World This Morning Cites Cyprus Tensions And Global Steps
News brief from United Press International reports Greek and Turkish Cypriots aligning opposite the UN forces on Cyprus while Ankara’s assembly authorizes possible troops. Turkey warns of intervention under the 1960 treaty. De Gaulle begins Latin American visit to Mexico City signaling French influence. Sihanouk seeks talks with North Vietnam after vague reply. Souvanna Phoumi protests Pathet Lao mistreatment of airmen. Panama awaits OAS word as agreement on Canal Zone dispute is announced.
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United Press International
Nicosia
Cyprus
United Nations
Ankara
Turkey
Turkish Grand Assembly
Ismet Inonu
Mexico City
Charles de Gaulle
Mexico
Latin America
United States
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Norodom Sihanouk
South Viet Nam
Viet Nam
Vientiane
Laos
Souvanna Phou
Pathet Lao
Panama City
Panama
Roberto F. Chiari
Organization of American States Secretariat
Washington
Canal Zone
OAS
Johnson pledges full aid to Latin states against Cuba threat
President Johnson told the OAS that the United States would use its full power to aid any Latin American country facing aggression from Cuba or other Communist powers. He urged stronger Alliance for Progress cooperation, economic self-help, and discussed the Panama Canal dispute with Panama's Chiari, offering to meet anywhere to review issues.
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Merriman Smith
UPI
White House
Washington
Johnson
United States
Cuba
Alliance For Progress
Latin America
Organization of
OAS
John F. Kennedy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
OAS Council
Alli
Ance
Venezuela
Panama
Canadian Peacekeepers Arrive as Cypriot Police Manhandle Britons
The first Canadian unit of a UN peace force arrived at Nicosia to cheers from Greek Cypriots while British soldiers were stopped, dragged from a taxi at gunpoint, and searched by Cypriot police. A second wave of Canadians followed as tensions rise.
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Ray J. Moloney
United Press International
Nicosia
Cyprus
UPI
United Nations
Mane
U.N
Russell proposes voluntary racial relocation plan
Sen. Richard B. Russell urged an amendment to the civil rights bill to permit voluntary relocation of Negroes to equalize state populations. A three member voluntary racial relocation commission would be created to guide moves and aid whites seeking areas vacated by African Americans.
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William Theis
United Press International Washington
UPI
Richard B. Russell
D - Ga
Voluntary
Commissioners To Meet Today In Lea County Hearing
The Lea County Board of County Commissioners will meet at 9 00 a m in the Lea County Court House Lovington The session discusses a proposed relocation plan to reduce racial discrimination by creating a three man commission to fund resettlement efforts for Negroes and whites and to bring states closer to the national Negro population average.
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Lea County Board of County Commissioners
Lea County Court House
Lovington
Montana
Minnesota
Georgia
Russell
Blueprint Unveiled to Fight Poverty in Nation of Plenty
President Johnson asks Congress for a $962.5 million first-year poverty plan featuring a national Job Corps and a domestic Peace Corps. He proposes a new Office of Economic Opportunity led by Sargent Shriver to coordinate federal grants and loans for students, farmers, communities, and unemployed workers. He expects House hearings and Senate scrutiny with party allies backing the effort.
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William J. Eaton
United Press International
Washington
UPI
Johnson
Congress
Peace Corps
Pat McNamara
D-Mich
Senate
Hubert Humphrey
Minn
Gaylord Nelson
Wis
House
Education and Labor Committee
Phil Landrum
Dga
Landrum
White House
Office of Economic Opportunity
Shriver
Kennedy
Civilian Conservation Corps
CCC
Railroads Hope to Avert Nationwide Strike After Walkout Threats
J E Wolfe chief spokesman for U S railroads said Monday night optimism grew that a nationwide strike could be avoided. He noted unions reversed plans to strike against Southern Pacific and Louisville and Nashville railroads, sparking relief in Cleveland where Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen president Charles Luna denied any strike intent.
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John Pierson
United Press International Washington
UPI
J. E. Wolfe
Southern Pacific
Louisville & Nashville
Wolfe
Comepanies
U.S
Cleveland
Charles Luna
Brotherhood of Railroad
Louisville
San Francisco
Calif
Labor Department
W. Willard Wirtz
Wirtz
James J. Reynolds
Francis A. O’neill Jr
National Mediation Board
Congress
Soviets Hold Three Airmen After Downing In East Germany
Three American airmen parachuted from an RB66 jet were reported held by Soviet forces in East Germany. A U.S. Air Force surgeon visited one wounded man in Magdeburg, while the others awaited access, with officials noting injuries were not serious. The incident follows earlier warnings and questions about a spy mission.
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Edward M. Shields
United Press International
Berlin
UPI
East Germany
U.S
Magdeburg
Air Force
West Berlin
Dreibden
Point Bravo
West Germany
David I. Holland
Holland
Minn
Melvin J. Kessler
Philadelphia
Harold W. Welch
Detroit
U. S
Diplomatic clash over Panama talks and canal dispute
The United States and Panama disputed a renewal of diplomatic relations and talks on the Canal Zone. President Johnson said no genuine meeting of minds existed with Panamanian President Chiari, while Panamanian officials claimed an agreement was signed. Officials said basic formula was agreed but language translations and tone differ. Johnson insisted no pre commitments and talks could begin only after relations resume.
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Ished Farmer
U. S. Appalachian Mountains
Johnson
Panama
United States
Canal Zone
Robert
United Press International Washington
UPI
Organization of American States
OAS
Robert Chiari
U.S
Chiari
Galileo Solis
Panama City
Solis
United States - Panama
Belli Seeks Higher Court to Overturn Ruby Verdict
Attorney Melvin Belli left Dallas for Austin to appeal Jack Ruby's murder conviction and death sentence. He visited Ruby in jail and planned to file with the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, saying the Dallas trial contained reversible errors. The appeals court warned action could take months.
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Don Smith
United Press International
Dallas
UPI
Melvin Belli
Austin
Jack Ruby
Ruby
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
San Francisco
Agsig
Belli
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Miss Richardson
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Wills
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Hubert H. Humphrey
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