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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1964
Page
1
A Pennsylvanian weekend fatality toll climbed to 13 with five child deaths. Drownings claimed three youngsters from Harrisburg and Bettwood and a boy from New Castle. Additional fatalities occurred in a fire, an automobile collision, and a motorcycle crash across multiple counties.
NICOSIA Cyprus AP Dr Fazil Kuchuk Turkish vice president describes a nine second peace offer by Gen George Grivas as empty words Grivas earlier returned to Cyprus after aiding independence in 1959 and urged a free Greek Cyprus with amnesty for Turkish minorities. Kuchuk warned Turks would be at mercy of Greeks while clashes killed a Turk during a village exchange of gunfire.
A 16 hour lakefront search by more than eight volunteers for a 10 year old boy reported missing ended in a happy note. The boy had been hiding in the basement of his 12 year old pirate friend s home. The hunt began after Mrs. Robert E. Coleman of Mentor reported her son Keith missing at 8 am Saturday.
Soviet Premier Khrushchev arrives in Oslo on a Scandinavian tour with Norwegian Prime Minister Gerhardsen greeting him. Thousands, including workers at a shipyard, show support while officials downplay any political significance noting talks will focus on general world affairs and disarmament.
Souvanna Phouma warned that 8000 Communist forces with 17 battalions and heavy artillery prepare a five pronged assault on Muong Soui, the neutralists last holdout in Plaine des Jarres, northern Laos. He cited North Vietnamese backing and limited air support due to weather as he urged a summit among Lao factions.
Washington AP The House moves toward final action on a civil rights bill this week aiming for a Wednesday or Thursday vote before a July Fourth signing ceremony at the White House President Johnson to receive the measure. The foreign aid appropriations bill at 3.3 billion dollars faces less cuts than prior years as Rep Otto Passman fights to swing the floor. Senate action includes a federal pay raise bill boosting many workers including lawmakers with a 7,500 raise to 30,000 a year. Conferees meet to reconcile excise tax and highway program provisions.
Hollywood reports that Screen Actors Guild negotiators have broken down with television film producers over a new contract. Strike ballots were sent to about 15,000 members with 75 percent authorized to walk out, potentially after midnight Tuesday. The union demands higher residuals for reruns and foreign exhibition.
In Formosa on June 20 a plane crash killed 2 Americans and 47 others. Police said two pistols found did not fire and played no part in the crash. Officials urged investigation into possible shooting of the pilot. American victims included service members and families.
In St Augustine Florida a possible truce to ease racial conflict emerged as a bi racial committee proposal gained traction. Leaders warned middle ground was scarce as daily violence continued with fist fights and parades. Governor Bryant imposed a curfew and faced possible contempt in court while King urged immediate biracial talks.
The Agriculture Department says U.S. cigarette consumption fell by about 16 billion sticks, a 65 percent drop from the first half of last year, after a government report linked health risks to smoking. Cigar and pipe use rose about 12 percent as overall tobacco use shifted. The year ending June 30 is estimated at 507 billion cigarettes, down 2 percent from the prior year.
India faces leadership uncertainty as Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, 59, battles overstrain and possible heart trouble after a heavy work schedule. Aides may govern temporarily if his condition worsens, while his son says he needs at least a month of rest.
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