French Action Deplored De facto NATO frictions rise over French withdrawal
Washington AP reports the United States deplores France pulling naval officers from NATO headquarters as it slows deterioration in the Atlantic alliance. State Department says the move itself is minor since French units are already out of potential NATO control. Officials caution that repeated assurances may mask real unity and cooperation gaps.
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Washington
United States
NATO
Atlantic Alliance
State Department
France
West
Kennedy
Johnson
Price Of Milk To Drop Friday In Maine
The Maine Milk Commission says the minimum price of milk will fall by half a cent per quart in controlled areas Friday. The change is seasonal and reflects shifts in the federal price order market in Boston.
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Augusta
Maine Milk Commission
Boston
Hoffa Backs Off From Row Over Legal Fees
James R. Hoffa has stepped back from a Teamsters dispute over paying his legal bills. General counsel Edward Bennett Williams warned that continuing payments could violate federal law. Hoffa, under federal pension fund charges in Chicago, made the decision to pause payments pending legal clearance, with vice president Harold J. Gibbons stating the move awaits authority.
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Row
Washington
James R. Hoffa
Teamsters
Edward Bennett Williams
Chicago
Harold J. Gibbons
St. Louis
Gibbons
Team
Johnson wins broad business favor at chamber meeting
AP analysis notes mixed reaction among business leaders after President Johnson received strong applause at the U S Chamber of Commerce event. While many praised his address, others fear his labor policy may affect political support, and observers cite past chamber receptions for Democrats as a cautionary backdrop. The chamber’s outgoing president had been sharply critical of Johnson’s domestic policy, adding to the intrigue surrounding the administration’s appeal to business groups.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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Chamber
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Edwin P. Neilan
Neilan
Delaware
Cigarette Ads Code Adopted by Major Firms
The nation's nine leading cigarette makers adopt a new code to curb youth appeals with an administrator empowered to fine up to 100000 dollars. Ads must be cleared, free samples banned, campus smoking discouraged, and models must be 25 or older. The code awaits Justice Department approval.
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United States
U.S
Justice Department
Middle East Agreement Still Needed Says Rusk
Washington AP Secretary of State Dean Rusk warned that a Middle East defense pact remains needed as Communist aggression endures. In a Cairo speech to the CENTO opening session, he cited SEATO and warned against militant Communist aims while noting Vietnam fighting continues. Greek Cypriots Renew Drive Against Turks Near Kyrenia Castle and Pass. UN observers report shifting fronts as Greek forces push toward the Kyrenia Range.
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Murder pardon sought for Augusta man in 1951 killing
Andre R. Gilbert of Augusta petitions to day for pardon or commutation of his life sentence for the 1951 murder of Cleophas Pender at a Readfield camp. Gov. Reed and the Executive Council will hear the case June 4. a prior petition was denied in 1958.
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Pender
Pener
Johnson wins business approval as Chamber test looms
Nation reacts to President Johnson’s approval of business and community support while audiences watch for broader indicators. The article notes civil rights vigils at Lincoln Memorial, Teamsters leadership row over Hoffa bills, write in drives for Scranton, cigarette ad code, Ruby sanity trial, and Cypriot assault near Nicosia.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lincoln Memorial
Teamsters Union
James R. Hoffa
Ruby's Fate Hangs on Sanity Trial Verdict
Dallas AP notes Jack Ruby seeks an insanity trial to avoid the electric chair. Defense argues his mind is failing, with delusions of mass murder. If found insane, Ruby would be committed. later restoration would trigger another trial.
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Tex
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Lee Harvey Oswald
Joe B. Brown
Ruby
Eva Grant
Texas
Brown
Oswald
John F. Kennedy
Louis Jolyon West
University of Oklahoma
Joe Tonnhill
West
Scranton Statute To Be Tested In Pennsylvania Primary
Philadelphia AP reports voters in Pennsylvania weigh Gov. William Scranton as a potential Republican presidential candidate via write-in votes amid a key primary day. The ballot lacks presidential options. Scranton backers push unpledged support while other contests include 27 congressional seats, higher offices, and a three-way race for the U S Senate with Musmanno Blatt and Roberts vying.
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William Scranton
U.S. Senate
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Sen
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
State Superior Court
Senate
Hugh Scott
Democratic Organization
Michael A. Musmanno
State Supreme Court
Genevieve Blatt
State Secretary of Internal Affairs
David B. Roberts
Allegheny County
Goldwater
Craig Truax
GOP
American Dies In Copter Crash in Thailand
A Thai air force helicopter crashed in north central Thailand burning. Military sources said nine people were believed killed including an American adviser. The cause of the crash was not learned.
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Bangkok
Thailand
PKA Thai
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