Rusk Signals Expanded War Scope Over Southeast Asia
Secretary of State Dean Rusk warned Friday the war in South Vietnam could widen if Communist aggression continues. He linked Laos crises to Vietnam, said Southeast Asia moves are being made, and urged an end to Laos as a corridor used by North Vietnamese forces.
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Stevenson warns on Southeast Asia crisis and Laos fate
Ambassador Adlai Stevenson urges UN action and warns the United States may use military force in Southeast Asia if Laos falls to Communism. He calls for restraint and diplomacy, while noting pressure on Geneva ceasefire and possible SEATO options.
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Southeast Asia
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Two Vehicle Collisions Reported on City Streets
At the intersection of 5th Ave SW and Beard St a 7:50 a.m. Friday collision involved Charles Gillian 42 of 917 Betty St and Katie Lindsey 21 of 1314 Newman Ave with no injuries. A second two car wreck at State National Bank parking lot at 9:55 a.m. involved Margaret Leonard 38 and Milford Moore Jr 21. no injuries. A 1957 Harley Davidson theft was reported by Jim Kenny of 716 Ferry St. Firefighters answered a 4:27 p.m. call to 402 Vine St NW where a tree fire caused no damage. See DIARY on Page 2.
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Loyd Hays Memorial Fund Reaches Near 5000 Total
The Loyd Hays Fund grows to 4948.03 as Friday contributions bring the memorial effort closer to 5000. The fund honors Morgan County conservation officer Loyd Hays who was killed near Flint Creek on May 1 and aids his wife and five children with education and housing costs. Contributions may be sent to the Decatur Daily to benefit the Hays family.
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W. J. French
Birmingham
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Khrushchev Harvests Wheat in Egypt Visit
Soviet Premier Khrushchev arrived in Egypt and inspected the wheat crop in Libération Province. He gathered the first sheaf, tasted the grain, and called the harvest not bad despite reports of small and dry yield. He dismissed exaggerated praise from officials and remarked on prior anecdotes.
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Kilby Prison Hepatitis Outbreak Kills Three
An outbreak of infectious hepatitis at Kilby Prison in Montgomery has killed three inmates and hospitalized 19 others. Dr. Ir Long described the situation as an epidemic at Kilby. Further details were referenced to continue on page 2.
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Caplin Resigns as Internal Revenue Commissioner
Mortimer M. Caplin announces he will resign as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service effective July 10. The White House says he leaves for personal responsibilities and to return to private life. Caplin, a UVA law professor since 1950, was named IRS head on February 7, 1961 by President Kennedy. He is 47 and also practiced law in Charlottesville with Perkins Battle and Minor.
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University of Virginia
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Mississippi admissions review delays for Negro student
Gov Paul Johnson disclosed that the University of Mississippi had temporarily admitted a Negro student for the summer term starting June 10. The act was subject to board of trustees review, with no quorum at the time and no final decision.
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Associated Press
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University of Mississippi
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Tougaloo College
Here
State Senate
First Laos Spy Flight Is Hit By Communist Ground Fire
The first U S reconnaissance flights over Laos faced Communist ground fire with one Crusader jet struck. Reports will go to the Laos government and the International Control Commission to aid neutralization efforts and military countermeasures.
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International Control Commission
Kitty Hawk
South China Sea
Associated Press
Johnson Delivers Marxist of The Great Society
President Johnson visits Michigan for a commencement address at the University of Michigan Stadium, drawing crowds of 85 000 and 25 000 at the airport and rallying Democratic figures like Rep Neil Staebler and ex governor G Mennen Williams. He frames a five decade effort to rebuild cities preserve the countryside and expand education while planning working groups for forthcoming conferences.
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Phouma seeks aid from France United States and Britain
Prime Minister Souvanna Phouma said Laos will seek military and economic aid from France the United States and Britain to defend Laos unity. He noted his neutralist coalition army is driven from Plaine des Jarres by the Pathet Lao and is assessing needs. US jets are conducting unarmed reconnaissance over Pathet Lao areas at Souvan na's request.
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