Kennedy backs U S push for Latin land reform
Washington AP Senator Robert F Kennedy urged the United States to champion land redistribution in Latin America. He warned a coming revolution is imminent and urged cooperative Western Hemisphere action, stressing 90 percent of land is held by 4 percent of landowners and calling for land reform to advance education and democratic participation. The reform, he said, is essential for productive agriculture and human dignity.
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Mexico sees 650000 U.S. visitors by car in 1965
Mexico City reports 650000 Americans visited by automobile in 1965, according to the Tourism Department. In Bangkok, a US official says Thailand and the United States will sign an amity and economic cooperation treaty later this month to replace the one in force for 29 years.
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Italy would legalize conscientious objection in peacetime
A bill passed by the Chamber of Deputies would allow objectors to volunteer for a two year unpaid post in non European developing countries instead of military service. Senate approval is pending. TEHRAN Iran UN donations and royal pledges to UNESCO target illiteracy. RAWALPINDI Ford Foundation grants exceed one million dollars for economic projects in Pakistan. TAIPEI Formosa Japan becomes top source of tourists, with 19,267 Japanese visitors vs 10,585 Americans in Q1, US down 8,688 from last year.
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Strikes and tensions ripple across Argentina Ethiopia and South Africa
Buenos Aires reports a 4 hour general strike by about 420000 government workers over wage gaps as economy minister cites funds for a 15 percent rise while unions seek higher boosts and pension provisions. In Addis Ababa Jacob Malik heads to Mogadishu and Cairo for talks amid Somalia aid disputes with Ethiopia. In Johannesburg and Pretoria, white traveling salesmen face hotel and residency rules limiting African drivers and workers, prompting calls for African- staffed accommodations and concerns for aging chauffeurs.
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U S Not Considering Egypt Plea For Food For Peace Program
Washington reports no decision on Egypt’s request for a new 1590 million food for peace program as U S officials cite Egypt leader Nasser’s bellicose rhetoric. The State Department notes aid expiry June 30 and shelf status until attitude shifts.
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