Dems Move To Turn Policy Wins Into Campaign Gains
In Washington, Senate Democrats push for fast action on a medical care bill for the elderly and a minimum wage raise from 1.00 to 1.25 an hour. Johnson, as Democratic VP hopeful, led a vote to shelve an Eisenhower civil rights bill seen as a political maneuver. Republicans charged partisan motives as the Democrats seek to capitalize on minority voting strength.
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Richard M. Nixon
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John F. Kennedy
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Laos Rebel Seizure Clamps Capital Vientiane
A communications blackout envelops Laos as rebel forces seize Vientiane, declare a neutralist policy, and threaten to seek foreign aid while U S and French advisers are warned to leave. Premier Samsonith and his government are reported safe in Luang Prabang. flights and telegraph service are suspended amid unrest.
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Viet Nam
Laos
Vientiane
Tino Samsonith
Luang Prabang
Sisavang Vathana
Vientiene
Wilt Chamberlain Re Signs 3-Year Warrior Pact on Birthday
Wilt Chamberlain, the 7 foot 1 star known as The Stilt, signed a new three year contract with the Philadelphia Warriors, owner Eddie Gottlieb declining to reveal terms. The deal reportedly makes him the highest paid athlete in sports, with past reports citing about sixty thousand dollars for 1959. Chamberlain had said he planned to quit pro basketball after the Warriors were eliminated by the Boston Celtics in the NBA semifinals.
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Wilt
Chamberlain
Philadelphia Warriors
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Warriors
Eddie Gottlieb
NBA
Boston Celtics
Keep Going Says Ex Chief Hoover on 36th Birthday
Former President Herbert Hoover, age 36 in birthday notes, urges continued work and public service. He described a busy year with 35 public functions, 20 speeches, 21,199 letters, 28 awards, 14,000 miles traveled, and $1,200,000 raised for Boys Clubs of America. Hoover deflected a birthday news conference idea, saying he has not ceased work.
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Kennedy Uies To Get South Back Into Fold
Kennedy and Johnson press to win Southern dissidents, offset Republican gains. Kennedy meets Virginia aide Batte and seeks talks with Byrd as Southern strategists consider ballot access and free choice. Johnson campaigns among senators, with Thurmond awaiting state conventions. Nixon plans Southern visits.
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Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
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Glen H. Lewis Succumbs at NiobeBaptist Church Funeral
Glen H. Lewis 56 born June 8 1892 in Wattsburg died after a long illness at his sister Mrs Emmett Ecker s Watts Flats home He served in World War I with the 28th Infantry Division PA National Guard He belonged to Niobe Baptist Church Niobe Grange Post 264 VFW Corry Harmony American Legion He retired from farming Surviving are sisters Mrs Jessie Smith Ripley Mrs Marshall Griffith Lakewood and Mrs Bert E Lewis Napa a brother plus many nieces and nephews Calling at Spitzer Funeral Home Clymer 7 9 p m today and 2 4 and 7 9 p m tomorrow Funeral at Niobe Baptist Church Friday at 1 p m burial Niobe Cemetery.
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28Th Infantry Division
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