Goodman’s Band in Soviet Tour Sparks Jazz Discontent
Benny Goodman’s touring band in Kiev protests his choice of older swing and Dixieland tunes, arguing Soviet audiences deserve progressive American jazz. Musicians threaten quitting after the July 9 New York return as State Department funds support new works from top American jazz writers.
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U.S.S.R
Benny Goodman
King of Swing
New York
Goodman
U.S
Mel Lewis
Los Angeles
Joe Newman
Soviet Union
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State Department
America
Israeli Lawyer Seeks Block on Soblen Deportation
An Israeli lawyer, Ari Ankorion, moves to阻止 deportation of Soviet spy Robert Soblen to the United States. He argues absence of an extradition treaty and requests a fair hearing, citing Soblen’s political offenses and ties to Israel’s law of return. Soblen, jailed at Ramleh Prison hospital, claims leukemia and a right to practice medicine.
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United
Ari Ankorion
Moshe Shapiro
Israel
United States
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Ankorion
Soblen
State Department
Ankerson
New York
Ramleh
Tel Aviv
Akorion
Supreme Court
Palestine
Doctors Blast Again on Aged Care Plan in Congress
The American Medical Association denounced a new bipartisan Social Security health care plan for seniors as an enlarged version of the King Anderson bill with hastily added changes to win votes. The measure would be financed by higher Social Security taxes, drawing AMA opposition over government control of medicine. Senate sponsor Senator Anderson and House cosponsor Rep King promote the bill, arguing extensions may broaden coverage and private policies.
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Washington
American Medical Association
Senate
AMA
Congress
Clinton P. Anderson
Cecil R. King
D-Calif
House
Yades Streets Reflect Danish Heritage in St Thomas
Streets in St Thomas in the American Virgin Islands are called yades a reminder of the islands Danish heritage and colonial history.
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St. Thomas
American Virgin Islands
Islands
Navy raises pay to keep skilled sailors on submarines
The Navy will double the special pay for Polaris submarine crews from 30 to 60 dollars monthly starting next week and extend the boost to other nuclear powered subs for critical jobs. Officials seek a 90 dollar target and warn retention of trained specialists remains a serious challenge as more Polaris boats join the fleet.
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Navy
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