Cuba Benefits From Huge Soviet Grain Purchase
Ottawa reports the Soviet Union signed the largest Canadian grain deal, nearly 500 million dollars of wheat and flour for delivery within a year. It covers 198 million bushels of wheat and 29.5 million bushels of flour, with 16.5 million bushels for Cuba. Mitchell Sharp said the U S was informed and objected none. Canada will ship to ports by July 1954, Soviet transport the grain onward. The agreement includes government guaranteed credit through July 1964 and contemplates an additional 18.7 million bushels of wheat or flour in 1955 valued at about 36 million dollars.
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Viet Guerrilla Coalition Appeal in Vietnam
Viet Nam communist guerrillas urged a coalition government like Laos to end the fighting in Saigon. Neu en Huu Tho of the National Liberation Front called for U.S. troop withdrawal and a neutral democratic coalition government. Saigon calm after martial law. the state of siege remains.
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Polaris Pact Nears Readiness For NATO Fleet
Washington reports officials say a Polaris equipped surface fleet pact for NATO could be signed at a December ministers meeting. U S officials note consultations since August with grain movement strains and rail lines involving Canada’s CPR and CN Rail to handle increased traffic. Plan includes speeding grain through the St Lawrence Seaway and expanding routes, with concerns about Soviet shipments if grain from prairie provinces reaches eastern ports.
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U N Opens its 18th Assembly
United Nations General Assembly opens its 18th session with 81 items on the agenda while Big Three foreign ministers meet on the sidelines. Soviet, U S, and British ministers resume talks on easing the cold war as Kennedy’s Friday speech and Pearson’s address draw interest. Formal opening and Venezuela’s Rodriguez elected proceed.
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ALEK Steady Progress Pleases Officials
Steady and satisfactory progress has been made, officials said, and the administration has been pleased with the results.
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U S Recognizes Federation of Malaysia as Nation
Washington reports the United States formally recognizes the Federation of Malaysia as a new nation. Undersecretary U Alexis Johnson attended Kennedy’s inaugural ceremonies as special representative, signaling importance and acknowledgment of the new government.
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Birmingham Confronts Myriad Guilty Quietly
The piece condemns Birmingham's failure to act on civil rights as four young girls die in a church bombing. It critiques the mayor, business leaders, the press, governors, and liberal lawyers for evading responsibility. It calls every citizen to pursue peaceful compliance with Supreme Court rulings.
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Queen Elizabeth II to have fourth child in the new year
London reports Buckingham Palace confirms Queen Elizabeth II, 37, will give birth to a fourth child in the new year. If a boy the child would be third in line to the throne. if a girl, fourth. The queen and Prince Philip have two sons and a daughter, Charles 14, Anne 13, Andrew 3. The queen will cancel public engagements until after the birth.
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Nhu to visit United States for speaking tour
Belgrade UPI report says Ngo Dinh Nhu will travel to the United States next month to accept fourteen coast to coast speaking engagements. Rep Katharine St George says she wants to tell her side of the story to Americans after a private lunch.
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Riders in the Sky Swindon Aid Search for Missing Cow
The Royal Air Force deployed a helicopter Monday to assist Arthur Stevens, a Swindon farmer, in locating his prize cow valued at 5600 pounds after it went missing. Local riders assisted in the effort and authorities coordinate searches across nearby fields.
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Fragmented Rhetoric on Birmingham's Decline and Hate
A newspaper fragment condemns hatred and complicity in Birmingham's decline. It targets voters, school officials, teachers, businessmen, judges, and citizens who have fostered hatred, declaring the city not dying but deceased due to such influence. The tone is accusatory and sweeping, with emphasis on collective guilt and social harm.
Kennedy draws thunderous ovation at Belgrade conference
Senator Edward M. Kennedy addressed the Inter Parliamentary Union in Belgrade praising U S efforts to end racial discrimination. He condemned prejudice as legally and morally wrong, cited global injustices from Central Europe to South Africa, and urged support for a resolution denouncing racial discrimination. The crowd cheered as Kennedy argued America had moved past its own anti Irish prejudice and vowed to lead by example.
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Detroit Olympic Bid Endorsed by Kennedy
President Kennedy signed a congressional resolution endorsing Detroit for the 1968 Summer Olympics invitation. With Michigan lawmakers and Mayor Jerome Cavanagh present, Kennedy also recorded a film backing the bid. The film will be shown to the IOC at its October 12 meeting in Baden Baden Germany.
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Kennedys to Get Irish Deer and Pony
Dublin reports Irish President Eamon de Valera will present two young deer to Caroline Kennedy and a jumping pony to her brother John Kennedy. The deer come from the Zoological Society of Ireland and the pony was chosen by the Irish Department of Agriculture.
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