California GOP primary tests Goldwater Rockefeller clash
California voters on Tuesday thin the field between Barry Goldwater and Nelson Rockefeller as GOP delegates decide if Goldwater can clinch on first ballot or Rockefeller slows his bid. statewide races draw heavy attention with New York and other states racing toward conventions. The AP survey shows Goldwater leading with 316 delegates to Rockefeller 41, Scranton 71, and others, while Democrats collide in North Carolina and Nebraska with runoff threats and key bids for governor.
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Traffic Deaths Hit Record High During Memorial Day Weekend
The Associated Press reports 409 highway deaths over the Memorial Day weekend from Thursday 6 p.m. to Sunday midnight, with nearly 150 fatalities in the final 24 hours. The toll surpassed the previous Memorial Day high of 371 from 1958, while boating deaths added to the holiday casualties.
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Weather tonight and tomorrow with cool, cloudy skies
Under cloudy skies the weather is expected to continue cool here tonight and tomorrow. Rain fell in most parts of Ohio yesterday but this area received only a few sprinkles. High temperature tomorrow will be in the 60s and the low tonight will be in the 40s. Yesterday's high was 64 and today's low was .
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Ohio Memorial Day traffic toll lower than forecast
Ohio total deaths over the Memorial Day weekend reached at least 16 in traffic incidents, below officials' 23 fatality forecast and under typical nonholiday weekend levels. The holiday also saw at least one boating drowning, one pool drowning, and five other fatalities for an overall weekend toll of 23.
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Associated Press
Ohio
Kennedy's Wife Loses Baby in Miscarriage
Mrs. Edward M. Kennedy, wife of the Massachusetts senator, miscarried an expected baby. Dr. William Cusack said Mrs. Kennedy rests comfortably at Georgetown University Hospital in the early stages of pregnancy.
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Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
William J. Cusack
Paz Wins Re election in Bolivia after tense vote
In La Paz AP reports President Victor Paz Estenssoro was re elected as the sole candidate. Counting of blank ballots awaited to gauge opposition strength. About one million eligible voters. Paz, 56, said at a victory party that the win showed the people desire tranquility.
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Bolivia
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Violence reported during election at La Paz NRM HQ
Scattered violence was reported during the election, including a student attack on the La Paz headquarters of the National Revolutionary Movement Paz party.
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National Revolutionary Movement, Paz’ Party
New Yorkers Terrorized On Subways Ferry Boat
Hundreds of teens looted and threatened passengers on Brooklyn and Manhattan trains and a Staten Island ferry. In Brooklyn a 16 year old was robbed and punched. others had watches and money stolen. In Manhattan a group stabbed and robbed a white youth. five arrested. On a Staten Island ferry party, 25 youths caused chaos, stealing cash and dancing as staff faced disruption.
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Shastri Favored as Nehru Successor in India
AP reports Lal Bahadur Shastri emerging as leading favorite to succeed the late Prime Minister Nehru. Desai rejects withdrawal rumors as propaganda while Congress leaders, including Kamaraj, weigh backing Shastri. Times of India cites a clear field for an unanimous election amid party concerns of a split.
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Supreme Court Overturns Alabama NAACP Ban in State
The justices, in a unanimous ruling by Justice John M. Harlan, reversed Alabama court action barring the NAACP from operating locally. In Washington, the Supreme Court also overturned a Florida ruling upholding Bible and Lord's Prayer in Miami public schools, reaffirming earlier findin gs that such exercises are unconstitutional.
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Mansfield Plans To Step Up Pace In Rights Debate
AP replacement report outlines Senate plan to accelerate the civil rights debate in June 1964. Leaders aim to invoke cloture by June 10, with a two-thirds vote needed to halt Southern filibusters. Most senators expect a climactic month as amendments and schedule pressures shape the outcome.
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Kennedy Disavows Support for VP Bid in Writing
New York AP reports Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy disavowed two slates of delegates pledged to him for the Democratic National Convention. Kennedy reiterated support for President Johnson and said delegates should await Johnson’s guidance before choosing a running mate. Edward Costikyan released Kennedy’s telegram emphasizing Kennedy’s lack of knowledge and approval of the pledged delegates and urging adherence to Johnson’s program.
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Moscow hotel claims TVs in every room watch guests
A Moscow hotel brags that each guest room contains a television that not only shows programs but also observes guests. The claim adds a humorous twist to lodging marketing, highlighting hidden surveillance vibes.
Key American Officials Meet
Top U S strategists met at Pacific Command headquarters near Pearl Harbor to discuss secret options on Southeast Asia as Laos coalition strains, with North Viet Nam and China as core concerns. The talks, attended by major policy figures, aimed at possible diplomatic and military pressures including UN roles and potential actions against North Viet Nam.
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Pathet Lao Ends Neutrality With Souvanna Phouma Regime
In Vientiane Laos the Pathet Lao severed ties with Souvanna Phouma and announced it no longer recognizes him as premier. It will withdraw remaining government officials from the capital, citing the collapse of any coalition.
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Laos Crisis Deepens As Pathet Lao Proclaims Rival
The Pathet Lao urged the International Control Commission to aid the departure of two officials whose lives are said to be in danger. They claim Prince Souvanna Phouma is a prisoner under U.S. influence and no longer premiers the legitimate government. Observers in Tokyo foresee a Communist rival government forming, led by dissident neutralists like former Public Health Minister Kham souk Keola, who was dismissed for not returning to Vientiane. Souvanna Phouma also named neutralists to run duties of Prince Souphanouvong, aggravating Communist tensions.
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Cost Is Ours 18 Nations Join U.S. Call For Viet Nam Aid
President Johnson urged greater international support for South Viet Nam and nations including France pledged help. U.S. provides 97 percent of South Viet Nam’s foreign aid, with 16,000 U.S. troops here. Other nations offer mostly economic and technical aid, totaling under $10 million annually, but may grow modestly as a symbolic show of unity.
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