Senate Talkathon Begins as Debate Over Apportionment Heats Up
In Washington, Senate Democrats push a long running talkathon to stall a high court apportionment ruling while Republicans back a rider to delay until after election year. The House contends with foreign aid and reapportionment clashes, as leaders face uncertain paths to action before adjournment.
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Judiciary Committee
William M. Tuck
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Senate
Goldwater denies implying Johnson authorized nuclear weapons
Barry Goldwater says his critique of Johnson's Vietnam orders was about vague language not authorization for nuclear weapons. The White House and GOP vice presidential nominee Miller echo the stance, noting Tonkin crisis orders did not permit nuclear use. The Hershey unity meeting framed Goldwater's comments as a misreading of the commander orders.
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Fiery restaurant owner closes doors in Atlanta protest
Atlanta news reports the Pickrick restaurant owned by Hans Maddox shut its doors after a court challenge to a new civil rights law. A crowd of about 500 whites gathered, many armed with pickax handles Maddox sold as “Pickrick drum sticks.” Maddox and his wife vowed to relocate after decades in the business as the protest turned toward segregationist aims.
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Halt To Nashville Bank Merger May Be Sought
Government attorneys planned to ask a federal judge to halt the proposed merger of Third National Bank and Nashville Bank and Trust Co after a suit filed by Attorney General Kennedy charged the deal would violate antitrust law. The merger would concentrate Nashville area banking among three large institutions with 93 percent of deposits and loans.
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Water-Cooled Underwear Tested For Space Trips
Houston reports water cooled underwear designed for hot weather may suit astronauts on moon missions. United Aircraft tests by Bay University College of Medicine team plan to have two race drivers wear the suits during weekend trials at two Austin area tracks to gauge cooling effectiveness under stress.
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Flight plan for Grissom Young remains three orbits
Houston reports a claimed plan to extend the first two man space flight to 18 orbits is denied by NASA. Gemini Program Manager Charles Mathews says there is no plan to change GT-3 from three orbits as planned. The report originated from a Houston wire service writer and is not from UPI.
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Chinese Appeal Victors In Conference Dispute
Moscow reports a sharp Sino Soviet clash over Afro Asian talks. Tass accuses China of dishonest tactics to block Soviet attendance, while the Kremlin says Moscow does not see participation as mandatory and fears harming Afro Asian unity.
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Congo Airlift Supports Tshombe Regime Amid Rebel Fears
Four C130 transport planes and three helicopters arrived in Leopoldville to bolster Premier Moise Tshombe's government in fighting Communist inspired rebels. The airlift included 108 troops, 42 of them from the 82nd Airborne, plus signal gear and jeeps. Assistant Secretary of State G Mennen Williams arrived from Paris to discuss U.S. aid. Troops are pledged to guard equipment at the airport and not to engage rebels.
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Congo
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African Affairs
Paris
Adlai Eyes U.S. Senate Bid Amid Campaign Critique
New York reports quote Adlai Stevenson denying a senatorial bid while blasting harsh campaign rhetoric. He frames his stance as not seeking office, contrasts with Goldwater attacks, and urges focus on steady international policy rather than extremism.
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