Truman's Birthday Veto Quip Sparks White House Talk
President Truman quips about birthdays as he greets LBJ HST at the White House during a fundraiser drive aiming for one million dollars. Guests include Jack Benny W Averell Harriman and Copenhagen’s lord mayor. Truman receives gifts including Brazilian amethyst desk set and Canadian dollars.
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CASEBOOK OF REVOLUTION Peace Prospects Dim In Dominican Revolt
The Dominican uprising is seen by President Johnson and aides as infiltrated by Castroite Communists, dimming hopes for peace. Rebels, backed by civilians, aim to topple the junta in Santo Domingo with an April 24 bold move.
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Inside Reading Building Month Mother’s Day
Community feature highlights Mother's Day plans across Reading area with event listings, vendor fairs, and local business specials. Profiles of mothers and families note school activities, church gatherings, and charity drives planned for the holiday weekend.
Excise Tax Reductions Planned
Administration officials said Congress may be asked to repeal about 5 billion dollars in excise taxes over several years. Proposals include a 10 percent tax cut on new autos and telephone service in midyear legislation with small reductions for the next five or so years.
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Hot Springs
Congress
East Berlin Parade Triggers Western Protests
East German and Soviet troops staged a large parade in East Berlin defying Potsdam era rules. Western powers called the display provocative and in violation of four power status, noting it was the first joint Soviet East German march and the largest since World War II.
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East Berlin
Soviet Union
Tabishien
New Europe After World War II Emerged With Shifting Power
After WWII Europe saw Britain build a welfare state and the United States face factory slowdowns in its zone. Paris featured de Gaulle clinging to power amid resistance bands and Communist influence as Stalin tightened grip in the Soviet Union. The era promised mixed peace as victor nations sought stability over two decades of upheaval.
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Paris
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Soviet Union
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Europe
Nixon urges GOP strength in South to resist one party rule
AP report from a fundraising dinner where Nixon called for a two part plan to keep North Carolina and the South leading in national policy. He defended U S action in Vietnam saying the South Vietnamese asked for help and that the conflict is not a civil war.
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N.C
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Scotland County
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House
Ban Law
U S charges cease fire violations in Dominican unrest
The United States protested to the Organization of American States over ongoing cease-fire breaches by Col. Francisco Caamano Deno's rebels after another Marine was killed and three paratroopers wounded. The U S death toll reaches 13 with 75 wounded amid clashes during the Dominican civil war.
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Dominican Republic
United States
Inter- American Peace Commission
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U. S
W. Tapley Bennett Jr
Organization of American States
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Antonio Imbert Barrera
Jose A. Mora
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U S Shuns Formal Recognition of Regime in Santo Domingo
Washington avoided declaring recognition of the new government in Santo Domingo. U S officials signaled the matter depended on OAS action while noting Communist infiltration cited by Argentine Ambassador Colombo as part of the rebels' profile.
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United States
Dominoes Wapette
Organization of American States
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Santo Domingo
Richardo Colombo
OAS
Dead Actress Planned To Wed In Chapel Dedication Mention
A mournful note recalls Miss Darnell who attended the Burbank Home and Family Life Historical Museum dedication last September 27. The article mentions she planned to wed and delivered a eulogy at the chapel front.
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