New Viet storm brewing in Ky stay-in-power pledge
In Saigon Premier Nguyen Cao Ky said he will remain in power for at least another year, with elections only to form a constitutional assembly. Buddhist leaders warned of protests if elections are not held, while diplomats note the move unsettled other generals as a 32 member committee drafts voting groundwork.
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Saigon
Nguyen Cao Ky
Counter
Thich Thien Minh
da Nang
Minh
Youth Movement of
Buddhist Institute
Thich Tri Quang
Thich Minh Chieu
Chieu
U.S. Considers Recognizing Outer Mongolia Policy Shift
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield proposes recognizing Mongolia to ease Cold War tensions and gain a listening post between China and the Soviet Union. The idea accompanies calls for a blue ribbon commission to reassess U.S. China policy while Secretary Rusk notes an existing capable outside-advice group.
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Senate
Mike Mansfield
United States
Mongolia
China
Russia
Mansfield
Edward Kennedy
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George McGovern
Dem. S.D
U.S
Dean Rusk
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Rusk
Johnson
Hubert Humphrey
Sharp Gordon differ on economic nationalism in Canada
Finance Minister Sharp said he and his predecessor Walter Gordon share long term goals for economic nationalism but differ in methods. Sharp described an outward looking approach and Canada’s interdependence with the world, while Gordon favors stronger federal leadership to curb foreign control of Canadian companies and resources.
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Ottawa
Sharp
Walter Gordon
Canada
CBC
Weekend Report
Gordon
Liberal Party
Ontario Liberal Party
Fulton testimony links Diefenbaker to Sevigny Munsinger affair
Davie Fulton testified at the Munsinger inquiry that John Diefenbaker told Pierre Sevigny to end a relationship with Gerda Munsinger after allegations of a night spent with the West German woman. Fulton said Sevigny admitted the night in Montreal but denied any breach of security.
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Davie Fulton
John Diefenbaker
Pierre Sevigny
Fulton
Munsinger
Defence
Gerda Munsinger
Diefenbaker
Mr. Sevigny
Sevigny
Montreal
Mr. Diefenbaker
George Hees
RCMP
Hees
Rusk testifies on Vietnam support and looming elections
Secretary of State Dean Rusk tells a Senate committee the United States has legal grounds for backing South Vietnam. He cites self defense and collective security, while predicting free elections by September and a South Vietnamese constitution on track. Senator Morse urges hearings on legality but faces committee objections.
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Nguyen Cao Ky
Rusk
Fulbright
South Viet Nam
U.S
Viet Nam
United States
United Nations
Exploratory Talks On Rhodesia Open In London
Talks between British and Rhodesian officials began in London to seek a basis for higher level negotiations on Rhodesia's independence crisis. Rhodesia’s white minority government declared independence last November, drawing Britain’s sanctions and threats of nonrecognition.
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London
Tan Smith
Rhodesia
Britain
Gerald Clarke
Stanley Morris
Cornelius Green
Stock Market Slumps In Heavy New York Trading
The stock market fell sharply in heavy trading as the Dow Jones average dropped 11.74 points to 891.09 after the first 134 hours. Blue chips lost up to $3, General Motors opening was delayed by order influx and later opened down 137 points.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
General Motors
CBC eyes Sunday airing of Youth film amid bedroom footage flap
Douglas Leiterman says CBC may replace the National Film Board schedule with the edited documentary Youth In Search of Morality. He notes the version shown excludes the bedroom scenes and focuses on youths Morley and Laurie, with discussions on sex and morality among teachers and clergy.
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Toronto
Douglas Leiterman
Cbc-Tv
Leiterman
CBC
National Film Board
Morley
Laurie
Ontario Liberal Drift Echoes Leftward Policy Push
Gordon urges Ontario Liberals to adopt a left of center platform while Ontario leader Andrew Thompson defends a social agenda. The party backs housing funding, guaranteed income considerations, civil service bargaining, divorce reform, and anti exploitation laws as it aligns with a broader liberal shift. Thompson cautions against labels and emphasizes immediate action on pollution city growth and development.
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Liberal Party
Walter Gordon
Ontario
Liberals
Andrew Thompson
Thompson
Gordon
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