Red China Explodes Atomic Bomb First Nuclear Test
The report states Communist China announced its first nuclear test in western China, amid Khrushchev's ouster in Moscow. President Johnson said the test is low yield and not to overstate its military significance, while U.S. readiness to help non Communist Asian states is affirmed. The piece notes Mao Zedong's rising stature and limits on China's delivery capability.
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New Soviet Leaders Seek to Reassure Public After Khrushchev
Moscow dispatch says Leonid Brezhnev and Alexei Kosygin take top posts as de Stalinization and economic progress are pledged to continue. Pravda reports stay the course while Khrushchev aides reportedly lose posts including Alexei Adzhubei and Pavel Satyukov.
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Alexei N. Kosygin
Alexei Adzhubei
Izvestia
Pavel Satyukov
Khrushchev Issue In Campaign
President Johnson on a two day campaign swing through New Jersey Pennsylvania and New York plans to use the replacement of Nikita Breach Thursday night to rally Liberal party supporters at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan.
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Reds To Maintain Peaceful Coexistence Policy
The article reports that the Soviet Union plans to maintain its policy of peaceful coexistence after government changes. Ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin told President Johnson in a roughly 30 minute White House meeting that Moscow intends to keep the established course and ease world tensions.
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Keane Resigns as Cardinals Manager After World Series
Johnny Keane quits as field manager of the St. Louis Cardinals after the championship run. Yogi Berra will not return as manager of the Yankees and signs a two year contract as a special field consultant under GM Ralph Houk. Houk indicates several successors are under consideration with a decision within a week.
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Isbell Downgraded but Flood Threat Persists in NC
Tropical storm Isbell, downgraded from hurricane, moved along the North Carolina coast bringing renewed flood danger. Rain totals reached 5.14 inches in Columbia and 4.28 in Greenville, with inland areas still receiving heavy rain as authorities keep flood watches and disaster declarations in effect.
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Cole Porter Dies at 71 in Santa Monica Hospital
Cole Porter famed American composer and lyricist died at a Santa Monica hospital after kidney surgery. He was 71, with doctors citing poor overall health and a kidney stone infection as factors. Porter authored many hits including Night and Day and So in Love and remained a celebrated figure in transatlantic high society.
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Cary Grant
British Election Labor Party Wins Britain’s House of Commons
Labour ends 13 years of Conservative rule in a close victory led by Harold Wilson who becomes prime minister. Conservatives lose seats but threaten to narrow Labour’s slim majority as Liberal Jo Grimond may hold balance of power in the new Parliament.
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Agreement Announced In Detroit Ends AMC UAW Talks
Detroit AP reports profit sharing for AMC workers will be carried forward after a late agreement between American Motors Corp and the United Auto Workers. Negotiators dropped profit sharing as a key strike obstacle, hours before a midnight strike deadline. Pickets gathered outside AMC plants in Milwaukee and Kenosha as leaders announced the deal, with details to be released later.
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Johnson defends aide Jenkins amid morals arrests
President Johnson praised Walter Jenkins’ 25 years of service but acknowledged no knowledge of his aide’s conduct before two arrests on morals charges. He ordered an FBI inquiry and Jenkins resigned promptly. The White House faced questions over 1959 data shared with authorities and Secret Service handling.
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