King says girls died not in vain at Birmingham bombing funeral
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tells thousands at Sixth Avenue Baptist that Denise McNair 11 Addie Mae Collins 14 Cynthia Wesley 14 and Carole Robertson 14 did not die in vain. He calls the deaths a redemptive force while urging unity and faith amid grief. Police estimate 4000 attended, with some white clergy present, as mourners observed solemn processions and demonstrations were discouraged.
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Birmingham
Martin Luther King
Denise McNair
Addie Mae Collins
Cynthia Wesley
Carole Robertson
King
Sixth Avenue Baptist Church
Health Care Debate Delayed to 1964 in Kennedy Plan
President Kennedy’s health insurance proposal for the aged will not reach the House this year. Chairman Mills says the Ways and Means Committee will probably take no further action before 1964 and will hold hearings after the tax cut bill clears.
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Washington
Kennedy
Mills
D-Ark
Ways and Means Committee
Rules Committee
House
Public Health Service urges flu shots for high risk groups
The U S Public Health Service advised all people in high risk groups to get influenza vaccines immediately to prevent illness or death. Surgeon General Luther Terry said no large outbreaks are expected this winter but vaccines should be completed by mid December to guard against Asian and type B strains. Those vaccinated since 1957 need one more dose. others require two doses.
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Washington
UPI
The
U.S. Public Health Service
West Coast
Terry Terry
Arboue Srarara
Luther Terry
Terry
Final fish channel under debate delays re financing plan
A brief note indicates months apart timetable and a warning that funding a final fish channel before mid term may be difficult. The statement mentions a member involved in discussions about the project and financing challenges ahead.
English Channel Tunnel Plan Seen as Likely
A Franco British expert panel urged governments to construct a tunnel beneath the English Channel linking Dover and Calais. The group cited economic and strategic benefits and urged prompt action by the two nations.
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