Johnson proposes new Panama Canal treaty with shared control
President Johnson announced plans to scrap the 1903 treaty and draft a new agreement offering Panama a share in canal management and profits and recognition of Panama’s sovereignty over the Canal Zone. The talks, praised as peaceful, also hint that Panama may host a future sea level canal with broader regional integration.
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Greece approves Stephanopoulos as premier after crisis
Athens AP reports Premier Stephanos Stephanopoulos won a confidence vote in Parliament by 152 to 148, forming a 21 member coalition. The move ends a two month government crisis linked to Papandreou disputes with King Constantine. Deep divisions persist as protests continue and royal authority faces challenge.
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United States to Authorize More Wheat Aid to India and Pakistan
The United States is poised to approve next week a request by India for 5 million tons and Pakistan for 1.7 million tons of surplus U.S. wheat totaling over 390 million dollars under Food-for-Peace. Deliveries to both nations have continued despite a Kashmir truce and related embargoes on military aid.
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Weekend Weather Rain Tapers to Showers This Afternoon
Weekend weather reports rain and showers tapering this afternoon with partial clearing and cold air. Temperatures fall to near 50 tonight, with Sunday expected to be brisk and dry.
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India Pakistan clash flares despite UN cease fire
In the Lahore sector near Kashmir, Indian and Pakistani troops fought Friday night despite the UN cease-fire. Pakistan calls for a plebiscite in Kashmir. India says the people have already voted in three elections. Prime Minister Shastri states no change to Kashmir status will be considered.
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Ex-Gov Furcolo Acquitted of Bribe Conspiracy
Former Massachusetts governor Foster Furcolo was acquitted by directed verdict in Suffolk County Superior Court on a bribe conspiracy charge connected to delays by the 1960 Executive Council in approving his reappointment of a Public Works commissioner. Several councilors were cleared of related charges. Benoit awaits trial on bribery and conspiracy.
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Springfield
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Fairhaven
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Worester
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Somerville
Crimmins
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Civitarese
Anthony N. di Natale
Benoit
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Monroe Inker
Associated Press
Vatican council backs common Bible for all Christians
The Vatican Ecumenical Council urged a common Bible for all Christians and praised modern biblical scholarship using new tools. A six chapter schema on Divine revelation advanced toward a final vote, with 2,029 to 8 endorsing the idea of shared translations if future church authority permits cooperation with non Catholics. The session also stressed exegetes using linguistics and sciences to illuminate original meanings, with high stress on scholarly methods.
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Baseball scores and postponements in major leagues
Kansas City blanked Boston 8 to 0 while Chicago New York game was postponed. Baltimore led California 10 to 6 in the first game with the second postponed. Minnesota faced Washington and Philadelphia New York had a rain delay or postponement in the National League.
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Mediation Fails in New York Newspaper Strike
New York mediators failed to move the nine day newspaper blackout toward a weekend settlement. Talks between the New York Times and the striking union ended at 7 30 p m with a Saturday resumption planned. Union officials warned the dispute could last days or weeks without a breakthrough.
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Senate Approves 1.785 Billion Antipoverty Bill
The Senate voted 46 to 22 to authorize 1.785 billion dollars for the second year of President Johnson's antipoverty program, sending the measure to the president who may trim the figure. Democrats praised results while Republicans charged politics and mismanagement. New England lawmakers supported the bill. Prouty of Vermont opposed. Critics cited Hatch Act concerns and political use of funds.
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