Western diplomats weigh paths to NATO Warsaw Pact talks
United States Britain and West Germany met with Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko to map Cold War issues before a four power nuclear leaders summit. Rusk and Home discussed a Polaris fleet plan with NATO members, while Berlin and China tensions complicate unity.
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Edith Weakens But Still Packs Punch
Edith weakened but still lashed the region with 75 mph winds and eight foot storm tides as it neared the Dominican Republic between Puerto Rico and the island chain. Officials warned of potential floods along Puerto Rico and urged riverfront residents to relocate while coastal areas evacuated. The storm’s erratic path, back on a Mona Passage course, threatened banana crops on nearby islands and prompted continued hurricane warnings and gale advisories as reports from St. Lucia and Martinique noted heavy damage.
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Byrd Holds Sway Over Tax Cut Bill in Senate Finance
Chairman Harry F. Byrd of Virginia and the Senate Finance Committee appear to block moves to speed up Kennedy's $11 billion tax cut, with Gore and six Republicans backing a slow track while most Democrats reportedly favor action this year. The House passed the measure Wednesday, promising reductions for most individuals and corporate taxpayers starting next year.
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Merger Talks Weigh Consolidation Of Bibb Pepperell Mills
Bibb Manufacturing of Macon and Pepperell Manufacturing of Boston study a merger valued at about 118.2 million dollars across 12 mills in Georgia Alabama and Maine. Officials say stockholder approval would determine final action while Pepperell’s local operations would likely remain unaffected.
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Bangor man drowns in Kenduskeag Stream
Frederick Greenlaw, 55, of Bangor, drowned Thursday night after reportedly falling from a bridge into Kenduskeag Stream. County medical examiner ruled the death accidental drowning.
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Mobster Valachi testifies against syndicate leaders
Associated Press report from Washington notes mobster Joseph Valachi publicly testifying against former bosses in the nationwide crime syndicate. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Harry F Byrd shows firm control enabling a slow approach to tax cuts. Secretary McNamara observes Viet Nam progress as Buddhist crisis is said not to affect operations. Secretary Rusk and Lord Home meet with Gerhard Schroeder as West Germany joins talks. President Kennedy says the Communist offensive has been turned back but could rise again if conservatives regain footing.
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McNamara Says Communists Still Active in Vietnam
In Saigon Defense Secretary McNamara and General Taylor assessed northern operations as resilient despite the Buddhist crisis. Officials reported the campaign did not hinder military effort or troop morale while villagers aided ground combat by reporting guerrilla movements amid South Vietnam’s parliamentary elections.
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Kennedy Defends Liberal Agenda Amid Conservative Backlash
President Kennedy told 8,000 in the Mormon Tabernacle that the communist offensive has been thwarted in recent months but warned against a return to McKinley era conservatism. He urged continued engagement and policies to sustain global progress. Later he dedicated the Flaming Gorge Dam project, a $66 million, near the Wyoming border, during a Western swing.
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