Soapy Williams Leads Michigan Senate Bid Despite Challenge
Former Governor Soapy Williams shows strong lead in Michigan senate race as Detroit Mayor Jerome Cavanaugh presses a reform image. The contest centers on Williams long party leadership and Cavanaugh's modernizing stance with an emphasis on urban issues and labor support.
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Austria tightens path to doctorate titles
Austria moves to extend doctoral study with longer programs. Under cabinet legislation, future doctors in law or philosophy must study five years and defend a dissertation in a formal "defensio dissertationis" setting, reflecting a culture of high titles.
British Buses Grow in Havana Fleet to 78
Havana reports 24 more British built Leyland buses added to its fleet, bringing total Leyland and other buses to 78. The contract with Britain to supply vehicles began in 1964 amid American criticism, while Cuban roads favor the Leyland model. Leyland maintains local staff.
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Tiny Red Party Powers Surprising Geneva Election Shift
Swiss canton Geneva saw a 10 percent gain for the Communist vote, earning two new seats on the grand council. Analysts note the party remains small but operates a camouflage network of allied groups including women, youth, intellectuals, and workers, drawing votes from diverse, often poorer, sectors.
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Plan to Improve Negro's Lot Aims Across Government and Society
Washington AP report outlines a White House civil rights conference blueprint for broad action to elevate African Americans. The plan features housing, education, jobs, and justice reforms, with a 100 page report to conferees and a final Johnson administration submission after the June 12 assembly.
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Czechs Train Cubans on Making Shoes at Havana Factory
Havana reports a new factory built by Czechoslovakia is producing 1,500 pairs daily and aims for 5,000, with 1,000 workers expected, 60 percent women. The plant cost 45 million pesos and uses Czech technicians to teach Cuban employees. The peso value differs from the dollar in official rate versus buying power.
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