Kennedy Proposals Prompt General UN Praise and Moon Bid
United Nations officials and diplomats praised President Kennedy after his Friday proposal to jointly stage a moon mission with the Soviet Union to illustrate a thaw in the cold war. Gromyko called the speech conciliatory and Cuba boycotted, while Khrushchev sent warm greetings to Kennedy at a UN reception. About 1,300 American UN staffers received a personal greeting from the president.
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Goldwater Calls Moon Trip Waste of Money
Senator Barry Goldwater denounced Kennedy's proposed Soviet American space venture as a terrible waste of money at a Newark news conference before a $100 plate New Jersey Republican fund raising dinner. He urged more trust from the Soviet Union and suggested ocean studies as a better use of funds while attacking the administration's spending and leadership.
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Kremlin Charges Mao Apostasy Over Nuclear Test Ban
The Kremlin accused China's leaders of treachery and "complete apostasy" for opposing the limited nuclear test ban treaty. Moscow said Beijing seeks an atomic bomb at any price, calling their stance a serious moral defeat amid worldwide support for the pact. The reply also argued no whitewash could hide Chinese hypocrisy and noted Russia’s advantage in weapon types and underground testing options.
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Wallace criticizes Yale as New Haven cancels speech
Gov George Wallace told New Haven mayor Richard Lee via telegram that Yale Political Union and the university acted to serve political aims by canceling his Nov 4 speaking engagement. Yale’s acting president Brewster cited potential harm to relations with New Haven and the Negro community.
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Oral Contraceptive Drug Is Ruled Safe After All
Washington AP advisory committee revises findings on Enovid usage eliminating a claimed rise in circulatory disorder risk for women over 35. FDA releases final report noting no statistically significant increase in thromboembolism deaths among Enovid users 34 or older due to a mathematical error in the initial report.
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Union Draftsmen Approve GE Pact
Union Draftsmen at General Electric plants in Pittsfield approved the company contract by a 259 to 53 vote. The pact grants a 24 percent retroactive wage increase and a 24 percent raise after 18 months, plus expanded vacations and higher insurance and pension benefits. Local 140 leaders cited transfer and down grading concerns tied to ordnance department layoffs and urged strict seniority transfer rules while GE upheld seniority bumping only for qualified positions.
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Ordnance Department
France to end 22 percent gas discount for foreign tourists
Paris AP reports France will discontinue the 22 percent gasoline discount for foreign tourists on November 1. After that date, visitors will pay the same price as locals, about one dollar per gallon, under the Finance Ministry statement.
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Spending Limit Urged by Byrnes
Rep. John W. Byrnes of Wisconsin led the Republican reply to President Kennedy’s tax cut plan, urging spending controls to avoid deficits. He warned a tax cut without limits is a gamble that could widen the public debt, calling for spending guidance tied to fiscal plans not to exceed about 97 to 98 billion dollars over two years. The GOP plans a continued response on NBC today as networks carry Kennedy’s message.
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Two white teens held in murder of Virgil Ware
Two white teenagers Michael Lee Farley and Larry Joe Sims were bound over to a county grand jury without bond for the murder of Virgil Ware, 13, in Birmingham. Judge Elias C. Watson Jr. ordered the hearing after a three hour session. The suspects, 16, allegedly fired on Ware and his brother after returning from a segregation rally. The case follows the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing and rising race tensions in the city.
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Elias C. Watson Jr
Virgil Ware
Melvin Bailey
Michael Lee Farley
Larry Joe Sims
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Sheriff Optimistic About Birmingham Church Bombing Case
Sheriff Melvin Bailey voiced optimism Friday that the Sunday church bombing that killed four Black girls in Birmingham will be solved. FBI agents along with state, city, and county officers dig for a lead as U.S. Attorney Macon L. Wea...
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Baseball scores from major matchups across leagues
National League games feature Houston edging Philadelphia 3 2 and Chicago defeating Milwaukee 1 0 while Cincinnati St Louis 0. American League results include Chicago 3 Detroit 1 and Baltimore 7 Washington 5. Kansas City 4 New York 3 and Kansas 4 New York 3 follow another row of close scores.
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Aid to Schools Is Insufficient in New England
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston says many New England children may be deprived of a good education unless state aid improves. The study shows average state aid covers 25 percent of local school costs versus a 3 percent national average, with Connecticut contributing 35 percent and disparities between wealthier and poorer communities.
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Fischer Quintuplets Are Finally Weighed In Aberdeen
In Aberdeen South Dakota the Fischer quintuplets are weighed on their first check. Heaviest is James Andrew at 3 pounds 13 ounces and Mary Ann is the lightest at 2 pounds 8 ounces. The babies total 15 pounds 10 ounces. Dr James Berbos notes premature infants often lose weight then regain, feeding by tubes and milk and water.
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Government In Norway Falls Again In Parliament Vote
Oslo AP report on Norway’s first non Socialist government led by Premier John Lyng falling 76 to 74 in Parliament. Coalition collapse follows earlier crisis with left wing Socialists supporting the Conservatives and others to topple Gerhardsen. King Olav V may move to install Gerhardsen anew, risking new elections without a majority.
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