British Lords End Death Penalty For Murder In Britain
In London the House of Lords voted to permanently abolish the death penalty for murder after a two day debate. The Labor government won passage of a motion to end the hangman’s practice, despite Conservative opposition and public polls showing renewed support for capital punishment. The abolition, tied to an alternative like the 1957 Homicide Act, applies to murder only and is contingent on future government power.
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Arab Summit Seeks Unity in War Plans
Arab leaders gather in Rabat for their first summit in two years to forge a unified war strategy against Israel. President Nasser aims to end the stalemate after Khartoum and push for support from nonfrontline Arab states, including ground and air forces for confrontation line states. Al Ahram reports Egypt proposes restoring the joint Arab military command.
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Israelis Claim New Suez Clash
Israeli commandos reportedly crossed the Suez Canal and attacked an Egyptian army camp near Salihiye, 18 miles west of the canal. An Egyptian spokesman denied the raid. Israeli planes also struck the canal’s west bank for three hours. Separately in Rome, U S and Libyan representatives held a five hour meeting in Tripoli with reported progress on Wheelus Air Force Base liquidation and a third session planned.
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Statehouse Court Upholds Sargent's Right To Hire
Boston reports the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that Lieutenant Governor Francis W. Sargent, acting as governor, may appoint department heads. The ruling clarifies tenure limits tied to the coterminous law, noting McLaughlin’s post could be replaced among 12 to 15 heads at the governor’s start.
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Congress presses final push on foreign aid bill
Congress battles over a 2 billion appropriation with two controversial items. A 4 million fighter squadron for Taiwan and 300 million in Korea aid were dropped from the authorization bill by House conferees, with a compromise 658 million below the White House request. Supporters expect to restore them in follow up funding.
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