U N General Assembly Votes Independence for Rwanda and Burundi
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution by a 92 to 0 vote with the Soviet bloc abstaining, granting independence to Rwanda and Burundi from Ruanda Urundi. Belgium to withdraw about 900 troops by August 1 unless sovereignty is delayed. UN to aid with up to $2 million for services, evacuation, and police training.
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Sabotage In Oran Halted By Ordered Ceasefire
In Oran the Secret Army Organization ordered a halt to sabotage as officials said a radio broadcast urged European forces to evacuate. Oil fires and cut communications halted refugee ship sailings and hindered verification of the move amid mediations led by Rene Soyer.
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York Woman Dies from Industrial Accident Injuries
Mrs. Mary Irene Matthews, 59, of Hellam R. D. 1, died at York Hospital from injuries suffered last Friday when pulled into a wrapping machine at Tioga Textile Associates Inc. in York where she was employed.
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Secretary of State Rusk recalls Rhodes scholar ties and Chaplin honor
Secretary of State Rusk left European diplomacy to revisit a Rhodes scholar origin at St John’s College. The Oxford doctorates controversy surrounds Chaplin’s honorary degree drawing protest from Hugh Trevor-Roper. Chaplin’s career and a US immigration issue culminated in a 1932 exile. now 73, he lives in Switzerland with Gena O’Neill and seven children, amid a $425,000 US tax dispute.
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Strike Averted at Budd Red Lion Plant
An AP report from Philadelphia says a strike set for today at Budd Companys Red Lion plant was avoided after all night bargaining that produced an agreement at 4 am.
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Inmate Tower Protest Shuts Western State Prison
Thirteen inmates at Western State Penitentiary in Pittsburgh occupy a water tower protesting conditions. Prison officials plan to wait them out as guards fire warning shots to deter more prisoners from climbing the tower and joining Robert Payne, a 29 year old who began the protest.
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Lawyer Wins Race In South Carolina District Nomination
Democratic voters in South Carolina's 2nd district chose State Rep. Albert Watson, a Columbia lawyer, over Dr. Frank Owens in a tight runoff to face Floyd Spence in November. Across the nation, Idaho's Orval Hansen captured the GOP nomination, and Rhode Island's John Chafee sought governor endorsement whileLouis Jackson Jr. planned a primary bid.
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Kennedy Tax and Trade Bills Face House Senate Clash
Congress debates Kennedy’s tax and trade proposals as leaders expect action before the fiscal year ends. Senate approval of a sugar measure and a broad expansion bill appears possible, while House prospects vary. Debates include tax revision, college loans, medical care financing, and withholding taxes on dividends.
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Patterson Fences Row With Neighbor in Suburban Clash
Floyd Patterson, boxing champion, builds a 70 foot fence between his front yard and neighbor Mrs. Ording Morelli in a Westchester County suburb. She says the move is normal and he calls it a response to a prior back-yard fence. Patterson notes no prior fence separated the yards.
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Autopsies On Germs Query Antibiotic Deaths
Chicago report questions how bacteria die from antibiotics and how some germs resist drugs. The piece probes why deaths occur and what drives resistance in common pathogens.
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Michigan teen joins Scots Guards amid aviation dream
David Elder, 17, from Battle Creek Michigan travels to Britain to enlist in the Scots Guards after hearing regimental stories from relatives. He passes the depot height by inches and plans a nine year term despite Marine Corps rivalries and a long journey funded by his late father.
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Mystery sender bill j returns stolen motor to owner
In Oxnard California a railroad express delivery to Jack Evans contained a stolen outboard motor taken from Evans Barage in 1B. A note signed Bill J. claimed the motor was shipped prepaid from Alhambra California and was returned in good condition. Evans does not know who Bill J. is.
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Ulbricht rejects Western talks on Berlin wall violence
East German leader Walter Ulbricht rejected a Western proposal for high level talks to curb violence at the Berlin Wall and ease movement in the divided city. He said normalization talks would be with West Berlin authorities and that four powers control only the occupation regime in West Berlin.
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Privilege Shielded Rostow Papers In Senate Hearing
Senate Republicans pressed for the Rostow Papers as Walt Rostow faced a three hour questioning on policy views. Acting Secretary Ball invoked executive privilege limiting disclosure while Senator Fulbright contended the committee had no right to demand executive working papers. Dirksen pledged further inquiry into Rostow's drafts and Soviet policy.
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