Roosevelt Campobello park dedication unites two nations
Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson and Canada’s Mrs. Lester Pearson led a ceremony on Campobello Island dedicating Roosevelt Campobello International Park at the late president’s summer home. The event highlighted shared history, friendship, and cross border stewardship with the Hammer family donating the property for joint U.S. Canadian management.
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Red China Wins Round In Battle Over Asian-African Control
AP analysis by William L. Ryan notes Beijing's gains in limiting Soviet influence among Asia and Africa Communists. Moscow bowed out of inviting Afro Asian leaders to a March conference, citing alleged Chinese obstruction and racial arguments. The feud traces to 1962 in India and China tensions, with later clashes over a partial nuclear test ban treaty.
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Chuckle on Optimists Versus Pessimists
A witty saying notes the optimist claims this is the best possible world while the pessimist fears it is. It balances humor with a light reflection on outlooks.
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Gen
Fea, Corp
Goldwater Backs TV Debate Series in NBC Offer
NBC proposes a six program series featuring Goldwater and Johnson on Meet the Press style telecasts to replace debates. Goldwater favors face to face exchanges only and would pay for time with Republican support. Johnson silent on joining, while Dean Burch accuses Democrats of avoiding debate.
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Johnson signs $947.5 million anti poverty bill
President Johnson signed the large poverty relief measure into law after a protracted fight that followed Kennedy’s assassination. The act aims to improve living conditions for millions of Americans and stands as a major Johnson administration achievement.
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Johnson
John F. Kennedy
Johnson’s Civil Rights Poverty Plan Aims at 600000 Reach
The plan ties civil rights and tax cuts to a broad poverty program backed by $947.5 million for fiscal 1965. It targets low income Negro families and jobless youths through literacy and job training and community action projects led by Sargent Shriver, soon to head the Office of Economic Opportunity.
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Office of Economic Opportunity
House Reapportionment Battle Spurs Senate Showdown
Washington AP A clash over reapportionment grows as the House passes a bid to strip federal courts of jurisdiction in reapportionment cases. Senate leaders push a Dirksen plan to delay court-ordered apportionment, hoping to force a constitutional amendment nullifying the Supreme Court ruling. The Democratic National Convention opens next week in Atlantic City.
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Barber Posts Warning Sign In Bearden Alabama
In SYCAMOREF Alabama barber Jim Burden warns customers of a possible departure mid haircut with a sign. The note says he and his wife expect their first child at any moment and asks customers to pour water on him if he passes out.
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Ala
Jim Bearden
Bearden
Tshombe Moves To Expel Thousands In Congo Crisis
Premier Moise Tshombe ordered the expulsion of thousands of citizens from Brazzaville Burundi and Mali amid a rebel surge in eastern Congo. Bukavu remained under siege as Col Leonard Mulamba warned of possible retake with reinforcements, while U.S. planes airlifted troops and supplies and staff fled to Rwanda. Tshombe accused China backed rebels and warned the action would stand until foreign support ends.
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Moise Tshombe
East Congo
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Tshombe
Pierre Mulele
Brazzaville
French Congo
Leonard Mulamba
U.S
Rwanda
Leopoldville
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Congo
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Mali
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Platform Drafters Hope to Avert Civil Rights Split
Atlantic City AP Democrats seek to avoid a party split over a civil rights plank as platform drafters move toward completion. Kennedy endorses broad Civil Rights Act coverage. Duton warns civil rights wording remains the toughest task with hearings wrapping in Washington and resuming in Atlantic City.
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N.J
Washington
Mississippi
Alabama
Robert F. Kennedy
Frederick G. Dutton
White House
Goldwater Kept Silent Yet Open to Johnson Talks
In Washington, Barry Goldwater signals openness to Johnson administration briefings but refuses to be silenced during his campaign. Democratic strategists hope civil rights rift can be avoided while GOP leaders plan to frame issues around the Johnson wealth. NBC talks of a Goldwater Johnson TV duel, with Goldwater inclined to one joint appearance. An AP survey notes few Southern businesses integrate under civil rights law. The Teamsters discuss President James Ia's legal costs. The NFO says livestock stall tactics may push prices higher as Bukavu in eastern Congo sees street fighting.
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