96 Texas Votes Loom for Barry
The AP reports Goldwater is expected to secure eight Texas delegates on Tuesday and approach the nomination threshold. Scranton gains limited momentum as Goldwater’s tally climbs to 619 with 855 needed, while Texas and Montana conventions shape the remaining delegate pool ahead of the July 13 San Francisco convention.
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Henry Cabot
Lodge
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Richard M. Nixon
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Submarine Haddock Fire Probed in Mississippi Yard
An AP report from Pascagoula Mississippi says investigators continued probing the cause of a fire that heavily damaged the nuclear submarine Haddock under construction at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Officials say it is too early to gauge the damage to the four million craft. The Haddock is a sister ship to the ill fated Thresher and at an advanced stage with nuclear systems not yet installed.
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Thresher
City Bus Strike Grips Los Angeles Transit System
Los Angeles faced a massive traffic disruption as more than 2,500 bus drivers walked out, leaving over 50,000 daily riders stranded or forced to use cars. The strike began at 12:01 a.m. Sunday after stalled wage negotiations, impacting riders across four counties and triggering police traffic control efforts.
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GOP Platform Panel Sets Stage For Convention Policy Debate
A Philadelphia panel convened to guide the GOP platform features prominent names including Hugh Scott William Scranton and Thomas Gates. The session aimed to preview Republican foreign policy positions ahead of the July 4 San Francisco convention as preparations for the party platform continue with notable participants and discussions.
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Onenhower
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Hugh Scott
R-Pa
William W. Scranton
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
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Minnesota
Mary Clare Boother Luce
Robert Stransz-Hnpe
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State Democrats Reorganize Amid Unity Plea
The Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee reorganization aimed at unity pauses as Otis B. Morse seeks re election to lead a party scarred by a bitter primary fight between Genevieve Blatt and Michael Musmanno. Absentee votes in Philadelphia and Lackawanna County could decide the outcome with Blatt holding a slim lead. Morse proclaims party unity as crucial to November gains, with potential rivals including Michael Byrne and Stephen McCann discussed as compromise options.
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Democratic’ Party
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Peking Charges U S Bombing of Laos Bases
Communist China accused the United States of indiscriminate bombing and strafing of Pathet Lao headquarters in Laos. Beijing urged an early meeting of the 14 nations that signed the 1962 Geneva Laos accords to resolve the dispute.
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Laos
Desert Strike Costs Nearly Fifty Four Million in Far West War Games
The Desert Strike exercise cost about 54 million, the priciest since World War II, involving 100000 Army and Air Force units across California, Arizona and Nevada. Costs were trimmed from 60.1 million by economy measures, chiefly transportation of armored units. Two armored divisions with 3750 vehicles, 364 tanks, and 640 personnel carriers moved by rail from Ft Hood to the three-state battlefield, with other forces from Colorado and Kentucky. reasons cited include testing armor training, realistic nuclear weapon employment, and joint air ground operations enhancements.
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5Th Mechanized Infantry
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East Coast
United States
Flag Issue Debated In Canada Parliament
The Canadian House of Commons opens debate on Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson's plan for Canada's first official flag. Polls suggest a slim majority may approve, with Pearson risking resignation and another election if defeated. The proposed "Pearson pennant" features three red maple leaves on white with a blue border and bars symbolizing From Sea to Sea.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Lester B. Pearson
Canada
Pearson
Iran
Keating cites Soviet Cuba troop limits as unrest grows
In Washington Keating U S senator argues Moscow halted troop withdrawals from Cuba possibly to guard missile sites or protect Castro. He estimates 4000 to 7000 Soviet troops remain with no evidence of new missiles. He notes rising Cuban dissent worrying Castro and communists. Growth warns population rise may force national park rationing. one billionth visitor counted in 1962. second expected in 1973. Johnson attends National City Christian Church and uses church paper to influence.
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Keating-Cuba
Kenneth B. Keating
R-N.y
Soviet Union
Cuba
Keating
New York
New York Republican
Fidel
Castro
Population Reference Bureau, Inc
Nixon and Hodges Udall Couples Attend Chicago Meeting
In Chicago AP reports Nixon provided no firm answer on his candidacy as temperatures climbed to 96 degrees with humidity. Hodges and Udall attended with their wives while others in the party eyed the Republican nomination. Delegates faced a convention deadlock as Hodges kept his stance while Udall and Johnson indicated possible support.
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Commerce
Luther H. Hodges
Interior
Stewart L. Udall
Chicago
Richard M
Nixon
Johnson
Udall
Hodges
Assembly Windup In Sight For 1084 Session
Harrisburg AP reports the 1084 General Assembly aims for a Tuesday or Wednesday windup. House acts on Project 70 a 76 million land program for conservation and recreation with 40 million for Forests and Waters 10 million for Fish and Game and 20 million for local government land purchases. A billion dollar general appropriation bill and eminent domain reforms await final action.
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General Assembly
House
Senate
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Fish and Game Commissions
Gov.eraments
Pact Signed To Provide Wheat Aid To Korea
The United States signed an agreement to supply South Korea with an additional 173000 tons of wheat to help overcome a food shortage following a flood crisis and related disruptions.
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South Korea
United States
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