World capitals reel as Britain blocked from Common Market
London reports shock and anxiety as Britain’s bid to join the Common Market is rejected by De Gaulle. Prime Minister Macmillan faces Labor attacks amid unemployment and stagnation while the United States pledges to keep pressure for a unified Atlantic community. Britain contemplates a pivot to overseas markets and Commonwealth groupings to spur growth.
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London
Britain
Atlantic Alliance
Charles de Gaulle
Brussels
Europe
Harold Macmillan
Labor Party
Commonwealth
European Free Trade Association
de Gaulle
West Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Belgium
France
Edward Heath
Five
Paris
United States
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Sen
J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
Atlantic
U.S
Georgia Man Victim in Alabama Truck Collision
A Georgia man, Robert D Callahan, 39, was killed Tuesday night in a two vehicle crash about 2 miles west of Heflin Alabama on U S 78. Authorities said the collision occurred in Cleburne County and involved a Jonesboro Georgia resident.
Huddleston Pushes Bill to Repeal Housing Order
Rep Huddleston proposes legislation to repeal Kennedy’s housing order banning racial discrimination in federally funded housing. He argues executive fiat hinders housing starts and economy and says Congress should act to curb expanding executive power.
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Kennedy
Huddleston
Congress
Newsboy Delivers Papers In Stocking Feet To Help Customer
A windy afternoon in Enterprise Miami sees a street corner newsboy struggling with two large bundles when a motorist honks. The driver unshoes, places a shoe on each bundle, and hurries to deliver to his customer.
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Miami
Water and Gas Distribution Declared Public Utilities
The article states that water distribution and gas distribution are designated as public utilities. It notes regulatory oversight and implications for service access and pricing.
Atlantic lawmakers weigh Franco-British path to a strong Atlantic alliance
Washington AP reports Democratic members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee consider building a robust Atlantic partnership without France after De Gaulle vetoed Britain’s entry to the European Common Market. Fulbright says the setback is temporary and Western allies can press ahead. Mansfield and Sparkman see potential compromises, while Morse and Symington caution on De Gaulle’s motives and France’s long term role.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
France
Great Britain
Western Europe
J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
Foreign Relations Committee
Fulbright
United States
Europe
Atlantic
Wayne Morse
Dore
de Gaulle
John Sparkman
D-Ala
Sparkman
United Kingdom
Canada
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Senate
Britain
Mansfield
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
Junior Editors Quiz on Seeds
A reader explains seed parts and seed dispersal with examples like milkweed and burdock. The piece notes how seeds travel, germinate, and the role of cotyledons and roots, inviting readers to study seeds this winter and mail an answer for a prize.
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Casey Lamb
Altus
Okla
De Gaulle Faces Test On U S Western Europe Split
Washington debates whether Charles de Gaulle will push a European split from the United States after vetoing Britain's Common Market bid. Officials warn a rift could threaten NATO unity as Britain and Western Europe recalibrate ties amid France's Third Force stance and Kennedy administration plans for tariff talks and a Polaris nuclear framework.
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Washington
Charles de Gaulle
Great Britain
Europe
United States
de Gaulle
Britain
U.S
Brusels
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
France
Trime
Harold Macmillan
Western Europe
Western Alliance
Italy
West Germany
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Kennedy
Australia
Canada
India
Commonwealth Changings Trade Ties With Britain Seen
The piece notes that many years nations enjoyed special economic relations with Britain under a preferential tariff system. If Britain joins the Common Market these nations risk losing that special treatment and must readjust trade networks including with the United States. Commonwealth members will have to revise their plans again.
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Britain
United States
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