Fair's Stall-In Ignores Court Order at New York World's Fair
Civil rights groups plan a 2000-car stall-in to protest at the Queens fairgrounds on opening day despite a court order against disruption. Police and transit officials anticipate traffic jams. organizers say some may ride trains without tickets while other actions may target subway and commuter lines in multiple cities. James Farmer of CORFE defends civil disobedience while President Johnson is set to attend the inauguration events.
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Workers Rush To Ready New York World's Fair Opening
A large workforce works through the night to finish preparations for the New York World's Fair opening on Wednesday. President Johnson is to speak at the opening ceremony in Singer Bowl, with Gov. Rockefeller and Mayor Wagner in attendance. The 646 acre site in Flushing Meadow Park features paved walks, sod patches, and ongoing construction as more than 75 000 workers prepare to welcome about 7 million visitors over two months.
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Harlem protest leader outlines sympathy actions for slum demos
Jesse Gray of Harlem said supporters would join Boles demonstrators in sympathy. He pledged help for those unable to travel, offering a guided tour of city housing to highlight deterioration, patchwork repairs, and a rat-infested exhibit.
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Stall-in restraining order targets highway tie up
The State Supreme Court in Queens issued a stall-in restraining order forbidding any attempt to block highway travel to the tar. The order was obtained by Queens District Attorney Frank O Conn er and returns Thursday for a decision on a permanent injunction. A Brooklyn CORE spokesman said the demonstration would proceed as planned.
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Local Fairgrounds Scale Back for Week of Events
Officials cite setbacks delaying building plans and expect limited visitor inconvenience. A spokesman said the fair will proceed with adjustments and that the exact visitor number cannot be estimated due to ongoing preparations and announced future plans.
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World Fair Opens with Unisphere as Symbol of Peace
The federal and state area presents a cavalcade of American progress with focus on cultural and recreational attractions. The Unisphere towers over fair buildings as a stainless steel world model, symbolizing Peace Through Understanding. Officials promise many special opening day programs in the international center and industrial area.
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Fascinating Sights Attract Fair Goers At New York Event
Fair visitors will see a million dollars in currency displayed on a tree at the American Express Pavilion and another million in gold nuggets at the Montana centennial transport pavilion. The Transportation and Travel Pavilion features sixty tons of mining dollars and a giant railroad model with 360 degree screen and film presentations.
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World’s Fair features giant clock orchid and towering climber
Werth's largest piece at Wisconsin e Mit Worlds showcases accuracy at the Swiss Pavilion. A Belgian Village displays a collection of unknown inventions. A giant orchid tree draped with thousands of live blossoms stands at the Hawaiian Pavilion. Dan Sailor, 230 pounds, aims to reach the top of a 120 foot spar pole at the Oregon Timber Carnival.
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Festival exhibits and interactive displays at the event
A portable stove lets diners cook at table while the festival features the world’s larger carillon and Bell System pushbutton telephones. Attendees may make appointments to play the carillon and televisions appear in the Coca-Cola exhibit as films and other entertainment are shown.
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Briefings Won’t Stop Criticism in Campaign
President Johnson sagt plan to give major presidential candidates intelligence briefings. He told an AP luncheon the CIA and the State and Defense Departments would provide information for discussion of American policy. The move recalls 1960 practice with Kennedy and Johnson, yet later criticism over the missile gap persisted.
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Cuba Rejects U S Right To Reconnaissance Flights
Cuba warned it would defend its air space after the United States insisted on rights to fly reconnaissance planes over Cuba. Foreign Minister Raul Roa delivered a note to the Swiss ambassador in Havana for transmission to Washington, saying the U S claim is unacceptable and would provoke a dangerous situation.
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Blind Miami girl sees the world anew
Blind since nine months Miss Sikes a Miami resident who has 2.5 percent normal vision has toured Daytona Beach St Augustine Savannah Washington Baltimore and more Her sight improved enough to recognize patterns and colors aided by her dance teacher Robert Parris She says the change builds character and gratitude to those who helped her
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Cuba vows to defend sovereignty after U2 shot down
Fidel Castro warned that Cuba will not tolerate violations of its sovereignty by American planes. He indicated force could be used to stop such flights as a U2 reconnaissance plane was shot down over Cuba during the October 1982 missile crisis, apparently by the same missiles the Russians were to turn over to Cuban control.
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Four Cuba Antiaircraft Installations Reported
U.S. officials say Cuba hosts four antiaircraft missile sites. With Soviet troops set to exit Cuba in two to three weeks, the rockets may come under Castro supervision. A Washington spokesman notes U.S. flights over Cuba substitute for on-site inspection Castro refused in 1962.
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Bloodiest Week for South Vietnamese Forces
South Vietnamese troops suffered 200 killed and 660 wounded in action against the Viet Cong, with another 140 wounded in the past week. Heavy fighting in the Mekong Delta marked the week, according to an American spokesman.
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Souvanna Says Coalition Government Still Functioning
VIENTIANE Laos neutralist prince Souvanna Phouma declares his coalition government still operates from his villa as rightist troops surround the residence. U S Undersecretary William Bundy arrives in Vientiane amid Washington's disapproval of the coup.
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Sign on road warns fines per mile over 75 mph
A roadside sign in a small town cheekily declares a fine of 1 dollar for every mile exceeding 75 mph, urging drivers to pick a speed they can afford. The humorous notice plays on road safety while delivering a practical message about speed limits.
Washington Partisan Views on Soviet Nuclear Cuts
Congress debated Soviet and US plans to cut weapon material after President Johnson announced an AP luncheon finding. Republicans warned the agreement lacked inspection and verification, while many Democrats backed the move based on US military conclusions that no new nuclear weapons material was needed.
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President cites unilateral defense cutback amid Cold War signals
The President announces a military policy cutback that requires no congressional approval and expects Khrushchev to follow suit. Johnson notes Khrushchev indicated intent to move in the same direction, with White House disclosures dating from last Oct 10.
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US defense panel reveals broader nuclear test program
Secretary McNamara and Seaborg disclosed the United States conducted more underground explosions than the 20 announced in eight months. Nevada underground test yielded the highest continental device. further underground weapons tests were planned. The Senate Atomic Energy Committee was briefed on reduced nuclear material production and debated the test ban treaty with critics labeling the move unilateral disarmament.
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First Lady Lyndon B Johnson Drives Home After Lightning
Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson chose a nine hour motorcade and heavy rain from Cleveland to Washington over flying in bad weather after a lightning strike frightened passengers aboard a United Airlines flight. Secret Service arranged 4 borrowed cars and a protective convoy as weather and mechanical issues slowed the trip. The journey included a dinner stop at Howard Johnsons, rapid engine repairs, and coordinated patrols across Ohio Pennsylvania Maryland and DC. The White House closed its lights as the motorcade arrived at 1 23 a m.
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