Baker Case Looms As Election Issue
The Senate closed its seven month Bobby Baker probe with a report calling Baker guilty of many gross improprieties but leaving criminal proceedings to the Justice Department. Republicans criticized the majority for not calling all witnesses and urged more facts be disclosed.
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GOP
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Nuclear Freeze Sought Aims for Global Disarmament
The United States urged the Soviet Union to negotiate a formal treaty to freeze delivery vehicles and halt production of weaponizable nuclear materials. The plan would start with the two superpowers and invite other nations to join later, offering a path to halt the arms race and build disarmament progress.
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Geneva
United States
Soviet Union
Diplomat Roberto Arias Slips Toward Critical Condition
Panamanian politician diplomat Roberto Arias husband of Margot Fonteyn has taken a serious turn for the worse from a chest infection. He was shot four times in Panama on June 8 sustaining a neck wound that damaged his spinal cord leaving him paralyzed and he was flown to a London area hospital for treatment. Dame Margot Fonteyn canceled a Spoleto festival appearance and rushed to London after learning of his condition.
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Italy
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Desertion And Theft Captain Sentenced To Seven Years
Captain Alfred E Svenson was sentenced to seven years at hard labor for desertion and theft of a jeep to Communist East Germany during exercises near the border. He was dismissed from the US Army after a general court-martial and expelled from West Germany as unfit for asylum. His trial included testimony from a German artist and statements from defense counsel describing his act as driven by a broken state of mind.
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East Germany
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Scranton
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Svenson
David J. Passamaneck
Union
N.J
Weather outlook with cooling followed by heat return
Forecast calls for a low around 60 tonight with a rise into the 90s tomorrow. Today’s high expected in the 80s, matching yesterday’s 83 degree high and 66 degree low today.
Tshombe's Selection Expected
In Leopoldville Moise Tshombe expects to be installed today by President Kasavubu as head of a provisional government of national reconciliation. He submitted a minister list but lacks full endorsement amid opposition from other political groups and sabotage claims by outgoing Adoula allies.
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Scranton Urges Platform to Denounce Extremist Groups
At the Republican platform meeting in San Francisco Gov. William Scranton presses for a plank denouncing extremist groups by name including the John Birch Society. He and supporters push to keep debate alive as Goldwater leads in delegates ahead of next week’s convention.
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William W. Scranton
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Scranton
San Francisco
Gollswater
Mark Hopkins
Kaltenborn Turns 86 In Quiet Long Island Birthday
H V Kaltenborn, hailed as radio news analyst dean, marks age 86 at his Long Island estate. He reflects on a world-spanning career, recalling Munich crisis coverage, early radio days, and a life of learning from mistakes with his wife Olga and their family nearby. He notes excellent health apart from a back nerve issue.
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Lowell Thomas
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Berlin
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Vincent
Goldwater Keeps Faith in Republican Year
Sen Barry Goldwater told rally crowds in San Francisco that the race against President Johnson will be tough but that this is a Republican year United we will win He urged Republicans to unite for victory at the convention and on Election Day referenced prior comments about a Johnson lead in June remarks
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Goldwater
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Goldwaters
Curtis
Arizona
Sccranton
George Romney
Michigan
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
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Champagne Tony Le Ma Leads British Open With 68
ST. ANDREWS Scotland Tony Le Ma in Britain for first time carded a remarkable four under par 68 to take the lead in the British Open at 141 after the first round.
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Tony Lema
Britain
Goldwater Aims for Unified GOP Fight Against Johnson
Barry Goldwater declares a Republican year nationwide from statehouses to the White House and urges unity against Johnson. He accuses the Johnson administration of failing foreign policy and phony fiscal policy and dismisses popularity polls as indicators of re election success.
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Goldwater
Psychologist Explains Robin Hood's Target Pattern
A psychologist reveals why Robin Hood robbed only the rich. He suggests the poor lack funds to attract the hero’s attention, leaving the wealthy as the primary targets in the comic tale.
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Robin Hood
Goldwater’s Followers Keep Rolling On
Reporter Jack Bell chronicles the steadfast march of Goldwater supporters as they press on despite setbacks. The piece outlines rallying energy, regional turnout, and the movement's steady momentum across communities.
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Goldwater Nomination Fight Shapes Up At San Francisco
Gov. Scranton rallies critics and Goldwater forces push for a first ballot victory as convention delegates prepare to choose the GOP nominee. Sen. Curtis vows the needed votes will be secured, while Eisenhower remains neutral ahead of the platform vote and possible floor battle.
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William W. Scranton
Barry Goldwe
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Nebraska
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Rhodes Releases Delegates in Ohio Nomination Move
Gov James A Rhodes cleared the way for Ohio's 58 Republican delegates to cast their first convention vote. He declined to share his preference and urged delegates to express beliefs during the caucus next Monday. Some in the delegation favor Goldwater or Scranton, with AP polling showing 15 sure Goldwater votes and 10 for Scranton.
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San Francisco
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Pennsylvania
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Goldwater
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