Kennedy tour of South Africa provokes international press clash
The Nation reports that South Africa barred foreign newsmen from accompanying Senator Robert F. Kennedy, claiming to avoid publicity stunts and a presidential bid. The piece argues the ban backfires, as Kennedy is a skilled publicity figure whose visit will draw global attention regardless of press access.
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Arthur Krock
New York Times
Washington
South Africa
Robert F. Kennedy
Johannesburg
United States
Kennedy
Kennedy visits South Africa tests news control tactics
The article discusses Robert Kennedy's South Africa trip as a publicity moment, noting the government’s news management to limit opposition. It highlights Kennedy's press-heavy tour, his prior reporting experience, and the significance of his extensive handouts while Verwoerd grants the visa, allowing foreign coverage.
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Snedy
South Africa
Kennedy
Washington
Verwoerd
Boston Post
Vietcong Involved in Strikes at RMK BRJ Sites
A wave of labor unrest on RMK BRJ construction sites in Vietnam, including 11 strikes and one fatal shooting, is blamed on Vietcong influence. About 23,190 man-days were lost as 11,640 Vietnamese workers faced delays on 40 sites around Saigon and Cam Ranh Bay.
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Peter Braestrup
New York Times
Saigon
United States
Vietcong
U. S
Prme
RMK - Brj
Camranh Bay
V. C
Roberts
Vietnam
Rmkbrj
Vietnamese Labor Ministry
Observer By Russell Baker on Ten American Things Above Criticism
A list of ten U S items rated for criticism by five top critics with high earnings. Air-conditioning drawn for head colds by Europeans, Empire State view judged near useless, Grand Canyon damaged by highways, northern Maine roads labeled poor. Only one other entry succeeded.
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Russell Baker
New York Times
Washington
United States
Maine
Empire State Building
John Unitas
Grand Canyon
Rocky Mountain
Vietnam
New York
Empire State
New Jersey
Critics Debate Indispensable American Phenomena
A panel of five judges weighs ten American phenomena that resist ridicule including Cocoanuts and mint flavored toothpicks. They spar over automatic gear shifts and mashed potatoes while debating what makes a list uncriticizable. Mrs. J W of Washington submits ten items that mystify critics though noncompliant. judges fear public backlash and career damage from harsh commentary.
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Benjamin Harrison
America
J. W
Washington, D. C
J. Edgar Hoover
Jacqueline Kennedy
Sir Winston Churchill
Robert E. Lee
Humphrey Bogart
Casablanca
Billy Graham
Iowa
Doctor Spock
California Eyes New Race Woes
In Bakersfield California a growing rift between conservatives and the local Negro community widens after violence suppressed by police. Officials report unemployment and poverty fueling tensions as a poverty program debate stalls council action and anti poverty funds remain underused.
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California
Wallace Turner
New York Times
Bakersfield
Calif
Los Angeles
Russel V. Karlen
Cal
Mel Brown
Karlen
Alems
America
Jackson
Miss. C
Flying Glass
Thompson
Federa
Peru Census Says Most Speak Spanish
A government census report states about 80 percent of Peruvians speak Spanish. It notes others speak indigenous languages such as Quechua or Aymara.
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Lima
Peru
Government
Purge in Peking Shrinks Mao Circle as Officials Defect
In Hong Kong reports, Li Chi director of Peking propaganda is accused of antiparty and antisocialist activity. He joins Teng To Wu Han and Liao Mo-Sha in facing charges as power struggles within the CCP leadership widen. Analysts note policy indecision and a retreat to year to year management amid discord.
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Seymour Topping
New_York Times
Hong Kong
Chinese Communist Party
Peking
Li Chi
Peking Municipal
Mao Tse- Tung
Teng To
Wu Han
Liao Mo - Sha
Jemin Jih Pao
Chieh Fang Chun
Jenmin Jih Pao
Army
Lin Piao
Mao
Poles Riot After Cardinal Wyszynski Visit
In Gdansk hundreds of Roman Catholics destroyed a government signboard as Cardinal Wyszynski preached, police dispersed the crowd, and bystanders were detained. Western reporters were briefly detained as protesters tore down posters opposing German reconciliation efforts amid Poland’s church led millennial celebrations.
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Gene Kramer
Gdansk
Poland
Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski
Cardinal Wyszynski
Basilica of St. Mary
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