Administration Floats Cuba Policy for Games
The Johnson administration faces pressure over Cuban participation in the tenth Central American and Caribbean Games in Puerto Rico. Visas and a Cuban secret police escort are arranged for June events, despite past defections and asylum worries. Negotiations, led by Swiss envoy Emil Stadelhofer, weigh route approval and whether Castro athletes may seek asylum on U.S. soil.
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Cuban defection fears drive new fishing permit rules
The article reports Missouri officials warning that Cuban defectors and athletes may spark policy clashes. It notes a 1965 66 Missouri Wildlife Code permit requirement and suggests refugees and youths lure for asylum, with officials cautious about enforcing the rules and awaiting higher decisions.
Senate Approves Farm Disaster Measure Amid Farm Woes
The Senate backed a disaster bill easing planting options for cotton and feed crops hit by heavy rains and floods in Tennessee. Critics warned it could be seen as rewarding unrepaired losses while enabling farmers to plant alternatives like soybeans if profits justify it. The measure passed after multiple roll calls and House approval.
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