Kennedy Warns On Vietnam War Costs Refocuses On Strategy
Senator Kennedy lambasted the Tonkin crisis policy in a New York speech, noting the $3 million per hour war bill and 460,000 U S troops in Vietnam. He urged clearer goals and a path to an honorable end, invoking President Kennedy’s 1963 warning about South Vietnamese responsibility. See KENNEDY, page nine.
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Strike is off strike is off
OTTAWA CP The postal workers planned 24 hour strike failed due to lack of grassroots support and firm government opposition The move was to begin at 12 01 am EDT Friday William Kay president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers said the ballot locals opposed the one day test of strength with the federal government They hope to win an extra holiday for 2500 members and their day off July 3 Dominion Day We are not letting them get away with that one day for nothing They will pay for it one way or another Government Revenue Minister Benson called the threat ridiculous and the board that administers the public service Staff Relations Act ruled the strike illegal
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Russia agrees to draft test ban at Geneva talks
United States and Soviet Union plan to submit a joint draft at the 17 nation disarmament conference. The draft aims to curb nuclear weapons spread, with a blank section on initial inspection methods. Britain backs the draft while France and China miss the conference. India and Sweden participate with reservations over potential nuclear blackmail. Diplomatic sources highlight Soviet American cooperation amid Southeast Asia tensions.
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Pearson not disturbed by French aid to Quebec
Prime Minister Pearson brushed off France's new aid to Quebec as nothing to disturb, comparing it to a British program for another Canadian province. He noted the aid falls under a 1965 Canada France agreement and said he would comment further if needed with details from Paris. He fielded questions on CKVR TV, unemployment insurance, Seafarers Union strike, housing, and Nigeria arms requests.
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Hippies flood Toronto city hall protest against Yorkville street closure
More than 150 demonstrators awaken from a sleep-in in front of Toronto city hall and deliver a petition to Mayor Dennison urging Yorkville main street to be closed to cars. Six US planes are reported lost in Vietnam this week. FBI arrests four New Yorkers linked to a $407,000 American Express traveller cheque theft at Kennedy Airport. Israeli forces arrest over 50 young Arabs suspected of PLO ties while crossing toward Jordan.
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Chinese Firebomb Hit Hong Kong Immigration Post
AP reports Communist Chinese firebombs attacked the Hong Kong immigration office at Lowu border amid border violence. The blaze burned briefly but caused no serious damage as British Gurkhas used tear gas and smoke to repel attackers including a crowd of women.
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Observers to watch Vietnam election include prominent Americans
Twenty notable Americans including clergymen labor leaders and businessmen will observe South Vietnam's presidential vote. They travel on a U S plane and will report what they see but are not to supervise. The mission runs about a month and returns September 6. The Pentagon says U S planes have hit more than 225 key targets in North Vietnam during the air campaign.
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Gladstone recalls career of first Canadian Indian senator
In an exclusive interview at Cardston Senator James Gladstone reflects on a long, varied life after becoming the first Canadian Indian senator on January 31, 1958. Born in 1887, he recounts roles as interpreter, stockman, and war home-front organizer with the Blood Band of Southern Alberta, and notes his life’s progress amid setbacks. GLADSTONE, page nine
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Military government election questioned by Senate leaders
The text notes Sept 3 voting and that Senate leaders including J. W. Fulbright rejected invitations amid concerns elections could be rigged in favor of the military government Premier by heads.
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Soviet retaliation discounted in U S by lawmakers
Washington AP reports that a Soviet warning of retaliatory steps over U S bombing of North Vietnam is dismissed for now by Sen. J. W. Fulbright and Sen. Bourke Hickenlooper. Fulbright calls it a mild warning while noting the bombing near China could invite intervention. Hickenlooper doubts anyone can read Soviet intent.
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