LBJ Opens Refuge for Cubans Amid Castro Counter-Proposal
President Johnson announced the United States will offer refuge to Cubans seeking to leave Castro's island, delivering the pledge at a Statue of Liberty ceremony as Castro urged U.S. travel freedom to Cuba. Johnson outlined steps to process refugees, prioritize those with relatives and political prisoners, and seek $12.6 million to implement the plan.
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Castro says Guevara left Cuba to continue revolution abroad
Fidel Castro announced in Havana that Ernesto Guevara has left Cuba and will pursue revolutionary work elsewhere. Castro read Guevara’s letter claiming duty fulfilled in Cuba and intent to fight imperialism in new battlefields. The speech aired by radio and monitored in Miami. castro did not specify Guevara’s destination.
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Sukarno Faces Communist Threat Amid Indonesian Turmoil
Indonesian Communist party arms millions as Jakarta endures curfew and military patrols. Sukarno asserts control, names Maj. Gen. Suharto to restore order, while underground party leaders and rebel ringleader Lt Col Untung flee to central Java amid ongoing violence and searches for weapons.
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Tear Gas Routs Arabian Rioters
Aden demonstrations in Crater were broken up by armed police using tear gas. Rioters set fire to a synagogue and burned cars amid anti-British violence. Two Arabs were reported killed as troops fired into crowds. Police warned of rough methods if streets remained occupied. Over 750 rioters were arrested after weekend clashes as Adonis protested Britain suspending the constitution and placing the colony under Sir Richard Turnbull. Turnbull fired the Chief Minister and Cabinet, imposed a curfew, and said martial law could be used to restore order.
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British Diplomat Dies at Age 84 in London
Sir Lancelot Oliphant, 84, longtime British diplomat, died Saturday. As a Foreign Office junior in 1914 he delivered the British declaration of war to Germany's ambassador in London.
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Volpe Tax Battle Faces House Test and Senate Hurdles
The Massachusetts House prepares to vote again on Gov Volpe's tax plan after a contested initial 116 115 approved measure. Officials grapple with the new electronic roll call machine and anticipated amendments as labor and Democratic leadership press for changes.
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Long Hits Fulbright On Intervention
Senator Russell Long challenged Senator Fulbright on releasing secret testimony about U S intervention in the Dominican Republic arguing transcripts would not support Fulbright's claim that the Marines were wrong to act He said there is much information available that supports the Communist threat and offered to name witnesses who could provide it Javits said Fulbright erred in underestimating the Communist danger but acknowledged the damage is done and repair is needed
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Chou En-Lai and Sihanouk Attack U N and U S Policy
Peking reports Chou En-Lai and Prince Norodom Sihanouk condemn United States imperialism in Asia and call for U N reform. Sihanouk urges Afro Asian and Latin American nations to cut aid and sever ties with the United States, reject SEATO CENTO and NATO. A joint statement with Liu Shao-chi demands immediate UN reorganization to reduce U S influence.
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