabama Governor George Wallace says he will likely seek prime support in next year’s primaries if he decides to challenge President Kennedy. In a statewide TV address he stated he will consider entering the primaries after the Alabama Legislature ends its current session next month.
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Archbishop Giovanni Colombo Named Milan Archbishop
Pope Paul VI designates Most Rev Giovanni Colombo archbishop of Milan succeeding Giovanni Battista Montini who became Pope Paul VI following the June 21 election.
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Republicans Doubt Tax Cut Passage This Year
Washington AP reports Sen. Harry F Byrd head of the Senate Finance Committee joined Republican leaders in doubting a tax reduction bill will pass this year. He cited growing opposition among lawmakers and a potential Southern filibuster on civil rights that could delay action until late year. Byrd urged spending cuts with any tax relief. Dirksen and Ualleck echoed the doubt at a news conference.
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Japan Signs Test Treaty Amid Atomic Age Milestone
Japan, the only nation struck by a wartime atomic attack, joined the treaty banning atmospheric, outer space, and underwater nuclear tests. The pact, negotiated by the United States, Britain, and Russia, gained about 60 signatories including Pakistan. Burma signed later, with six others joining Tuesday.
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