U.S. Reassures Asia on China Nuclear Threat
The United States vows to defend Asian allies from China’s growing nuclear power. officials note the atmospheric blast’s yield and assess the test as potentially small to medium. Debate continues over China's capabilities and the risk to Southeast Asia amid NATO and domestic concerns.
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Dean Rusk
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Peking
U.S
GM to Notify Owners Directly of Car Defects
GM plans direct owner notification by certified mail for recall campaigns, bypassing dealers. In a letter to Senator Ribicoff, GM president Roche defends recalls as ensuring safety and integrity of vehicles from 1960 to 1966 models.
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Abraham A. Ribicoff
D-Conn
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General Motors
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China test third nuclear device raises delivery doubts
The article notes China conducted its third nuclear explosion and claims it was an aerial detonation. Despite the tests, lack of delivery capability for military use limits political impact, while the event follows the 1964 1965 test sequence and amid disputes over the partial test ban treaty.
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Red China
Peking
China
United States
Britain
Soviet Union
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France
Nevada Legislature Sees Budget Bills To Meet Prison and Park Needs
The special session approves 1.2 million for a new prison dormitory and dining hall plus guards, 106000 for mental hospital security and nurses, and 50000 for Lake Tahoe state park condemnation with 50k match. Leadership remains Democratic in both houses. Burdened by a 9-8 Senate split with an independent.
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Sawyer
Ford Cuts May Production Amid Planed Industry Cutbacks
Ford Motor Co trims 18 000 cars from May output while aiming for an all time May record. Eight plants will operate Saturdays this week and most factories run five days, with some overtime eliminated. The 1966 model year cutback spreads across Ford Chrysler and GM, amid weak Corvair sales.
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UPI
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Chrysler
General Motors
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Airlines Face Service Personnel Travel Backlog
Representative L Mendel Rivers accused major airlines of indifference toward servicemen stranded for hours in airports. Airlines countered that they have a special half fare program and would discuss issues. Rivers signaled a subcommittee probe and possible military aviation help if service remains poor.
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API
L. Mendel Rivers
D-S.c
U.S
Rivers
House
Armed Services
Congress
Stuart G. Tipton
The
Air Transport Association
ATA
Strike negotiations resume in New York amid mediation
In New York the 16 day old newspaper strike continues as mediator David L. Cole sits in for the first time. He held brief talks with 10 labor unions and World Journal Tribune representatives, reassembling the principals for a second time. The strike by The Newspaper Guild of New York began April 24 over employee seniority after the World Journal Tribune merger. The walkout shuts down the morning Herald Tribune and the World Journal.
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UPI
David L. Cole
Cole
World Journal Tribune
Newspaper Guild of
World Journal Tribune, Inc
Morning Herald Tribune
Afternoon World Journal
Pension plans under fire in Congress hearings
Labor Secretary W. Willard Wirtz told a joint congressional subcommittee that about 25 million workers in private retirement plans lack clear information on their benefits. He supported added federal powers to oversee pension handling while noting ongoing studies with the IRS and other agencies.
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Washington
UPI
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Martha W. Griffiths
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Labor Department
Internal Revenue Service
Winds Torn Roofs in Florida Suburban Squall
A squall line in Orange Park Florida caused tornadic winds that unroofed six houses 11 with major roof damage and toppled trees in a Jacksonville Naval Air Station area subdivision. Only two minor injuries were reported as residents sheltered in place while the storm blew through.
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Orange Park
Fla
The
Red Cross
Jacksonville
Jacksonville Naval Air Station
Happenings At Milwaukee Art Center Draw Crowd
Mrs. Susan G. Darcy and Jeffrey K. Hubbel, UW students aged 21 and 20, were freed on recognizance after lewd conduct charges. Police say they disrobed and bathed in beer coolers for about 250 witnesses who paid one dollar each to attend a “happening” at the Milwaukee Art Center.
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Wis
UPI
Susan G. Darcy
Jeffrey K. Hubbel
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee Art Center
Terror attack near Saigon Brigade troops face gunfire
Brigadier General Robert L. Ashworth reported chaos as guards and civilians exchanged fire after an explosion in Saigon. Vietnamese and American guards engaged attackers while snipers fired from multiple directions and civilians sought safety amid overturned bicycles and street chaos.
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U.S
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Nevada race heat flares over Washington Post story
Laxalt and Sawyer clash as Nevada gubernatorial contest heats up over a Washington Post report. Sawyer rebukes the article at the Democratic State Convention while Laxalt dismisses calls for debate as political theater. The dispute references Hank Greenspun and reports in major papers.
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Las Vegas Sun
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RFK Predicts Latin America Revolutions
Sen Robert F Kennedy warned a social revolution is inevitable in Latin America but can be steered by peaceful means through U S policies. He urged immediate land reform and education to aid millions of poor after a South America tour guiding his two part address.
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Stock Market Slides Amid Mixed Tech and Auto Movements
Sperry Rand led declines with a 20 percent drop to 20 and 148 200 shares traded. SCM Corp fell 5 14 to 73 percent on 130 400 shares, while Hess Oil rose 24 percent to 29 on 128 300 shares. General Motors paid ex dividend, down 2 percent to 85 on 109 700 shares. Ford slipped a point. Electronics weigh on list as Zenith shed 11, IBM 10, Motorola 10 14, Admiral and Fairchild Camera 10 each.
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Amerada Petroleum
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Zenith
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Motorola
Admiral
Fairchild Camera
Red China Will Not Go Soft in Foreign Policy
Reports from London cite diplomatic notes claiming Mao Zedong’s hard line is being reinforced as the succession process unfolds. Officials reportedly weed out reformist voices and sever remaining Soviet ties, amid questions about Mao’s health and longevity.
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Udall Urges Studies on Pacific Northwest to Colorado Water Link
Rep. Morris Udall calls for five year studies to plan water transport from the Pacific Northwest to the Colorado River as the House reclamation subcommittee resumes hearings on the Lower Colorado River Basin project.
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UPI
Morris K. Udall
D-Ariz
House Reclamation
Colorado River Basin
U.S. and French Leaders Resume Talks on Europe Trade
In Paris, American and French business leaders held the second day of private discussions on European economic challenges. They addressed U.S. investments in Europe and Kennedy tariff-cutting rounds amid growing U.S. influence.
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UPI
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U. S
Federal official warns against repressing Viet Nam protests
Selective Service director Hershey said repressing student demonstrations would be dangerous. He called the antiwar protests led by a fringe of students that refuse civic duties. News reports note other Pentagon and political items including Eisenhower’s medical checkup and Schrider’s Arlington burial.
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