Barnett warns rights plan could spur mob violence
Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett told the Senate Commerce Committee that Kennedy civil rights proposals threaten private property rights and could trigger mob action. He warned that if passed, the nation might suffer a bloody harvest, calling the bill the white slave bill and urging opposition.
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Cuba Denies U S Accusations Over Grand Cayman Flights
Cuban officials rejected U S charges that Grand Cayman flights carry subversive agents and said Britain may halt the routes. A Havana radio reported that the foreign ministry would negotiate with Great Britain to reestablish the flights while the U S State Department pressed for action.
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Approval for Shelter Plan Aimed to House 11 Million More
Washington AP reports a house armed services subcommittee approved an administration plan to build fallout shelters for 11 million Americans over the next year. The $175 million program would give incentives to public and non profit institutions to provide space while Congress maintains tight oversight before forwarding the bill to the full armed services committee.
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Seven-Year Sentence for Tony Provenzano in Extortion Case
Anthony Provenzano known as Tony Pro, longtime Teamsters leader, received seven years in prison and a $10,000 fine after conviction for extorting $17,100 from Corn Transportation Co. to aid labor peace at a Secaucus terminal. His appeal is filed. bail set at $15,000. He is a vice president of the International Teamsters and head of Local 560 in Union City.
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Shaw
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Greek Royalty Bids Elizabeth Farewell After London Visit
King Paul and Queen Frederika left London for Athens after a four day state visit marked by violent demonstrations. Police clashed with protesters near Claridge s hotel as the Greek couple hosted a farewell banquet for Elizabeth and Prince Philip.
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African Group's Chief Arrested in SA Raid
Walter Sisulu, 50, leader of the banned African National Congress, was arrested by security police in Johannesburg in a raid Thursday night.
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South Africa
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Faulty generator tied to picnic jet crash in Willow Grove
The navy said a defective generator contributed to the Sunday jet crash at a Willow Grove family picnic, killing seven. Officials noted the generator was a factor in the accident and announced findings Thursday night.
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Ten Die in Cuban Bus Gasoline Truck Crash
A gasoline truck and a passenger bus collided just outside Havana on Friday. Ten people were killed and forty seven were injured, with several seriously burned.
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Business Owner May File Suit on River Pollution
A Cedar Rapids business owner joins others considering damage suits over Cedar River pollution. David Ross of Cedar Rapids Marine Sales says his business fell to under 10 percent of normal after record pollution levels. He plans to consult a lawyer as council weighs suing to recover chemical treatment costs for drinking water.
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Mine search for three boys paused after no mine proof
Federal mine officials halted the search for Bobby Abner 14 Danny O'Kain 13 and Billy Burke 13 in an abandoned Pittsburgh area coal mine. rescuers need rest and time to check if the teens are above ground. bicycles were found near the entrance and a firecracker was 50 feet inside. tracks run above the shaft. it remains possible they explored briefly and left.
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T. J. McDonald
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Christine Keeler letter found sent to Denning inquiry
A letter said to be written by Christine Keeler, left under a carpet in a seaside boarding house, was forwarded to Lord Denning the judge overseeing the Profumo scandal inquiry. Marjorie Wall, Bournemouth landlord, delivered it claiming it referenced a key figure in the case.
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Lord Denning
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Mandy Rice- Davies
Students Visit Peking Embassy
Fifty nine American students defying a U.S. travel ban toured the Red Chinese embassy in Havana on Wednesday, according to Cuban radio reports released Friday.
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Miami
U.S
Cuba
Havana
Defection May for Soviet Spying
A top Soviet intelligence officer defected to the West after CIA interrogation in Washington. Britain guards his identity and holds him at secret headquarters to prevent kidnapping. He may be given a new identity and lives in danger.
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George Blake
Blake
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CIA
Inflation Takes Toll on Repair Costs
A reader notes price rises from ten dollars to fifteen dollars for repairs since earlier years. The remark highlights how inflation affects common consumer services and budgeting for small fixes.
Cambridge Violence Spurs 400 National Guardsmen Deployment
Four hundred guardsmen sped to Cambridge Maryland after a night of violence described as warfare with six whites wounded and gunfire filling the city. Curfew tightened liquor ban and search rules marked as modified martial law though Maryland’s constitution forbids it. Governors and civil rights groups urged federal help to secure equal services across counties.
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George Davidson
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