Seven Arab states sever West German ties over Israel move
In Amman and other capitals seven Arab nations cut or threaten to sever diplomatic relations with Bonn after West Germany established relations with Israel. Iraq and Jordan announced breaks, followed by Syria Egypt Saudi Arabia and Lebanon planning similar actions. Kuwait said it would end ambassador exchanges with West Germany.
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Syria
Egypt
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NATO avoids open split over Viet Nam policy
NATO foreign ministers fly home after a spring meeting that produced a compromise on Viet Nam and the Dominican Republic policy. The communique balanced U.S. aims with France and reflected hopes for peaceful settlement while warnings of possible broad conflict lingered.
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Rebel spokesman sees settlement
Dominican rebel spokesman Jottin Cury says a settlement with the junta may be near while demanding the dismissal of key officers backing the regime. Caamano Deno seeks constitutional restoration and asks the OAS to verify charges of U.S. paratrooper sniping and possible Communist influence.
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U.S
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China seeking to prolong war in Asia says LBJ
Saigon reports heavy combat near Bac Lieu in the Mekong Delta with 16 South Vietnamese soldiers and one American wounded. Sixteen Viet Cong killed and 10 captured as air strikes hit Viet Cong positions. A daylight Viet Cong attack on a textile plant near Saigon left five dead and four wounded. Civilians killed and wounded in a mortar attack on a South Vietnamese village from Cambodian territory. Around Song Be, 20 Viet Cong and 15 government soldiers died in ongoing fighting as air units dropped flares.
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North Viet Nam
Spradlic
Song Be
Utica Boy Allowed To Keep Treehouse
UTICA N Y A 14 year old boy will keep his backyard treehouse after city solicitor George Betro ruled the structure off limits to the department of building and housing which had ordered its removal following a danger complaint. Mrs Buono objected calling the complaint ridiculous and a department spokesman said kids can have such structures. The matter was referred to Betro who settled the dispute in the boy’s favor.
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N.Y
George Betro
David Buono
Department of Building and Housing
Paul Buono
Johnson repeats offer for unconditional Vietnam talks
President Johnson in a White House address says China seeks to erode U S influence in Asia but the United States remains committed to unconditional discussions to end the Vietnam war. He opposes Chinese aims and insists talks would serve North Vietnam’s interests.
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Lunar lands near Moon but misses soft touchdown
Soviet Lunar probe reached the Moon in the Sea of Clouds area but failed to perform a gentle landing, sending back data during approach rather than from a surface touchdown. The craft may have had retro-rocket issues, with experts noting the mission as a step toward a future soft landing.
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Russia
United States
Tass
Lunar
Bernard Lovell
Britain
Jodrell Bank Radio Observatory
Reuters
Senate reform sparks debate on lifetime appointments
In Ottawa the Commons debated abolishing the Senate and a proposal to retire future appointees at 75 with an $8 000 annual pension. NDP MP Colin Cameron urged a Legion of Honor style retirement for loyal public servants while critics questioned NDP motives and the chamber's democratic legitimacy.
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Senate
New Democratic Party
French Legion of Honor
French Academy
France
Colin Cameron
NDP
Nanaimo - Cowichan
Islands
Commons
Cameron
Legion of Honor
Social Credit
Robert Thompson
Gerald Regan
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Regan
Centennial plans advance on schedule across Canada
Regina reports confirm national centennial projects are proceeding on schedule. Maurice Lamontagne says a re enactment of Confederation will visit about 40 western towns this fall, with over 110 million dollars approved for federal provincial and municipal centennial grants and memorial programs.
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Regina
Maurice Lamontagne
Lamontagne
Alfred Mannin
Winnipeg
Mayor Moore
Toronto
Horace Boivin
Granby
Que
Will Klein
Saskatchewan Jubilee and Centennial Corporation
Halifax
Centennial Commission
Smoking branded as world’s major health hazard at conference
Dr. Norman Delarue told 75 Canadian teens at Carleton University that smoking causes more North American deaths than car crashes. He warned up to 250,000 lung cancer deaths yearly, a 30 to 50 percent higher smoker death rate, and one million teen deaths before age 70 if habits persist. He urged minimal regulation while accusing the tobacco industry of misleading propaganda.
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Norman ©. Delarue
University of Toronto
Carleton Univer
Delarue
North America
Queen to Unveil JFK Memorial at Runnymede
The Queen will dedicate Britain’s John F. Kennedy Memorial at Runnymede on Friday as Mrs Kennedy and her children watch. Notables include Senators Kennedy and Lawford, Dean Rusk, and the Kennedys will be greeted by Surrey’s lord lieutenant and Lord Harlech. The memorial fund aims to raise about £1 million for a stone memorial and annual U.S. study grants for British students.
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Britain
John F. Kennedy
Peter Lawford
Stephen Smith
Dean Rusk
NATO
Johnson
Kennedy
Runnymede
Surrey County
Earl of Munster
Lord Harlech
Kennedy Memorial
Prince Philip
United States
London woman fails driving test after rooftop turn
Mrs Joyce Aspin took a driving exam in London and turned left into a rooftop parking area instead of a road. The examiner remained expressionless as she drove off the ramp. She apologized but did not pass the test.
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