Labor Leaders Urged to Hold Line on Wages and Prices
President Johnson pressed union chiefs at a White House dinner to follow government wage guidance to curb inflation as demand grows. He warned that ignoring the guideposts could spark a wage price spiral, threatening savings and real wages, while hinting at potential tax relief if the economy remains strong.
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White House
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Wallace Seeking Indiana Votes in Presidential Primaries
In six states and the District of Columbia, Wallace and Welsh figures dominated headlines. Indiana sees Gov Welsh seeking to blunt Wallace while Wallace campaigns on states rights against the Johnson civil rights bill. Ohio features Taft Jr challenging Brown for the GOP Senate nomination as Glenn remains on the ballot despite withdrawing. Florida harbors a Democratic gubernatorial fight, and Alabama and Oklahoma headline other key races. Officials anticipate record turnout for both parties, with Goldwater favored in Indiana’s GOP race.
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Arizona
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France balks at 50 percent tariff cut in Kennedy Round
In Geneva, France blocked a push to declare a 50 percent tariff reduction as the official Kennedy Round goal. French fear of intense imports and competition persists despite a 75-nation negotiation body. Talks opened with leaders including Herter and Giscard dEstaing. Common Market and United States shape the negotiations.
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Khrushchev Attacked in Chinese Led Book Circulating in Asia
An Asia circulating book accuses Soviet Premier Khrushchev of plotting with Fidel Castro, undermining revolutions, provoking the Cuban crisis, and pressuring allied nations. The work, likely dictated by Beijing, details a Moscow-Peking split and predicts Romania’s defection from Khrushchev’s bloc. Gheorgiu-Dej’s Romanian stance is noted amid staged meetings.
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Romanian Peoples Republic
Cuba exiles plot continued sabotage against Castro regime
Washington reports say Cuban exiles anticipate new operations to topple Fidel Castro using dispersed saboteur and terrorist activities inside and outside Cuba. Officials deny current plans but note May 20 remarks by exile leader Manuel Ray. Analysis from Latin American circles casts doubt on sabotage chances amid strong Castro state security.
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Election Results Spark Civil Rights Debate Across States
News At A Glance notes six states and the District of Columbia hold primaries with presidential preferences shaping civil rights discussions. A Methodist Church conference backs civil rights measures aimed at ending segregation locally.
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Methodist Church General Conference
Washington
McIntire Celebrated On 56th Birthday in Congress
Washington AP report says Representative Clifford G. McIntire was praised at a birthday party as a capable legislator. The Maine Republican and his senatorial candidacy were lauded by a GOP committee including Senator Margaret Chase Smith, Senator Thruston Morton, Senate Leader Everett Dirksen, and Senator Leverett Saltonstall.
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Clifford G. McIntire
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Thruston Morton
Kentucky
Senate
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Everett Dirkson
Illinois
Leverett Salton- Stall
Massachusetts
Maremont President Addresses Biddeford Audience
Arnold H. Maremont, president of Maremont Corp and Saco-Lowell subsidiary leader, spoke to 100 plus guests in Biddeford. He charted the firm's 1877 origins to a four‑group, multinational enterprise with over 8,000 employees and 120 million in annual sales, highlighting automotive parts, textile machinery, and ordnance materials, and noted a two‑year or 24,000‑mile warranty on auto parts. He stressed Saco-Lowell textile machinery progress and corporate dedication to diversification and profitability.
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Edwards
Maremont
Millis
Mass
Wonderbar
Arnold H. Maremont
David Spear
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New England
Maremont Corp
Biddeford
Mareimont
Gabriel Electronics
Saco
Police to Use Scooters in Parks This Summer
The New York Police Department plans to deploy motor scooters this summer to combat crime in city parks, aiming for quicker patrols and increased visibility. Leaders say the program will focus on high crime areas and improve response times for incidents reported in park areas.
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Police ‘Department
Methodists Adopt Civil Rights Policy in Church Vote
The Methodist Church approved a sweeping civil rights policy at the General Conference in Pittsburgh. Delegates backed a report urging open churches to all races, fair employment practices, and desegregation in church and affiliated entities. Civil disobedience language was removed. church policy, not law, guides future actions.
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Methodist Church
The
Committee
Harold A. Bosley
New York City
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