Senate Approves 415 Million Foreign Aid Bill Amid Viet Nam Debate
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved Johnson’s 415 million emergency foreign aid package with 18 to 1. funds target South Vietnam 275 million Dominican Republic 25 million Laos and Thailand 15 million and a 100 million contingency reserve. Amendments to tie policy to funding were defeated, with McGovern and Fulbright proposing restrictive interpretations. The measure now heads to the Senate floor as action continues.
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Quake Hits in Turkey and Storm News Spreads
A sharp earthquake in Ferzurum province of north east Turkey killed 15 people and destroyed 230 houses as snowbound villages reported no further details. Across the upper Midwest a blizzard worsened, with 20 deaths and extensive livestock losses, while widespread cold and flood concerns affected several states from Minnesota to Georgia.
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Britons Cry Out as Wilson Faces Criticism Over U S Ties
London reports a stormy Commons day as rebels accuse Prime Minister Wilson of surrendering Britain’s defense to the United States while Conservative MPs attack the government for relying on American air power and neglecting Britain’s own industry and fleet. The Labor platform promises nationalization and renewed prosperity.
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Fioch Powell
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Labor Party
McMillan
Trains Collide in Montana Killing Two Engineers
Two Great Northern passenger trains the Empire Builder and the Western Star collided head on five miles east of Chester Montana. Both engineers died and several passengers were injured in the crash.
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Air Raid Increases Amid North Viet Nam Battle
Air Force and Navy pilots on 71 missions over North Vietnam reported at least six SAMs sighted but none hit targets. Two U S planes were shot down. a Thunderjet and a Skyraider were downed but crews were rescued or unaccounted. The 71 missions dropped bombs on rail lines storage areas and communications links while leaflet drops urged surrender. In the Quang Ngai valley a North Vietnamese regiment suffered about 603 confirmed killed and 1 100 total dead as Marines and government troops routed them.
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High Court Upheld Voting Rights Act Over Racial Barriers
The Supreme Court affirmed the Voting Rights Act excluding Virginia from some provisions, finding the act a valid means to enforce the 15th Amendment against racial discrimination in voter registration. Justices cited Selma violence and low 1964 registration. Black dissented on relief procedures. Remaining questions include Virginia estate poll tax and literacy tests for Spanish speakers in New York.
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Conservative Ottaviani to head Pope birth control panel
Pope Paul VI named Alfredo Cardinal Ottaviani head the papal commission on birth control, a move seen as a setback for liberal aims to ease the church ban on artificial contraception. The 15-member body includes liberals, with John Carmel Cardinal Heenan of Westminster named vice president and opposed to contraception as against divine law.
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Hairy-Head Happy-Herd Protest at Palisades High
About 100 boys picketed Palisades High School to protest a hair policy requiring haircuts. Half the group had been asked to cut hair by yesterday. school officials cite a dress code from the boys league. Dana Hayden, son of actor Sterling Hayden, says his parents back him.
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Anena Gains Lead in Guatemala Presidential Race
Guatemalan reform candidate Junho Cesar Mendez Montenegro backed by a communist party faction leads both official and unofficial tallies. Official mid day results show Mendez with 72 578 votes, Ponciano 42 663, Aguilar 3 861 from 44 of 327 municipalities while unofficial counts from 107 municipalities place Mendez ahead with 118 842 to 65 727 for Aguilar and 53 850 for Ponciano. State Department officials in Washington say it is too early to declare a winner.
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Juan de Dios Aguilar
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Profiteer Sentenced to Death in Saigon Economic Crime Case
Ta Vinh a 35 year old Chinese businessman living in Saigon was condemned to death for profiteering in the first case heard by a new court for economic crimes. Three military officers sat as judges finding him guilty of price speculation and hoarding related to the Sui Hing Import Export Co.
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Civilian Trial in Indonesia
Most civilians accused of participating in the failed Oct 1 revolt against President Sukarno will be tried in civilian courts, radio Jakarta reported yesterday.
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Morse Sees Haiphong Mine Plan Threatening Confrontation
Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon warned that General Maxwell Taylor's proposal to mine Haiphong could trigger a confrontation with Soviet or Chinese naval forces. Morse questioned whether Soviet freighters would pass the minefield and how American ships would handle protective sweepers. He stressed the risk of escalation and naval interceptions.
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Queen Elizabeth II Visits Boston on Refueling Stop
Queen Elizabeth II made an uneventful refueling stop at Logan Airport on her London-bound flight from Kingston Jamaica. The visit occurred while she slept aboard the aeroplane and proceeded without incident.
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World briefs from across the globe
A roundup of short items: Sequences of UPI dispatches note Sequs pledges more aid to South Korea in exchange for dispatch of Rokim. Udall proposes joint US West German resource research. Six Nation members begin farm price talks. Congo rebels face a government victory with 60 killed and 180 captured amid civilian deaths. Austrian Socialists consider continuing coalition after a historic election loss. de Gaulle sends note to Johnson on future US bases in France with a talk arranged through Bohlen.
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Massachusetts Strike Shuts Down Four Boston Newspapers
Massachusetts Gov Volpe and mediators end the talks as printers strike for a two year contract with a $12 weekly raise. Publishers offer fringe benefits and a three year deal. ITU leaders vow a long strike while stations fill air time and workers brace for extended action.
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