Goldwater Urges Supporters To Avoid Picketing In Boston
In Boston a Goldwater telegram asks Massachusetts backers to refrain from picketing Gov. Scranton during the GOP state convention weekend. Scranton will deliver the keynote as Goldwater seeks fair play for all contenders and signals possible shifts among delegates.
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William W. Scranton
Goldwater
Lloyd Waring
Scranton
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Niigata Oil Blazes Risk Dwindles as Control Tightens
Niigata Japan AP report says oil storage tanks set ablaze during the earthquake are being brought under control with foam extinguishers. Firefighters expect containment by tonight or Friday as thousands return home while relief efforts continue. The quake damaged tens of thousands of homes, with 25 dead and 11 missing, and floodwaters linger in low areas. Relied on U.S. foam aid. evacuees reach 20,000 amid ongoing recovery.
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Chuckle Solitaire Golfer Quip on Health and Low Scores
A humorous quip about golf and honesty in sport. The golfer jokes that the lower score is for health rather than cheating, delivered in a light, self deprecating tone. Named entities include Gen. Fea, Corp. The line reflects a playful newsroom humor style.
Davis Resigns From Biddeford Fire Department Panel
Linwood Davis resigns from the Biddeford Civil Service Commission effective July 1 to run a new division of Davis Construction and Maintenance Co dealing with fire equipment sales and service. He plans to sell extinguishers and later firefighting safety gear, noting possible conflicts of interest. Davis has served about 18 months and says he wants to avoid conflicts, though he regrets leaving and praises the commission’s work.
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Senate votes on civil rights bill amendments amid delay
The Senate prepared to vote on a revised civil rights bill after defeating southern amendments. The substitute keeps most anti discrimination provisions and emphasizes voluntary compliance, allowing states with existing laws to address complaints before federal action. If approved, the House is expected to accept the Senate version before July 2 and President Johnson can sign it.
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Soviet flexible plan on bomber elimination at disarmament talks
Geneva AP Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Valerian Zorin signaled a revised Kremlin plan to modify the January call for total destruction of bomber planes. The move aims to address American objections to scrapping all bombers while promising a flexible, phased approach to elimination, discussed after a private Foster meeting.
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Lewiston Man Drowns During Skin Diving at Taylor Pond
Raymond R. Bolduc of Lewiston aged 29, a father of three, drowned Wednesday in Taylor Pond while skin diving. His companion Edward H. Houde, 25, of Auburn, radioed for help when Bolduc failed to surface. The body was recovered but could not be revived.
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Scranton Says Bid Ripening in Presidential Chase
Gov. William W. Scranton said in Harrisburg that his Republican presidential campaign is ripening beautifully as he circles delegates on a nationwide tour. He criticized Barry Goldwater’s debate stance, defended his own aggressive strategy, and pledged support for Goldwater if nominated, while plotting the remaining three weeks before the convention.
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Red Chinese May Attempt War Panic
AP News Analysis by William L. Ryan suggests Beijing may try to stir panic in the United States Europe and even Moscow to pressure negotiated withdrawals from Indochina as monsoon season ends. The piece notes Beijing aims to force U.S. pullout from Laos and Vietnam while Moscow avoids a direct clash over Asia.
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Warren Inquiry Nearing End
Secret Service Chief James J. Rowley testifies as the Warren Commission nears completion. The panel questions security improvements after Dallas, alleged drinking by agents, and any pre visit failures. The commission plans to issue its report by June 30 with extensive staff work and testimony linking Lee Harvey Oswald to the assassination.
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