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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1963
Page
1
President Kennedy calls for a federal law barring private businesses that serve the public from discriminating against Negroes. He cites the 14th Amendment and the commerce clause, warning the bill faces fierce Southern opposition and a tough fight over what constitutes substantial interstate business.
The Trieste two man bathyscaphe descends to 1.5 miles deep off Boston in a bid to locate the sunken Thresher. Navy Capt. Frank A. Andrews says evidence suggests the craft is near the Thresher site as debris and magnetic contacts are found. A yellow buoy marks the descent area and signals guide the mission amid debris and possible hull components.
AP report from Washington on Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy noting President Kennedy may be losing some popularity due to civil rights advocacy but expects re election in 1964 He says the administration will push the civil rights package through while opposing a mass Washington march.
Harrisburg AP report on Pennsylvania Democrats led by Morse accusing Gov Scranton of insincerity in expanding civil service. Truax, GOP chair, defends the governor, while Morse claims department heads ordered to cut dismissal notice. Press secretary Conmy denies knowledge of the claims.
NAACP executive secretary Ray Wilkins urged calm among Negroes planning mass action in Washington to pressure passage of Kennedy's civil rights program. He praised the president but warned demonstrations should await necessity and a possible Senate filibuster. The speech followed a Medgar Evers memorial service and raised funds for Evers’ widow and civil rights arrestees.
Aberdeen report says headmaster spoke with Prince Charles about the Isle of Lewis drink episode at Gordonstoun. No details released on punishment. the school notes serious breaches may lead to cane, year back, loss of privileges, or expulsion, with Charles later receiving a pottery prize during visitors' day.
Pope Paul VI told world readers he would strive for international peace based on truth justice love and freedom. He addressed the diplomatic corps at the Vatican and said the Holy See would not interfere in temporal affairs while pledging to uphold the four pillars of peace outlined by Pope John XXIII.
AP reports Bo Belinsky breaks engagement with Mamie, citing undisclosed reasons. Belinsky, exiling from Hollywood, had been sent to Hawaii after a 1-7 season with the Los Angeles Angels. The piece also notes Villa era tie-ins and other brief items including Red Skelton daughter Valentina’s scooter accident and Eleanor Roosevelt memorial by the Knights of Pythias.
In Wyalusing Pennsylvania the Grand Spiritual and Temporal Council is revived by 30 Indian tribes after 208 years and will become an annual event.
From Baghdad reports the Ant i Traqui firing squad executed 28 Communists charged with staging the 1959 Kirkuk bloodbath that killed more than 150 lives. The dispatch notes new Soviet Kurdish combat claims and regional tension as well.
Washington AP reports district officials advocate replacing Bible readings with nonsectarian literature during opening exercises following a Supreme Court ruling. Fulbright criticizes De Gaulle, saying France harms Atlantic unity. Liberian Ambassador Edward Peal condemns Ellender's claim that Negroes cannot govern themselves as racist and harmful.
The 1964 Democratic nominating convention site race centers on Chicago with six bidders. Atlantic City Baltimore Detroit Miami Beach Miami and Philadelphia also vie. Kennedy prefers a Midwestern nominating moment, while San Francisco has strong Republican backing and cash guarantees.
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