Buddhist self immolation in Viet Nam after Diem coup
The article discusses a wave of self immolations in South Viet Nam following the 1963 coup that toppled Diem. It notes Thich Quang Duc's protest death and seven more burnings by monks, nuns, and civilians, with motives ranging from religious dedication to personal crisis. Public reaction varied from outrage to philosophical acceptance, and observers question whether the burnings were political or religious in aim.
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Saigon
Viet Nam
Ngo Dinh
Thich Quang Duc
Quang Duc
Tiem
Diem
Eig
iDiem
Dien
House Commerce Committee Advances National Transport Bill
The House Commerce Committee approved a controversial transport bill that could alter freight rate patterns for railroads trucks and barges. It would extend rate filing to all carriers with ICC oversight and Justice Department antitrust review, aiming to curb distortions in American transportation.
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Washington
House Commerce Committee
America
Kennedy
Congress
Oren Harris
D-Ark
House
Harris
Interstate
Merce Commission
ICC
Departement of Justice
Lurid Ballet by Robert Joffrey Draws Long Beach Audience
The Robert Joffrey Ballet from New York performed in Long Beach in the Community Concert series at the Municipal Auditorium. The troupe, on an eight city coast tour, featured 22 dancers, modern and ballet styles, and music accompanying two ballets. Notable pieces included Feast of Ashes and Con Amore with varied casts and dynamic choreography.
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Long Beach Municipal Auditorium
Robert Joffrey Balet
New York
Russia
U.S. State Department
Joffrey
Seattle
Alexit
Lisa Bradley
Adela
Alvin Aileys
Carlos Suri
Suzanne Hangmans
Pepe Lel Romano
Paul Sutherland
Augustias
Tune ‘Wilson
Paul Crest
Fon
Brian MacDonald
Xtossini
Byen Christensen
Helgi Tomasom
Margaret Mercier
Marie Paquet
Rake
Vincente Nebreda
Finis Jhange
Robert Vickr
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Tay Ninh
Aying
Diem Ot
Thuan
Sheme
Henry Cabot Lodge
Viet‘namese
Robert Joffrey
Bailet
By Rachel Morton
American Building Center
Los Alamitos
The
Belgian Congo
White Rock
Small
Romex
Pv.de Pipe
Isis Puta
Pittsburgh
Long Beach
Canteria Iocation
Betes
East Cerritos
Spring St
Los. Alamitos
Geneva
Mottell’s
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