Feuding Laos princes hold talks on control commission
In Zurich three feuding Laos princes met to seek agreement on the neutral international control commission. Western allies want powers to act by majority rule while Russians push for a veto constrained truce mechanism. The communique after four days gave no clear stance on the commission. Prince Norodom Sihanouk said he persuaded the leaders to meet.
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Laos
International Control Commission
Boun Oum
Pathet Lao
Souphaonouvong
Souvanna Phouma
Control Commission
Norodom Sihanouk
Rocket Plane Sets Speediest Record At Edwards AFB
At Edwards Air Force Base California Air Force Maj. Bob White set the fastest winged flight speed by an X15 rocket plane reaching 3 690 miles an hour around 100 000 feet above the desert. Despite cabin pressure failure his rubber space suit remained intact during the high speed test.
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Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
Air Force
Bob White
White
California
Holiday Outing Figures Stir CHicago Traffic Safety Debate
AP reports that ahead of July 4 holiday weekend millions of motorists will travel as the National Safety Council rolls out its long holiday toll estimate ranging between 450 and 480 deaths. The council notes holiday fatalities have declined due to press coverage and public warnings, while AP surveys track holiday-to-normal tolls over identical 102-hour windows.
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Chicago
National Today American
Safety Council
The
Associated Press
Chuckle Economist Expert On Money Aftercare
The Chuckle Economist jokes about a financial pundit who advises on what to do with funds after a prior action. The piece plays on post hoc money management and features a light, satirical tone about expert guidance in personal finance.
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Gen
Fea. Corp
Sales Rep Call Request From Prospect
A reader asks to place a request for a sales representative to call. The note emphasizes initiating contact to discuss products, pricing, and potential services with a designated sales agent. This brief item records a customer request for outreach.
Biddeford Men Lose Licenses
Charles Cohen of Biddeford had his liquor license revoked by the Maine State Liquor Commissioner William D. Hathaway after a Lewiston hearing found he sold liquor on May 25 without a valid license. The revocation takes effect in July.
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Charles Cohen
Biddeford
Maine
William D. Hathaway
Lewiston
Cohen
Russia eyes rapid growth with looming peace treaty and economy boom
Premier Khrushchev pledged a soon German peace treaty and an early Soviet economic boom. He spoke from Alma Ata amid food shortages, outlining a "tempestuous growth" across light, food, and heavy industries. He hinted at new plans, drafts, and party rules to guide rapid development.
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Khrushchev
East Germany
Alma Ata
Virgin Lands
Republic of Kazakhstan
Kremlin
Russia
Germany
Soviet Communist Party
Tractor Group Blames Castro For Killing Deal
The Tractors for Freedom Committee says Fidel Castro scuttled the exchange of 500 farm tractors for 1,200 Cuban rebels, accusing him of demanding cash or tractors and of proposing a prisoner delegation to negotiate terms. The group, led by Walter P. Reuther and Eleanor Roosevelt, folds after a month of talks and plans to return unspent mail.
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Detroit
Tractors For Freedom Committee
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Castro
Private Citizens’ Group
Walter P. Reuther
Eleanor Roosevelt
Milton S. Eisenhower
Mexican border plan shelved as study on foreign commuting begins
Washington reports the government set aside an immediate closure of the Mexican border for daily workers in Laredo and El Paso while a study on foreign commuting to U.S. cities with high unemployment proceeds. Labor Secretary Arthur Goldberg says no rush action will occur after consultations with governments and the Mexican ambassador.
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Laredo
el Paso
Tex
U.S
Arthur J. Godberg
Mexico
Goldberg
Foreign Ministry
Antonio Carillo Flores
U.S. Immigration Service
Pope Compares Communism To Goliath In Address
Pope John XXIII likens communism to the Biblical giant Goliath in a remarks released by the Vatican. He spoke to members of the Clerical Missionary Union two days earlier, urging prayer and sanctity over rhetoric.
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Goliath
Vatican City
John XXIII
David
Vatican
Union
Vatican Press Office
Injunction Looming In Maritime Strike
Washington reports a court injunction may end a nine day maritime strike as Kennedy weighs Taft Hartley emergency measures. Labor Secretary Goldberg faces union resistance to a 60 day truce while ship operators back the plan. Rivalry between Seafarers president Hall and National Maritime Union chief Curran fuels deadlock amid foreign flag bargaining rights and Caribbean relations.
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Kennedy
Arthur J. Goldberg
Goldberg
New York
Taft-Hartley
Conness
William F. Quinn
Hawaii
White House
Neese
Egal Rigamarol
Paul Hall
Seafarers
Joseph Curran
National Maritime Union
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Curran
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