Crew Selected Chairman for North Carolina Democrats
Lursford Crew of Roanoke Rapids was named state Democratic chairman, succeeding Bert Bennett. He predicted sweeping Democratic victories in 1964, urged unity, and pledged to contact Democratic lawmakers for guidance. He urged district meetings to honor long-time party stalwarts and pointed to Governor and President as examples of Democratic leadership.
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Raleigh
Lursford Crew
Roanoke Rapids
Crew
Democratic Executive Committee
Winston-Salem
Bert Bennett
Sanford
Charles R. Jonas
Congress
Washington
Lindsay Warren Darae
Actor Hurt Seriously In Accident
Los Angeles AP reports actor Richard Boone was hospitalized after his sports car crashed into a parked vehicle. Police say his head struck his Maserati windshield, chest injury broke the steering wheel, and facial cuts, a possible broken nose, ribs, and knee cuts were noted. His car damage was about $3000.
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Los Angeles
Richard Boone
E. T. Loftus
Boone
Will Travel
Pacific Palisades
Claire
St. John’s Hospital
Santa Monica
Piedmont Plane Lands Safely After Gear Trouble
A Piedmont Airlines plane diverted from Florence to Wilmington after a gear problem. The Flight 806 from Atlanta landed normally at New Hanover County Airport after precautionary measures were prepared, though not required. Passenger count was not immediately released.
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Wilmington
N.C
Piedmont Airlines
Florence
S.C
New Hanover County
Piedmont
Atlanta
Mansfield Warns Of Disaster In Viet Nam
Washington Senator Mike Mansfield warns that without full support for Ambassador Lodge in South Vietnam a disaster looms. He faults reports that Lodge is not securing cooperation and urges administrative discipline and rapid readjustment across agencies to back President Johnson’s policy. He calls for removing individuals if needed.
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Mansfield
Viet Nam
Washington (Ap
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Henry Cabot Lodge
South Viet Nam
Senate
United States
Thomas H. Kuchel
California
Frank Carlson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Goldwater Weighs California Primary Move
Sen Barry Goldwater said he will consult with a California Republican group about entering the 1964 presidential primary there but denied he was announcing a candidacy. He indicated the California primary could influence his decision, and would seek advice from California politics figures, including ex-senator William F Knowland, before any decision.
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Washington
Barry Goldwater
California
Arizona
Goldwater
Senate
William F. Knowland
Repubican
Red Trade May Be Expanded
Washington reports the United States on the brink of broader agricultural trade with the Soviet bloc depending on Soviet actions. A Moscow offer to buy U.S. wheat could shift subsidies and policies, aiding foreign exchange and easing farm surpluses while raising questions about long term demand and next year’s crop.
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Washington
United States
U.S
Soviet Union
Soviet Bloc
Moscow
Idaho Senator Opposes Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
Sen B Jordan R Idaho becomes the 15th senator to oppose ratification arguing test bans require full inspection. Arizona's Barry Goldwater vows to vote against the pact despite political risk, citing harm to national strength. Strom Thurmond echoes worries over withdrawal and intelligence track record as debate continues.
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Washington
Sen B. Jordan
Idaho
Jordan
Senate
Barry Goldwater
Arizona Republican
Birmingham violence hurts business and deters industry
In Birmingham Alabama violence has thinned shopper crowds and chilled new industry interest. Bank clearings rose slightly week over week but business leaders warn rebuilding trust in safety is essential while acknowledging limited impact in suburbs.
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Birmingham
Ala
Law and Order
Caldwell Marks
Cindy May Form New Storm Moves Across Texas Coast
The Weather Bureau in Houston warned Cindy may reform in the Gulf after sweeping from Brownsville and bringing five inch rains to the Texas tip. Winds near eight miles per hour with eight foot tides. levee protection at Port Acres held after sandbagging. disaster aid designated for Jefferson Orange and Newton counties to aid rebuilding and loans.
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Beaumont
Tex
Weather Bureau
Houston
Cindy
Gulf of Mexico
Brownsville
Texas
Galveston
Victoria
Corpus Christi
Mexico
Port Arthur
Port Acres
FH. R. Longman
Jack Brooks
D-Tex
Kennedy
Jefferson
Orange
Newton
Kennedy cites pause in Cold War at UN call for moon joint venture
President Kennedy addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York praising a pause in the Cold War and urging renewed U.S.-Soviet cooperation. He proposed a moon expedition and a broader ban on weapons of mass destruction from space, while stressing continued disarmament talks and stronger UN role. The Cuban boycott dimmed the scene as Gromyko offered a conciliatory tone and praised the speech.
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United Nations
Kennedy
U.N. General Assembly
Andrei A. Gromyko
Gromyko
U.N
Pierre ‘de ‘Muelemeester
Gromoko
Washington
Nikolai T. Fedorenko
U.S
U.S. Senate
General Assembly
Boutwell Welcomes Commission to Help Birmingham
Birmingham Mayor Albert Boutwell welcomed the presidential commission aimed at racial peace after the Sunday church bombing that killed four Negro girls. He critiqued demands for troops, supported appointment of Earl Blaik and Kenneth Royall, and urged cooperation while noting outsiders fueled tension. Kennedy met with Negro leaders and urged restraint as FBI and city authorities pursue justice for the bombing and earlier incidents.
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Isteel Mill
Marks
Committee of
Birmingham
Kennedy
Washington
Ala
Albert Boutwell
White House
Bloutwell
Army
Earl Blaik
Kenneth C. Royall
Royall
North Carolina
Blaik
Avco Corp
Boutwell
FBI
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Princess Anne
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London
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Scotland
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