Ervin backs limited test ban pact in Senate
Senator Sam Ervin of North Carolina announced his support for the limited nuclear test ban treaty, saying rejection would likely harm U S leadership. The decision raises pro ratification sentiment to seven percent of undecided and committed votes, with opposition from twelve and nine undecided. Senator Mansfield signaled a vote this week on reservations, while Ervin called the choice difficult citing military concerns but deeming ratification the less undesirable option.
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Ervin Explains Vote For Test Ban Treaty
Sen Sam Ervin of North Carolina said in the Senate he will vote to ratify the test ban treaty after deliberation. He called the decision the lesser of two undesirable choices and warned rejection could damage United States standing with other nations.
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GOP Hopefuls Pledge Support Amid Nomination Talks
Sen. Barry Goldwater says he would back Gov. Nelson Rockefeller if he secures the Republican presidential nomination. Rockefeller indicated broad backing but tied it to a platform that realistically addresses current problems and future opportunities. Goldwater stated a unconditional yes if Rockefeller is the nominee.
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Trouble Brews as U.N. Assembly Opens in Rhodesia
Delegates gather for the 18th General Assembly amid Africa racial tensions and demands from 14 Asian-African nations for action against South Africa and Portugal. Goldwater and Rockefeller cited in interviews as debating positions on East-West tensions and civil rights. Kennedy to speak Friday while Gromyko outlines Soviet policy. talks on a German peace and troop withdrawals frame the opening day.
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Malaysia Breaks With Indonesia And Philippines
Malaysia severed diplomatic ties with Indonesia and the Philippines after mob violence at the Kuala Lumpur compound. Riot damage followed similar protests at Jakarta and Medan. 1,000+ demonstrators faced riot police. Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak ordered the break, with Thailand appointed to handle affairs.
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Vinson Protests McNamara Order Against Discrimination
Rep. Carl Vinson denounces Robert McNamara for turning servicemen into political agents in the fight against racial discrimination. Vinson introduces legislation to make it court martial offense for military personnel to use new authority in discrimination cases. The Air Force barred service members from events where discrimination occurs as McNamara ordered base commanders to seal off areas with persistent segregation.
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Albania proposes seating Red China at United Nations
Albania formally urged the United Nations General Assembly to reconsider seating Red China amid the Moscow Peking split. The proposal seeks expulsion of the Nationalists and transfer of all UN representation, including the Security Council seat, to the Chinese Communists, a move Moscow may back despite strains with Albania. Last year the assembly defeated a Soviet bid to admit the Communists by 56 to 42 with 2 abstentions.
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Kennedy Urges Industry Back Aid for Export Expansion
President Kennedy addresses 400 executives at the White House Conference on Export Expansion urging industry support to restore foreign aid funding. He warns House cuts to 3.5 billion dollars harm exports and national security, while noting most aid is spent in the United States. Labor Secretary Wirtz also urges expanded exports to narrow employment and balance of payments gaps.
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Wallace Blamed Negroes to March on Montgomery
Birmingham Negroes outraged by the bombing deaths of four girls plan to march on the state capitol to urge Gov. George Wallace to take action. The rally followed a dynamite blast near Sixteenth Street Baptist Church that killed the victims Denise McNair Addie Mae Collins Cynthia Wesley and Carol Robertson. Police said guards and extra patrols would escort funerals as officials disclosed a rising reward fund approaching sixty thousand dollars. A federal grand jury subpoenaed state investigators in the Birmingham race violence case.
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Addie Mae Collins
Cynthia Wesley
Washington
Refugees Return Home as Cindy Weakens Along Gulf Coast
Hurricane Cindy struck the Texas coast near Galveston to Port Arthur with 80 mph winds then weakened inland. Civil Defense ordered refugees in Port Arthur Beaumont and Orange to go home as damage was minor but pecan crops suffered. About 3,000 fled Cameron Parish and shelters housed 1,500 in Port Arthur, 525 in Beaumont, and 1,078 in Galveston. five boats reported trouble and crews on two offshore rigs faced 3 foot waves and 55 mph winds. Lake Charles declared a state of emergency as Salvation Army and relief agencies moved in to assist refuges and evacuees.
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