Kennedy reviews civil rights push with leaders
President Kennedy and Democratic congressional leaders discussed civil rights strategy and a plan mixing vocational education retraining and worker retention. They indicated a broad package to Congress Wednesday, with possible separate bills, while notes of opposition and support surfaced from church leaders and politicians.
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Bible Ruling Sparks Quiet Reaction Across Nation
The Supreme Court outlawed required Bible readings and Lord's Prayer in public schools, ruling such exercises violate the establishment clause. Clergy and officials reacted with calm acceptance, noting the decision shifts responsibility to churches and homes for religious instruction.
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Supreme Court Ban on Bible Readings Sparks Little Opposition
News At A Glance reports the Court's ruling banning required Bible reading and prayers in public schools drew little commotion. Tax writers delay to finalize tax rate cuts. Boston schools face de facto segregation amid civil rights push, while Kennedy conferences on civil rights proceed. Soviet cosmonaut Valery Bykovsky may be near spaceflight completion.
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Red Cosmonaut Shatters Records and Loses Altitude
Moscow reports Lt Col Valery Bykovsky set distance and orbit records in space while his female partner Valentina Tereshkova remains in orbit for a fifth day. Bykovsky surpassed the previous 64-orbit mark, reaching five days in space as readers learn of ongoing spaceflight events and its risks.
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Spaceflight clocks wind down as Bykovsky nears end in orbit
Western observers noted Bykovsky in the Vostok 5 capsule was nearing the end of his fourth day in space with a dwindling orbit that could force an early return to Earth. They speculated a premature landing might also prompt the Russians to shorten Valentina Tereshkova’s adjacent flight as she completed her 30th orbit. Tereshkova surpassed Maj. Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr.’s American record of 22 orbits tonight.
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Tax Panel Studies New Tax Proposals
House Ways and Means Committee moves to extend debate on tax rate cuts and offsetting revenues. Kennedy plan eyed as potential as net relief around 10.2 billion with changes under review. Oil and gas tax rules tightened to raise about 50 million annually. Dividend tax credit repeal considered as part of broader reform.
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Conservatives Hunt for New Leader in UK Parliaent
London AP reports Prime Minister Harold Macmillan meets with seven top ministers amid mounting pressure to quit. The party, buoyed by a fragile 69 vote confidence, seeks a successor ahead of an October 1964 election battle. Sir Frank Markham urges Macmillan to go, signaling a leadership crisis within the Conservatives.
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